I was never really into ABBA, but their music was catchy and I didn’t hate it.
But I do like the movie Muriel’s Wedding which has a lot of ABBA‘s tunes. If you’ve not seen it – rent it soon. It is a sweet film and it’s cool to see crazy Brenda from Six Feet Under and the mother from The Sixth Sense and Little Miss Sunshine talking with their native Australian accents.
I remember being surprised that men dressed as large furry creatures could produce music good enough to be considered pop hit music, but then again – I wasn’t all that into music at the time.
I don’t remember when I first heard about the Wombles, but once I did, their catchy tunes had me interested enough to buy a 3-record set. It might have been the fact that I spent three months at college in London right across from Wimbledon Common (although I think I knew about the Wombles before that).
For those of you who don’t know what Wombles are – they are furry critters that live on Wimbledon Common. They pick up litter and make useful things out of it. There were the books by Elisabeth Beresford, then the television series, then the band. I understand that the series is back on UK television.
Anyway, I liked their music and played it a bit after I bought the 3-record set. One of the quirky things about my past, I suppose.
Here you go – a YouTube embed for you: Remember You’re a Womble – Enjoy!
This morning I went to a memorial service for someone I’d never met. Her son and my son wrestled on the same team. I don’t always go to the wrestling practices, tournaments and meets and neither did she. I didn’t know anything about her, but as the morning progressed I learned that she was a great cook, had a wonderful sense of humor, was a loving mother and an incredible friend.
The Temple Emanuel in Kensington was filled – extra seating was set up in back. Several friends of the departed spoke about their friendship with her and her family.
It made me want to be a better friend. It made me want to foster the friendships I had and make new friends.
At 50, I’m not sure how to do that.
Anyway, at least the name of this song is appropriate for this post.
Elton John – Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding on YouTube.
Clutch Cargo Lips 