Best Music Blog

February, 2007: Jamming at David's Barn. Photo: Polly Samson.Well, thanks to your votes, we won the BT Digital Music Awards’, er, award for Best Music Blog.

Guy Pratt and Richard Wright collected the award for us at tonight’s ceremony at the Roundhouse in Camden, highlights of which are televised on Channel 4 on Friday night/Saturday morning. Please see the calendar for details, although it’s not yet known whether this part of the event was covered by the TV cameras.

Thanks to Guy for doing the honours and, no doubt, for giving a typically-witty acceptance speech. Thanks to Richard for accompanying him. Thanks to the BT DMA folk, of course.

But, above all, thank you all very much for voting. We wouldn’t have won without your votes.

In the unlikely event of any Brazilian fans needing reminding, David’s ‘Remember That Night’ DVD is released in Brazil tomorrow. Please tell us what you think of it.

‘Remember That Night’ has just reached the top of the Music DVD charts in New Zealand, meaning that it has now reached the top spot in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, the UK and the US.

180 comments

  1. Kim Carr

    YEAHHHH! Woot Woot!!! That pic looks like David is being congratulated….We did it!!!

  2. Andrew

    [You picked these ones, so don’t blame us if you’re not happy! The People’s Choice Award for the Best Blog goes to Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour. Just a shame he couldn’t be here to collect it! He is getting on a bit though, so it could be past his bedtime. - Posted on the Digital Music Blog]

    Congratulations on the win but lame on the commentary.

    If Guy and Richard picked up the award, does that mean that whoever would have went with the 4 tickets you had would have been sitting with them?

    Thanks.

    Andrew

    [Maybe. - Features Editor]

  3. Matt Johns

    Hearty congratulations – you deserved it! In fact, it would have been a travesty had you been ousted by one of the others…

  4. Rudders - Toronto

    [You picked these ones, so don’t blame us if you’re not happy! The People’s Choice Award for the Best Blog goes to Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour. Just a shame he couldn’t be here to collect it! He is getting on a bit though, so it could be past his bedtime.]

    YYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

    We Won :-)

  5. Elaine

    Wow, I haven’t visited the blog for a while but did vote 2 days before the voting closed. I like to think I helped put you over the top!

    PS, there was a headline on CNN.FN a week or so ago that read: “Wall Street says “Thanks Fed”.
    Had a good chuckle over that…

    [Thanks, Elaine. I tell you, I go back a long way on Wall Street... - Features Editor]

  6. Marian

    Well well well… Congratulations indeed! A round of applause to everyone!

    How nice of Guy and Richard to pick up the award…

    Fantastic how the RTN keeps winning all the first slots in charts around the world.

    Just a quick question FEd, the release in Brazil tomorrow is it paired with release in other countries in South America? say…like Argentina? Thanks!

    [Not another question that I can't answer! You're making me feel useless, guys. I'm sorry, Marian, I can't answer that. Is it usually the same date as Brazil? - Features Editor]

  7. Angelo Ortiz

    F*CK YEA, BABY!!! A big ” NYC HOOT” to David, his management, and all of us!!!! Thanks to Guy and Rick! Wish I could see a clip….if there is one…

    I wish I could be on the chat to celebrate with ya’ll as I’m sure there’s plenty of virtual champagne flowing at the moment, but I’m at an appointment with my little one and have to rely on my geeky java-less phone for internet access.

    WOOOOO-HOOOOOO!!!! YEEEEAAAAAA!!!! WE’RE THE BEST, BABY!!!!

    “Weeeeee are the chaaaampioooons, my frieeeeendzz………”

  8. Comfortably Dumb

    Congratulations FEd, and all the folks over there….you guys are doing a great job….

    and, yes, I voted….;-)

  9. Ernest Peske

    Congratulations, well done!

    Keep up the good work in 2008!

    Cheers,
    Ernest

  10. Comfortably Dumb

    just checked on the site – here’s what they say

    “You picked these ones, so don’t blame us if you’re not happy! The People’s Choice Award for the Best Blog goes to Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour. Just a shame he couldn’t be here to collect it! He is getting on a bit though, so it could be past his bedtime”

    is that supposed to be funny?

