A haunting version of Somewhere over the Rainbow by the big man (in every sense of the word..but the voice of an angel)…Israel Kamakawiwo Ole…..final sequence is of his ashes scattered into the Pacific http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brRsRTTp1Pw

For those that like folk music…a lovely melody..I do like it..originally Russian?…original footage from 1968 of..Those were the days..Mary Hopkin..beautiful voice..a touch like ‘Jolene’ and so ironic she’s on Dolly Parton’s new album of covers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5pkkAhETYg

I never thought I’d find this again!…Just got lucky..JoBoxers..still fresh after all these years (1983!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-kfmuGHtxo

Here’s a live version from Germany…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91okJjULSQI

Hello all.

I found out recently about this recording, the only one in existence of Adolf Hitler speaking off the record, totally off guard. It was recorded in Finland, it seems by accident one day during a state visit.

I’m trying to find a way to download it, or listen to it, just for historical interest, but the only website I can find is Finnish and I haven’t even the faintest grasp of the language! I thought that there was a chance someone here might know something, here is the link to the website if you are interested.

http://www.yle.fi/elavaarkisto/?s=s&g=1&ag=3&t=22&a=376

Thanks guys.

Jo.

The amazing thing is to hear Hitler speaking in a conversational tone rather than the ranting we’re used to in his speeches – talking about Russia he says he would not have believed it if somebody told him a country could start a war with 35,000 tanks “I would have said they were crazy!'”

Sound was on TV recently but the transcript (in English) of Hitler’s conversation with Finnish army chief Mannerheim is here:

http://www.wargamer.com/articles/bdvisit2.asp

This was recorded in a railway carriage where Hitler met Finnish Army Head Mannerheim in June 1942 – Finnish President Ryte and German Field Marshall Keital were also present but Hitler does all the talking. Mikes were set up by Finnish radio and recording only stopped when Hitler’s security bods found the wires. Unlike in the rants for public consumption, Hitler appears to be quite candid about his own mistakes and unfortunately the recording was stopped before he finished saying what he discussed with Soviet foreign minister Molotov.

Nothing like the good old days!

A great Thin Lizzy tune..The Boys are back in Town…storming song! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX7H2LFSA5M

Sadly Phil Lynott died in 1986 only 35…here’s a beautiful song he wrote for his daughter Sarah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mILHmfX2J4I

And from 1983 a slower tempo in I’m still in love with you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRf-vGVNsBc

Despite the face I have always been a dance music fan (clubland to the younger members on here 😮 ) I have just found myself listening to The Stranglers greatest hits all night 😀

Then you’ll enjoy this…play it very loud!

Rock the Casbah by The Clash..shot in Austin Texas..the F-4s look like birds of prey:diablo:

Kind of song to play 10 times a day..never fails to make you feel good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAkfHShATKY

This is not bad either..London Calling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXfaxEaPOjw

Yes…forget the red arrows!!!…this is the real stuff!

What I’d ask Roman is…how many teams are supposed to win the Champions league each year? Do you sack all the managers of the teams that don’t? (Roman mate..even if you buy Ronald Macdonald for £100m do you really think that guarantees winning the CL?)

That’s what you get if you buy Shvenchenko for £30m (…and he still can’t run! I’ll never forget the sight of Mourinho laughing his head off on the bench after Shvenchko missed open goal after open goal!) without even asking Mourinho!

He has a good eye for players…people slagged him off buying Drogba (bought him after a fantastic CL semi-final against Chelsea when he ran the show).. after taking a short time to settle down he led the line with heart and balls (it wasn’t always Terry but Drogba that gave pep talks and geed up the team!) and was top scorer!

He wanted to buy Micah Richards last year for £5m…now captain of Man City (2nd in league!) and likely to be an England regular for years..idiots like Kenyon (Mr Yes man) and Roman said too expensive for an 18 year old! what price now..£15m-£20m?

I have to agree with you there but for absolute and total genius that has yet to be ever repeated ever again I would have to go with this little number….

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=z0I3DHEqqvM

Just watch what he does with his thumb at 4m11sec:eek: 😮 , it floored me the first time I watched it and every time I see his set at WS I always end up in a state of utter disbelief…..the man was, is and allways will be a unique axe grinder that has yet to be equalled.
Regards,
John.

Yeah..fantastic..top man for me too…saw the whole thing on TV a few weeks ago..only 25 when he made Electric Ladyland..it’s not about who was the best..or better…but the feeling he played with…you can’t teach this!