#jimmy boyd

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WIP Wednesday

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Sharing a little bit of the first in my NCIS fic series, the sequel is coming along nicely I think 🩵

Sebastian got it. “Just talk to him. Chris is a good guy. He wouldn't string you along. At least not knowingly."

"Thanks. How about you and Carter?”

Sebastian flushed as he grinned. "We got a FWB thing going on.”

"And you're happy with that?"

Seb shrugged "For now. I mean he's only here

for a few weeks. It's not going to be permanent.”

“And if he was going to stay?”

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[shushmuckle]

Very literally, underneath his beard of snowy white.

[rockabillyfootnotes]

shari sheeley, the teenager who's made a tiny fortune writing hit songs for such teenagers as ricky nelson, eddie cochran, etc., has written a new song, "perquackey," for jimmy boyd... it's expected to really start jimmy ("i saw santa claus kissing mama") boyd on the comeback road.

los angeles evening citizen news hollywood, california monday, march 23, 1959

[allthemusic]

Week ending: 3rd December 1953

Well, here we are, our first Christmassy post. It' a festive bunch of songs, and normally I'd object to this in November, but I'm off to a month-early Christmas dinner, so for once, it' fine, mostly.

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jimmy Boyd (peaked at No. 3)

It's a song I know, but I don't think this is the standard version nowadays, and there's good reason for that. Jimmy Boyd first appeared on the tooth-upsetting Tell Me a Story, duetting with Frankie Laine, and this solo outing is very much a continuation of some similar trends.

Throughout, Jimmy is deliberately very "kidd-y". He was 13 when he recorded it, but the vibe is even younger, and there's little that I like less than deliberately cutesy kids. Kids are cute all the time without needing to deliberately "cutesy" it up.

It also doesn't help that his voice is particularly nasal, and done no favours by a version of this song that's a good clip slower than the version I'm familiar with.

It's a solid enough idea for a song, though - clever even! The kid doesn't know that dad's playing Santa, so he thinks (seemingly without any understanding of infidelity, which, fair, because kid) that he's caught his mother enjoying a moment with Santa. "What a laugh it would have been, if daddy had only seen!" indeed.

As a kid, I for whatever reason didn't pick up on the first part, but I did pick up on the infidelity thing, and even at quite a young age I just assumed the joke was that his mother was cheating on dad with Santa. Which... merry Christmas, I guess?

Apart from that little bit of mild wink-wink naughtiness, this version is actually quite sleepy, fitting for a song set apparently quite late at night on Christmas eve. There's some floaty organ, some steel guitar and some ghostly backing singers going "oooooh", plus that Christmas staple, some bells at the end.

I should like this more, really. It's just irritating, and a touch too slow. There will be better versions of this - heck, I can see one coming up again pretty soon!

Dragnet - Ted Heath & His Orchestra (9)

The title here immediately said theme tune to me - and some research told me I was right, this is a cover of the theme music to the eponymous US cop show, Dragnet.

In fact, it was apparently iconic enough that the "daaa-da-da-da' tune here became shorthand for "scene with cops" in various media ever since. Not sure if that still holds true today, but it is catchy and distinctive, combining stabbing, low brass with timpani and some clashy, discordant chords, before breaking into something very jazzy. It's menacing, and feels dangerous, but also cool.

It's good, dramatic music - I know this is a big band cover, but I hope the original is just as punchy. It's simple but effective, repeating the same four notes in different combinations ad nauseam and building to a big note finish, with some trumpets going "waah-waah-waah".

One bit also vaguely sounds like the string chase from the Doctor who theme, which I love. Accidental, but cool.

I don't know why people were going out and buying this as a single, that's my only question here. Did they want to re-enact their favourite TV show? Save the memory of the theme tune, in an era where TV wasn't readily repeatable? It's a banger, but I don't know, I'm not sure I would have gone out to buy it.

I think my favourite here has to be clear, despite my Christmassy mood. One song annoyed me. One I actually quite liked.

Favourite of the bunch: Dragnet

[sorrydetka]

me when a character is trying to change for the better but everyone around them doesn’t accept their efforts and belittles them, reminding them of “who they really are” inevitably leading them to revert back to their old ways

[rileychester]

I was watching a video about Aaron and Mack's friendship. And I was thinking Robert needs a friend outside of Aaron, Robert's family, and Aaron's family.

So, no Victoria or any Dingles in this situation. I'm also taking Mack out of the equation because he's connected to Dingles as Charity's husband, and he's Aaron's best friend.

