Cliff Adams - Sing Something Simple. November 9 19

[@markdavies5933]

My Dear old Grandmother loved this on a Sunday afternoon I remember sitting with her during Autumn and Winter of 1983 as a youngster she listened in humming along and tapping her knee accompanying along with the songs. What different times they were. Hard to believe it was 41 years ago. I wonder what she woukd make of the world today. I never thought this lovely radio program would make me feel so nostalgic Happier times

[@evertonporter7887]

My goodness! I remember this back in the 70s as a kid, when I used to listen to a lot of easy listening stuff on Radio 2. Sunday afternoons were special in those days, no ringing shop tills, just the sound of church bells. I appreciate those days more now than then.

[@MOLYN867]

As a child of the 50s this conjures up memories of a far simpler although tough life. With no television, fridge, washing machine, telephone or car and no central heating just one open fire with a back boiler for hot water. Alone in my twilight years now and reflecting on a troubled life.

[@sturner80]

Chin up , anybody who remembers this show will automatically be transported back to our childhoods . As you say , a simpler time but I think better . Cherish the memories , a great memory can be a great thing but also a curse .

[@lesleyrowlands5178]

absolutely love listening it brings back such wonderful memories of a much simpler time in life many thanks x

[@markdavies5933]

@Lesleyrowlands so agree with you much happier simpler times my Grandmother loved it every Sunday she would listen in and I'd sit with her

[@parletorium]

this was Sunday afternoon/evening - bath - cold meat sandwich - school in the morning - Thanks for bringing it back!

[@williamhunter5835]

Great memories

[@verkaforever]

Brings back great memories. My Grandad, who passed away this Easter, loved this programme.

[@MARKETMAN6789]

Use to listen to this every sunday with my mam whilst she was ironing,we used to sing along to the songs,and see who could guess the song ,before they started singing ,i wish them days were still here,i didnt appreciate what id got in them days,and there all i want now

[@martinblackford5648]

great nostalgia, lovely memories of much better days gone by!

[@markdavies5933]

So agree My Grandmother loved this on a Sunday afternoon

[@KentGardens]

I don't hear bbc radio anymore but if this was still on radio 2, I would definitely hear this wonderful,lovely show.The BBC has changed I now don't watch or listen to it.

[@madcyclist58]

@JJ Moon fewer and fewer people do.

[@robharding1957]

why does this signature tune always grab my attention? its almost like being in a time warp. in the 60s my dad always had the radio on and Sunday was always special jimmy Clitheroe and sing something simple.

[@BradBrassman]

+robert harding I always remember Jimmy Clitheroe was just before Sunday lunch?

[@robharding1957]

+Brad Brassman yes it was, growing up in the early 60's was a pleasure for me, Things really were much more simple back then, In fact If I could rewind my life , I would start at around 1962, everything was just perfect for me, living in a back to back two up two down,great big fire blazing in the winter evenings. great music too.

[@BradBrassman]

+robert harding Aye, duffle coats on the bed, and frost on the insides of the windows, when it got really cold.

[@robharding1957]

+Brad Brassman absolutely !

[@markdavies5933]

I do understand what some mean I used to think as a 17 year old listening in with my Grandmother on a Winter Sunday afternoon oh not this again ugh But looking back now as an adult of 59 I realize it was nostalgia then for her an elderly lady in her eighties bringing back memories of times long gone. And strange to think im now nearing 60 and im lookin back remembering that time from Autumn Winter of 1983 listening to this radio programme with my dear old Grandmother who is sadly like my parents long gone but its brought memories of happy times my nostalgia I guess. And my must say Sing Something simple obviously brought a lot of pleasure and happiness to a lot of people especially some elderly who had no immediate family or loved ones and spent Sunday afternoons and other days alone. And gave them comfort and joy

[@robharding4028]

So relaxing to listen to those beautiful voices !

[@Agui007]

I have memories of this back in my youth in the late 80s, early 90s. It was a foggy Sunday evening and it was an ironing evening for my mum. Life seemed so much better and simpler than ugly complex fast paced life these days.

[@markdavies5933]

Absolutely spot on

[@Vic-mv8iz]

I remember this programme on a Sunday evening when I was about nine or ten our radio was always on

[@filcharlee]

How I miss those Sunday afternoon half-hours on Radio 2 all through the 70s, 80s and 90s. Please post some more if you have them - sheer nostalgia.

[@Isleofwightlive]

many happy memories and it reminds me of my dad - but my sister just told me it reminded her it was nearly the end of the weekend and time for school!

[@robharding5345]

Such memories of my young life, I now know why My dad always had the wireless on every day, We never could afford a T V. But who cares.Love, and miss you dad,

[@mal334455]

good days...the world seemed a better place back then...

[@colinbrown2907]

I agree radio 2 was much better than

[@1NOgl]

@@colinbrown2907 oh yes indeed

[@remarkable9000]

Wow a true memory trigger from the bygone years. I am 61 now and Remember the Sunday afternoon with Mum and Dad; they reading the People and News of the World as I re-read the Beano. Sunday roast was 1:30 so we readied for supper which was afternoon tea and rhubarb and custard or Mums Baked custard; thence up for bath before bed- wonder years in deed: a thousand thanks for the memory of happy and innocent days.😊

[@dogtieredwozear6098]

1971...Dad and mom taking me to skool on a Sunday night...dad would put this on the radio in his 1100 wolsley..i hated it I'm 63 now

[@graham1281]

Would LOVE to hear more. Gorgeous music throughout

[@Stemax1960]

Compulsory listening for Sunday Teatime when I was a kid. I'm 57 years old at the time of writing.

