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Biker Pat
I spend too much time here!!! 72-75 Joined: 26-April-2005 Location: Swords, Co Dublin (ex Celti Status: Offline Points: 38071 |
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Recalling times past, fond memories, teenage innocence and first encounters with the female kind.
It was in July of '72 The air was warm and the sky was blue On my motorbike I did rove To see this place called The Grove You turned left off Mount Prospect Avenue There The Grove came into view It was only an old wooden shack But inside there was almighty craic Outside it was Belgrove Football Club But inside North Dublin's rock 'n roll hub You had Cecil there on the stage Playing 45"s which were all the rage The lights were low with a reddish hue At the cloakroom there was always a queue People handing in their coats Before heading off for club milks and cokes Cecil played a fast set and then he'd tease "That's it, your next dance please" That was when you had to move Because he was slowing down the groove The girls would dash for the jacks The guys would've planned their romantic attacks You'd say "Would you like to dance, please?" Whilst really shaking at the knees I'll always remember "A Littte Bit Of Love" By an English bluesy band called Free I was nervous as you might get Because that was my first slow set That first girl did not stay with me It was the way it was meant to be There were many more after that Some stayed a while, for others it was just to chat I went to The Grove for three full years Sometimes the memories bring me close to tears When The Old Grove burnt down I could'nt go back Nothing could replace that psychedelic shack I'm glad they made the documentary A glowing tribute for all to see Cecil and The Grove on RTE For a place in rock 'n roll history The End Edited by Biker Pat - 19-July-2012 at 12:12 |
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May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
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Vinyl Junkie
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Thats brilliant Pat! You should get that framed and give it to the main man!
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TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick).
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Blondie
Moderator Group 1978 - 1981 ish Joined: 26-August-2005 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 5081 |
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Well said Pat
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Blondie
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
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RoundaboutToo!
Die Hard Grover! ’75-’79 and ’06 - present Joined: 17-August-2006 Location: Artane Status: Offline Points: 2034 |
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Love it Pat, Psychedelic Shack it was!
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irish_mammy
Die Hard Grover! 80-84 ish Joined: 16-October-2006 Location: Perth Western Australia (ex Status: Offline Points: 3782 |
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Excellent Pat
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Lesley
25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
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Kay Fagan
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Thats brilliant Pat
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Kay Fagan
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Black Russian
I spend too much time here!!! 86-92 and Still going Joined: 25-February-2006 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 8444 |
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Pat thats a hidden talent you have there.. Great one |
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Bluebell
I have no life! 1981 to 1984 Joined: 07-February-2006 Location: In my kitchen Status: Offline Points: 5054 |
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Pat I have goosebumps all over me from reading that......well done it's brilliant
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You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter
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Aries
I spend too much time here!!! 70’s ish Joined: 21-February-2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7799 |
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Pat, shed a little tear |
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THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE
BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
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Rolo
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Top class Pat...................although I'm far too young to remember 1972 I'm sure you capture the mood perfectly.
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joey the lips
I spend too much time here!!! 1979 -1983 Joined: 30-October-2007 Status: Offline Points: 9532 |
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Nice one Pat ,like Rolo, never made it to the psychedelic shack,but as slow sets go you could be talking about St Pauls,excellent
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You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave
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Haviland Tuf
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Well done Pat, I'm gone all melancholic now after that. Loved it.
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Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Evangeline
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Nicely done Pat. Jen |
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"Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!"
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Sharon
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That is Fab Pat
Its deffo one to be framed and given to the main man Going to keep a copy myself Thanks Sharon |
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All I wanted was chips!!
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verh
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Pat - that is wonderful well done. Verona
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DAYO
I have no life! 70 / 76 Joined: 07-December-2006 Location: Clontarf Status: Offline Points: 5472 |
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Pure poetry Pat, brought a shiver to my bones, Fantastic, well done buddy
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Dayo
Grov'in 70 - 76 |
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grainne_witch
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Pat the Poet - Brilliant!!
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maryi
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Just read the poem now Pat - Words fail me - You brought a tear to the old rheumy eyes !!! Fab
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maryi
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This is just to say thank you so much to Cecil who gave me a copy of the DVD and the CD of the radio show. I watched the DVD last night - spotted a few people I knew and apart from a few sniffles enjoyed it no end. But the CD today, the mixture of Cecil's voice and the sounds were very emotive. Then on came Homethoughts from Abroad and that finished me. Bawled the old eyes out. Cecil it was really great to meet you again after all these years. Thank you for a wonderful youth and so many happy memories. Cheers |
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Biker Pat
I spend too much time here!!! 72-75 Joined: 26-April-2005 Location: Swords, Co Dublin (ex Celti Status: Offline Points: 38071 |
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Cecil, You're contribution to the webcast was wonderful. I think you're getting younger and you came over as enthustiac as ever. It's so good to have you around and give your time and experience to such projects. There will never be another one like you |
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May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
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