Yes, people can share best friends, but we all know how messy Aaron and Robert get; they need friends to be able to sort things out with. And Mack can not be split down the middle or forced to choose sides.

Which leaves characters like Vanessa, Nicola, Tracy, and Jimmy. They all had interactions with him in the past, and they all need a story boost in the new Robert's return fairy dust.

I also think it should be an already established character that was around when Ryan was first there. So no Steph, Lewis, and as much as it pains me to say no Caleb or Ruby.

Though I think he would make a brilliant friendship pairing with either Caleb or Ruby. But they are connected to Dingles, since Caleb is Faith's son, and they are new characters. I do think that there are longer-standing characters that should get the benefit of Robert being back. We all know that Robert is going to get a lot of scenes when he is back onscreen, he's going to have a big hot girl summer.

I say let's make them all his friends, though I know ED limits that, especially with the budget cuts. I mean, they must have spent most of the budget getting Ryan to come back. So they keep characters very separate from each other. I miss the days when the show felt like an actual village.

So, who is in the running for Robert's bestie?

Nicola:

Now these two are a lot of fun together, and dear god, do they have history. Robert lost his virginity to Nicola when he was a teen and she was an older woman. These two have bickered and schemed together and have shown they work great together. Plus Ryan and Nicola have great onscreen chemistry together. She knows better than anyone what it means to be a morally gray character and what it means to come from rock bottom. The chaos these two could cause in the village together. He also gets on with Jimmy, and he could get two friends for the price of one. Though Nicola already has a long-standing best friend in Laurel. Like I said, ED keeps characters pretty separate.

Jimmy:

I have always loved Jimmy, and I always will. He's just a sweet, stupid, but loving guy who does try. I have also always liked Ryan and Nick's onscreen chemistry, and Jimmy has been a good friend in Robert's corner before. Plus, Jimmy is a King; he knows what it's like to be morally gray, too. What it's like to have everyone turn on you and have to take your lumps and work your way back. Jimmy also knows what it is like to have VERY complex relationships with your siblings, which will come in handy for Robert. He also has several different kids with several different women. Jimmy could be a good dad friend for Robert to hang out with. As well as I don't think Jimmy really has a lot on and could really use some Robert magic for more screen time. Also, Jimmy could really use a friend of his own, I think there is Bob, but I am not sure.

Tracy:

I don't think they ever interacted much, but I think she was always a fan of Robron. Plus, she could really use a friend outside of Vanessa and Eric. Tracy is fun, sweet, kind, and up for almost anything. Robert and she could get up to all sorts in the village. She also knows what it's like to cheat on someone you deeply love and have it destroy your life. But she didn't get her second chance at a happy ending because Nate died. Though I don't think Robert will feel guilty for what John did to Nate. It would be super soapy if Robert stepped up and helped out the woman whose daughter had lost her dad because of his long-lost half-brother. That sounds like something Jack would do. And I hope for Robert to step up as the head of the Sugden family like Jack, Diane, and Andy were. I also think that once Nate's death and John's showdown are wrapped up, I don't think Tracy will have much on and could use some story help.

Vanessa:

I LOVED these two being paired up as friends before Ryan left the show.

With all honesty Vanessa ticks pretty much all the future best friend of Robert Sugden boxes. They were just good fun, and Ryan and Michelle had great onscreen chemistry. And how great to see a out and proud queer friendship.

I know technically Vanessa already has two other besties with Rhona, her longtime best friend, and Tracy, her baby sister. Robert could have fun with her, and he could also have real conversations with her. She also would be a strong person to be in his corner and to have his back. And she was in a serious relationship with Charity Dingle; she understands and accepts complicated people. But like I said, she's Tracy's big sister, and I could see her joining forces with Robert to make John pay.

She has also been a solid person in Robert's niece Sarah's life. And one of the main things I really want in Robert's upcoming storylines is for him to rebuild the Sugdens. Including him being there and having a solid relationship with Sarah.

Also, can you see the soapy complicated drama goodness, if Vanity becomes a couple again, from what I have heard from rumors. If Robert is best friends with Vanessa, who might be paired with Mack's wife, Charity. Mack, who happens to be Aaron's best friend. Causing so much drama and complications because there is a lot of tension and loyalty issues in play.

And from what I have heard Vanessa could desperately use a screen boost since they really didn't delve into the fallout of Suzy's death or what went down with Suzy and Mary from what I have heard.

