Help, Oggie Man meaning

Subject: Help, Oggie Man meaning
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 22 Dec 01 - 10:52 AM

I know what an oggie man is but what are the "big boys" whose stand can be seen across the way?
I thought it might refer to the fleet being in. If so it would make more sense if the song was that of the girl, waiting for her sailor's return, but Cyril clearly sings "It was there that she told me.."
With sand all in my hair,
Keith.

Subject: RE: Help, Oggie Man meaning
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 22 Dec 01 - 11:16 AM

See this previous discussion, where all is explained:  Oggie Man

It hasn't been indexed for the search engine yet, but it can be found through the Threads Filter.

Subject: RE: Help, Oggie Man meaning
From: Snuffy
Date: 22 Dec 01 - 11:38 AM

The "big boys" are the big catering firms, who drive the one-man bands out of business (an earlier version of the MacDonalds syndrome).

Subject: RE: Help, Oggie Man meaning
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 22 Dec 01 - 03:29 PM

Oh, quite prosaic really.
Still a good song though.
Thanks,
Keith.

Subject: RE: Help, Oggie Man meaning
From: wildlone
Date: 22 Dec 01 - 04:31 PM

The "big boys" are now on base, mac donalds has a franchise at Devonport.
dave