Shak's JUKEBOX

Thought you might like this @Irishshako . A FB post from a comedian from my home town.....

"In the mid-90s, I was doing the warm-up for The Disney Club, Saturday morning kid’s TV, and it featured pop bands

Shakey was the guest on one show and he was an utter prick – moaning, difficult, and right grumpy

Some 6 months later, he was the guest again, and as he was late for the rehearsal in the morning, I stood in for him with his band’s approval, as they worked out lighting, cues, etc

In real life he has a rather strong Welsh accent, and I was “doing him” singing like that rather than the rather cod-American / Elvis accent he affects onstage, and the band were in stitches

Eventually, I look in the wings and there’s Shakey watching us

****!!!

He then takes my place and I piss off

Later, much to my surprise, he approaches me, tells me he thought my impression was hilarious and suggests we lunch together

I’m seriously surprised, and even more so as he turns out to friendly, witty, and great fun

Eventually, I expressed my surprise, and told him what an utter prick he’d been last time we met, and when he remembered the previous recording he explained what a nightmare of events had preceded him turning up at the studio. In fact, I’m surprised he turned up at all under the circumstances he detailed

I learned a BIG lesson that day

Don’t judge people on the limited meeting you might have with them, on one occasion – you don’t know what hell they’ve just been through

I hear people slag off stars and celebrities because they saw a bad 5 minutes of that person’s life – wrong!!

Similarly, don’t idolise someone cos you saw their “public good side” for 5 minutes – think Rolf or Saville!!!

Shakey was cool as fukk!!!"

 

Nice post. He's playing in Harrogate on the 15th March...

 

I have been wondering why I haven't been able to relate to the songs on this thread and so I did some research and after an extensive investigation I have discovered the answer. Less than 0.1% of my record collection is Elvis Presley, having said that I do have 19 of his songs. This got me to thinking though. If those who like his music had to create a top 10 could you all agree on which they should be?

 

Probably not

 

I saw this lot in Leeds last week, top band

 

As ever,brilliant.

 

Thats who I got my nickname from Elland...