Ok then first through with an absolutely amazing performance that would have Leona Lewis quaking in her boots, yes folks it was worth the wait, its my protige SB, with Son of a preacher man :bow: :bow:

Next through is Lex with Robbie Williams Let me entertain you. I shouldnt criticise really because every pales in comparrison to SB this week but Lex, that was crap :bs: That was enough to send poor Robbie back into the priory :( Better movement and vocals required in the next round please

Finalposter through to the next round is Hiro with the Arctic Monkeys Fluorescent Adolescent. Well frankly the one vote you recieved says it all. Thats one of my current fave songs and you murdered it. You are lucky to be through, although you might be more suited to next weeks theme

last but not least then its this years'chico' Gav with the camp 'itsy bitsy' I thought he might have got through on comedy value but with not a single vote, the gamble never paid off :(

So through the next round its:

Hiro
Lex
Mo
Petalp
SB
Trisco

This weeks theme is D.I.S.C.O :dancer1: :dancer1: Voting will start as soon as i have everyones song and i will prob pm you all after work tonight to remind you :)

:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: FIX FIX FIX!!!!! ;)

i know - it's shocking isn't it - i suggest we start our own band gav :P

What do you mean I murdered it?

I knew that I should have taken "Hey Jude" or "Lady Madonna" :rolleyes:

A version of Chas And Dave for the 21st Century! Something for everyone to enjoy! I'm up for that! :ok:

*tugs forelock*

oi'll troi moi veryy best sorr, tht oi will

Oi sent moi song sorrr

Didn't know Dusty Springfield sang "Son of a Preacher Man" Thought some African-American lady did. :D :ok:

He only got that vote cos I could not vote for my own and hate Timmy Mallet and Robbie Williams! :D So it was me that decided that! Artics are Ok but i prefer the older stuff that they base their sound on. It wasn't a bad song though. :ok:

Why thanks Liam. :D Leona Lewis, who is SHE? I'll be beatign her to all the music awards in no time :lol:

Can I just say that I picked Dusty becuase I love her to bits, and as a tribute to her. She was was a troubled, vulnerable woman with an effortless unique voice. She struggled with bouts of depression throughout her career, and with sexuality issues. She made a successful comeback with the help of the Pet Shop boys in the late 80s. Just as her career was reviving she she was told her breast cancer was terminal. She died in 1999 aged 59. She was pesented with her OBe whilst in hospital as she was unlikley to live long enough to receive it. She was posthumously inducted into the music hall of fame. The Queen of Blue Eyed Soul, Best Britsh soul singer we've ever had and one of the best voices of all time. Why Motown refused to sign her up I do not know :shrug: One of the best singers of all time :bow: :bow: :bow:

I'll post some Dusty songs in a minute :D

I voted for yours :D

Thanks HP, obviously you do have great taste in music :D I love Dusty and that song. I play ti all the time and and sing along, i have 3 versions - Aretha and Bobby Gentry as well.

Hey, you are not far wrong. The story is that Aretha rejected it and then Dusty recorded it. Then when Aretha heard how great Dusty sang it she made her won version, but it was too late as Dusty had already had a hit so Aretha did it as a B side.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_a_Preacher_Man

Many musos rightfully dub Dusty's the definitive version but there are a few good versions, and I also like Aretha's, she rocks :bow: in fact I was tempted to use it but felt Dusty should be used. At home i playe 3 versions - Aretha, Dusty and Bobby Gentry . :)

SON OF A PREACHER MAN COVERS

Aretha Franklin - really good!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=g_9Alh4pbLg

Tina Turner - has it's moments, she's a great singer.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jyE9a_AaGgE

Bobby Gentry - can't find on youtube sadly but it is good sort of country funky up tempo, similar to Dusty's with more twangy guitar bits.

Joss Stone - it's well sung, but goes to show how good Dusty actually was when you hear a decent singer sing this and it's not half as good.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=R_NytNSI5H4

Dina Carroll - again good but adds nothing new.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Te049yFxjsc

Dolly Parton and also Nancy Sinatra are worth checking out but can't find them on youtube.

Collide - this is really bizarre :wacko:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AawOrCr0tTo

SB, something completely different; you didn't forget to buy "speculaas" for you man did you? A present in his shoe will also do on a day like this (5/12). He is Dutch, right? He understands the gesture ;)

(hope i'm not confusing you with someone else :blink: )

No I understand the gesture :D Dutch tradtion with the ginger biscuits and all. George isn't actually Dutch but he lived in Holland fwhere he was edcuated for many years while his dad (who is part Dutch) worked out there on the reclamation of the polderland (he was a hydrographic surveyor). The family has a lot of Dutch friends and stuff and they still liek their Dutch foods. :) And we have no speculaas at the moment, or cuminkasse - that gouda with the spicy seed in it - either :( I like eatign the gouda with those huge pickled gherkins, I chop them up and put them on sticks :D

cmon peeps i was hoping to start this tonight. Ive got poker tomorrow and a 21st on friday so wont be online much now :party: :party:

We eat speculaas in Belgium as well on St. Nicolas' day which is tomorrow...

Oh yes so I heard. And tomorrow is my birthday too so an excellent time to eat it :D

Yip, the songs in this group were shocking.. with the absolute and noble exception of SB's choice, which would normally obliterate even half-decent competition. :bow:

I love Dusty's singing in this song.. I think that it is one of the best showcases for her voice. It is a bona fide classic!

So.. excellent choice SB! :ok:

Oh, re: Holland and food.. bought some mature gouda at the weekend. The cheese was called 'Old Amsterdam', and boy was it good!!! :D

Oh, and happy birthday for tomorrow SB!! Will also extend birthday greeting in relevant thread when it arises..