Matty:

I love Matty Barton, and the show has basically given him crumbs since he returned to the village in 2009. That's freaking 16 years of basically being a background character who gets a storyline if the writers can be bothered. Which is mostly zero percent of the time.

I don't think Robert and Matty really have a friendship or relationship. But dear god, Matty could use some screentime magic by being paired up as Robert's new best mate. Matty is kind, loyal, sweet, and an overall great guy. Plus, he knows what it's like to be in prison and have people turn on you for crap reasons. Matty has also survived and accepted both the Dingle and Barton madness. I think he could handle the chaotic behavior of Robert Jacob Sugden.

Also, I think Ash is a fine actor when given the chance, and I think he could rise to the occasion.

Ross:

Ok, hear me out, yes, they are canon enemies and Ross calls Robert and I quote, "big-headed pompous git." And techinally there is a lot of anger there since you know Ross shot Robert almost killing him and Robert has screwed over Ross over from time to time too. Like dumping Ross's money-making weed into a woodchipper. But Robert was okay-ish with Ross being Seb's stepdad, as far as we know.

Ross, for as far as we know, took good care of Seb, and they both love that little boy. So they could bond over that. As well as having complicated dad issues, over fathers playing favorites, and in some ways, pitting brothers against each other. Both their father are dead, so in some ways they can't get closure. They also have COMPLEX sibling relationships. Like long-lost half-brothers showing up out of the blue from long-dead parents, turning their lives upside down.

Plus, Mike and Ryan have strong chemistry, so their being frenemies could be fun. Though, as far as I'm aware, Mike and Danny still do not like each other, which is understandable considering the behind-the-scenes drama. And since Aaron and Robert are a double act and any best friend of Robert would also spend a lot of time around Aaron. I can not see that happening.

Though honestly, I have no idea where Ryan and Mike stand. All I know about what went down is that Mike has made peace with Isabel. But from what I have heard, Mike and Danny do not get on, though I guess they are civil, considering they work on the same show again and have shared scenes and stories.

Also, if it wasn't for Ross nicking Robert's car way back in the day. We probably wouldn't have Aaron and Robert. So basically, Ross helped Robert meet his soulmate.

Here is where I'm a giant hypocrite and cheat at my own rules.

Caleb:

I'm sure these two are more likely to be freenmies, considering the complicated relationship Caleb has with Aaron and the rest of the Dingles.

Plus, Caleb is his own morally gray complex character to bounce off of. Not to mention Robert's business and them both being ambitious businessmen.

I know it's unlikely, but I just think they would be really entertaining.

Ruby:

From what I have seen of her so far, I have quickly grown to love her character. She's complicated and messy; she likes to constantly slam the self-destruct button like another blonde I know. And I think she could use a bestie of her own, someone who could be fun and drama-filled, enter Robert. I think they would match each other's energy.

The only other friends' options I think she has are Chas and Moira, and they both have complicated relationships with her. Well, maybe Charity, though I don't think the show really lets them interact. She needs someone out than Caleb to interact with. Robert and Ruby could talk each other down, but also make each other worse. Which is perfect for a soap.

Mack:

I know he's Aaron's best friend, but if there is anyone who can keep up with Robert's chaotic energy, Mackenzie Boyd is your man. Also, we can all agree on the amount of competing sassy comments and pizzazz that these two would have. PURE ENTERTAINMENT all around. You just know that Lawrence and Ryan are going to deliver gold in their scenes together.

[dactylichexameterbce]

2nd edition of the British Pop Music Wife-Swapping Chart!

[queercodedcowboy]

okay FINE 5x13 was a GOOD EPISODE!!!!!!!

[skintyfry]

thinking about how george harrison’s affair with charlotte martin kinda started the pattie boyd / eric thing 😭 why was everyone connected

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WIP Wednesday

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With me starting it's sequel I thought I'd share a little bit of the first one in the series 🩵

"Yes I do." He wasn't as oblivious as most people thought.

“Do you think Dwayne would have a problem with it?”

"With you being queer or you dating his male coworker?" Sebastian asked for clarification.

"Either, both, " Sebastian nodded towards Tammy subtly, hoping Jimmy caught on, he did. “He has no problem with Tammy being gay I have no reason to believe he would have a problem anyone else being queer. As for the Whole dating Chris thing as long as neither of you two don't hurt each other I don't believe he'd have a problem with it."

