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Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject: Virgin Radio Ban Beatles Records |
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I see that after polling their listeners Virgin Radio have decided to ban playing Beatles records.
Instrumental in getting the ban in play has been Roger Daltrey lead singer of the Who.
Bizzare ban if you ask me. |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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A bit of sour grapes because the Beatles were better and are better-remembered than the Who?
Ian. |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Great News, now perhaps we can move on, they haven't done anything for over 40 years, give other musicians a chance. |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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Don't understand this comment. It isn't as if we were previously getting wall-to-wall Beatles and nothing else. I still think this is a short-sighted decision. It would be like Radio 3 refusing to play any more Mozart.
Ian. |
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Briant
Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 964 Location: Liverpool England UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: Beatle Ban.... |
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Does this mean they will be playing Gary Glitter and Jonathan King instead? |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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I can't see the point of that. I am reminded of when Radio 1 did the same with Status Quo tracks some years ago. Presumably some recently elevated spotty youth with 'Blue sky thinking' specs on decided that they were now 'uncool'! _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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Barkingbiker
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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nod wrote: | Great News, now perhaps we can move on, they haven't done anything for over 40 years, give other musicians a chance. |
Yes of course no influence on any modern bands/groups/musicians, they have no relevance in the annals of popular music? When was the last time Mozart did anything, should we move on from Mozart as well then Nod?
BB _________________ Old Bikers Never Die, our leathers just get tighter! |
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Clive55
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1336
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: Beatle Ban.... |
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Briant wrote: | Does this mean they will be playing Gary Glitter and Jonathan King instead? |
Nice one, Bryant!
Didn't poor old Radio 1 try a similar sort of wheez a while ago?
Does this mean Virgin Radio are sinkin?
Once you start banning records, the only way is down... |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Barkingbiker wrote: | nod wrote: | Great News, now perhaps we can move on, they haven't done anything for over 40 years, give other musicians a chance. |
Yes of course no influence on any modern bands/groups/musicians, they have no relevance in the annals of popular music? When was the last time Mozart did anything, should we move on from Mozart as well then Nod?
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Same old influence argument, yes put them in the Annals
Save us from anymore Paul Mac, they even had him on the Brits.
There are plenty of recent bands to listen to as well. |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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No one's saying that newer bands shouldn't get airplay but for that to lead to a blanket ban on the Beatles is a ludicrous over-reaction.
Ian. |
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Barkingbiker
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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nod wrote: | Barkingbiker wrote: | nod wrote: | Great News, now perhaps we can move on, they haven't done anything for over 40 years, give other musicians a chance. |
Yes of course no influence on any modern bands/groups/musicians, they have no relevance in the annals of popular music? When was the last time Mozart did anything, should we move on from Mozart as well then Nod?
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Same old influence argument, yes put them in the Annals
Save us from anymore Paul Mac, they even had him on the Brits.
There are plenty of recent bands to listen to as well. |
Yes these newer bands come and go, like "Punk" around for a while but real quality stands the test of time, I like and listen to some newer bands and hope they get plenty of airplay; however, why ban something that's just classic rock/pop/balads?
BB _________________ Old Bikers Never Die, our leathers just get tighter! |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Ban Beatle tracks? crazy idea, but on the other hand I never listen to Virgin. ( is it still on AM?)
I'd like to propose a motion to ban Elton John from every station. _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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pickle
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 252 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject: Virgin bans Beatles records |
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They should ban anything by Scissor Sisters, Mika, Robbie Williams and Brave Kylie.
All these blighted my time volunteering at a certain charity shop. _________________ We made a land where crap is king and the good don't last for long.
'The Good Don't Last', Spock's Beard |
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Clive55
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Weren't the Beatles banned at one time in the Soviet Union?? |
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RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:08 am Post subject: |
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While I don't personally live each day in the hope of hearing the Beatles on any radio station - I can dip in and have a basinful from my own collection whenever I take the fancy - I think it's a very silly idea, and smacks more of a publicity stunt than anything else, one that will probably prove to be counter-productive, although Virgin's stations (with the exception of Classic Rock) seem to be positioning themselves to appeal to a younger audience who may not bother.
I remember the outcry when, ten years or so ago, Radio 2 decided to remove recordings from the 50s and earlier from the daytime menu. That effectively meant Sinatra and similar, because Presley, Holly etc still get played. However there will probably come a time not too distant when they decide to draw another line (pre Beat groups, or even 60s altogether?). Mind you, they'll probably have to dispense with Wogan, Walker and Bruce first (not to mention Sarah!). Heaven forbid! _________________ Ron |
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gazmando
Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 560 Location: Huntingdon
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: Virgin bans Beatles records |
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[quote="pickle"]They should ban anything by Scissor Sisters, Mika, Robbie Williams and Brave Kylie.
If they did that daytime Radio2 would have to shut down |
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