Michael Buble is on the TV. He's in the UK and blasting out the classics. His stage presence reminds me of those uber-cool singers I grew up with like Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams.
My late Mum and Dad would have recognised the role of Buble, a crooner soothing our minds in an otherwise crazy world. It was just the same in the Sixties. In many ways he's a clever remake.
Of course back then, unlike now, I personally wasn't bothered about the mad world around me. I was only interested in the fabric of my childhood: my family, my mates, my toys, my music and fashion and my TV.
Great questions did vex me though: how did Action Man get his scar? could I eat jelly every day? would every episode of Scooby Doo end with the line 'those pesky kids'? were pancakes the greatest foodstuff ever invented?
But the greatest question of all, above every other, was whether Emma Peel would go out with me?
Emma never did show any interest so that question was answered. Nowadays I have new questions. In a world which continues to remake our generation's entire pop culture for a new digital generation I find myself perplexed by this modern plagiarism.
In a rather grumpy mood I ponder whether cosplay isn't simply fancy dress, whether upcycling isn't the same as customising or whether future-proofing isn't the same as just being careful?
Grump over. It's an age thing.
With regard to how Action Man got his scar - I gave it to him for being cheeky to me. I slapped him with the edge of a piece of foolscap, so it was only a paper cut.
ReplyDeleteNever call the A-Man a foolscap Kid! And there's me thinking he got it shaving with his machete!
DeleteI guess theres a time and place for Micheal Buble.Personally, I don't need to hear him at the moment.I didn't want to hear Andy Williams' Christmas album when I was a child,despite my parents playing it yearly til I grew up.Twenty five years after moving out of their house,my Holiday merrymaking isn't complete without hearing the album(on CD now, soon to be downloaded digitally).So ,perhaps Mr Buble might grow on me in the next 25,we'll see...
ReplyDeleteAndy Williams had the smoothest voice around. I remember his winter jumpers too. I sometimes feel that Andy never gets the credit he deserves as a singer. All the glory seems to go to the Rat Pack and Tony Bennett.
DeleteVal Doonican was mum and dad's crooner of choice in our house, Woodsy. He was like an amiable member of the family, who was forever happily trapped in our telly. We do live a mad world, which for the most part I desperately try to block out. I like to dwell in the past. For me it's a nicer place. I've just bought a Ladybird book for grown ups, 'The Mid-Life Crisis'. I can't wait for it to arrive. I'm hoping it will help :)
ReplyDeleteThe Valster, as smooth as Kerrygold butter Tone eh! I remember his trademark stool and he wore thick jumpers too! Must have been red hot! Ha ha, that :adybird book sounds great. I may have to borrow it!
Delete'As smooth as Kerrygold butter'... where do you get these from, Woodsy, Haha :D
DeleteDunno Tone but rereading my comment I think I'd better amend 'his trademark stool'! ha ha!
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