    [If they were trying to be funny, they failed miserably. - Features Editor]

  11. Andrew S in Toronto

    RESULT!

    Wow, that is fantastic news and well-deserved at that!

    Good work by everyone involved including the bloggers who pressed the pretty pink button (well, that’s how my daughter referred to it).

    Thanks to Guy and Richard for being there. It’s actually incredible that they would take the time to do that. What other blog would have been represented by celebrities?

  12. Alex Paterson

    Congratulations!

    Just home from my punishing trek through the jungle we know as ikea and found out we’ve won best blog.

    Think I’ll join you for some celebratory champagne on the chat right now. Cheers.

  13. Rustam

    WOW!

    That’s great. Congratulations all around. This truly is a great blog/website. Although I’m not quite an irregular (Fed, would Irregular need to be capitalized?), I can’t go without checking in regularly.

    [I think it should be, yes. Thank you for the kind words. - Features Editor]

  14. Warren Loveridge

    I’ll have to take some of the credit for RTN reaching the top of the charts here in NZ of course. Everybody I know is getting a copy for Xmas this year.

    But it’s great to see my fellow Kiwis doing their bit for David.

  15. GeorgeMaciver

    Of course, FEd, we all know the award should have gone to you because you ARE the blog. Make sure you put it on your CV! Well done that man.

    [It's very kind of you to say so, George, but you lot posting regularly has won this award. You kept the place alive, frankly. Your repeat votes probably helped a bit, too. - Features Editor]

  16. Renato Martins Selman

    YESSS!!!

    Finaly the DVD will come to stores in Brazil tomorrow!!! And yes, there are a lot of David´s fans around here… I won one copy of this dvd, but I don´t receive it yet, i´m really anxious to see it!!! So I´ll buy my own copy tomorrow!

    David never played here, but we´re still waiting for him!

    Thanks! (sorry for some english errors… )

  17. Martin

    Hi All,

    This set of news is all fantastic. Congrats to you all!

    Martin de Montréal

  18. Michèle

    Wow ! Dans ce ‘panier de crabes’ qu’est l’industrie musicale, enfin une reconnaissance totalement méritée ! Super ! Bravo !

    David a bien de la chance de vous avoir, et nous aussi !

    Michèle

    [Merci. - Features Editor]

  19. Patoch' - Eaubonne (France)

    Hi FEd & everyone !

    Congratulations Dear FEd & “DG’site team”. The result of this competition couldn’t be different.

    There’s a remarquable work here in progress every day.

    This blog is a real space of freedom, friendship, and respect too (don’t you Michèle ? I remember your comment a few days ago ;) . A real community has been created after all these months of music & emotions. We all have been able to share our happiness an points of views, enjoying the OAI “journey”, all gathered around David’s work, through the countries & despite of our different languages.

    I’m hoping that the release of “RTN” doesn’t mean the end to all of this…Really!

    Best regards
    Patoch’

  20. Amedeo

    That’s great news. For once, voting for something paid off.

    I’m very happy for the blog, and everyone involved.

    Cheers,
    Amedeo

    [Thank you very much. - Features Editor]

  21. Rudders - Toronto

    Fed…

    Good time to ask for a payrise… ;-)

    [It's a bit too close to the last one, I think. Good idea, though. - Features Editor]

  22. Mike from Michigan

    Hi Fed,

    Congrats on the blog award! By reading some of the ‘commentary’, it sounds like someone might be a little bit bitter about it. Some people are sore losers, I guess.

    I have been real busy lately, and missed so much on here. I got a new position at work, which came with a 30% salary increase, but it’s been a blur to make the chats and stuff. I haven’t forgot about you guys, even if I don’t get to visit as much as I used to.

    As far as David’s signature GHS Boomers, I never realized he played GHS strings, which makes me stoked because I live about a mile from the GHS headquarters. Thanks, David, for supporting the local economy in my neck of the woods!

    Anyways, congrats again on the award. All of us here don’t need some award place to tell us this is the best music blog on the Web, though. We knew that a long time ago.