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[im-not-thinking-confetti-cannons]

Maybe they're born with it, maybe it's

perpetual annoyance

[your1970srockstargf]

Peep at my Halloween costume this year

[allthemusic]

Week ending: 14 May 1953

We're back to two songs, and at least one of them has a big clunky title that makes me think of the royal coronation - I wonder if it's a deliberate coronation song? By this point, we were only a month away from Queen Elizabeth's coronation, so it could be, I suppose...

Tell Me a Story - Jimmy Boyd & Frankie Laine (peaked at No. 5)

Well, this starts with what is quite possible my least favourite thing to find in a song: a kid singing. Don't know what it is about it, but it really irritates me whenever I come across it.

It doesn't help that the kid in this song is incredibly irritating! His whole shtick is that he wants his dad to tell him a story before going to bed. It sounds like dad did say he'd tell a story, but the kid is so annoying and demanding: "You gotta give in so I'll be good". Grrr.

Worse, dad seems to have had a hard day, and we get a reference to coming home "Without ma raise in pay" and just wanting a break when his kid comes in "swinging his little axe". Which actually raises more questions than it answers - why does thiskid have an axe?! That seems like a disaster waiting to happen!

Kid is not done being annoying, and tells dad that "your memory's kinda slow". Dad, quite understandably, reacts poorly ("Stop your noisy talkin' till I've finished with ma tale") and when his kid immediately interrupts, he threatens a smack ("Once upon-" "Upon a what?" "Upon your back you'll get a swat"). This was the only part of this "comedy" song that got a laugh out of me.

But then the kid actually does get a smack, which... I don't know, I just don't need a song about it? Think what you like about corporal punishment, and smacking kids, I just don't love it in my "novelty" songs. Though if there ever was a kid who made the case for smacking children, it's this one...

The final spoken line ("Awww, come on, daddy, tell me a story, hee hee") actually viscerally sickens me. I hate it so much.

Very happy to never hear this song again.

In a Golden Coach (There's a Heart of Gold) - Billy Cotton and His Band (3)

I was right! It is a coronation song!

And it's an old-fashioned one, too. Google tells me that Billy Cotton was one of the last bandleaders of a "British dance band", a jazz-and-music-hall-inflected breed of band that was apparently popular before World War II. I guess there must have been a lot of people still into this kind of music, and the coronation is the sort of event that even older folks (especially older folks?) would have been into, enough to buy some sort of commemorative record.

I now wonder if anyone made official popular music for Charles' coronation? Somehow, I doubt it - but then again, he isn't as young and hip as Elizabeth was.

We open with a swell of brass and bells ringing, which immediately sets the scene, but in case we were wondering, we do then get a helpful spoken-word intro over some soupy Disney-lite background singers: "On a day in June, when the flowers are in bloom, that day will make history - yes, world history." I kind of dig this bit, not going to lie.

Optimistically, we learn that the "warm friendly sun will shine down on dear London town". This does not reflect reality, as a quick Google tells me that the coronation actually enjoyed a "chilly and wet day with northerly winds and highs of just 11.8C". Which is, to be fair, the most British way to become a monarch. 11 degrees in June is quite something, though, yikes!

The female voice that comes in is then operatic and very well trained, sort of from the Vera Lynn school of singing, and it's the usual meaningless nonsense you get when it's the monarchy - the Queen is beautiful and royal and lovely, and the whole world will see her and love her. Cool.

The town really reminded me of something, and only with a bit of Googling did I realise that it's another Vera Lynn song, The Homing Waltz. Which I thought was a pretty forgettable song, but look at it coming back to me now! Retroactive kudos to that song, I guess?

Prize for most interesting line goes to the final one, though: "In a golden coach there's a heart of gold / That belongs to you and me." It's a nod towards the monarch owing some sort of allegiance to the people, a representative of the common folk. It just about sums up the role that the monarch played by this point in history, framing the Queen as a sort of populist figure.

Overall, an interesting snapshot of a big event - clearly people got behind the sentiment in this song enough to send it to Number 3. Coronations don't happen often enough to give us many points for comparison, but certainly I couldn't imagine that happening with Charles' coronation. Were people just more patriotic about it, then? Was is something to do with having a young Queen? Were people just ready for a big national party, coming out of World War II and rationing and all that? Some combination of the above?

Neither of these are good songs that I am going out and recommending to you. One was clearly more interesting than the other, though. So with that...

Favourite song of the bunch: In a Golden Coach (There's a Heart of Gold)

[sorrydetka]

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