maryportfuncity 9,990 Posted July 18, 2006 The man's made fleeting appearances in the Brinsworth House thread but - b 1910 - the long time music hall legend probably needs his own thread for others here to truly appreciate his coffin dodging antics. He made an album aged 94! Most famous as half a double act with brother Bob, Alf resides at Brinsworth, might best be described as 'sprightly' but he's 96. We'll have him - in all probability - in a few years so it's time to get out the binoculars and give the pre-war star a taste of 21st century stalking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 83 Posted July 18, 2006 I see... Actually I don't... I googled him and couldn't find any really juicy info on him. I suppose at one time he was the top banana musically but I have no idea what he ever really did. Guess maybe he's more of a European favorite who never hit it big in the States. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,990 Posted July 18, 2006 Alf Pearson still rockin' at 94. I think his mid-seventies sessions fronting a super-group with Lennon on guitar, Keith Moon on drums, Jack Bruce on Bass and Richie Blackmore on lead guitar were accidently wiped to record a Wombles album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulphack 5 Posted July 18, 2006 Bruno - Alf Pearson was half of Bob & Alf Pearson, a British vaudeville act pre-war who also did a lot of radio. One sang, the other did harmonies and played piano. Their theme tune ran 'we bring you melodies from out of the sky... my brother and I'. I guess they were at their peak in the fifties, as they were featured artists on 'Ray's A Laugh', a long-running radio show fronted by comic Ted Ray. One of them was also a pretty good voice mimic and light comic (not sure which, may have been Alf) who also featured as a foil for Ray in a number of the sketches and continuing features. Heard some a while back, and it hasn't really dated that well, but some of the sketches can still amuse. I guess he's the equivalent of someone like Eddie Anderson - a second banana and support, but never the star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 20 Posted July 18, 2006 how do i set a darn avatar on this board? i'd like to put up a picture Goofy - May I direct your attention to possibly one of the most useful threads on this forum, created by our very own DLWG (I'm sure I'm missing an initial in this acronym but I can't remember what it is! ) Point #6 should satiate your curiosity. BTW - welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,142 Posted July 18, 2006 how do i set a darn avatar on this board? i'd like to put up a picture Goofy - May I direct your attention to possibly one of the most useful threads on this forum, created by our very own DLWG (I'm sure I'm missing an initial in this acronym but I can't remember what it is! ) Point #6 should satiate your curiosity. BTW - welcome! I think thats a spammer, ie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 20 Posted July 18, 2006 how do i set a darn avatar on this board? i'd like to put up a picture Goofy - May I direct your attention to possibly one of the most useful threads on this forum, created by our very own DLWG (I'm sure I'm missing an initial in this acronym but I can't remember what it is! ) Point #6 should satiate your curiosity. BTW - welcome! I think thats a spammer, ie. Really? Whoops! I shall retract my welcome, then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted December 7, 2006 I want to keep this guy to myself...but I need advice .... Do you think Alf Pearson will get an obit ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,853 Posted December 9, 2006 I want to keep this guy to myself...but I need advice ....Do you think Alf Pearson will get an obit ? I must be really pised as I am sure I posted his just now. Pearson. No. jhe's a utter nodbofdoy. anyway, MPFDC has got him shortlisted on hsi list I understand. Ah sh*t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alphonsin 1 Posted December 9, 2006 Do you think Alf Pearson will get an obit ? No. He's an utter nobody. [Alcoholics Anonymous spellchecker applied... [bruno, you really ought to invest in one of these too. ]] OoO, do you fancy a bet? If Pearson doesn't get an obit, I'll post a video of myself singing his oh-so-fantastic Just One More Chance on youtube and provide a link here. If he does get an obit, you have that privilege. Deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,853 Posted December 9, 2006 Okay, deal. But as I have neither video equipment, and have never heard of this so-called song or so-called person, I will change my avatar to one of Alf. (this includes the previous deal within the Jane Tomlinson Avatar Challenge) Oh.. proper obituary. In a proper newspaper. BBC don't count. