The South (still Beautiful!)

moulesy
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edited June 2019 in Entertainment #1

We went to see The South, the latest incarnation of the 90's group Beautiful South last night. And what a show they put on! Almost 2 hours of non stop hits and some new songs as well. I saw the original line up with Paul Heaton many times years ago and, although there's now only 1 member of the group left, they still put on a great performance. If you're a fan it's well worth going  to see them if they visit your area. smile

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  • mickysf
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    edited June 2019 #2

    I will certainly look out for this. Remember The Housemartins? Any of their songs included? 

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2019 #3

    I remember sat in the company of PH back in the day in Grafton pub, Newland area of Hull. You’ll no doubt know this area M👍🏻. PH had a great voice he was very unassuming in person, really nice guy.

  • mickysf
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    edited June 2019 #4

    Never heard them live but I thought his best female band partner was Briana Corrigan. Could really associate with the social comment being portrayed in many of the songs of both Hms and BS.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2019 #5

    Jacqui Abbot for me every time👍🏻

  • moulesy
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    edited June 2019 #6

    No Housemartins songs - would have like to hear Happy Hour again!

    Alison did pay tribute to Briana before she sang Bell Bottomed Tear! smile

    Edit - agree about JacquI Abbott - but so many of the songs just make it easy for the vocalists.Great stuff!

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2019 #7

    ‘Don’t marry her have me’ is superb👍🏻

  • moulesy
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    edited June 2019 #8

    Yes, we were encouraged to sing along to that - and invited to use the original lyrics! surprised

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2019 #9

    😱😱😂

  • mickysf
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    edited June 2019 #10

    'A Little Time' was probably my favourite but their cover version of Lynne's 'Livin' Thing' was pretty good too. To be honest, practically all their efforts were very enjoyable.

  • moulesy
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    edited June 2019 #11

    Hard to beat "Song For Whoever" though! smile

    Or "Prettiest Eyes" .... or "Perfect 10" or ..... smile

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2019 #12

    Woman in the wall-not well known(80’s/90’s I think) but superb👍🏻

  • Cherokee2015
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    edited June 2019 #13

    Love all their songs, but really liking the new stuff with Jackie Abbott especially this https://www.google.co.uk/search?client=safari&hl=en-gb&q=paul+heaton+7%22+singles&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLSz9U3MCwsK7bMVeLVT9c3NExLBvJy86q0BH1LizOTHYtKMotLQvKD8_PSF7GKFSSW5ihkpCaW5OcpmCspFGfmpeekFgMAEGEJOkkAAAA&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZ2sK5ooXjAhUfSBUIHTWdCcIQri4IXzAD&biw=768&bih=922&dpr=2

     

  • moulesy
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    edited June 2019 #14

    Since the show last weekend I've been playing back through the group's CDs and it's interesting how feelings change over the years.  I'm just listening to "Painting It Red" which I didn't really rate at the time, but there are some fantastic songs on it.. smile

    (Try "Masculine Eclipse", "Baby Please Go" and "10,000 Feet". Great stuff!) smile

  • mickysf
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    edited June 2019 #15

    Me too, I've been shuffling through them on my daughter's Alexa. 

    Just listening to Blackbird on the Wire. Never really rated it but in older age it's pretty smooth but the lyrics sharp. I like it!

    Also played tracks from The Housemartins and Caravan of Love seemed rather fitting for this forum and present world!wink

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2019 #16

    C of L?, I think Reet Petite kept it from the #1 spot in the charts.

  • mickysf
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    edited June 2019 #17

    It did get to No. 1 on the 16 December 1986 but just missed the Christmas number No. 1 spot being displaced by Jackie Wilson's "Reet Petite".

    Warning to others!

    This thread has resulted in the acquisition of several ear worms this last week! The latest is 'Liar's Bar'.embarassed What a strange track that was.

  • moulesy
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    edited June 2019 #18

    It seems to be a bit of a niche thread though, micky, just present and past, like me, Humbersiders! smile 

    (Is this the right time to mention a certain rugby result though? wink)

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2019 #19

    Over 30yrs it took to displace some wrong info I had in my head, thanks👍🏻😊

  • mickysf
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    edited June 2019 #20

    Yes it is and no it isn't!

    Yours, Old Faithful(ly)

    Micky

  • moulesy
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    edited June 2019 #21

            smile

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2019 #22

    Humberside(rs)?, bad idea now binned👍🏻😊

  • mickysf
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    edited June 2019 #23

    Now defined as Yorkshire and Humber! Grown a bit, largest city now is Leeds. What next? Return & independence for what was 'Old Yorkshire' which included Redcar, Cleveland and Middlesborough. Who knows?wink May be a good idea?

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited July 2019 #24

    I know-the two jags idea of a form of self rule has been binned once, there is no majority desire for it. Old Yorkshire it is not, Yorkshire is forward thinking not backward looking👍🏻😊. 

  • Cherokee2015
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    edited July 2019 #25

    Err not here! wink

    Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincs and NE Lincs make up the old Humberside.    Hull is a unitary authority (worse luck) with a very small boundary which excludes any affluent suburbs.  

    Most people here think Leeds isn’t anything to do with us as we’re not included in a Northern Powerhouse - just the forgotten end of the M62. frown

  • mickysf
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    edited July 2019 #26

    Ah, let's just go back into Northumberland or Danelaw. wink When does this tribalism stop?

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2019 #27

    Whatever, to me it will always be "Hull with its musical flair"! smile

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited July 2019 #28

    Talking of music M, Welly club(Bev rd) has been revamped & changed hands😊

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2019 #29

    When we were first married we lived in a flat just off Beverly Road. Used to go to a folk club upstairs at the pub on the corner with Cottingham Road - is it the Haworth Arms? Might not still be there I suppose!

  • Cherokee2015
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    edited July 2019 #30

    Yes it’s the Haworth Arms - still has groups using upstairs (mainly students) 

  • Goldie146
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    edited July 2019 #31

    Live music is wonderful!

    Tonight we're going to see Frank Turner for the first time. He usually does big standing only shows (and I can't manage that) - but tonight it's s smaller show at Lancaster with seats on the balcony. More than a bit excited!

    https://frank-turner.com/live-gigs/

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