Sunday, 21 November 2010

Mental as Anything - you bet ya

Dad

Australia 1985. Dad goes to see Mental as Anything at an arena in Perth and stands near the front. Dad really can't sing and certainly didn't know any of their songs.

Dad was being unusual, as usual, and got the singer's attention. Between songs, the singer asked if Dad would like to sing the next song.

"No, but I can count to 10 in German", was Dad's reply, into the mic.
"Ok then, go for it...." replied Reg Mombasa, the singer.
"Eins, zwei, drei etc" Dad gets a big round of applause.
"Wow, that was amazing", said Reg, sarcastically. "do you know anything else?"
"I can do a pig squeal", replied Dad, and did, getting the biggest applause of the night.

Another alcohol fueled evening with the headcase.

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