August 2006 – 8 points and 6 stitches
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Its August, the football season kicks off, and Im back in seat 52 for another sweet ‘n’ sour season of entertainment at the Hawthorns. The Baggies are 8 points closer to safety already and the month isnt over yet. With Kevin Phillips snatched under the noses of Sunderland just 6 days before we go down to the Stadium Of Light, I don’t see Mr Quinns lads wanting to make that 11 points for the month. A 33 year-old striker on a 2-year deal? Sounds like Kevin Campbell all over again, though apparently he was a good talker in the dressing room. Expensive words.
A big thank you to all the lovely staff at Sandwell General, who made my day trip to “Newton 2″ a good trip. They put two of those wristbands on me, though I couldn’t seem to find any big rides to go on. According to the red wristband, there was a ride called penecillin somewhere.
General anasthetic. Wow, that’s good stuff. I don’t know what was in it, but it was great. The first thing I remember when I came round was the hospital DJ asking if I wanted anything playing. I could hardly string 2 words together, let alone have a meaningful conversation, so after a few gurns, I managed to construct the words “The Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again”. He didnt have it, and was just relieved to be on his way to Hernia John opposite me. John had come down off the ceiling an hour before me, so the DJ got more constructive dialogue out of him.
I really had “mixers cramp” doing this podcast. Really struggled to put stuff together, so I’m not sure what I think of this one. It won’t go down as one of my faves, but hey, you’re not paying for it so what the hell. That said, theres a few gems still on here. “Silver City – Shiver” is a great builder. Doesnt do a great deal but does it great. Later on the podcast peaks around some great tunes by Spiller, Lostep (wow this rocks) and finishes on a modern rework of the classic “Take Me Away”. Yeah the rework is a bit cheesy, but you wait till the piano breaks and make your mind up after!
1 Take Me Away – Final Cut ft True Faith.
2 Fine Day (James Holden Remix) – Opus III.
3 Shiver (Ewan Pearson Remix) – Silver City.
4 Mango – Kooler.
5 Moltobelt – Neverdogs.
6 Why Should I Think About The Rain (Chocolate Puma Remix) – Dutch ft Lisa Fischer.
7 Acid House Memories – Greyson Shipley.
8 Jumbo – Spiller.
9 Little Peaking – Lostep.
10 Take Me Away (Stonebridge Remix) – Haji & Emanuel.
