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Who was Gordon Bennett?

While Sean was sitting alone this afternoon, he thought about something he forgot to do.
"Oh Gordon Bennett" he said out loud.
Why do people say Gordon Bennett? he asks listeners.

While Sean was sitting alone this afternoon he thought about something he forgot to do.
"Oh Gordon Bennett" he said out loud.
Why do people say Gordon Bennett? he asks listeners.

Leonard in Newtownards has come up with an answer "It originated from an American newspaper magnet James Gordon Bennett. It's said as another form of swearing without being offensive."

"I grew up in London and the phrase Gordon Bennett was used regularly. Many people used it to avoid swearing! The origin of the name was said to refer to a newspaper owner and publisher who was renowned for outlandish behaviour. Hence the phrase was said when someone did something outlandish" texts Eddie.

Sean usually says it when he hits his thumb with a hammer.

"What was the name of the barmaid in Hearbeat?" is Barney Sloan's question of the day.

Music by Creedance Clearwater Revival, The Beach Boys, The Statler Brothers, The Miami Showband, and much more.

56 minutes

Last on

Fri 15 Aug 2025 15:04

Music Played

  • Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Proud Mary

  • Tony Orlando & Dawn

    Knock Three Times

  • The Four Seasons

    Rag Doll

  • The Beach Boys

    Then I Kissed Her

  • The Beatles

    All My Loving

  • The Tremeloes

    Silence Is Golden

  • The Statler Brothers

    I'll Be Your Baby Tonight

  • The Platters

    The Great Pretender

  • Four Tops

    It's The Same Old Song

  • Dickie Rock

    Candy Store

  • The Hollies

    The Air That I Breathe

  • The Rolling Stones

    You Better Move On

  • Mitch Miller

    Yellow Rose Of Texas

  • Manfred Mann

    Do Wah Diddy Diddy

  • The Turtles

    She'd Rather Be With Me

Broadcast

  • Fri 15 Aug 2025 15:04