[@annie482000]

I remember listening to this when I was little too.......................and I'm 61 now!

[@stephenhall6595]

Me too.

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

Reminds me of every Sunday evening about 6:30 circa 1963. What an imaginary fantasy dream land those times were.

[@theindividualizt]

I found you! My uncle used to play this on his radiogramme! Beautiful.

[@robertgibbs7387]

Remember this from 1960'son a Sunday afternoon. I was born and raised in Albert drive 269 sheerwater woking in Surrey. Beautiful times, long gone. Painfull to see how this country has evolved since then. Shame on this government. I will never forgive them for ruining our country.

[@quavernote4307]

Life was lovely on a Sunday in the 50s & 60s we were in the slow lane then shops were closed peace in the streets Austin / Hillman / Wolsey cars, a child could fix the engine !! or wife's stocking

[@colinbrown2907]

I love sleepy shores cliff Adam's plays lt beautifully

[@brianfitzgerald6473]

At the age of 90 I'm afraid I am not too good at using my ipad! To finish that last post it was of course The Cyril Stapleton Show Band Show and of course I went on to enjoy The Cliff Adams Singers for many years. Wonderful memories of a bygone age.

[@brianfitzgerald6473]

The mention of The STARGAZERS by Cliff Adams brings back fond memories of being in The Paris Cinema, London when this vocal group broadcast as part of The Cyril Stapleton

[@julieannoakes9483]

Use to love listening to this on a sunday

[@peterhester6858]

thanks very much for your wonderful tapes

[@VintageLynx]

You are more than welcome, glad you enjoyed.

[@colinbrown2907]

Fans of this lovely show may be interested to know that a dab radio station called serenade radio is repeating these programme s at 5 o clock on Sunday evening s also a dab radio station called angel radio are having shortened repeats of these programme s on Saturday afternoon s at 145 PM happy listening

[@malcolmandrews2880]

Wonderful memories of when the BBC played decent melodic music quite unlike the rubbish they play nowadays.

[@tonyjax8454]

hey ! I remember these on a Sunday afternoon and I'm 42! ok, I chose to watch terrahawks instead but it was always on as background while the family chilled in the front room puffing on cigars! 😁

[@seamanstains4957]

My wife and I were reminiscing about this when we were kids, and at the start of this , both of us said at the same time , no way was that on at half past four.... It was 7pm.... Surely we both can't be wrong? Or are we?.

[@colinbrown2907]

Sing something simple started in 1959 first on Friday night at 8 PM it moved to six o clock on Sunday in 1960 where it stayed for seven years until 1967 when radio 2 took over than it moved to seven o clock from 1974 till 1979 it was moved around in the schedule from 1979 onwards it moved back to sundays first at 50clock than to 430 where it stayed until its end in 2001

[@seamanstains4957]

@@colinbrown2907 . Thank you for clearing this up, we are glad that we are not imagining things then? Lol... But we didn't know about the other times , as we thought it was always on at 7pm.... Every day is a school day .👍

[@colinbrown2907]

I don't know whether anyone knows but cliff Adam's also wrote the jingle s to many commercials such as beans means Heinz and fry's Turkish delight

[@JenniferBirchall]

Nice and nostalgic

[@MaryHGoudie]

Made my Tuesday morning start with a smile, as sway and some finger popping. Try it!

[@Leevan75]

The closing song meant Bruno Brookes was next with Radio 1's Top 40 countdown!! :)

[@colinbrown2907]

Unfortunately

[@nicktonyman]

do you have any more

[@gwj22]

Still game??

[@spirestrummer1]

I too remember this great radio programme and The "Adams" singers doing "Anarchy in the U.K" not like the "Sex Pistols" but pretty damned close.

[@johnneilamore6581]

This , to me , is utterly groovy...it makes me feel like smoking marijuana and calling in the old girl from next door to see if she's ready for a spot o' rogering...the last time she came round ,i think she'd had a few...she ripped orf her sanitation pads and insisted i gave her a rite seeing- to..how d'ye do ?

[@zenonifore4912]

Would this not have been the 9th November as the 8th fell on a Saturday in 1986?

[@VintageLynx]

You are probably right - I went by what was written on the cassette.

[@poftim7773]

How on earth did this programme survive for 42 years?!

[@colinbrown2907]

Because alot of people like the music played on the programme and it was more or less continuous music

[@colinbrown2907]

To the person who said this programme was dreadful i don't agree i loved it i only wish it had gone on one hour not half an hour

[@markdavies5933]

@@colinbrown2907 I agree with you my Grandmother loved it on winter sunday afternoons she would listen to sing something simple and hum along to the tunes. It reminds me of happier times. I think it was nostalgia for her of a bygone age

[@filcharlee]

One word sums it up...............NOSTALGIA

[@L4LTVuk]

This used to depress me every Sunday - I found the whole thing thoroughly anodyne - still do.

[@Capristan1954]

hated it, next day meant school

[@georgeb7332]

Oh my. The dreaded sound of depressing Sundays. Possibly the worst, most inane music ever recorded. And that's saying something in a world of X Factor and New Country.

[@kdp8133]

Ugh. Absolutely hated this. The epitome of boring Sundays! The race was to switch it off in my house lol

[@simon201063]

The Cliff Adams Singers were really good, but some of what they were called upon to sing was criminal. That is quite possibly the worst version of 'Green Door' ever recorded.

[@colinbrown2907]

I liked them singing green door

[@slinkyfun]

Dreadful.