Further to my earlier post, when I asked if anyone knew of any recordings and I had one all the time! I have just discovered a tape that I recorded at Ye Olde Red Lion on 24th February 1969. It includes an entire performance by the 'New Modern Idiot Grunt Band' and although the sound is distorted in places (because Rod was banging his foot so hard that it made the tape recorder jump) it isn't that bad. The recording was made with Rob and Rod's full co-operation and consent and gives a fair representation of the impact that they had on the audience.

The play list (with a few jokes in between)is:

San Francisco Bay Blues (Jesse Fuller)
Salty Dog Blues (Traditional American)
Colouring Book (As We Go Sailing On) ?
Skin Game Blues (Peg Leg Howell)
Your Ugly (Armstrong/Felton) ?
Anthem - Keep on Grunting (Armstrong/Felton) ?
Grunting Everywhere (Armstrong/Felton) ?

Gospel Blues (Traditional American)
Lady Baby Gypsy Queen (Felton)
Everybody Loves a Nut (Clement)
Can't You See That I'm Just Crazy Over You ?
Harry Rag (Davies)
Mrs Murphy's Man is Back in Town ?
Yat-tat-tat-ta-tat-tat Yat-tat-tat-ta-tat-tat ?

In some cases, for instance, where I am not sure of the proper title or the songwriter, I have put question marks. If anyone reading this is familiar with the former duo's repertoire, I would be most grateful for any assistance in correcting the titles and origins.

If you can help, please email me on GJO@woodford.demon.co.uk

I intend to transfer the tape onto CD and, 'when I get round to it', I will add a suitable page to my website with some .wav samples.

At the moment the website is mostly about our narrow boat but it will expand - www.grahamoliver.com