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 9, 2006 Okay, deal. But as I have neither video equipment, and have never heard of this so-called song or so-called person, I will change my avatar to one of Alf. (this includes the previous deal within the Jane Tomlinson Avatar Challenge) Oh.. proper obituary. In a proper newspaper. BBC don't count. Who is Alf Pearson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 9, 2006 Okay, deal. But as I have neither video equipment, and have never heard of this so-called song or so-called person, I will change my avatar to one of Alf. (this includes the previous deal within the Jane Tomlinson Avatar Challenge) Oh.. proper obituary. In a proper newspaper. BBC don't count. Who is Alf Pearson? A Brinsworth resident I think. http://www.eabf.org.uk/alfpearson/index.htm Oh... ...he'll probably get an obit I suppose... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Madron 6 Posted December 9, 2006 yep i'm going for Alfie getting an Obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 148 Posted December 9, 2006 If you want to know about jocky wilson, the dart player he has been suffering from cancer for 2 years and has now lost over 4 stone in weight [Moved from topic "Brinsworth House". We don't have a separate Darts Tossers topic. Yet -- MH] Thank you for this James. Can you be any more specific about the cancer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alphonsin 1 Posted December 9, 2006 Okay, deal. But as I have neither video equipment, and have never heard of this so-called song or so-called person, I will change my avatar to one of Alf. (this includes the previous deal within the Jane Tomlinson Avatar Challenge) Oh.. proper obituary. In a proper newspaper. BBC don't count. Sounds good. And yes, BBC won't count. Nor the Brinsworth House Gazette or similar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 148 Posted December 9, 2006 Okay, deal. But as I have neither video equipment, and have never heard of this so-called song or so-called person, I will change my avatar to one of Alf. (this includes the previous deal within the Jane Tomlinson Avatar Challenge) Oh.. proper obituary. In a proper newspaper. BBC don't count. Sounds good. And yes, BBC won't count. Nor the Brinsworth House Gazette or similar A King Rat is assured an obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 212 Posted December 9, 2006 (edited) . Edited April 20, 2009 by Tempus Fugit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,018 Posted June 12, 2011 Further Googling brings this up, Alf Pearson turns 101 this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,018 Posted November 12, 2011 Lookin' good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,853 Posted September 9, 2012 OoO, do you fancy a bet? If Pearson doesn't get an obit, I'll post a video of myself singing his oh-so-fantastic Just One More Chance on youtube and provide a link here. If he does get an obit, you have that privilege. Deal? Okay, deal. But as I have neither video equipment, and have never heard of this so-called song or so-called person, I will change my avatar to one of Alf. (this includes the previous deal within the Jane Tomlinson Avatar Challenge) Oh.. proper obituary. In a proper newspaper. BBC don't count. Sounds good. And yes, BBC won't count. Nor the Brinsworth House Gazette or similar A King Rat is assured an obit. Well, I won't be changing my avatar to one of Alf after seeing in the DDP update that he's dead ,and dead for a good few months and I look forward to Alphonsin on You Tube soon - he may not be on here any more, but I think I still have his email address and am happy to remind him of said bet. Sadly Godot and Real Madron are also not on here for me to prove that Alf Pearson was simply too obscure to make anybody care about his passing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,729 Posted September 9, 2012 I hadn't even heard of him. RIP none the less, nice long life, 102 is. Here is the Stage's obit (not a proper one to ruin the bet above) to ward off any "Who was that? Why didn't he get picked by the DL?" style questions with this threadcromancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,990 Posted September 10, 2012 Sunderland Echo obit below. I'm fairly sure Alf will get some national/DDP counting coverage, if only because his local fame was such that the BBC will make something of it in the north east and that will spread. It matters a wee bit because, like Sergei Sokolov, Alf is one of my 20 Tons of Fun theme team. http://www.sunderlandecho.com/community/nostalgia/retro/sunderland-singer-takes-his-final-curtain-at-102-1-4757751 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 10, 2012 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/alf-pearson-singer-who-moved-successfully-from-music-hall-and-variety-to-radio-and-television-8120614.html Came in this morning. That's another one for the theme team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
