Groucho's Fact Hunt

[Liann28]

The closing line on ELO's Mr blue sky is often misinterpreted as a heavily synthesised - 'M--r---Blue---Sky', but actually the words are 'Please turn me over' - relating to the need to flip the album over for side 4 of the original double Lp - Listen if you don't believe me

No is doesnt

 

[Groucho]

The closing line on ELO's Mr blue sky is often misinterpreted as a heavily synthesised - 'M--r---Blue---Sky', but actually the words are 'Please turn me over' - relating to the need to flip the album over for side 4 of the original double Lp - Listen if you don't believe me

No is doesnt

Yes it does, he's right.

 

[The Cowboy]

No is doesnt

I was dubious too so I did some digging.

3.50 on this clip confirm it.

 

[edge]

the penis bone of badgers, was used as a tie clip, in Victorian times

 

[Liann28]

I was dubious too so I did some digging.

3.50 on this clip confirm it.

Ok . Thanks

 

[Philw]

Bowie fact: Life on Mars was inspired by Frank Sinatra's My Way, and used the same chords in a different rhythm and tempo.

 

[degsy]

In 1923 there was a move to standardise Easter, In 1928 Parliament passed an order in council allowing this then more or less said, off you go sort it out between your selves

2016 they expect an agreement in the next 10 yrs or so

 

[Brendan Janus]

Aberdeen to Ross County is only 125 miles but will take you virtually three hours !!

 

[Pienaar's gloves]

'On Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs...'

The barber in the Beatles song isn't actually on Penny Lane, it's a bit further up Allerton Road.

The barber now on Penny Lane is nothing to do with it.

 

[Groucho]

'On Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs...'

The barber in the Beatles song isn't actually on Penny Lane, it's a bit further up Allerton Road.

The barber now on Penny Lane is nothing to do with it.

The bank is the Lloyds one on the corner of Church Road and Smithdown Place.

Artistic licence though mate.

 

[The Cowboy]

In 1923 there was a move to standardise Easter, In 1928 Parliament passed an order in council allowing this then more or less said, off you go sort it out between your selves

2016 they expect an agreement in the next 10 yrs or so

Always loved the fact that Christians have absolutely no problem with one of the biggest events in their faith having a floating date range of over 2 months. You'd almost think the whole thing was made up.

 

[marnie]

Always loved the fact that Christians have absolutely no problem with one of the biggest events in their faith having a floating date range of over 2 months. You'd almost think the whole thing was made up.

lol

 

[ToffeeDoug]

Always loved the fact that Christians have absolutely no problem with one of the biggest events in their faith having a floating date range of over 2 months. You'd almost think the whole thing was made up.

Isn't it to do with the timing of the first full moon after the spring equinox?

 

[The Cowboy]

Isn't it to do with the timing of the first full moon after the spring equinox?

It is indeed, which is hardly a suitable basis for which to commemorate someone's death. Usually you make a note of the date. They seemed to get his birthday locked down ok.

 

[SailorBlue]

Always loved the fact that Christians have absolutely no problem with one of the biggest events in their faith having a floating date range of over 2 months. You'd almost think the whole thing was made up.

Loved their version of Harvest for the World