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I bought my first hi fi system from his brother, John, who had a shop on Walters Road. I was unsure of what to go for, and he was very helpful, and accommodating.
He loaded a stack system into his vehicle, drove me to my home in Gowerton, set the system up, and left everything in trust.
" Have a good listen ", he told me. " No obligation to buy if you are not satisfied ".
A week later I went back to his shop and paid him.
What a great guy he was. And a damn good salesman. <laugh>
Great story Vetch <cheers>
 
Born this day in Swansea in 1947 - Pete Ham.

Lead singer with Badfinger. He also co-wrote Harry Nilsson’s number one hit I Can’t Live (If Living Is Without You)

Brilliant song (also from a songwriter's perspective) and as has been said, Nillson's version is a classic. Very powerful.

Such a sad tale for Badfinger but Pete's place in music history is assured. My Father knew Mike Gibbins, the drummer.

I remember Ham's music on Walter Road, up a bit from the K2!
 
I bought my first hi fi system from his brother, John, who had a shop on Walters Road. I was unsure of what to go for, and he was very helpful, and accommodating.
He loaded a stack system into his vehicle, drove me to my home in Gowerton, set the system up, and left everything in trust.
" Have a good listen ", he told me. " No obligation to buy if you are not satisfied ".
A week later I went back to his shop and paid him.
What a great guy he was. And a damn good salesman. <laugh>
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Ms. Young has the sexiest of voices, and she's not bad looking. She retired due to ill health, and Desert Island Discs suffered accordingly.
No problem Vetch - for your Caldy Island Discs, we have lined up Anne Robinson.

Thought she’d be your type, what with her being the same age as you ….. <laugh><laugh><laugh><laugh> <cheers>
 
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No problem Vetch - for your Caldy Island Discs, we have lined up Anne Robinson.

Thought she’d be your type, what with her being the same age as you ….. <laugh><laugh><laugh><laugh> <cheers>

Now I know why nobody likes you around here. <laugh>

Anne Robinson, Jeez, what a beast. There's more sex appeal in orange pith.

If I were cast ashore on a desert island with her, I'd go swim with the sharks. <cheers>

Dianne Abbott, on the other hand ....