Sunday Mercury Campaign: Make Roy Wood a Star on Broad Street in Birmingham
Бирмингемская газета Sunday Mercury проводит целую кампанию по присвоению Рою Вуду звезды на местной "аллее славы".На своем сайте она посвятила Рою целую страницу.
Умом,нам бирмингемцев не понять.Джеффа там ещё нет.Интересно Лена,посетила эту улочку?
Stars honoured Number Recipient Induction date Profession Comments Location 1 Ozzy Osbourne 6 July 2007 Musician Member of Black Sabbath 2 Jasper Carrott 15 September 2007 Comedian Presenter of Goldenballs 3 Noddy Holder 9 December 2007 Musician Member of Slade 4 Murray Walker 28 June 2008 Sports commentator BBC/ITV Formula One coverage 5 The Archers 12 September 2008 Soap opera Long-running BBC Radio 4 serial 6 Norman Painting 12 September 2008 Radio actor Voice of Phil Archer in The Archers 7 Tony Iommi 23 November 2008 Musician Member of Black Sabbath 8 Aston Villa F.C. 1982 Team 4 May 2009 Football team 1982 European Cup-winning team 'Outside Refelx' 9 Tony 'Bomber' Brown 17 May 2009 Footballer Professional footballer from West Bromwich Albion F.C. Outside 'One Brindley Place' 10 Frank Skinner 1 August 2009 Comedian Co-Host of Fantasy Football League 'Outside Jonglers' 11 Gil Merrick September 2009 Footballer Professional footballer from Birmingham City F.C. 'Outside Foggs/BRMB' 12 Ray Graydon September2009 Footballer Professional footballer from Walsall F.C. 'Out Cinema' 13 Julie Walters 27 October 2009 Actress/comedienne Star of Educating Rita & Harry Potter Films 14 Gary Newbon 10 December 2009 News Reporter Central News sports Reporter 15 Lenny Henry 19 December 2009 Comedian Presenter of Tiswas
Отправлено: 15.06.10 10:29. Заголовок: Рою тоже все желания..
Рою тоже все желания удовлетворили..
ROY WOOD - MOJO AWARDS 2010
ELO former member, Roy Wood, received the "Classic Songwriter Award" from the music magazine "Mojo". This award honors among others his career in 3 classic British bands: The Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard. The ceremony took place at the Brewery in London on 10 June.
The MOJO Classic Songwriter Award Winner: Roy Wood
PA: "Roy Wood formed three classic British bands: The Move, ELO and Wizzard. He also wrote some of the best pop music of any era, all before he'd turned 22. He has influenced everyone from Paul Weller to Kiss. That's why he is a Classic Songwriter - with a capital 'C' and an equally capital 'S'. This award is long overdue if you ask me. Oh, and have you noticed that I haven't even mentioned his evergreen role during the festive period..."
Отправлено: 23.09.10 22:40. Заголовок: У Роя витиеватые тек..
У Роя витиеватые тексты:
LOOK AT ME NOW (song ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, 1971)
Someone is waiting, looking in the trees The spirit of her is walking back to me Ah look at me now feeling emotion Ah look at me now
The King of the castle brought her to her knees Gave the Salvation Army girl a squeeze Ah look at me now feeling emotion Ah look at me now Look at me now
Now she's a sallow face Scattering her lace - on dewy ground Ah, I keep searching my head Now it's spinning around
Lifting her head, her countenance redeemed Re-acted the murder by the silver stream Ah look at me now displaying emotion Ah look at me now
Look at me now so cold and yet so brave Weave me some wings to take me to her grave Ah look at me now feeling emotion Ah look at me now Look at me now
ВЗГЛЯНИ НА МЕНЯ (перевод: Мустафаев Тимур из Ярославля)
Кто-то ждет, безнадежно вглядываясь вдаль, Ее же дух стремится ко мне. Сочувственно взгляни на меня... Взгляни на меня...
Всевышний призвал ее преклонить пред ним колени, Дав Спасение подавленной девчонке. Сочувственно взгляни на меня... Взгляни на меня... Взгляни на меня...
Теперь у нее болезненное лицо, Придающее ей некую пикантность на росистом фоне. О, я не могу прийти в себя, Витаю где-то...
Вспоминая ее.... Ее спасительный одобряющий взгляд Возродил грешника к лучшей жизни Внимательно посмотри на меня... Посмотри на меня...
Взгляни на меня так холодно и пока еще так смело, Свей мне парочку крыльев, чтобы отнесли меня на ее могилу. Сочувственно взгляни на меня... Взгляни на меня... Взгляни на меня...
