Noddy Holder at The Space 2012

The Space, Komedia, Brighton June 7th, 2012

So, we had some embarrassing shouting while Noddy was talking. Somebody else shouted out "Shut up!" which got a round of applause. The talk was mostly the usual 'Rent-A-Nod' monologue, no disrespect intended, but he did add a few things that kept it interesting. 

Apparently, Noddy's interview is the longest they have ever had. Briggy Smalle, in general, kept quiet and let him roll. Previously, with Martin Baker, she had to hold the conversation continuously but Nod, she just prompt now and then when he lost his thread. I like her, she knows when to keep quiet.

Unfortunately, we lost Q&A time. I didn't realise and foolishly allowed a couple of people to speak first. I was next on the mic when they called a halt.... totally gutted. I wouldn't have got more than the one question though. 

So, I noticed he was signing a few autographs and slipped in to the line. Nod was given a pile of photos to sign, time and time again. His face was tired and going through the motions. 

When I got my turn I asked about the Earls Court footage and the Videography, everybody went quiet and listened. It was pretty good, he answered very sensibly.

The Earls Court footage wasn't released because of the poor audio. He's aware that the BFI have a copy but unless they can do something about the audio it's unlikely to get a release?

The Ultimate Videography is still an ongoing project. "It's a legal minefield! They are still looking into it." I said "You mean Colin's looking into it?" and he said "Yes." So I said "Colin's an accountant Noddy, he works for you." and he said, "Yes, but Colin will find out if it's financially worthwhile. If it can be done, Colin will know. It costs a fortune to put these things together. The BBC won't let anything go." 

I said "You can licence it though." Nod says "Yeah but it costs an absolute fortune."

I said to him. "Salvo done a marvellous job on the remasters, I believe they are selling quite well?" Nod confirmed so I said "You're getting more airplay on Radio 2 now than you've had for decades." he agreed. I said to him "Surely there's a market then, it'll sell, now's the time Nod."

Then I got moved on by one of the organisers....

The important thing was, he was talking seriously and he was interested in what I was saying and he was also interested in what I was hearing too... It wasn't meant to fob me off, he was sincere and would have continued to talk about it, he was still talking as they moved me on.

It was a pleasant experience but Nod has aged a lot since 'Mr & Mrs'...

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To read more about Noddy Holder at The Space 2012 click on Slade40Years.

My thanks to Joy Sewell for making it happen. She puts up with all my nonsense, bless her.

Noddy Holder Solo Bootleg CD's.

TEAR INTO THE WEEKEND !
( Fan - made Bootleg CD! )

1. PICADILLY RADIO INTRO

2. TEAR INTO THE WEEKEND

3. SHAPES OF THINGS
4. GUDBUY T' JANE
5. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
6. CRYING IN THE RAIN
7. THE WISHING WELL
8. MY DOCS
9. - 33. NODDY LIVE AT ROLL WITH IT
34. EVERYBODY HAVE A DRINK ON ME
35. WE WISH YOU A MERRY XMAS
36. HI HO SILVER LINING
37. NODDY'S TV AD FOR BANKS BEER
38. MAMA WEER ALL CRAZEE NOW
39. WILD NIGHTS
40. TEAR INTO THE WEEKEND

NODDY'S Millennium Xmas Album
( Fan - made Bootleg CD! )

1. Noddy's Mystery Message

2. Xmas Choir Intro.

3. MXME ( Millennium - Digital Original )

4. - 6. Xmas Radio Interview Special

7. MXME ( Slade Vs. Flush '98 )

8. MXME ( Radio DJ's )

9. MXME ( Remixed By Sanny X )

10. Ho Ho Ho Down Xmas

11. Noddy's Xmas Intro. ( Beat Club 70's )

12. MXME ( Nod & Jim ) ( Acoustic Version )

13. Cum On Feel The Noize ( Noddy Solo ) ( Unplugged )

14. Mama Weer All Crazee Now ( Noddy Solo ) ( Unplugged )

15. The Wishing Well ( GOSH )

16. MXME ( Studio '99 )

17. MXME ( Missing Link )

18. MXME ( Rote Rosen Aka Toten Hosen )

19. Merry Xmas Now ( Slade II )

20. Merry Xmas Happy New Year ( Slade II & Rockin' Ron )

21. Coz I Luv You ( Noddy Solo ) ( Unplugged )
22. Noddy's Xmas Presentation & MXME ( Dexy's Midnight Runners '82 ) ( Short Cut )
23. MXME ( Millennium Snowdrift Power Vocal Mix )
24. Chapel Of Kings College Cambridge & Noddy's We Wish You A Merry Xmas Outro.

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Tear Into The Weekend

(  )

The weekend starts here

Yeah

It's time to shake the dust a-right off of my brain

Toss those books and cut the ball and chain

Get my body moving to a rock and roll band

Get my body grooving, got a Pepsi in my hand

I know what they mean about paying my dues

My boss is a fool, I've got the summertime blues

A-come five o'clock, I said a-come Friday night

Better give me a Pepsi 'cause I'm taking it right

It's gonna be a Pepsi weekend

We're gonna kick back

Tear into the weekend

Cool down

Tear into the weekend

Pepsi gonna lead the way

Pepsi gonna lead the way

Woah-woah-oh

When the week starts out I can't help but yawn

I grab me a Pepsi, think of what's to come

Gonna cut and stay free, party and dance

The weekend's coming, now I'll get my chance

I know what I mean about a-paying my dues

The boss is a fool, I got the summertime blues

Come five a-clock, I said a-come Friday night

Give me my Pepsi cause I'm doing it right

It's gonna be a Pepsi weekend, yeah

We're gonna kick back

Tear into the weekend

Cool down

Tear into the weekend

Pepsi gonna lead the way

Pepsi gonna lead the way

Kick back

Tear into the weekend

Cool down

Tear into the weekend

Kick back

Tear into the weekend

Cool down

Tear into the weekend

[ My thanks to A.J. Smith for the lyrics! ;-) ]