Elvis....42 years since his death
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Elvis....42 years since his death
Do you remember where you were when you heard the King of Rock n Roll had died?
I heard it on the tv in the chippy at the bottom of Manchester Road, after a night out with friends.
I heard it on the tv in the chippy at the bottom of Manchester Road, after a night out with friends.
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I had a summer job in a factory as I was a student at the time. I remember getting up early and going into work. I got a brew and picked up the paper and saw the front page. I remember it clear as day.
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I was sat on the Loo at the time (listening to the radio)... Co-incidence or what hu-uh-uh
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I was only a kid. My mum sent me to the shop to buy the newspaper and I can still remember the shock on her face when I handed it over
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I was working for Fat Harry in Waterfoot.
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Imagine having to wait to read a newspaper to find out news.Dark Cloud wrote:I had a summer job in a factory as I was a student at the time. I remember getting up early and going into work. I got a brew and picked up the paper and saw the front page. I remember it clear as day.
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I have to say I actually smiled to myself as I wrote that!TheFamilyCat wrote:Imagine having to wait to read a newspaper to find out news.
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I was in the Hop with my basketball mates, when a guy came up and said Elvis was dead. The whole pub, and it was busy, tried to cram into the back room where the television was to try and see if it was true.
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Try the original you never know you might find you like it.....
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I was In the Ghetto, I remember that I was All Shook Up.
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even though it was big news at the time, I failed to see what all the fuss was about. His music was dreadful, and little more than cheapo cabaret towards the end.
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Fat harry...Hargreaves ? Whitewell Bottom ? Birstall Builders ?Steve1956 wrote:I was working for Fat Harry in Waterfoot.
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If you didn't see the role Presley played in breaking down musical barriers, and his contribution to popular culture at a young age 42 years ago, then that was understandable. To not appreciate it now, makes you sound rather stupid, frankly ....Wile E Coyote wrote:even though it was big news at the time, I failed to see what all the fuss was about. His music was dreadful, and little more than cheapo cabaret towards the end.
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That's the one...Burstall the BuilderAclaret wrote:Fat harry...Hargreaves ? Whitewell Bottom ? Birstall Builders ?
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same here 1977ishSteve1956 wrote:That's the one...Burstall the Builder
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Did you work on the Krazy Kuts conversion in Waterfoot?Aclaret wrote: same here 1977ish
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how pathetic, any rational person can see music is all about perception and taste. Subjective is the word.Clarets4me wrote:If you didn't see the role Presley played in breaking down musical barriers, and his contribution to popular culture at a young age 42 years ago, then that was understandable. To not appreciate it now, makes you sound rather stupid, frankly ....
But because you liked him, then any dissenting voice is a stupid one .
He was popular, but that in itself isnt anything remarkable.
Your arrogance is ill merited.
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I did...that's got you thinking hasn't it Steve 1956, me too.Steve1956 wrote:Did you work on the Krazy Kuts conversion in Waterfoot?
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If you like Elvis and also like Nirvana then this is the band for you
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Back in 77 were you an apprentice brickie from StacksteadsAclaret wrote:I did...that's got you thinking hasn't it Steve 1956, me too.
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My brother in law worked for Fat Harry.Steve1956 wrote:I was working for Fat Harry in Waterfoot.
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Your getting there Steve1956 but I'm not at liberty to give away my identity but sad to say still a Bricklayer/ stonemason but also glad to say still going strong as a claret after all these years. UTC.Steve1956 wrote:Back in 77 were you an apprentice brickie from Stacksteads
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Mmmmmmm,gimme a clueAclaret wrote:Your getting there Steve1956 but I'm not at liberty to give away my identity but sad to say still a Bricklayer/ stonemason but also glad to say still going strong as a claret after all these years. UTC.
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Fat Harry .....did he work for Tony Burstall when he took Fat Harry's over?Jimscho wrote:My brother in law worked for Fat Harry.
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I'm not Elvis.Steve1956 wrote:Mmmmmmm,gimme a clue
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Very good. it won't be to difficult to narrow it down Tim Mick Kevin.....he hadn't many brickies,did you work with Russell Sands?Aclaret wrote:I'm not Elvis.
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Did you work for fat Harry when Tommy Benson worked there?
Tommy was Harrys number 1 brickie
Tommy was Harrys number 1 brickie
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Yes, worked with Tommy and Freddie Benson. Great old fellas to work with, worrying thing is.... I'm nearly that age now
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Yea Tommy and Fred....we used to stop off at Asda on the way to Salford while Tommy went in and topped up his whisky collectionTop Claret wrote:Did you work for fat Harry when Tommy Benson worked there?
Tommy was Harrys number 1 brickie
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A third rate shaking Stevens at best .
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Oh come on bfcjg, Tommy Benson I mean Elvis could shake his pelvis better than shakin any day.bfcjg wrote:A third rate shaking Stevens at best .
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As well as a third rate more effeminate Cliff Richards.Aclaret wrote:Oh come on bfcjg, Tommy Benson I mean Elvis could shake his pelvis better than shakin any day.
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You two must be a couple of owd timers if you new Fat Harry and worked for him. I new the Hargreaves because my Dad was brought up with Harry and Mary he was just a couple of years younger
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Re: Elvis....42 years since his death
Living Colour - Elvis Is Dead featuring Little Richard
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Don’t think so he went working for TSB.Steve1956 wrote:Fat Harry .....did he work for Tony Burstall when he took Fat Harry's over?
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Fat Harry must have been dead 50 years
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He was called Barnes may have left before you started.Didnt work there long.
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I didn't work for Fat Harry,but it still got called Fat Harry's even when Tony Burstall took it over,anyone know what happened to Burstall he used to live over Lower Clewes at Townsendfold in Rawtenstall?Top Claret wrote:You two must be a couple of owd timers if you new Fat Harry and worked for him. I new the Hargreaves because my Dad was brought up with Harry and Mary he was just a couple of years younger
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Do you live up Lumb Steve?
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Steve1956...Sylvia Burstall with her hard hat on.......would you ?
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I was 20 years old mate....of course I wouldAclaret wrote:Steve1956...Sylvia Burstall with her hard hat on.......would you ?
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No Rawtenstall.Top Claret wrote:Do you live up Lumb Steve?
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I went up to Celtic for the Anglo Scottish and remember she gave me a bit of a bollocking but that was the 1st of manySteve1956 wrote:I was 20 years old mate....of course I would
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I was in my first week in work after leaving school, kings mill up syke was quite a shock, His birthday was the same as mine
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My grandparents had retired to a small bungalow in Skegness, where I was staying. I was 13 and saw Reggie Bosenquet read it on the ITV news ...
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I've red the whole thread and I still want to know one thing.
Elvis who?
Elvis who?
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As I was lied in bed have filthy thoughts of me and sylvia getting it on,it came to me who you are....alright Paul.Aclaret wrote:I went up to Celtic for the Anglo Scottish and remember she gave me a bit of a bollocking but that was the 1st of many
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post 13... his comments are stupid most of the time.
A deluded attention seeking clown, I’m not really sure why he’s on here..?
A deluded attention seeking clown, I’m not really sure why he’s on here..?
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dsr wrote:I've red the whole thread and I still want to know one thing.
Elvis who?
...the Pelvis
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I'm ok thanks Steve 1956, have I got this right Paul ? Steve ? Surname beginning C.....good to speak to you again after all these years.Steve1956 wrote:As I was lied in bed have filthy thoughts of me and sylvia getting it on,it came to me who you are....alright Paul.