Added: Dec 3, 2008
From: PlayNedoflanderToday
Duration: 8:1
A dingy municipal hall in a nondescript northern town plays host to Pete (Ray Davies) a phenomenon, a true one-off of Herculean proportions - at least, according to his loudmouth, cod-American manager Jack Burnshaw (Norman Rossington). Over the next few days, as Jack barks at nonplussed townsfolk through a megaphone while his gofer Alf (James 'Red Shift' Hazeldine) bangs resignedly on a drum, Pete will be attempting to break the record for non-stop piano playing. Why, apart from the 'uniqueness' of the achievement, no-one can be quite sure, least of all Pete's long-suffering wife Ruth (Lois Daine) holed up in a makeshift bedroom for the duration, within earshot of the relentless drone of Pete's playing. Locals seem none to bothered either - two old duffers dusting down the snooker tables in the hall chat idly about him because - well, he's being talked about, apparently.Info from TV Cream.Once you've watched it, could you give a rating out of five, just as a test. My Rating - 4/5Starring Ray Davies.C. BBC Television 1970.
Channel: Education
Tags: 1970 1970's 70's bbc davies distance drama for kinks long piano play player ray television the today tv
Rating: 5.00 (5 ratings) Views: 333' favoriteCount='3 Comments: 2
krankiekat Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - That's because Ray is the greatest songwriter. He has that "stange effect" on people. The new songs he just wrote for his new theatre musical Come Dancng have that infectious effect on you brain. If it comes to NYC next year DO NOT MISS IT !
jayne0914 Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - This song is so beautiful and infectious. I couldn't sleep last night after listening to this a few times. The song just kept going "round and round" in my head. I can't get it out of my mind. Heeeellllpppp!! Ray's songs often have that effect on me.