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« Reply #60 on: July 02, 2007, 07:28:40 PM »

have you ever seen or heard/ heard of Ralph doing the slide guitar before...?


Ralph used a bottle neck on "Birdman" in the early seventies.  I haven't heard him sing that for thirty-five years!  It would sound great with slide on the National.
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« Reply #61 on: July 02, 2007, 07:44:23 PM »


have you ever seen or heard/ heard of Ralph doing the slide guitar before...?


Ralph used a bottle neck on "Birdman" in the early seventies.  I haven't heard him sing that for thirty-five years!  It would sound great with slide on the National.


Ah, yesss - I had completely forgotten about that one  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #62 on: July 03, 2007, 08:54:01 AM »

Christmas Special. Part 1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j1NIufVD98

Nice Hat Ralph  Wink

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« Reply #63 on: July 03, 2007, 09:32:37 AM »


Christmas Special. Part 1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j1NIufVD98

Nice Hat Ralph  Wink




Thanks, Leighton  Wink

Keep our friend going  Roll Eyes

Did he say anything about how many of these there are in all ?

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« Reply #64 on: July 03, 2007, 10:19:01 AM »


Christmas Special. Part 1.



Nice Hat Ralph  Wink





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« Reply #65 on: July 03, 2007, 01:13:36 PM »



Christmas Special. Part 1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j1NIufVD98

Nice Hat Ralph  Wink




Thanks, Leighton  Wink

Keep our friend going  Roll Eyes

Did he say anything about how many of these there are in all ?

H.


I hope there's a lot more to come, but have had no definite amount from Cheggars.

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« Reply #66 on: July 03, 2007, 05:31:54 PM »

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ThiYd3wWUbQ

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I love it  Grin Grin Grin

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« Reply #67 on: July 03, 2007, 06:30:26 PM »

I was going to post a comment but...I'm completely lost for words!   Shocked  Smiley  Wink

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« Reply #68 on: July 03, 2007, 06:46:04 PM »


I was going to post a comment but...I'm completely lost for words!   Shocked  Smiley  Wink

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Well, I for one always suspected that Ralph has a couple of extra
fingers up both his sleeves  Wink

And now we finally have the proof - the great "Ralph McMysterio" !

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« Reply #69 on: July 03, 2007, 07:39:34 PM »

No wonder there are some of these he would rather forget!  Shocked Bet he's so glad this didn't ruin his career!  Grin Embarrassed
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« Reply #70 on: July 03, 2007, 07:59:59 PM »


No wonder there are some of these he would rather forget!  Shocked Bet he's so glad this didn't ruin his career!


Naahh, it's just pure magic, JJ  Wink

I think it's so great - just take it for what it is.
It was not intended for us, but I just love this most unexpected
chance to finally catch a small glimpse of this legendary stuff that we
never even got the opportunity to see over here, but only have
heard vague and "unreliable" rumours about.

I suppose it must have been that donkey, Mr. Robinson, who scared
them towards the end ? Now, at last it's all beginning to make at least
some "sense" to me. I was wondering, where that donkey came from.

I abs. love it, when he is looking most astonished at her dress  Cool
And when he doesn't want to perform and put that magician's suit on.
I haven't laughed this much for a long time. I think this one is by far
the best of them all - dramatically speaking.

Oh, the suspense !  Wink Shocked Roll Eyes


Henrik - still smiling here.
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No wonder there are some of these he would rather forget!  Shocked Bet he's so glad this didn't ruin his career!


Naahh, it's just pure magic, JJ

I think it's so great - just take it for what it is.
It was not intended for us, but I just love this most unexpected
chance to finally catch a small glimpse of this legendary stuff that we
never even got the opportunity to see over here, but only have
heard vague and "unreliable" rumours about.

I suppose it must have been that donkey, Mr. Robinson, who scared
them towards the end ? Now, at last it's all beginning to make at least
some "sense" to me. I was wondering, where that donkey came from.

I abs. love it, when he is looking most astonished at her dress  Cool
And when he doesn't want to perform and put that magician's suit on.
I haven't laughed this much for a long time. I think this one is by far
the best of them all - dramatically speaking.

Oh, the suspense !


Henrik - still smiling here.


It doesn't take much to please you does it H!

Just imagine kids of today seeing right through this one! My how times have changed, thankfully  Cheesy


Joanna -  not smiling at all!  Roll Eyes Nurse! Quick before I have nightmares!  
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« Reply #72 on: July 03, 2007, 09:20:07 PM »


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ThiYd3wWUbQ

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I love it  

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Blimey Ralph! Don't give up the day job mate Shocked Lips Sealed
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« Reply #73 on: July 03, 2007, 09:51:01 PM »

Blimey I seem to have sent all the MacTellites off for an early night Tongue
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« Reply #74 on: July 04, 2007, 10:33:58 AM »


No wonder there are some of these he would rather forget!  Shocked Bet he's so glad this didn't ruin his career!


Aaahhhh, come on, stop that ! It's just a TV-series for young children, not made for us.  Roll Eyes

And why shouldn't he be "allowed" to do other things ? Why do people have to
have these very fixed notions as to what he/ someone can or should do ?
You can almost adjust your watch after these very predictable reactions,
like unstopable reflexes.

