Hi Ho Silver Lining

silvertaff | 03:44 Tue 11th Nov 2014 | Society & Culture

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'Hi Ho Silver Lining' by Jeff Beck has been played towards the end of every wedding reception disco I've ever been to. When did this start? And why?

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1ozzy

I have no idea, probably because i avoid weddings and funerals as much as possible.
The song was written by Larry Weiss and Scott English way back in the sixties.
Maybe these lines sum it up.

I see your sun is shining,
But I wont make a fuss,
Though its obvious.

Anything you want is yours now,
Only nothings for free,

BlackadderV

I am so glad that such torment is not just restricted to Britain. Do you also have to put up with the Birdie Song and Agadoo?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmG6zkADW8

Peaspeculiars

I think it's played because there are too many spilled beers on the floor to do 'Oops up side our head' at the end of the night ;-)

BlackadderV

Just to compound your misery...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jAG9GAqktY

janbee

Yes, I know. WHY??? Always, always always, certainly in the 70s and 80s, that bl***y song was played and all the people , thinking they were still young and "with it" would get up and shoogle around to it. OMG, memories of it are still the stuff of nightmares.

Old_Geezer

It started at the first wedding reception you went to, and has continued at each since.

I suspect only DJs would know why they choose it. Probably a catchy tune that clearly everyone appreciates.

1ozzy

G'day again BAv.
"I am so glad that such torment is not just restricted to Britain"
Errr...well maybe it is...i wouldn't know.
No, I don't put up with anything I abhor.
i have heard both those songs, many years ago....No thanks.
Didn't listen to them then...certainly won't now.

nescio

twenty-odd years ago, there used to be a mobile disco round my neck of the woods (Richmond, N. Yorks.) with,
"We do not play Silver Lining - guaranteed" written on the side of the van.