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by alan1958
24 Mar 2009, 20:37
Forum: The blue café
Topic: Let's play a game
Replies: 56
Views: 44127

Re: Let's play a game

Gabrielle came up with a fun game for the forum , and due to a mix-up between myself & Bart , then me setting a ridiculously vague next question ,.....( ,just in case anyone is interested , the answer was Tommy Bolin ...,..go to page one of Hofner Blue Notes album , it says "Wes Montgomery ...
by alan1958
17 Mar 2009, 23:42
Forum: Personal favourites
Topic: Total opposite....Which CR Song you can't stand?
Replies: 19
Views: 24077

Re: Total opposite....Which CR Song you can't stand?

Obviously , I like some songs a lot more than others , but the only one I really skip EVERY time is the duet with Elton John "If You Were Me"

Alan
by alan1958
17 Mar 2009, 23:00
Forum: The blue café
Topic: Let's play a game
Replies: 56
Views: 44127

Re: Let's play a game

Good question , Peter .......... Ohh :cry: :evil: I thought I was first ... :( Oh well, the honor goes to you (your new question is even better then mine), and the runner up prise goes to the anserwer to my question... Fantastic Bart , I think it was a draw :lol: :lol: :lol: Parting Shots , was the...
by alan1958
17 Mar 2009, 22:50
Forum: The blue café
Topic: Let's play a game
Replies: 56
Views: 44127

Re: Let's play a game

Good question , Peter .......... the writer of the movie Soft Top Hard Shoulder was fellow Glaswegian Peter Capaldi ( I know his brother-in-law , and he recently told me that Peter Capaldi was delighted with the music CR supplied for his movie)The director was Stefan Schwartz My question !........Le...
by alan1958
16 Mar 2009, 01:55
Forum: Discography
Topic: Kevin Powell
Replies: 40
Views: 43700

Re: Kevin Powell

Slight correction Alan, I played the bassline on ace of hearts, but Chris played the high lead bass on it. hope that is a little clearer. Kevin. Thanks Kevin , your initial info was perfectly clear , but my post did not read well when I just re-read it ...hence the mix-up ........Always thought CR'...
by alan1958
15 Mar 2009, 21:03
Forum: Personal favourites
Topic: My personal favorite
Replies: 8
Views: 9533

Re: My personal favorite

i feel that everyone should listen to their own personal favorite a least once a day....give the day just a little more sunshine, right!?!?!? Totally :) Everyday, at work last week ,I played "If You've Got A Friend In Jesus" from Blue Guitars:2 Country Blues , a few times a day ....simple...
by alan1958
15 Mar 2009, 13:33
Forum: Discography
Topic: Kevin Powell
Replies: 40
Views: 43700

Re: Kevin Powell

Thanks Kevin for the wonderful behind the scenes info ............I always wondered why HE played fretless bass on Ace Of Hearts and not you ! ........now we know :shock: ........ :lol: Did you ever hear the 12" remix Ace Of Hearts ? .....great version , and without wanting to sound like a syco...
by alan1958
15 Mar 2009, 12:09
Forum: Personal favourites
Topic: My personal favorite
Replies: 8
Views: 9533

Re: My personal favorite

Yeah , got to agree , Gabrielle , as ’Til I find my true love’s name' came on in the car the other night ,when the ipod was on shuffle , and I turned it up LOUD ......great song .........hidden away on disc 9 , I had forgotten to play it for a while .............that's the best thing about Blue Guit...
by alan1958
09 Mar 2009, 22:48
Forum: Discography
Topic: Kevin Powell
Replies: 40
Views: 43700

Re: Kevin Powell

Fantastic to have Kevin getting in touch & willing to give us some fantastic info :D Anyone who has seen the stuff Kevin did with Midge Ure playing live will know what a formidable bass-player he is.........now the questions :) Chris Rea related; 1)Wired to the Moon has always been a constantly ...
by alan1958
09 Mar 2009, 01:14
Forum: Discography
Topic: Kevin Powell
Replies: 40
Views: 43700

Re: Kevin Powell

Fantastic to see those old clips of Kevin Powell on you tube............it put me in the mood to watch the Beat-Club dvd from 1983 ..........brilliant show & fantastic quality ..............mmmmm........can't think who to thank ...... 2 things ; 1) After leaving CR , Kevin Powell joined Midge Ur...
by alan1958
27 Feb 2009, 20:36
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New Introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 7506

Re: New Introduction

Hi Vivienne,
Great to get more new members ......Look forward too you posting ..............gotta agree about Blue Guitars , it never seems to get boring
Alan
by alan1958
23 Feb 2009, 21:07
Forum: News
Topic: Chris Rea Fender Signature Guitar
Replies: 5
Views: 5039

Re: Chris Rea Fender Signature Guitar

The Chris Rea Fender Signature Guitar ia back on ebay again , as the seller had a problem from ebay, as he was not allowed to say it was "NEARLY NEW " , so it now says "USED".....................happy bidding :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rare-Fend...
by alan1958
20 Feb 2009, 23:02
Forum: Discography
Topic: Chris Rea "B Sides and Singles" recordings
Replies: 277
Views: 191931

Re: Chris Rea "B Sides and Singles" recordings

Thanks folks ........feeling great :D :D :D :D
by alan1958
20 Feb 2009, 22:59
Forum: News
Topic: Chris's Lotus Cortina
Replies: 37
Views: 32259

Re: Chris's Lotus Cortina

Hey Alan, Which one's your wife's, the Toyota ZENT ??... :lol: Nice ride, I don't see tame anywhere!! Lily Haha Lily ,...........the silver one at the front .great car !!!!!!!! - but as I have a recurring low-back problem ,getting in & out is a real PAIN :( :( :( But once you are in it ....it's...
by alan1958
19 Feb 2009, 23:01
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: NEWBIE
Replies: 5
Views: 4854

Re: NEWBIE

Welcome on board Jim ............Nice to have one of the CARRY ON actors on the forum ..............no. wait a minute , he must be about 70 :)