Šoupni Mě Do Ledu

[Buenchico]

Just a little something to cheer people up a bit around here (if anyone needs it).

I'm a fan of Ondřej Havelka's retro jazz music and this video, from his days with the Original Prague Syncopated Orchestra, always makes me smile. I hope that has the same effect on you!

;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwArJV6a5iY

[stuey]

Absolutely fantastic, Chris...Love the hair parted in the middle, the horn-rimmed glasses, the ancient microphone, and, of course the jazz.

[Buenchico]

Thanks Stuey.

Ondřej Havelka is a natural entertainer. (He's the one with specs). Even if you don't understand Czech, some of his Youtube videos (from TV shows in his home country, where he's a star) are still great fun for fans of early jazz/swing music.

[tonyav]

Like that, Chris. Very cheery and the cool 20's look.

[Buenchico]

Thanks, Tony.

My musical tastes are very eclectic, so I tend to watch (and enjoy) quite a few unusual Youtube videos ;-)

[stuey]

I'm certainly going to look for more of those.

[tonyav]

There's plenty on there, stuey.

[stuey]

Yes, I see that now, Tony...Great.

[rsvp]

My gorgeous Dad had a pair of glasses just like Ondrej's - brought back lovely memories, thank you and please pass the tissues.

[Buenchico]

Thanks for your post, RSVP.

I seem to remember that those type of glasses were 'NHS issue' for kids back in the 1960s ;-)

[Baldric]

Enjoyed it, good fun. Thanks.

[tonyav]

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Thanks for your post, RSVP.

I seem to remember that those type of glasses were 'NHS issue' for kids back in the 1960s ;-)


Usually with a Pink sticking plaster covering one lense.

[Buenchico]

Fair enough, Jordyboy.

Here's one without the comedy element but, in my opinion, just as good anyway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlPwB7KwO8g

[Buenchico]

Thanks, Baldric. Slightly silly but fun anyway.

The music that it, not you! Oh, I don't know though . . .
;-)

[retrocop]

Brilliant.
That is my swing music I love. Always enjoyed Temperance seven.Bonzo dog doo dah band, George Melley etc etc.
My art teacher ,when I was at school in 1963,claimed to be a member of the Temperance seven. A Mr Fox. He certainly drove me crazy.

[Buenchico]

^^^ Yes, I remember those, Tony.

When I was told I had to wear specs (when I was about 11) I hated the idea of having to wear those NHS horn-rimmed specs but I was pleased to find out that the range of free specs available had improved quite a lot, so I could have black-framed ones. These days I quite fancy the idea of adopting the old 1920s style!

[tonyav]

Yes Chris. Why not, very trendy.

[stuey]

Great jazz. He does a good job on the American accent.

[Buenchico]

Thanks, RC.

I think that Mr Fox might have been telling porkies ;-)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Temperance_Seven#Members

However, if he was directing you towards some decent music, does it matter anyway?

[stuey]

I do believe that I'll part my hair in the middle before I jitter-bug across the field.