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Len (@oldmansteds) |
If ya want a good giggle, ya gotta read this, and then you can larf at me trying it.

"With My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock" is a popular song by English entertainer George Formby, who recorded it in 1937. It was written by his regular songwriting team of Harry Gifford and Fred E. Cliffe, with input from Formby himself.
The song was recorded on 24 January 1937, for Regal Zonophone Records, and was released on a 78 rpm single as the B-side of his song "Oh, Dear Mother". It became one of Formby's signature songs. However, according to Simon Frith, the management of BBC Radio were concerned about broadcasting the song, because of its sexual innuendos, in lines such as: "With my little stick of Blackpool Rock, along the promenade I stroll / It may be sticky but I never complain, it's nice to have a nibble at it now and again"; "In my pocket it got stuck I could tell / ‘Cos when I pulled it out I pulled my shirt out as well"; and "In the ballroom I went dancing each night / No wonder every girl I danced with, stuck to me tight.". The producer of one of Formby's live television programmes received a letter from a BBC manager in 1946 that stated "We have no record that "With My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock" is banned. We do however know, and so does Formby, that certain lines in the lyrics must not be broadcast".
Only us Brits can be this prudish.
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@oldmansteds LOL, well first of all it sounds like you had lots of fun with this. I am smiling as I listen. How awesome and just what I needed for some giggles this morning. Loved my listen ♥
Dec 14th 2020, 7:50 am Report
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Josee Boivin:
@oldmansteds Congratulations,Len,Super wonderful voice and super wonderful song,You did a great job on this song ,Adored my listening, Have an excellent week,Take care of yourself,my friend,Kisses xxx
Dec 14th 2020, 8:05 am Report
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John Jenson:
@oldmansteds This peppy song sort of dances across your day with smiles, you did a super sing here.
Dec 14th 2020, 9:35 am Report
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Gail Varnado:
@oldmansteds The banjo player is a great addition to this this fun song...Made me chuckle too!! Great sing Len
Dec 14th 2020, 9:45 am Report
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Cash:
Cash,, oh yeah always loved the 5 string.. awesome sing.. had a great listen,, really enjoyed it
Dec 14th 2020, 11:09 am Report
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Bev:
@oldmansteds Got me smiling here and tapping my toes Len. Awesome performance my friend. Just loved this. ♥♫
Dec 14th 2020, 12:05 pm Report
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Len:
@admin .. Giggle away merrily Kelly...Ya gotta larf, it's Christmas after all....Thanks for stopping by....Stay safe.....x
Dec 15th 2020, 5:15 am Report
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Len:
@josee06 .. Thanks Josee, appreciate the visit.....Stay safe.....x
Dec 15th 2020, 5:16 am Report
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Len:
@sierrajohn .. Cheers John....Glad you enjoyed it.
Dec 15th 2020, 5:17 am Report
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Len:
@abbygail25 .. A little bit of chuckling never hurt no-one. Glad to be of assistance.....Take care Gail.....x
Dec 15th 2020, 5:19 am Report
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Len:
@bevb .. Many thanks Bev....Keep smiling it's Christmas......Take care......x
Dec 15th 2020, 5:23 am Report
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Cash:
@oldmansteds ,, yep you sure pick the banjo heh heh
Dec 16th 2020, 6:38 pm Report
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Qwilleran:
@oldmansteds I can see you dancin' and prancin' forth and back across a stage as you tip your hat and sing this jazzy tune. Get a Teflon suit, no getting stuck.
Dec 18th 2020, 6:55 am Report
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Len:
@qwirky .. I gave up dancin' and prancin' years ago Rich but I'll take up your suggestion Of The Teflon Suit....Cheers bud.
Dec 18th 2020, 11:39 am Report
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Josee Boivin:
@oldmansteds You're welcome,Len, It's always a great pleasure for me to come and listen, your videos and thank you for everything,Very appreciated,Kisses xxx
Dec 19th 2020, 10:44 pm Report
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