Russ Abbot in Christmas with the Spanners

[Joshua12345]

I remember this when first on the telly. I even spoke to Mick, (from the real group!) shortly after, and he was chuffed. I can't recall exactly, but he said something along the lines of even a skit is a tribute.

[russabbotfan]

Yes it's Mr Holand

[russabbotfan]

Yes

[MsBkirk]

Was the first one on the left Jeffrey Holland (Spike in Hi-De -Hi)?

[inspire734]

I remember the words to some of this believe it or not! Does anyone have Russ Abbot's Scottish Madhouse Christmas from back then? I would love to find it again. I am American and was with my ex who was stationed in England. I am back in the States now, but I sure would like to find that Xmas show.

[Mojosbigstick]

There was another parody of th Spinners I saw, many years ago. They were singing the tune to 'Little Boxes' but with altered lyrics. One line just stuck in my brain:

"First I sing one,"

"Then I sing one,"

"Then I sing a Caribbean one!"

"And we all just go on singing, go on singing just the same!"

Could that have been Russ Abbot? Anyone know?

[simon201063]

@Mojosbigstick "and I play this"

"and I play this"

"and I get to have a blow on this"

"and I do all the singing, 'cause I can't play anything"

Yes, it was Russ Abbott.

[nicedave29]

@Mojosbigstick it's on here as 'The Spanners - We're A Folk Group'

[Feisty1967]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

[russabbotfan]

This is from 1984.

[vizbucks69]

great stuff ...do you know what year this is from?

[vizbucks69]

good times