It's somewhat gratifying for a change, dear reader, to be celebrating a centenary - when that individual is actually alive and kicking!
Pete Murray [for it is he] is undoubtedly the world's oldest living radio disc jockey. His first broadcasting gig was as the first English-language DJ on Radio Luxembourg in 1950. Remarkably, 75 years later, he will be presenting Boom Radio's "Boom Top 5" this morning - on his 100th birthday! Incredible, really - not many people even realised he was still alive...
His forte was, of course, rock'n'roll music [he was there when it first started!] - but this is our weekend celebration, so, by way of a compromise, to get the party started here's the return of an old, old fave - with at least the word "rock" in its title [tenuous, I know...]. Yes, it's the return of those custard-yellow ensembles - and Thank Disco It's Friday!
Have a great weekend, peeps!
That weekend and just in time......
ReplyDeleteOverdue, I'd say! Jx
DeleteWhen that came out, I had a good friend who loved it (so did I) and every time I hear it I can picture her grooving to it. Her name was Barbara but she liked to be called Bob. I think we BOTH were still pretending at the time (I know I was). She was a beauty and no one understood why she showed no interest. Everyone thought we were a couple. I’d like to know where they got the notion
ReplyDeleteHa! "Bob" sounds like a gal who knew exactly what she wanted...
Delete"There's always been a quiet place to harbour you and me", indeed. Jx
Oh does make a lovely change to celebrate a 100th birthday with someone who is not just still with us but still working. How fab is that!.
ReplyDeleteHappy 100th Pete Murray
He's remarkable - and I heard an interview with him on the BBC news, and he's still as sharp as a knife! Jx
DeleteWow! My mum used to love Pete Murray!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Sx
He was very popular with mums of a certain generation, mine included - his "Open House" show was aimed at "housewives", so it's no surprise. Jx
Delete"Still working" sums it up. Hope for me yet!
ReplyDeleteHa! I often dream of being able to retire. If only I could afford it. Jx
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