A-Z Of First Lines

[mikemiller]

.. or ... This tune was composed by Spencer the Rover - "Spencer the Rover", traditional folk song, with many versions/variants of it, probably the most famous being the one recorded by John Martyn. Saw him perform it live - great rendition. Many people find it a very emotional song. Also Rotherham is mentioned in the lyrics, so it may have originated in South Yorkshire. Given his lifestyle ,I was never expecting him to last into old age. Great memories though. RIP JM
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U Underneath the arches, we dream our dreams away , "Underneath the Arches " , song by Flanagan and Allen, singing/comedy duo from the 1930's/40's (not the slightly more recent QPR striking duo!)

 

[herringthorpe]

V Van Gogh became a painter because he had no ear for music - said by Nikki Harris

 

[sixpence]

W - What would you say if I sang out of tune - Ringo Starr singing the Lennon/McCartney song - With a Little Help From My Friends

 

[mikemiller]

...or the Joe Cocker version. Like both.
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X? Xmas something?

 

[herringthorpe]

Well we can always have

X X Marks The Spot - on treasure maps!

 

[sixpence]

Y - You cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in it’s mouth - Winston Churchill.

 

[mikemiller]

Alternative X - Xmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, traditional Yuletide song
Alternative Y - You need hands to hold someone ... "You need hands" , song by Max Bygraves
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Z Zip-a-dee-doo-dah zip-a-dee-ay, "Zip-a-dee-doo-dah" song by James Baskett

 

[herringthorpe]

Well, ,that's another one done - thanks for joining in!