Отправлено: 26.09.10 17:55. Заголовок: Ну почему сразу бред..
Ну почему сразу бред? Согласен, это, конечно, не Александр Сергеевич, но какая-то изысканность в стихах есть. Если взять некоторых наших поэтов-классиков, понять их не намного проще. В конце концов, может стих Вуда просто создан по мотивам какого-нибудь старинного живописного полотна, не допускаешь такого?
Отправлено: 26.09.10 18:26. Заголовок: может стих Вуда прос..
цитата:
может стих Вуда просто создан по мотивам какого-нибудь старинного живописного полотна, не допускаешь такого?
Может быть.... Если еще допустить, что смотрел он на эту картину в обкуренном состоянии, то как раз такой стих и родился в его воображении..... Но в целом вещь классная получилась, а в подрбности текста можно и не вдаваться.
Sunday Mercury campaign: Roy Wood to win star on Broad Street at Christmas
Oct 24 2010 by Paul Cole, Sunday Mercury
MIDLAND pop wizard Roy Wood is to be the Christmas star of Birmingham – thanks to thousands of Sunday Mercury readers.
The Move, ELO and Wizzard legend will take his place on Broad Street’s Walk Of Stars in the biggest celebration yet, after an army of fans backed our campaign to get him the celebrity honour.
Roy, writer of some of rock and pop’s biggest hits, will be paraded through the city centre streets on a reindeer-drawn sleigh, switching on Birmingham’s Christmas lights as he passes by.
The procession, taking place on Saturday, November 13, will be followed by a ceremony onstage in Brindleyplace, where the Lord Mayor will present him with the honour recognising his contribution to the city. Roy Wood: I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
Since the Sunday Mercury started its campaign to have Roy recognised on the Walk Of Stars, supporters from all around the world have flooded our offices with messages of support.
Celebrity backers of the campaign have included Brummie rock wildman Ozzy Osbourne, violin superstar Nigel Kennedy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host Chris Tarrant, songbird Toyah Willcox and 10cc’s Graham Gouldman.
Last night Roy thanked everyone who backed the Mercury crusade.
“Wow! This is really brilliant!” he said. “If someone had told me when I first started in the music business, that I would be recognised in this way, I would have had a problem coming to terms with that.
“I was born a Brummie, and have lived in the Midlands all my life, and have written most of my music here.
“I have to thank the Sunday Mercury for instigating this. I was absolutely astounded at the thousands of you who sent messages of support to get me this fantastic star award.
“I am also grateful for the kind words from my peers in the entertainment world.
‘‘It’s great to be recognised by the likes of Nigel Kennedy, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Tarrant and the others.
“Thank you very much indeed to everyone. I look forward to seeing you all there!”
The November 13 event will begin at 4.30pm in the Bullring, where Roy will board his sleigh. The procession will then make its way along New Street, and up Corporation Street to the Cathedral Square.
From there, the sleigh – and two others carrying the Lord Mayor and Miss Birmingham – will run along Colmore Row, into Victoria Square, then through Paradise Forum into Brindleyplace.
As Roy passes each area, the Christmas lights will come on like a trail of snowflakes in his wake. Costumed characters will join in the fun to boost the Xmas appeal.
The presentation will take place on a BRMB radio stage, where Roy’s seasonal smash I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday will boom out so the crowd can sing along.
Then, on Friday December 3, the Roy Wood Rock And Roll Band will play a celebratory concert at Birmingham Town Hall. Tickets, priced £19, are now on sale from the box office on 0121 780 3333.
The Birmingham Walk of Stars is organised and funded by the Broad Street Business Improvement District, which represents the 260-plus businesses in the area – the Midlands premier entertainment district – welcoming more than 100,000 visitors a week.
Previous winners have included Ozzy Osbourne, Lenny Henry, Chris Tarrant, Beverley Knight, Murray Walker, The Archers, Joan Armatrading, Noddy Holder, Birmingham Royal Ballet and football stars from Villa, Blues and Albion.
РОЙ ВУД, ВЫБРАННЫЙ ЧИТАТЕЛЯМИ 'SUNDAY MERCURY' РОЖДЕСТВЕНСКИМ ГЕРОЕМ, ПРОКАТИТСЯ ПО БИРМИНГЕМУ НА САНЯХ, ЗАПРЯЖЕННЫХ ОЛЕНЯМИ, А ЗАТЕМ ДАСТ ПРАЗДНИЧНЫЙ КОНЦЕРТ В ГОРОДСКОМ ХОЛЛЕ!
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