Egluntyne Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Mary has died! Aged 72! Can't believe she was that age. They were always on the radio when I was a nipper. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090917/ap_on_en_mu/us_obit_mary_travers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Good grief - I never would have thought it. Hey, I feel young for once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I feel so old - they did sing "leaving on a jet plane" didnt they? have I got the right people? very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Such a shame, lovely mellow songs from my long distant childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 yes they did do leaving on a jet plane. Does anyone remember Puff the Magic Dragon too. Oh my, thoses were the days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 oops, meant to type those, not thoses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Puff the Magic Dragon was my favourite song when I was wee and used to make me cry and can stilll bring a tear to my eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I've got the Puff videos Laurie, bought them for Rosie when she was little. Part of my childhood too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Oh no I feel very old - Puff the MD used to be on Junior Choice with Ed Stewpot. Ah memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Stewpot was great wasn't he? My children really enjoyed his programs. There was that lovely little lad who used to have a cheeky laugh (was it at the end or the beginning, or maybae whenever Stewpot wanted to run it). I don't suppose anyone remembers Uncle Mac do they? No that is going back while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 yes they did do leaving on a jet plane. Does anyone remember Puff the Magic Dragon Although slightly before my time I know the songs well, in fact just last week I downloaded those two and a couple of others, I get a lump in my throat listening to Puff the Magic Dragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I don't suppose anyone remembers Uncle Mac do they? I do and I remember sending a request to him for Red Dancing Shoes by Petula Clark. I dont know if it was played for me because I got fed up waiting and went outside to play with my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I vaguely know of Puff the magic dragon - but haven't a clue about the rest of the stuff mentioned here? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 You are too young hon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Coo, I didn't know they did it first - I only remember seeing Nina and Frederick doing that song. Yep that was old too. You softy Chickyriccy. Has our Chickyviccy seen your posting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Wooooah that's a big blue dragon! I loved Puff. I learnt it round the time of Pete's Dragon the Disney film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I too sent in a request to Uncle Mac, Chickweed. It was called "We want Muffin, Muffin the Mule" and it was played! (Annette Mills and Muffin the Mule) Petula Clark had a few hits didn't she? Do you think it is good or bad to reminisce like this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Good! We do it all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I can (just) remember Uncle Mac. Sheesh ... he was born in 1897! I was a 'Listen With Mother' girl, and hearing the 'Dolly' signature tune even now makes me feel tremendously sad and nostalgic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I had no idea Uncle Mac was born in 1897. I suppose I have never really thought about how old he was. I loved Listen with Mother so much. It was actually a real listen with Mother time as my Mum always sat down as well with her knitting. How important those very special things were. Never to be forgotten. I do so hope my brood will remember some good mum/daughter/son things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 I remember Listen with Mother. 'Are you sitting comfortably? Then I shall begin....' Lovely stories read by Daphne Oxenford and nursery rhymes sung by sopranos and tenors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Great memories. I also remember sitting with my mother and brother , listening to Daphne Oxenford on the "wireless". Where have the years gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Er yes I remember "Listen With Mother" too, now I feel old again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Same era here - puff the magic dragon and listen with mother in the afternoon after lunch - sitting on the po!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 You softy Chickyriccy. Has our Chickyviccy seen your posting? I just found out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
