The mother of all long shots...

Okie

I know people must be sick of threads like "What's this tune" or "What's the song from the <<insert product here>> ad.

But here's my request! A few years ago, (maybe four or five) I was listening to Today FM in the evening (Roughly the same time slot that's occupied by Tom Dunne at the moment.) A song came on that I really liked and havent heard since.

I don't know a hell of a lot about the song except:

- It sounded like a male singer with a Scottish accent.
- It wasn't so much a song as a spoken word thingy.
- It sounded not quite like a poem, just him speaking along to a tune in the background.
- I think the basic idea was a boy and girl walking along, the two of them in love, came walking to a lamp-post(?) and didn't let go of each others hands. Some phrase is repeated at various points throughout.

Chances are that no-body has a clue what I'm on about and I'm gonna get no replies. And yes, I have used Google, but to no avail. I haven't a lot of information to go on, that's why I'm asking here.

But, if anyone knows who sings it, the name of the song or any bit of information then please let me know! Thanks in advance.

ogy

A Space Boys Dream by Belle and Sebastien is a spoken word thing with a Scottish accent singer with music in the background but isnt about lamposts, its about going to mars with your dad and stuff...might keep u going till u find the tune your looking for though:)

Kali

It's Looper - Impossible Things off the rather quaint Up A Tree.. absolutely love that song.. possibly one of the best love songs ever made.. hope you enjoy it now you've found it!

Okie

Thanks ogy! I'll give it a go. I had a funny feeling it might be Belle And Sebastian. Prolly 'cos they're the first Scottish band that sprang to mind (after The Proclaimers ) I'll keep searching.

Cheers bud

Kali

Err well its definitely the track I mentioned .. anyway if you like that try a track called New Birds by Arab Strap.. scottish again, and an even better love song...

Okie

Originally posted by Kali
It's Looper - Impossible Things off the rather quaint Up A Tree.. absolutely love that song.. possibly one of the best love songs ever made.. hope you enjoy it now you've found it!

Kali......I'm not ashamed to admit it...I LOVE YOU!!!! X

And if that makes you uncomfortable, well, then I'm sorry.

That's the exact one. Thanks a million bud. Life has suddenly improved!!

Jeez...calm down Okie!!

Once again, thank you

Kali

No problem .. as I said enjoy it .. and check out New Birds

super_furry

Incidently Looper have a funky new website www.looperama.com where you can download their latest work free of charge.

orangerooster

If this is the song im thinking it is I thank you many many times ogy!