The Bear Jew Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Apparently there was a show on the BBC in the late '70s and early '80s called Jim'll Fix it. Basically, it was a "make your dreams come true" sort of show where viewers would write letters requesting that the host, Jim Saville, would "fix it" so that they could do something they desired. Well, in 1982, a 70-year-old grandmother named May Booker wrote to Jim and asked if Jim could help her play keyboards on TV with her favorite musical group... Thin Lizzy. And Jim "fixed it" for her. How awesome is that? And, not for nothing... she nailed it. Also, Phil Lynott is clearly a sweetheart. [video:youtube] I don't know about you, but this gave me a smile this morning. \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Phil Lynott, Gary Moore and Dame Edna all on the same stage. Pretty cool. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Great video. I guy I used to work with played percussion and he won a contest to appear on stage and play with Santana. He said Carlos was a real prick. You can see that Lynott is a gentle soul. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russkull Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Yeah. That was rad! Thanks for sharing that smile. My opinion of Thin Lizzy just jumped up a lot. I'm sure some peon in a Burbank reality tv office is trying to resurrect this show idea, too. :wink: "Of all the world's bassists, I'm one of them!" - Lug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Cool If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 That was cool! Thanks for finding that! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm sure some peon in a Burbank reality tv office is trying to resurrect this show idea, too. :wink: It would be nicer than seeing a bunch of cretins get drunk and beat each other sensless. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 You can't make this stuff up. Well you can, but no one will believe you. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 This is wonderful. I had to watch it twice, and I may have to watch it again. Not only is she nailing the keyboards, she kicks in background vocals! http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c32/cft3/churchorganist.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 That was great! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 I swear it almost looks like a Monty Python bit. And, once again, how great is Phil's afro? \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Thanks man. I just shared that with some friends. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I swear it almost looks like a Monty Python bit. And, once again, how great is Phil's afro? That's so much afro it should be continued on the next dude. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Phil had one of those cool, kinda I-don't-give-a-crap afros. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 i now have a big smile on my face. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hey, that could be me in 11 years! Fantastic. Great find, Erik. Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hey, that could be me in 11 years! Ye gods. It really is only 11 years, isn't it? I think I have to go lie down now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hey, that could be me in 11 years! Ye gods. It really is only 11 years, isn't it?Yeah. Sobering. Stone-cold sobering. Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 And perfect timing, as Phil is the cover of the latest BP. Good article on him and the history of Thin Lizzy. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 This was a great view :grin: How many people can say their grandmother played with Thin Lizzy????? "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele C. Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hey, that could be me in 11 years! Ye gods. It really is only 11 years, isn't it?Yeah. Sobering. Stone-cold sobering. Oooops, or me. Eleven years. Is sobering the word? It is my birthday today, so it is easy to count the years :-). Is Jim still in business? -- Michele Costabile (http://proxybar.net) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Happy belated Birthday Michele! Just got back to the Lowdown after being away all weekend. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Savile Interesting bloke. A genuine English eccentric. Raised huge amounts of money for charity. Had considerable athletic talent. Well worth a read - there's a book. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 This was a great view :grin: How many people can say their grandmother played with Thin Lizzy????? Actually, she would be 100 now so it would be at least great grandmother or great great grandmother. Then again, a few people I knew from school became grandparents before they were 40. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fclefred Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Wow,don't get to see that kind of stuff often. So, neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Buon compleanno, amico! Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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