    Have a great day,
    Mike

    [Thank you, Mike. Congratulations on the promotion. - Features Editor]

  23. Michael Kelly

    Congratulations to one and all.

    Certainly the “irregulars” are a big reason for this win, and certainly David and his gang deserve tons of credit for giving us something interesting to talk about in the first place, but I think it goes without saying that without the FEd’s tireless work and patience that this site would not even have had honorable mention, much less won the whole thing.

    Go throw a party for yourself FEd!

    [Stop it, you're too kind. - Features Editor]

  24. adrian kavanagh

    How can this be a surprise? This IS the best music blog. Congratulations everyone!

    Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the person `blogging` the live feed, as their humour leaves a hell of a lot to be desired, as their taste in music!

    Well done everyone!

  25. Rudders - Toronto

    Next Competition…

    There will 365 winners of the next competition and the prize is they get to keep the Best Music Blog award for a day…

    Waddya mean? No! :-)

  26. Rudders - Toronto

    What a horrible thought…

    Fed slowly turning into Gollum and uttering “my precious” as he strokes the award…

    UuugghhhHH!

  27. Emilio

    Well done!!! bravi!!!we are the best;)

    All the best to you Fed,you deserved it for sure!

    ciao
    emi

  28. Guy Pratt

    Hi all, give yourselves a big pat on the back!

    Rick very kindly agreed to accompany me as Gala couldn’t due to babysitter issues. He chose not to join me at the podium (can’t say I blame him) and I found myself standing next to some bloke from EMI who got up in case noone else did!

    I gave a very short speech, saying how Fed couldn’t collect as he never leaves his undersea bunker, and how the blog had been a great conduit between us and the audience on tour, being a worldwide community who came with us wherever we went.

    Well done all, and three cheers for Fed..
    xx
    Guy

    [Bless you, Guy. I really appreciate you collecting the award, for obvious (bunker-related, mostly) reasons. And I've been waiting for almost two long years for someone to use the word 'conduit' here, so thanks for that, too. - Features Editor]

  29. Angelo Ortiz

    [Stop it, you're too kind. - Features Editor]

    No way, José…your presence and stewardship has added immesurably to the vibe and substance of this place. As much as we flock back and contribute to this community, you have helped set the parameters, create the tone, and serve as our liaison to the artist, the band, and his management. You are “The FEd”, and that name has meaning to us beyond a title…

    You are our friend…

    Now will you please jab me with your pillock stick and burst this mushiness with a good FEd-ism before we all rot in sugary sweetness!

    (I can neither confirm nor deny that the FEd is a middle-aged emmigré from Colombia named José Contreras…)

  30. Andrew

    [Maybe. - Features Editor]

    oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    Opportunity lost…..dang Concorde had to stop flying.

    Thanks.

    Andrew

  31. robyns

    congrats

    just wanted to say thanks very much to david and you FED as well as everyone else for making this place so cool!!!

  32. george

    [Fed... Good time to ask for a payrise... ;-) - Rudders]

    [It's a bit too close to the last one, I think. Good idea, though. - Features Editor]

    “But if you ask for a rise it’s no suprise that they’re giving none away.” Sorry Fed, the Rud opened the door.

    Congrats Fed, we all love you and everything about this site – in a botherly kind of way of course. Well done.

    George

  33. Linda Island Lady .

    well done on your win fet ed , throughly deserved if you asked me . (ok i know you didn’t !)

    if you ever come over to ireland a pint of guiness will be on me !

    peace
    Linda

  34. Tomi Sue

    This site is just Fed*tastic that is really what I think;-)

    Congratulations to everyone at “Team Gilmour” for a job well done. Cheers! and the glasses go clink.

    (-:Tomi Sue:-)

  35. Susan

    Congratulations, FEd!!! Congratulations David, Polly, well, Congratulations EVERYBODY!!!

    FABULOUS NEWS!!!!!! :D

  36. George Gipe

    Three cheers for FEd, our Fearless Conduit.

    Our Blogmaster has guided us through some very special times, since late 2005. FEd, I hope you know how much we appreciate your work and David’s generousity towards his fans.

