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BICKERSHAW FESTIVAL 2
BICKERSHAW FESTIVAL 2
Photo: Frank Orrell
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Item #: 30334
Dancing in the mud at Bickershaw Festival.

Comment by: Poet on 24th March 2018 at 11:27

Which song are they definitely not dancing to?
I say Agadoo by Black Lace.

Comment by: Jarvo on 24th March 2018 at 21:30

I hated the pretentious hippy movement, it was so shallow. I was 17 at the time of this festival, and I was in the middle of a 5 year apprenticeship; to be brutally honest, I hated it...it was where I didn't really want to be. That said, it stood me in good stead for later life. Looking at these characters now makes me cringe; and I don't think drugs had anything to do with it...There were some right prats in those days, masquerading as hippy flower people. Most of us liked the music but didn't have the time (and money) to behave like this, or have the freedom to. Embarrassment comes to mind. You didn't wear the clothes your fathers wore - but you were brought up to know what was right and what was naff. Notice the girl walking through the mud: probably cursing under her breath: ' silly pillocks...'

Comment by: jonno on 25th March 2018 at 00:44

Hi Jarvo, long time no hear. Still a fan of the 'Old golds' I presume ?

Comment by: joe91 on 25th March 2018 at 16:58

Jarvo, I don't think you've ever been 17

Comment by: Janette on 26th March 2018 at 18:16

I doubt she was thinking 'silly pillocks !' as she was walking round in a maxi-coat !

Comment by: Sonia on 26th March 2018 at 18:19

They're definitely not dancing to 'Shang-a - Lang' either by the Bay City Rollers !Then again, who would !??

Comment by: Kenny Morris on 7th June 2018 at 18:04

Jarvis,
One thing for sure is that there are some even bigger prats around today.There was an air of innocence back then,most at the festival worked just like you and me,this was a little escapism,no violence ,everyone having a good time (despite the rain).....Peace Man.

Comment by: Kenny Morris on 8th June 2018 at 13:22

Sorry,that should be Jarvo,not Jarvis. (trying to type without me glasses on,big mistake ).

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