This wasn't the only change to take place - we had a couple of Malt 'n' Music newbees Rock DJ and his mate (and ours) Morris Minor and they were thrown in at the deep end as they were first and second on the bill in the first half. Both made an assured start their first choices being welcomed by the Malt 'n' Music faithful.
Rock DJ even offered to produce the CD.
As the first half progressed it became clear that the band most likely to be found on a Desert Island would be the Kinks - as two of their tracks made an appearance in the first half!
As usual the food was themed and featured a few pineapples to say the least!! And then a very un-Desert Islandish pizza delivery (ham and pineapple so at least it continued the theme!)!!
Into the second half and Rock DJ decided it was time to drag these middle-aged whiskey swilling musos into the 21st century and played a track we believe is described as something called 'electronic' music!
As a confused silence fell over the house no-one knew quite how to react, we had had some curveball choices before but here was something that no-one expected. Smashie (or was in Nicey) decided his glass needed refilling and disappeared into the kitchen. The rest of us sat in silence and concentrated very hard on our drinks not making any eye contact. Nicey (or was it Smashie) stayed in the kitchen for a long time pouring the slowest beer ever - minutes later as he formed the perfect head on his pint Smashie (or was it Nicey) walked back into the room just as Mr Fingers finished playing!
They say revenge is a dish best served cold and so it proved...
Nicey (or was it Smashie) brought us all back into our comfort zone with the Clash and we all relaxed and joked with each again.
Pretty soon it was the Mav's second choice and he confessed to always wanting to conduct an Orchestra and his second choice Resurrection Symphony would be the one he would love to conduct. The Quizmaster pointed out there were chopsticks in the kitchen and we set about forming an orchestra. Malt 'n' Music Man and his mate (and ours) Morris Minor formed the choir, the PM on percussion, Samshie (or was it Nicey) and Mr Chips the wind section, Nicey (or was it Smashie) and Little Drummer Boy (surprisingly) strings. Considering it was his first time the Mav was an exceptional conductor!
The evening ended, as they all do, too soon and we left the Quizmaster wondering what to do with all the pineapples...
However as I said earlier they say revenge is a dish best served cold and so it was as the CD produced by Rock DJ somehow, and he swears he knows not how, didn't contain Smashie (or was it Nicey's) tracks at all!!!
Malt 'n' Music 9
Track List
- They Call Me the Breeze - JJ Cale
- Day Tripper - The Beatles
- Lenny - Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Hotel California - The Eagles
- Celluloid Heroes - The Kinks
- Lohengrin - Wagner
- Shangri La - The Kinks
- Looking for Somebody - Fleetwood Mac
- Sign of the Times - Prince
- Chia Mai - Ennio Morricone
- Gimmie Some Lovin - Thunder
- Thank You for the Music - Abba
- Fotheringay - Fairport Convention
- Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
- Can You Feel It - Mr Fingers
- London Calling - The Clash
- Wednesday Morning 3am - Simon & Garfunkel
- Resurrection Symphony - Mahler
- Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
- The Masterplan - Oasis
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