    And thanks to everyone here, who has been part of quite an interesting community!

  37. Thomas

    Wow! This is really good news.

    Thank you David for the web site and to you (Fed) for all the long and crazy hours you put in to make this the best place to come to.

    Take Care, Thomas

  38. Charles Wilkinson

    Fed

    We may have put a lot of votes in, but really the moderator (yes you, whomever you may be in the real world) is the one who keeps the whole thing ticking over as well it does. So ‘good on ya’ fed and of course congrats to the Gilmour bunch.

    It feels good to be part of this community (I hope I’ve found my way into this group now ) and have the ability to enjoy and share some of the wonderful music David Gilmour and Pink Floyd have played over the years.

    The dvd came out yesterday here, thank goodness!!

    Charles

    [You are well and truly in, Charles. In fact, we'll be branding you 'Irregular' when you least expect it, so watch your back(side). - Features Editor]

  39. ronny

    Things are really going well aren’t they, so good that even Wireman has gone berserk.

    The feather is for your hat Fed, more than deserved. Thank You for being here.

  40. steve

    Great news on the award. Well deserved, Fed!

    Nice to see the best music DVD ever released doing so well also. Especially since I didn’t see or hear any promotion for it whatsoever (outside this site, of course).

  41. Robert

    Hi Fed,

    Congrats on the much deserved award for the blog!

    Quick question. I’m in the process of building a new home theatre. I apologize if this has already been covered but could you please find out what audio formats the Blu-Ray version will offer? I would hate to spend the money only to find out my system does not support the best possible reproduction of David’s music.

    Thank you kindly,
    Robert

    [Will try to find out all the relevant details for you, Robert. - Features Editor]

  42. AJX

    Hi:

    Absolutely love RTN. Haven’t stopped watching it since the 18th. Concert is fantastic, especially Echoes and High Hopes with that gorgeous acoustic ending. It brought tears to my eyes. As great as he is on electric guitar, I can’t believe how wonderful his acoustic pieces are.

    The 2nd disc was fascinating, with all that great backstage stuff and the interviews and little wireman and surprise.

    I’ve been a fan of PF and DG since the early 70′s and he’s better than ever. The voice, the guitar, everything.

    Terrific website and blog. Congrats to all.

    AJX

  43. Rudders - Toronto

    [And I've been waiting for almost two long years for someone to use the word 'conduit' here]

    Ahem…

    [You Fedmeister! Without you as our conduit it wouldn't have worked. Bet you've not been called one of those for a while :-) - Posted by: Rudders - Toronto at September 1, 2006 01:05 PM]

    [I can't recall the last time I was called one of those, funnily enough. - Features Editor]

    Ahem… ahem…

    [OK, so now you think I waited a year to see that word again, right? Wrong. Well, I just had to check and, to my eternal shame, I can confirm that the word has been used by nine of you in total: Carlos Arias ('Guitarists Galore', 01/02/06), Reiner ('The boring stuff', 17/02/06), Mark Reed ('Guy Pratt', 21/07/06), Gabrielle ('Custom DG Strat', 11/11/06), Colin ('An apology', 28/11/06), Dr Phang ('Remember That Night', 03/02/07) and Jo ('UK & Europe Q&A', 20/08/07). I hereby humbly apologise to you all. It must just sound better coming from Guy... - Features Editor]

  44. Bernucci

    YYYYYEEEEESSSSS

    Tomorrow I will buy the RTN DVD.. Great news.. but please, David, came to Brasil just ONE TIME… There are a lot of fans here.. a full soccer stadium waits to see you here….

    Bye

  45. MEDDLE

    Hello,

    I like that phrase; “Team Gilmour” – I guess that means ‘us’ on the blog and ‘them’ meaning Gilmour’s band/helpers.

    Thanks to everyone posting on here and of course “FED”. I’m enjoyed and learning to play the guitar and eventually tunes from Gilmour/Floyd. And yes, I’m thankfull for my instuctor.

    Later.

