DAVE DEE
He fronted chart topping British Invasion group Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich and scored an international hit with ‘The Legend of Xanadu', but Dave Dee is at his most content with a Sunday roast and a decent bottle of red wine
First record you ever bought It was by Bill Hayley — ‘Rock Around the Clock'.
Last time you were chatted up Two weeks ago at a gig believe it or not!
First film you saw that really moved you
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Weer Wolf - a horror film. Frightened me to death! (I was only five years old!)
Last lie you told
Don't tell lies now! Probably some kids stuff at school. Scored five goals in one football game - not true!
First movie you ever went on a date to
Saturday morning pictures. Hopalong Cassidy and Flash Gordon double bill.
Last time you cried
A couple of nights ago watching TV. A small child died which brought a tear to my eye!
Last extravagant purchase you made An all singing all dancing SAT Nav.
First thing you do when you’ve got time oft work
Go home. open a bottle of wine and cook a meal.
Last great meal you cooked A Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
First crush I was a police cadet and had a crush on one of the young policewomen.
Last book you read Book of the Dead — Patricia Cornwell.
First great piece of advice you were given
Don't get too attached to your kids — they're only borrowed.
Last time you were starstruck Never have been to be honest!
First thing you’d do if you ran the country
Sort out the judicial system and the NHS.
Last meal on earth - what would it be?
A Sunday Roast with an expensive bottle of red wine.
First song you’ll sing at karaoke “In Dreams'.
Last time you exploited your position to get something
To get tickets for a World Cup Football
match.
First time you realised you were famous
When a fan came up and grabbed a handful of hair and a piece of my shirt.
Last time someone criticised your work Early 708 when one of the top London
agents came to see my Cabaret Show.
First three words your friends would use to describe you Shover and Buncher.
Last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it
1972. I bought a new car and started to hate it a mile up the road.
Edinburgh Festivals Once again The List guides you through the final furlong of the various Edinburgh Festivals, advising you what to see and what to avoid like the plague, from one- man physical comedy to high concept contemporary dance.
YOU'VE GOT 8 DAYS TO LIVE
Wednesday 20 August
Hydro Connect
Now in its second year Scotland's boutique festival once again debarks on the shores of Loch Fyne with headliners Kasabian, Bloc Party and Franz Ferdinand. We kick off our coverage with the hottest band in the UK, Glasvegas.
“THE LIST 14—21 Aug 2008
First concert you ever attended A package show featuring Buddy Holly
First thing you think of when you wake up in the morning I must take my pill (for medical reasons).
Last thing you think of before you go to sleep What things do I have to do tomorrow!
I Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich's Greatest Hits Is out in September.