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hiho · **Posted:** Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:28 am

I know it bombed in the UK and didn't do much better in the US, but I LOVE this movie.

The music alone is worth the price of admission. The scene with the Small Faces tune "Lazy Sunday Afternoon" propelled me back to when I was 16 listening to Ogdens Nut Gone Flake (I had the original round UK release) and trying to sing like Steve Marriott. Oddly enough this was one of the band's most successful singles (along with Itchycoo Park and Tin Soldier) and was actually released against their wishes by their evil record company. Marriott gave it his Eastenders best after an arguement with the Hollies that he sang without a noticable accent.

There is still no one who sings like Marriott. Rest in peace little man. Close my eyes and drift away...

hiho · **Posted:** Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:17 am

Also, how can you not love a movie that uses "HiHo Silver Lining" by Jeff Beck as background music?
Where do you think HiHo came from? NOT the Seven Dwarfs!

And the original version of "Stay With Me Baby" by Lorraine Ellison.
And Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me".
And the Easybeats "Friday On My Mind".

Best rock 'n roll movie since The Committments. Well, maybe not that good, but close.

marylou22 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:58 pm **Posts:** 65

I thought I was the only one who waited on tenderhooks for this movie to be released. OMG it is the best movie of the last decade. The soundtrack is first rate. It's my childhood! Long live rock and roll, passion for radio, rock and roll and wanton behavior!

Halloweenjack84 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:15 pm

Eve Folx !

Had never heard of this movie?

Will have to look it up on the net when I have the time, and then maybe wait on the Dvd coming out.

Jack

hiho · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:57 am

It was released in the UK as "The Boat That Rocked". The US version was slightly different I am told.

Don't buy the DVD, I have the British version. Just ask nicely.

hiho · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:01 am

marylou22 wrote:

I thought I was the only one who waited on tenderhooks for this movie to be released. OMG it is the best movie of the last decade. The soundtrack is first rate. It's my childhood! Long live rock and roll, passion for radio, rock and roll and wanton behavior!

Sometimes I think that Marylou is my female counterpart.

Wasn't Bill Nighy amazing? I wish I was that cool...

Halloweenjack84 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:28 pm

Hi K!!

Now that I know the UK title I remember seeing the trailer.

As you'll already know it was based on 'Radio Caroline' which transmitted from the North Seas in the late 60's.

Always fancied it but never got round to it.
(Love Rhys Ifans and Bill Nighy is as always excellent !! )

Will ask very very nicely only up to the point were sexual favours start to be asked for. :lol:

Jack

THE BOAT THAT ROCKED

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnQc3lO4JDs

hiho · **Posted:** Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:55 am

Sexual favours will not be necessary HJ. Expect a package in the mail in a week or two. Or three. With instructions...

Halloweenjack84 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:27 pm

"With instructions" K?

Now you got me worried this 'package' will come in a brown paper wrapper, and 'instructions' will be sexual favours demands ? :lol:

You know I joke K !

Jack

Rob · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:09 am

Loved The Boat That Rocked! Anything with Bill Nighy is good in my book

I'll track down Pirate Radio, sounds fantastic, got to watch it for that music alone

hiho · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:34 am

Halloweenjack84 wrote:

"With instructions"
Now you got me worried this 'package' will come in a brown paper wrapper, and 'instructions' will be sexual favours demands ? :lol:

I'm still not a perv HJ.

"Instructions" means this DVD was created by a moron. It is split into two halves, and unless you begin with "Pirate Radio B" the disc will start with the second half and won't make a bit of sense.

I figured this out all by myself but a friend didn't. I swear he is thicker than Thick Kevin. That comment won't make sense until you have seen the film.

Halloweenjack84 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2010 6:49 pm

Eve K!

Im not like 'Thick Kevin', even although the way that I post probably makes it look that way?

So am sure I would have figured it out, but thanx for the heads up !

And am most appreciative for you thinking to send K!

Keep Hussying !

Jack

hiho · **Posted:** Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:56 am

Jack, you aren't even close to being as thick as Thick Kevin. You are downright thin compared to him!

Halloweenjack84 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:20 pm

So has someone leaked my 'before' pix from my Slimfast' diet plan on the net K ?

Jack

PS And read your message and most appreciative of your nice gesture K!

Halloweenjack84 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:21 pm

Good Afters K!

Pirate Radio Dvd arrived this a.m. so look forward to watching it this eve.

Mucho appreciation is sent K!

HJ

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