A Double Dip!

Keith's Ramblings

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I’ve been a bit greedy this week and come up with a piece for each of the pictures – see you at the other end if you make it that far!

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I’m probably expecting too much. After all, it’s pretty old and suffering from a severe case of disrepair. What do you think?

Sorry, I was forgetting you can’t see it! I’m trying to get this old radiogram to work. You remember them. They were like fancy wooden chests, only instead of being filled with junk they had a built-in radio and record player, or gramophone as they used to call them. That’s where the name came from. Radiogr…well, you get it. It used to belong to my Grandma, her radiograma you could say! 

Right, I’ve plugged it in. Lets turn it on. Hey listen, there’s a sqeeking noise. I do believe it’s come to life! Let’s open the doors down here and find some vinyl records.

Now, what have we got? This one’s by Lonnie Donegonegon, here’s some guy playing a piano, Liber something or other, one by Buddy Holly – I guess that’s a Christmas record! It’s still squeaking, so I’ll have a go playing this one, it’s by the Duke of Ellington…..wooo, a bloody mouse just jumped out!

Forget it, Alexa, play me some music.

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Here’s a vinyl I meant to add to my sausage story on Saturday, but forgot to!

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The second picture brought to mind something I wrote back in 2008

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She was staring into space
focusing on nothing at all

I asked her why
She said because

Her eyes were filled with tears
Which trickled down her cheeks

I asked her why
She said because

Her brow was heavy with sadness
Her face etched with sorrow

I asked her why
She said because

She knew that I was leaving
She knew I had to go

She asked me why
I said because

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In 1969 Lennon and McCartney wrote and recorded a short song entitled Because. Co-incidence or not, the melody is almost identical to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata played backwards. The piece was also composed in the same key, C minor. The vocals where sung in three part harmony, then over-recorded three times with the tiniest time delay to create the sound of nine voices. It also features a soaring vocal line reminiscent of Allegri’s Miserere. The modest accompaniment of an electric harpsichord and Lennon’s guitar make this simple composition one of the most satisfying of all the Beatles songs. Sit back and enjoy.

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Thanks to Sadje for hosting What Do You See?

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20 thoughts on “A Double Dip!”

  1. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin Nov 24, 2025 / 14:33

    Great writing, Keith. I love your poem, “Because.” It is a refrain and poignantly reflective at the same time. Brilliant!!

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  2. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta Nov 24, 2025 / 19:37

    I love we get a doble treat this week Keith – your first one made me laugh as it reminded me of when I was little my mum and dad got this second-hand radiogram just as you described, there were a few 78’s that came with it and the one I remember was ‘Hoot’s Mon’ I used to play it over and over drove my parents mad – I’ve just looked for it on line and found it so thanks Keith – happy memories 😃https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlzPnae2Dak

    PS the second poem – made me cry – although it was beautifully sad ❤️

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Nov 25, 2025 / 14:19

      Thank you so much, Ange.

      So, there was a moose loose in youre hoose too! I’ve not heard that song for years. Play it again, it’ll cheer you up after reading my poem.

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  4. crazy4yarn2's avatar crazy4yarn2 Nov 24, 2025 / 23:24

    I love the radiograma!

    I forgot that Beatles song, thanks for reminding me!

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  7. Sadje's avatar Sadje Nov 25, 2025 / 06:34

    I enjoyed both your stories Keith. We also had that big gramophone/ radio at one time. Loved the story about him leaving- very poignant. Thanks for joining in.

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  9. Dale's avatar Dale Nov 25, 2025 / 12:19

    Wonderful, Keith. Love the Radiograma and your Because poem is beautiful.

    Loved the explanation of Because by the Beatles. It added to my enjoyment.

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Nov 25, 2025 / 15:13

      Thanks, Dale, I’m pleased your visit was worthwhile!

      I’m sure many songs have a back story we are not aware of.

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      • Dale's avatar Dale Nov 25, 2025 / 15:42

        Oh, it definitely was.

        And I don’t doubt that for a second 🙂

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