'Is it from boxing or from the coffin?'
Paul in Glentown wonders where the saying 'saved by the bell' comes from. The Tamnherin Cowboy has a splitting headache and wonders if it's caused by the weather.
Paul in Glentown wonders where the saying 'Saved By The Bell' comes from. Kerry says it's a boxing term but Geralyn says it refers to a string tied to the toe of someone in a coffin which led to a bell. If the person wasn't really dead, their toe would move and the bell would be rung.
The Tamnherin Cowboy has a splitting headache and wonders if it's caused by the weather.
Ruth says the song 'The Leaving Of Nancy' is so sad it would bring tears to a cat.
Does a Northern Ireland bus pass work in England? Decorator Dave says you can imagine the face of the bus driver if you showed it. Similar to the face people have when you try to pay with a Northern Ireland bank note.
Music from Butch Moore & The Capitol Showband, The Tokens, Dolly Parton, Westlife and more.
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Music Played
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Butch Moore
Born To Be With You
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Dolly Parton
Baby I'm Burning
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The Beach Boys
Help Me Rhonda
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Blondie
Sunday Girl
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Buck Owens
Love's Gonna Live Here
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The Tokens
The Lion sleeps Tonight
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Neil Sedaka
Calendar Girl
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Neil Diamond
The boat That I Row
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Donna Summer
Love's Unkind
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Dire Straits
Walk Of Life
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Marty Robbins
Ribbon Of Darkness
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Dave Berry
Memphis Tennessee
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Elvis Presley
It Keeps Right On A Hurtin'
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Doris Day
Ready Willing & Able
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ABBA
The Way Old Friends Do
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Paddy Reilly
The Green Glens Of Antrim
Broadcast
- Thu 20 Jun 2019 10:30麻豆社 Radio Ulster & 麻豆社 Radio Foyle