You just need to see it in that light. I act. happen to think that it's very sweet and innocent,
and with lots of fantastic and funny songs as well as all these hilarious moments.
And "Keeping the Night at Bay" is one of the sweetest and loveliest songs,
I have ever heard, and "You Need a Hand to Hold" is a great tune in every
respect - one of those you get on your brains straight away. Not too many
of those around these days, I might add.

And I do think he is managing very well, given the material, the conditions
and his background. This magic show of his was captivating - I wonder how long
he had to practice for that, or if that is a secret hobby of his.

I think this is the most astonished, I have ever seen anyone look  Cool
Well done, Ralph ! Don't listen to all these serious and grumpy grown ups,
who seem to have lost their inner child as well as their sense of humour Wink

 
Now if only I could find Tickle on the Tum on the map, I would go and live there
straight away - maybe I could even get a job in that store ?  
I would settle for just sweeping the floor there  ... maybe I could pick up a
few hints on how to pick that guitar that well and how to sing these
wonderful songs  Roll Eyes


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« Reply #75 on: July 04, 2007, 11:20:19 AM »

Well put, H.  Wink

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And I do think he is managing very well, given the material, the conditions
and his background. This magic show of his was captivating - I wonder how long
he had to practice for that, or if that is a secret hobby of his.
H.


In Chris Hockenhull's biography of Ralph, there are details of a conversation he had with Ralph's mum in which she says that he was fascinated by magic from an early age, and that she would borrow books on conjuring for him from Croydon library, and I seem to remember reading/hearing Ralph saying that he does conjuring shows for his children and his grandchildren. (Can't recall where though!) It seems that it's a lifelong hobby of his.  Smiley

That said, I don't think he seems particularly comfortable in some of the acting bits in these shows!

As Henrik says, there are some fantastic songs in these shows which are worth any downsides to them - that and the fact that they gave many people a chance to see what an incredibly talented musician/singer/songwriter he is, that wouldn't otherwise have known!
'Keeping the Night at Bay'  in particular is a favourite of mine - though I admit that a full list of my favourite Ralph songs would be very long indeed!  Grin

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And I do think he is managing very well, given the material, the conditions
and his background. This magic show of his was captivating - I wonder how long
he had to practice for that, or if that is a secret hobby of his.
H.


In Chris Hockenhull's biography of Ralph, there are details of a conversation he had with Ralph's mum in which she says that he was fascinated by magic from an early age, and that she would borrow books on conjuring for him from Croydon library, and I seem to remember reading/hearing Ralph saying that he does conjuring shows for his children and his grandchildren. (Can't recall where though!) It seems that it's a lifelong hobby of his.  Smiley

That said, I don't think he seems particularly comfortable in some of the acting bits in these shows!

As Henrik says, there are some fantastic songs in these shows which are worth any downsides to them - that and the fact that they gave many people a chance to see what an incredibly talented musician/singer/songwriter he is, that wouldn't otherwise have known!
'Keeping the Night at Bay'  in particular is a favourite of mine - though I admit that a full list of my favourite Ralph songs would be very long indeed!  Grin

Naomi



Ahaaa !  Cool

Maybe next time we are at a Ralph concert, and he unknowingly asks for requests,
we should try calling out for "The great Mysterio"  - just to see his reaction  Wink Grin Roll Eyes

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« Reply #78 on: July 04, 2007, 04:10:35 PM »

I am thrilled at last we can see (again!!) these wonderful songs and tunes  Cool
I do remember at the time, all those years ago watching these with my 'baby' and at times feeling a little uncomfortable for Ralph in some of these stories. It was almost a shock to see him in the acting role, for which I have to say I don't think he is a natural. I see nothing wrong at all with him 'having a go' Just so pleased he did return to the day job though!  Grin Of course, it goes without saying the songwriting, as ever, is supurb and the guitar playing at its best.

Most of these shows have been great fun and most people naturally view these through the eyes of a child (can't help it because it takes me back to when I watched them with children!) Plus of course working with children I find this quite easy...

I have many favourites, Keeping the Night at Bay is one and of course, as always Kenny the Kangaroo.

I don't feel any comments as criticism, just opinion which is hopefully still allowable even in McMansions? For me these are not 'knee jerk' comments, I have thought about these often, and have even witnessed Ralph at concerts wishing some of these would stay buried  Cheesy  (I realise now he must be referring to the Christmas shows, especially in the role of Joseph!  Cheesy) LMAO

Yes I say to Ralph Well Done absolutely thrilled that these songs have come to light again re-igniting the inner child in us all.

I love his style in most of these performances, especially when he does become far more natural and even giggles lots whilst singing, that is great fun  Grin The magic tricks one in itself is obviously something he enjoys, and who knows, maybe still does for his Grandchildren?! Just think the build up to this one a bit cringeing!  Wink Sadly I also feel these just could not be re-run with 'today's children'!! Like many programmes I feel it was from a probably better, by-gone era! Shame the innocense is lost so young, but think we can blame computer animation plus games for this!

Thanks so much to Cheggars and all of you out there keeping watch on Youtube, hope there will be many more to come because at least it has livened up McMansions and we can talk about them as we see them!

Keep em coming....
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« Reply #79 on: July 04, 2007, 05:03:30 PM »

Christmas Part 3 is up!..... Wink Grin Roll Eyes - -Return of the Donkey! lol

Bit scary........  Cheesy


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