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Old 27-10-2014, 11:13
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Agree that it has nothing to do with ballroom or Latin. But the shows are getting more showbiz all the time. How little traditional music is there now.
It's all down to the ratings and if a barn dance does it then............
It's not Strictly Come Latin or Ballroom Only Dancing so ...........
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Old 27-10-2014, 11:13
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I liked it a lot, but not as much as seeing the pros/celebs learning it from Tristan on ITT this week. That was one of the best ITT moments ever
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Old 27-10-2014, 11:18
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I am not a fan of country and western or anything like that, so it didn't do much for me. Harmless fun I suppose.
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Old 27-10-2014, 11:24
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I've been a bit disappointed with the pro dances this year. Last week's with Ola and Pasha rubbing themselves up and down a random door was a low point.

Last night's was fun and high energy. I too was in mind of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Would not want it to be a dance the celebs do though
No chance of that, it was just part of the "show" and it made a change, I don't know why anyone could not enjoy the "spectacle" as that was all it was.
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Old 27-10-2014, 11:28
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No chance of that, it was just part of the "show" and it made a change, I don't know why anyone could not enjoy the "spectacle" as that was all it was.
We all have different tastes, it didn't do anything for me but as I said I hate the song.
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Old 27-10-2014, 11:55
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We all have different tastes, it didn't do anything for me but as I said I hate the song.
I'm not in to country music that much, but most have "good stories" particularly, "my man done me wrong" ones, so many of those.
I like this from over a decade ago.
It's really got some go in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVoKkdVNSvo
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Old 27-10-2014, 11:59
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Jimmy Johnston. It seems that he is an actor who has appeared in Oklahoma and other productions and is rather handy with a lasso, but not haystacks!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

It's been driving me mad trying to work out where I recognised him from!
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Old 27-10-2014, 12:02
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I loved it. It made a pleasant change and was the best of the pro dances this series, for me.
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Old 27-10-2014, 12:06
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It had very little to do with ballroom and Latin really, but surprisingly I loved it. One of the better pro dances for ages!

Then also a great jive from Karen/Kevin/Aliona/Tristan - we were spoilt for good pro dances tonight!
It's a shame that the show is moving away from ballroom and latin.

The BBC are trying to compete too much with ITV.
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Old 27-10-2014, 12:10
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Everyone was doing their best with it, but the music, theme, choreography and steps all still don't look that great - that's just the way it is, it can only look so good. Its a barn dance.
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Old 27-10-2014, 12:14
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I'm not in to country music that much, but most have "good stories" particularly, "my man done me wrong" ones, so many of those.
I like this from over a decade ago.

It's really got some go in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVoKkdVNSvo
Oh Doghouse I totally agree with you, I do love me a bit of Dolly, Billy Jo Spears..Johnny Cash and a lot of American county blues, it's just that REDNEX Cotton Eye Joe that I can't stand. Like nails on a board to me.
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Old 27-10-2014, 13:09
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Thanks, they did a great job.

The band want bringing out more, it adds to the atmosphere, though tonight the BBC still tried their best to hide them during the barn dance.
they did, didnt they

totally agree, the band and singers are such a huge part of the show but they are hidden under the stairs - maybe they will feature more after Sundays show but I doubt it somehow
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Old 27-10-2014, 13:28
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The pros looked like they really enjoyed dancing it too!

I might dig out my DVDs of Seven Brides For Seven Brothers and The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas and watch them both again now! Nothing like a good musical!
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Old 27-10-2014, 15:59
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I think I'm the only one that didn't love it...but I confess to absolutely loathing that Cotton eye Joe song
No! Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex is a TUNE!
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Old 27-10-2014, 16:06
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No! Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex is a TUNE!
Tune, Song...well whatever it is, I bl**dy loathe it with a passion.
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Old 27-10-2014, 16:17
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Did not enjoy it at all. But each to their own.
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Old 27-10-2014, 16:24
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I loved it going by his tweet from last night, sounds like Matt Flint who won SYTYCD in series two choreographed it! Might explain the lack of Ballroom and Latin
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Old 27-10-2014, 16:26
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Funnily enough I was considering this just the other week. I even thought that 'Timber' would be the perfect soundtrack. :P
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Old 27-10-2014, 16:57
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Oh the haystack! Oh the haystack! The fact that he seemed to fall over it in slow motion only made it more funny. Poor guy.
It was the clip of the night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R_jkLOXbv4
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Old 27-10-2014, 17:02
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Loved it. One of the best pro dances!
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Old 27-10-2014, 19:00
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When we used to be down the pub and Cotton Eye Joe came on the jukebox everyone used to start bouncing around, thigh slapping and yee-hawing. So much fun and that dance took me right back - not that our dancing was quite to that standard
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Old 27-10-2014, 19:25
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When we used to be down the pub and Cotton Eye Joe came on the jukebox everyone used to start bouncing around, thigh slapping and yee-hawing. So much fun and that dance took me right back - not that our dancing was quite to that standard
That's actually really nice to hearbut I would rather stick pins in my eyes than listen, let alone bounce around to that track..

what's the expression...one man's meat is another man's poision
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Old 27-10-2014, 20:01
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When we used to be down the pub and Cotton Eye Joe came on the jukebox everyone used to start bouncing around, thigh slapping and yee-hawing. So much fun and that dance took me right back - not that our dancing was quite to that standard
I have to agree with you there. It really is a banging tune! Not everyone's cup of tea though....
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Old 27-10-2014, 20:12
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Hard to keep track, but weren't there seven main couples, a sort of "Seven Brides" tribute?
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Old 27-10-2014, 20:45
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I didn't enjoy it much (bits of it looked ungainly, other bits just looked silly and generally on a personal level I'd rather watch the pros shine doing what they're best at) but it did make me want to watch the barn raising scene from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, which is just as good as I remember it being!

For those who aren't familiar with it (and for those who just want to see it again), here's a youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TygmMPbwfjA Now that's dancing!
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