Well, they both live on the same side of the country: it wouldn’t be such a stretch. RT played on a fair few JJ Cale sessions so I am sure he could do it. Set list also tells me he has played Born to Run, so presumably knows of his work.
I remember Bagpuss but can only recall two characters. Professor Yaffle and Bagpuss himself. I don’t think Emily featured in it. Every now and then some mice would move something and say “heeeave” in squeaky high voices.
I visualise a more minimal affair – like a Pinter play. Yaffle talks under a lone spotlight and the Bagpuss appears occasionally. 20 minutes of Act 2 is absolute silence.
Or possibly Waiting for Bagpuss a la Beckett
Madeleine* the rag doll and Gabriel** the toad pass the time waiting for the eponymous Bagpuss. To pass the time they play some songs and talk about the futility of life.
*I met Madeleine last year at a music of Bagpuss concert.
** Gabriel was unwell.
H.P. Saucecraft says
Springsteen Denies Richard Thompson Rumour
retropath2 says
Well, they both live on the same side of the country: it wouldn’t be such a stretch. RT played on a fair few JJ Cale sessions so I am sure he could do it. Set list also tells me he has played Born to Run, so presumably knows of his work.
H.P. Saucecraft says
“Never Heard Of Him” – Springsteen Doubles Down On Richard Thompson Rumours
Moose the Mooche says
Has anybody done Darkness on the Ledge of Town?
Twang says
Like your work.
Kaisfatdad says
Alfonso Cuarón announces dark, quirky Thompson biopic. Taylor Swift and Stormzy to star as Linda and Richard
Vulpes Vulpes says
Theme tune: Long Shot Kick de Bucket
fentonsteve says
Jimi Hendrix Experience/The Beatles/The Jam/The Smiths announce comeback tour of pub venues.
Hooky and Barney bury the hatchet, wotsisname gets the heave-ho, announce secret warm-up gig in Papworth cafe.
Kaisfatdad says
Joni announces new Fairports tribute project and 2021 Cropredy gig with Thompson Family
Kaisfatdad says
Donovan to inaugurate Richard Thompson Stage at Glasto 2021
Moose the Mooche says
Corsair to Sponsor Fourth Season of Twin Peaks
H.P. Saucecraft says
*cluckbait*
Moose the Mooche says
Is there chicken in the car?
Yes there’s chicken in the car
Lodestone of Wrongness says
I bow. Welcome back and never ever go away (again)
Moose the Mooche says
How can I leave you if I won’t go away?
…er….
Junior Wells says
Reminds me of the Mental As Anything hit …well down here
If you leave me, can I come to?
Kaisfatdad says
Richard Thompson joins superstar line up for new alt-folk recording of John Cage’s 4’33.
Lodestone of Wrongness says
Van Morrison Told To Self Isolate.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/sep/18/van-morrison-fascist-bullies-anti-lockdown-covid-songs
Vulpes Vulpes says
Good grief.
Exhibits the same deep empathy and understanding as the singer in “T.B. Sheets”.
Open up the window and let me breathe.
Kaisfatdad says
Spielberg directs, Samuel L Jackson stars. Live action reboot of Bagpuss confirmed.
Moose the Mooche says
That’s no less plausible than him filming a bloody Richard Osman book.
Kaisfatdad says
The big talking point in Hollywood today of course is who will land the role of Pressor Yaffle.
The smart money is on Stephen Fry but I’m backing Richard Ayoade.
Breaking news!
Traumatised Thompson in tears after Trump tweet on Texan Tigger-Testing fiasco
davebigpicture says
“What tha fuck has Emily brought back this time?”
Beezer says
The Marvellous Mechanical M***********g Mouse Organ
Kaisfatdad says
There’s mileage in this one.
Would Snoop Dogg work as Yaffle?
Black Celebration says
I remember Bagpuss but can only recall two characters. Professor Yaffle and Bagpuss himself. I don’t think Emily featured in it. Every now and then some mice would move something and say “heeeave” in squeaky high voices.
I visualise a more minimal affair – like a Pinter play. Yaffle talks under a lone spotlight and the Bagpuss appears occasionally. 20 minutes of Act 2 is absolute silence.
hubert rawlinson says
Or possibly Waiting for Bagpuss a la Beckett
Madeleine* the rag doll and Gabriel** the toad pass the time waiting for the eponymous Bagpuss. To pass the time they play some songs and talk about the futility of life.
*I met Madeleine last year at a music of Bagpuss concert.
** Gabriel was unwell.
SteveT says
Richard Thompson falls out with his son in law.
He has clearly gone off The Rails.
Twang says
Superb.