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Take A Wild Guess 15 September 2011 at 9:19pm Posts: 968 (0 today) Status: offline
At the end of this demo, PG whispers a word. Is it "Solid!"; "Sorted!" or something else. My apologies if this has been asked a million times before: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPz_modDEOY&feature=related
The Soil 16 September 2011 at 10:15pm Posts: 1894 (0 today) Status: offline
WTH? I never noticed this. I listened to it repeatedly, I have no clue what he actually says, but I think it sounds like 'swallow land in'. Which makes absolutely no sense. But that's what I hear.
Take A Wild Guess 17 September 2011 at 8:36pm Posts: 968 (0 today) Status: offline
It could be "seriously" or "But seriously, folks --" The voice for that reminds me of an English comedian who wore a fez and kept messing up magic tricks. Sadly, he died during a live TV special. I'm embarassed that I can't remember his name. Funny Man would be great for the Odds & Sods CD -- if that ever comes out.
Take A Wild Guess 17 September 2011 at 9:10pm Posts: 968 (0 today) Status: offline
Tommy Cooper. That's who I was trying to remember. That's who PG sounds as if he's mimicking at the end -- or someone with a similar voice to Tommy Cooper's, anyway.
Sammy The Slug 22 September 2011 at 7:25pm Posts: 1040 (0 today) Status: offline
"Funny Man" is an amazing track. It could have fit nicely in the first 2 albums. When all these gems will be released officially on a HUGE box set???????
Take A Wild Guess 22 September 2011 at 7:45pm Posts: 968 (0 today) Status: offline
"When all these gems will be released officially on a HUGE box set???????" About 10 minutes after I die.
genetic control 10 October 2011 at 8:31pm Posts: 30 (0 today) Status: offline
A Peter Gabriel Box is long overdue. There are certainly enough rarities, imagine how many outtakes, live, and alternate mixes there must be.

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