What Song are you listening to?

**Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:37 pm**

A podcast thingy from word magazine. ita a half hour interview with Chris Salewicz who's just written Joe Strummers biog. its a good listen.you can get it from http://www.wordmagazine.co.uk/ . scroll down to podcasts and click on "strummercast" if you fancy a listen.

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:12 am**

Lovely Cottage/Gold Ochra At Killarney Point-to-Points -Ron Kavana

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:25 am**

MissWalshy wrote:I was thinking of buying some audio books for my mp3... can anyone tell me whether audio books are worth the purchase..??

Yeah, they can be, Walshy. It's a good way of catching up with books. But it's worth choosing carefully.
Choose a book you want to read/hear (that's a bit obvious really).
If you can, find a version that's read by someone good, someone whose voice you like to listen to.
And it's worth checking reviews before you buy.

(I've been involved in the production of one or two of these things - but nothing anyone here would probably want to listen to!)

Cara Dillon: The Maid Of Culmore

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:14 am**

MissWalshy wrote:
Bud Byrne wrote:Damien Dempsey - Patience

Good song.

When I think of Damo I normally think of Paddy Rolling Clone - Hows your spanish mate? Fitting in alright I hope!

Hey Walshy, back in work today (only have broadband in work hence intermittent postings - I read everything though!!!) I think you have me mixed up with someone else re the Spanish. Little old me lives in Ireland. Actually going to see Damo in concert tonight in Carlow. Should be the usual good craic.

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:34 pm**

ELVIS PRESLEY The Wonder Of You/Release Me/Let It Be Me/Sweet Caroline/Don't Cry Daddy

(live, International Hotel, Las Vegas, February 1970)

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:53 pm**

I was thinking of buying some audio books for my mp3... can anyone tell me whether audio books are worth the purchase//

audio books? if you pay me good money ill come down to london town and follow you around reading you a book walshy if you cant be arsed reading it yourself.

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:00 pm**

dawsonn wrote:I was thinking of buying some audio books for my mp3... can anyone tell me whether audio books are worth the purchase//

audio books? if you pay me good money ill come down to london town and follow you around reading you a book walshy if you cant be arsed reading it yourself.

Could you do the same for my mum? She's partially sighted and is always 'reading' audio books.

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:05 pm**

dawsonn wrote:I was thinking of buying some audio books for my mp3... can anyone tell me whether audio books are worth the purchase//

audio books? if you pay me good money ill come down to london town and follow you around reading you a book walshy if you cant be arsed reading it yourself.

ok, ok .. I'm a lazy bastard :-|

It's all that page turning that takes it out of me...

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:09 pm**

dawsonn wrote:I was thinking of buying some audio books for my mp3... can anyone tell me whether audio books are worth the purchase//

audio books? if you pay me good money ill come down to london town and follow you around reading you a book walshy if you cant be arsed reading it yourself.

If you are blind or illiterate, it's a great thing to have. If not, read the book! Those audio books remind me of when my grade school teacher would read a book aloud to the class. Those were the times when I would sneak in a nap. :wink:

Yes! I have a few, but having the actual book is better. With a book, you can go back to a page or chapter for reference a whole lot easier . Besides, some of those readers sound boring-- a great sleeping aid. :wink:

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:18 pm**

Well, I know what you're saying, Behan, and nothing beats having a book and reading it for yourself. It's what I'd always do by preference.
But some of those audiobooks are high quality. if you have a reader who appreciates the text, or maybe an author who's capable of reading their own text out loud in an entertaining way, it can actually add something to the book. But it's worth finding out about the quality before you buy. Unless, as you say, you're seeking a cure for insomnia. :wink:

Oh, back to topic...
Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly: Call Me Ishmael

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:22 pm**

It wasn't because I'm too lazy to read at home.. I was thinking of it as a change from listening to tunes on the way to work. I mean listen to some great comedies too and hear some auto's that I wouldn't ordinarily do.

It's just I find and I don't know if anyone else will agree.. but I think you get bored of tunes all too easy,.. in fact it was Michaelo who pointed this out to me.. or it could of been someone else. Obviously I could listen to The Pogues all the time,. that goes without saying. But, for example some tunes that I used to love like.. Billy Bragg's stuff :-|

has grown a bit boring on me... :-|

The constant listening on my mp3 is killing my love for music! Or alternatively making me listen to other genres that I perhaps ordinary wouldn't of listened to like Country & Western. <---- this is good!

Anyway that's why I was wondering about audio books.

Because bringing a book on the tube is a tad annoying esp if you're hopping off buses and swapping lines.. etc.

Ok, have I explained myself enough?

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:32 pm**

Yeah, Walshy, that all makes perfect sense.

Sometimes you just need a change from music. And almost any music can get a bit over-familiar if you listen to it constantly ('tis the curse of the iPod!). Apart from the Pogues, of course. :wink:

Trying out new music, experimenting with different genres, is a great thing to do, and you can discover new favourites that way.

But there really are some good audiobooks out there. Ok, there are some shoddy shockers, too, but good 'uns are worth seeking out. Although beware of listening to comedy on the tube - if you start laughing out loud, people may think you're a nutter.

Current tune:
Edward II: People Get Ready

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:44 pm**

They wouldn't be far wrong.. :-|

I'm listening to Harper Valley PTA

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:45 pm**

I tend to read Sue Arnold's column on audiobooks. She has some great recommendations and always comments on the quality of the reader as well. She also sticks in my mind because she advocates cannabis as improving her eyesight! Seriously.

And so I won't get told off for straying: warblefly - The bonnie ship the diamond

**Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:52 pm**

MissWalshy wrote:They wouldn't be far wrong..

Nutter? Nah, they'd just be jealous of you enjoying yourself, Walshy. Laugh away if you want to.

Howling Bells: Blessed Night

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