I'm afraid I can't stretch to the belt-busting treat of a Wimpy International Grill (you've got love 'em for still hanging on in there with the 'Wimpy Bender' haven't you), but can serve you up a platter of refried favourites and vintage hits spiced with an international twistFrom Bolivia...
Grupo 606 - Rompe,cruza O Ayúdame (Break On Through)
From Singapore
Sakura and The Quests - Stupid Cupid
And two tunes suggested by Sour Crout from The Word blogs, via a thread offering the original French lanuage version of Denis (Sylvie), Elbow reworked by The Big Ghana Band and Benny translating Ca Plane Pour Moi into Bin Wieder Frei (although I've a spark of an idea for a future Benny blog-bit)
From Mexico
Los Matematicos - Me Atrapaste (You Really Got Me)
From the Czech Republic
Kubišová Marta - Cervánky (It's Not Unusual)
Another from The Word blogs,where David Rothon uncovered this nugget 'Czech it out'
Now then, Brown Derby desert anyone?
13 comments:
What the hell was a Wimpy Bender, was never brave enough to have one. Was quite partial to a Kingsize
I love the idea that anything in Wimpy could be described as 'decadent', let alone a doughnut with a lump of ice cream on top.
wow, the current problems with flights isn't stopping you jet-setting round the globe Mondo.
Fab selection. Only fair that you finish this month-long flight around the world with a track by Ash??!
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A Bender - basically a fancy name for a Frankfurter sausage Drew, pre-prepared so it curls/bends into a circle when grilled. My preference is the Wimpy Classic Grill though - luscious.
We're well served by Wimpy (Bars) in Southend Davy, with 3 in less than a 5 mile radius from me. I don't think I've indulged in the delights of a Brown Derby - yet, but may put one the to do list.
Have you tried the lime milkshakes - now they really are something special.
Or perhaps Long Haired Lava from Liverpool P?
Give Piley a Chinese burn for that one, Mondo.
I used to love Wimpy. Those pancakes, swimming in maple syrup and proper (not squirty) cream...
Good selection of tip-top international tunes, too!
Nice one Mondo. I've always had a soft spot for Mexican Kinks. BTW-loved the Indian Beatles on your Word blog: I'm gonna request they play The Cavern for this year's Matthew Street festival!
Wimpy Bender for me please... yes Drew it was a long sausage pre "snipped" (getting more carry on as we go here...) that you could shape into a ring... I'll get me coat before we're taken off air... :-)
Quite peckish now. But don't forget it was me who pointed you in the direction of Benny. Not that I should be shouting about it of course...
love the smooth {!} moves from czech sax man:
never went to wimpy as they couldn't guarantee the beanburgers were cooked separate from the meat:
lime shake? would prob benefit from a shot of rum:
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'Flapjacks' as they used to call 'em ISB served in a silver dish. Super tasty - have a peep here for your nearest Wimpy.
I bounced the Bolly Beatles in favour of the Chain of Fools clip (although they may re-appear before the month's out John)
And then there's the Banana Longboat, Knickerbocker Glory and Spotted Dick F-Ron - still appearing on the desert menu
You'll get a full credit FC, there's a couple of 'Ca Plane' related bits I want to work Benny in with yet.
Limeshake and rum?*goes cross eyed and faints from the delicousness of it all*
A Wimpy in Bogota? Unreal, I thought it was a UK only affair? Oh yes still here Peratta check the link above in one my comments of a Wimpy locator..
It was probably my nick name for disliking football and being fond of girls! Anyway, great post(s) Love the cover of 'You Really Got Me'. Jack Arel is a good choice too. As for Maira Rottrova - she's groovy personified! Mark Lamarr said on his radio show that this tune ('Chain of Fools')wasn't 'real' music (or words to that effect) - he just doesn't get it! You inspired me to do a (small) post in response to this one! Check it out: http://budd-schifrin.blogspot.com/2010/05/take-covers.html
It would be cool if you good do a mix for Budd Schifrin. Just let me know.Budd :)
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