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Help: Shirley Abicaire
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: Steve Parkes Date: 21 Nov 00 - 03:33 AM I've been waiting patiently too for someone to come up with a pic, Rick. I saw one of her with fellow Aussie Frank Ifield (who I'm reliably informed was also very sexy, but I can't say I noticed) on some BBC tv show about 1960 or just after. Those were grand days for female vocalists, weren't they? Remember Alma Cogan? The sound of Eartha Kitt's voice still sends shivers down my, er, spine; it would be most unsgentlemanly of me to say she's,looking her age now. If I'd been an adolescent instead of a little lad int he fifteis, I think I'd have had many restless nights! Steve |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: Rick Fielding Date: 21 Nov 00 - 02:52 AM Damn, this is getting interesting. I hope SOMEBODY comes up with a picture of the lady. Heck I'll enjoy looking at the Zither as well! Rick |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: Anglo Date: 21 Nov 00 - 02:20 AM http://www.abc.net.au/sundayarts/s102954.htm says:
She was very well known on childrens programs and as a folk singer - the "zither girl" - in the nineteen fifties. Later on in the sixties she became friends with Ken Kesey and joined his bohemian community of writers and musicians in Oregon in the United States. In those days Shirley was frequently seen driving her gold Cadillac down Americas west coast. |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: The Shambles Date: 20 Nov 00 - 05:36 PM You could always 'Double or drop'? |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: Doctor John Date: 20 Nov 00 - 01:21 PM If you miss Shirley, there's always Isla StClair. Gorgeous! Dr John |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: Michael in Swansea Date: 20 Nov 00 - 07:54 AM Oh yes, she could have given me a cabbage anytime Mike |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: The Shambles Date: 20 Nov 00 - 06:53 AM CRACKERJACK!!! Yes I remenber. Time for yet another cold shower. |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: Trevor Date: 20 Nov 00 - 05:48 AM I remember her - I hated 'Little boy.....' but loved her. She seemed to be a regular on CRACKERJACK (I can't type loud) in the days of Eamonn Andrews, Double or Drop and does anybody remember the gorgeous (to my 10 year old mind)girl who used to look after the contestants - I think her name was Gillian Comber. Sorry about the thread creep but the Shirley Abicaire connection has transported me. I can almost smell dinner cooking in the house where I grew up. |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: Michael in Swansea Date: 20 Nov 00 - 03:56 AM Oh well, thanks anyway. Colwyn, interesting looking site. I'll have a proper look at lunchtime. That's good news about Sir Norman Mike |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: The Shambles Date: 19 Nov 00 - 03:30 PM And to Albania. |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: John Routledge Date: 19 Nov 00 - 02:05 PM Apologies to Norman Wisdom Sorry Norman. It is VERY relevant to you that you are still alive. |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: GUEST,Colwyn Dane Date: 19 Nov 00 - 10:49 AM G'day,
I too remember Shirley but I can't find out what became of her. Bcnu, Colwyn.
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: GUEST,Colwyn Dane Date: 19 Nov 00 - 10:17 AM G'day,
I too remember Shirley but I can't find out what became of her. Bcnu, Colwyn.
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: John Routledge Date: 18 Nov 00 - 08:36 PM To Micheal in Swansea We remember Shirley. She had a major part in a Norman Wisdom movie - He fell for her I think. She was a real sex symbol - certainly to a ten year old. It is not entirely relevant but Norman Wisdom is still alive. GB
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: The Shambles Date: 18 Nov 00 - 07:18 PM Well to be honest at that time, there was not much competition and I was easy to please. Always was a sucker for that 'flick-up' hair style. |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: Doctor John Date: 18 Nov 00 - 05:35 PM Shambles, I'm afraid I only heard her on BBC radio; seems I missed something! All I can recall is Australian lady, lovely voice, played the zither. I guess she (and Elton Hayes) got me onto folk music all those infant school years ago: I just liked the style, the sound. She sang "Willie Can You Cook" if I recall; hardly folk music I feel but she still gave it that direct simple sound. I did ask about her on a thread some time ago but no ones seems to remember. Dr John |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: The Shambles Date: 18 Nov 00 - 09:49 AM This was sadly all I could find on Google HERE |
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Subject: RE: Help: Shirley Abicaire From: The Shambles Date: 18 Nov 00 - 09:45 AM When I was about 5, she was the most sexy thing on TV. Phew! Time for a cold shower now, I think. |
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Subject: Shirley Abicaire From: Michael in Swansea Date: 18 Nov 00 - 07:23 AM At rehearsals last night our illustrious leader, Cap'n Hand, brought along Harvey Andrew's Otter song. "What's that got to do with sea shanties?" we asked "It's got water in it" he replied. This brought up other songs with "water in it" including one of my childhood favourites "Little boy fishing off a wooden pier" Which brings up the subject of this thread. What has become of Shirley Abicaire? Is she still alive? Where's she living? Are any of her recordings available? Anyone know anything? Shirley, if you're out there, just to let you know you are fondly remembered, not forgotten. I'll be back on the 'Cat on Monday, (I'm not on line at home, only in work), and I would be dreadfully disappointed if no-one remembered her and her zither. Mike, a not so secret fan of Shirley Abicaire.
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