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BICKERSHAW FESTIVAL 3
BICKERSHAW FESTIVAL 3
Photo: Frank Orrell
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Item #: 30335
Ray Davies of "The Kinks" on stage with a can of McEwans Export at the Bickershaw Festival.

Comment by: Poet on 23rd March 2018 at 22:24

Probably the best English song writer of all time. Wish l could have seen him .

Comment by: Roy on 24th March 2018 at 00:42

I agree Poet, he wrote some brilliant material. My second best group after The Hollies.

Comment by: Elizabeth on 24th March 2018 at 07:44

I agree. He's like a latter-day Charles Dickens.

Comment by: irene roberts on 24th March 2018 at 09:45

I liked all The Kinks, songs, Poet, and can I just add how refreshing it is to read "would have" instead of "would of"? It drives me potty!

Comment by: Dave Kelly on 24th March 2018 at 13:03

Could it be Irene that you're "would have" should have been "could have"? :)

Comment by: irene roberts on 24th March 2018 at 17:27

Yes, you're right, Dave.....it should have been "could have" but I'm sure you got the drift. "Would of", "Should of" and "Could of" are appearing more and more and it drives me potty! Also apostrophes put it where they shouldn't be, even by sign-writers. Wrong words being used is my number three pet hate....I have even seen in The Wigan Observer's Obituaries, "Mrs So-and-so of Ince, formally of Hindley", instead of "formerly"....that's what the editor's for.....it's his/her job! (Oh, I'm on a roll now, Dave, but I'd better shut up or I'll be thrown off Wigan World for going off the subject! But I know Frank Orrell vaguely and he won't tell me off!). Thanks for pointing it out, love! x.

Comment by: Dave Kelly on 24th March 2018 at 20:15

Irene you're a "gem" and passed the second test! Your disdain for miss-placing apostrophes. :-)

Comment by: Frank Orrell on 24th March 2018 at 20:43

I know I'm vague Irene but a wouldn't of towd thee off.

Comment by: irene roberts on 24th March 2018 at 21:34

Thanks, Dave and Frank, for joining in the fun and giving me a laugh....Gentlemen both! xx.

Comment by: Johnny on 25th March 2018 at 15:17

What about Lennon/McCartney or Jagger/Richards? Ray was a good lyricist but not in the same league as aforementioned!!

Comment by: Elizabeth on 25th March 2018 at 16:21

I don't think Ray's ability to put social commentary into words can be beaten.

Comment by: Poet on 27th March 2018 at 13:24

Johnny
That's because Ray's in a league of his own.

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