My Goodness Am I Really That old?

Less · 06-08-2007, 20:12

I was sat here remembering and gosh how the years have flown, August the 14th 1967 I joined the Navy is it really forty years ago that I was an innocent 15 year old?

At the same time there was a group of ships parked? (Is that the right word?), outside the international boundary broadcasting to the nations youth, Radio Caroline was the most predominant of them, how many of you would admit to remembering the 'pirate radio stations?'.

Would you listen to Radio Caroline again?

flashy · 06-08-2007, 20:17

i dont remember them thats for sure, although i do remember radio luxemburg

garinda · 06-08-2007, 20:18

You saw the death knell of the pirate ships, as it was the very next month, on September 30th 1967, that Radio 1 first broadcast.

Did you have a jolly roger, by the way?

MargaretR · 06-08-2007, 20:20

Life on the ocean wave must have been harsh - thought you were older than 55

lancsdave · 06-08-2007, 20:23

Can't see the point of discussing this when the answer to the thread title is YES

Less · 06-08-2007, 20:26

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Life on the ocean wave must have been harsh - thought you were older than 55

No dear, I'm nearly mature for my age!

Sara · 06-08-2007, 20:28

Can vaguely remember radio caroline, but like flashy i remember radio luxenborg better.

garinda · 06-08-2007, 20:30

I'm like Flashy, I can't remember the pirate radio ships, only being two forty years ago, but I do remember Radio Luxembourg, but the reception up here was terrible.

'Love......hiss......to........hiss....love.....hi ss...you......hiss.....Baby'

I was really disappointed the first time I heard Donna Summer without her hisses. A bit like Gladys Knight without her Pips.

MargaretR · 06-08-2007, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Less

No dear, I'm nearly mature for my age!

A noble state which all men should aspire to

Wynonie Harris · 06-08-2007, 21:23

I remember Radio Caroline, as it was the soundtrack to my life in the mid-60's. There were actually two Radio Carolines - South and North. The North version was in the Irish Sea and therefore had to cater for a listening audience in Eire, along with pop-mad teenagers on the UK mainland. So in between the Beatles, Stones and Motown records, you were treated to Irish showbands, drinking songs ("Seven Drunken Nights") and Republican anthems ("The Merry Ploughboy"). Quite a varied listening experience!

Margaret Pilkington · 06-08-2007, 21:27

How sad it is......but I remember all of the Radio stations mentioned.....do any of you remember the DJ's....the only one that springs to mind is 'Ugly' Ray Terris. I don't know if he was really ugly or just used that name as a come on....to get the girls.

Margaret Pilkington · 06-08-2007, 21:27

Oh, and Pete Murray was on Radio Luxembourg (I think).

garinda · 06-08-2007, 22:11

There were loads of DJ's on Caroline. They are listed on here.

The Pirate Radio Hall of Fame: Radio Caroline DJs 40th birthday reunion

shazfury1 · 07-08-2007, 21:50

I never missed a day listenig to radio caroline unless my dad made me turn to another station. Sad i know , but i was devastated when it was shut down. I think the last song to be played was Geoff Becks Hi Ho Silver Lining. My favourite d. j. was Stuart Henry, skinny little guy, but sexy voice. Died of ms.

cashman · 07-08-2007, 22:30

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Originally Posted by shazfury1

I never missed a day listenig to radio caroline unless my dad made me turn to another station. Sad i know , but i was devastated when it was shut down. I think the last song to be played was Geoff Becks Hi Ho Silver Lining. My favourite d. j. was Stuart Henry, skinny little guy, but sexy voice. Died of ms.

remember caroline well,dont remember the last record though,but remember the first one played on radio1. which was a poor imitation of the pirates.