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Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

I was saddened to learn of the death of Chas Hodges, one half of the duo 'Chas 'n' Dave' whose best known hits include 'Gertcha' & 'Rabbit'. I saw them live at Aldershot's West End Centre in December 2005 and I remember a packed venue that evening.
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becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6851

Saw this on Twitter earlier...very sad news. Crying or Very sad

You always felt better after seeing Chas and Dave perform...good old fashioned entertainment.

My favourite....probably Ain't No Pleasing You.

Angela W · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 7228 Location: North Yorkshire

I am very sad to hear this news, Chas and Dave's songs always cheer me up.

When I lived in Kent the owner of the local paper shop had Ain't No Pleasing You played for his misery of a wife on local radio. I heard it and wonder every time I hear the song, if his wife did. I was told that they eventually got divorced.
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oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London

Legend. Brilliant musician, who'd been around since the late 50's and in many guises. The Outlaws, Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, Heads Hands and Feet..and with his old mucker Dave Peacock.

I had the pleasure and privilege of seeing him a few times. Had to wait at the stage door once, to get an autograph for a friend, a few years ago. He chatted for ages. I had an idea his cancer had returned, after seeing him cancel a lot of gigs in August on my FB feed. But seeing his Spurs tweets now and again, gave hope that he was winning the battle. I was supposed to see Chas and Dave again, last December, but didn't feel well enough to go, thinking there'll be another time. Feels like a family bereavement today.

One Of Them Days - Chas and Dave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LyhJ2sjVt8

Heads Hands and Feet - Warming Up The Band 1971 OGWT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y5BFNdSep0

And lastly, a lovely tribute from Michael Hann, of The Guardian.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/sep/22/chas-hodges-an-appreciation-chas-and-dave?CMP=share_btn_tw
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becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6851

Expected to hear one of the familiar songs from Chas and Dave when Radio Lancashire paid Chas a tribute this morning,but no,instead they played this lovely little love song by them...don't think I've heard it before..

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

Angela W · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 7228 Location: North Yorkshire