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Virgin Boys With Warm Fizz

Posted on September 28, 2021October 2, 2023 By Priptona 6 Comments on Virgin Boys With Warm Fizz

I’m a lucky, lucky girl to work for my Boss Lady (as I affectionately call her) – Virginia Turbett, because I get to enjoy some perks. One being viewing wonderful photos before many others get to see them.

Today I was asked to post these to Instagram with the following caption:

“Due to popular demand – here are a couple of never printed and never scanned images of Simple Minds on the day in March 1981 when they signed to Virgin. See the gorgeous, young laddies from Scotland sup warm champagne out of plastic beakers in the artfully ‘junk shop’ styled office of Virgin MD Simon Draper. Also there that day were Virgin A&R Legends and Minds Super-fans – Ross Stapleton and Ronnie Gurr, both of whom have championed the band from their earliest gigs to this day.”

Gorgeous young laddies alright! Lord knows I have my preference. “WHO could it be?” You’re all wondering….well…. his first name rhymes with a slang term for a certain body part! ?? That’ll keep you lot guessing…and if you’re brave enough – comment your answers and if someone gets it right, I’ll send you a print – of my artwork…not of Virginia’s. Sorry – I have no authority to do that!

Anyway…geez, what a momentous day that Virgin signing was, eh?

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Comments (6) on “Virgin Boys With Warm Fizz”

  1. Scott says:
    September 30, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    Quim? 🙂

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    1. Priptona says:
      September 30, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      Wahey! Want a print, Scotty boy? ??????

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  2. Stuart Holland says:
    September 29, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    Vagina

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    1. Priptona says:
      September 29, 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Right body part but wrong word. But?you guessed the correct body part so you get the prize! ??

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      1. Stuart Holland says:
        September 29, 2021 at 11:51 pm

        Yippee….You still have my address ?

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        1. Priptona says:
          September 29, 2021 at 11:53 pm

          I do, yes. I?ll get something out to you next week. ??

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