  46. John nff

    Conduitastic F.E…This little piece of the world in the grand scheme of things has been a good and faithful friend to me through good and bad times since I’ve started participating.Enjoy the accolades coming your way and don’t be humble about it.Let it go to your head.You derserve all of it..but also keep in mind that there is much work to be done.Don’t ever leave.

  47. peter McConnell

    Congrats to all who devote themselves to making this a grand and importantly, fresh site. Special kudos to you Fed for keeping this group together for the past 2 years. This board is very much a reflection of David’s continued creative vitality. Well done one and all!

    Now, I have a question regarding a conversation David and Rick are seen having with someone off camera on disc 2. They were talking about the original recording of Arnold Layne, and the fact that Rick used to sing the high notes and David the low on the chorus.

    My question is, did David really sing on the recorded version of that track? I thought Layne was released a full year before Syd left the band – first single and all.

    Just curious. Thanks and congrats once again.
    Peter

  48. Barbara Phillips

    Three cheers to the “Irregulars” and especially to you Fed. Three Cheers? I have been reading this blog too much, I’m from the South, I should be saying “Way to go Ya’ll!”

    Voting has become a habit every night. I too will miss the pink button.

    Also it is very exciting to read the post from Guy. Very nice of you to take the time old Fellow. Old Fellow? Here I go again with the English talk. (Oh yeah, Guy, Marmite, love it or hate it?)

    Anyway, I just know this win will get you a well deserved bonus for all your hard work Fed! Enjoy and thanks for being here for all of us. Happy Early Birthday Mate! Mate?? Oh, I mean “Happy Early Birthday Big un!

    Thanks to Mr. Gilmour for allowing this site!

    “Three Cheers and Way to go Ya’ll!”
    Barbara

  49. nickster

    Grats!! Well deserved too. It’s a brilliant interactive experience bringing fans closer to the musician and his music than ever before.

    From the opening sounds of the day to the news, to the blog and chatroom, to the music and video players and photo gallery, all cushioned against the sound of David’s guitar – a really great place to be.

    Congratulations again and thanks for brilliant experience.

    N

  50. frank par

    Congratulations Fed, you certainly deserve a slap on the back for your hard work.

    Conduitionally Yours, Frank.

  51. Hysteron Proteron

    You may as well believe in the tooth Fairy with polls like this one.

    What’s the point if an individual can vote more than once? LoL.

  52. Geoff Duffy

    [Just home from my punishing trek through the jungle we know as ikea and found out we've won best blog.]

    “Top of the TABLE, 3 CHAIRS for davidgilmour.com”

    Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin )

  53. Heather

    Dear Fed….

    Congratulations to one and all, you deserve it for all the hard work you put in keeping us all up to date, informed and amused plus also to all the other Bloggers for all their contributions and also of course to David himself for making the whole thing possible.

    Well done I never thought a blog site could be so addictive!!!

  54. Adam

    This is a very nasty shock to me hearing this wonderful news! I seriously thought of voting for the blog and later on, I’m so very, very suprised by it and I’m very, very happy it turned out in their favour.

    Congratulations to everyone who made all this contribution and in the blog and to Fed -

    I’ve overcome my shyness and it was really everyone’s kind sense of rapport that melted it all away.

    P.S. Great picture from Polly, she really does has a great eye for everything she captures. :)

    I’m so stoked ;)

  55. Ian.Pearson

    Just read the good news of the win. Well done EVERYONE. Sure FEd would agree that its a team effort, although it is an advantage to have a good leader/moderator or whatever the term it.

    So what does the trophy look like? Will we see pictures here? How can we better this?

    Ian Pearson

    [If it's anything like Keane's, then it's made of glass, for starters... - Features Editor]

  56. Gabrielle Childers

    Hi FEd and Irregular Bloggers!

    Hip-hip-hooray:-) Congratulations FEd on the honor. You certainly deserve it Fearless (sometimes Feared) FEd. You are the multi-tasking mover and shaker (ice, ice baby;-)), peace- and/or mischief-maker, and moderator of this close community we’ve become, Irregular though it may be! Long may it rave:-}

    Thanks to David and company for all the great fun. This has been such a special time for so many of us. “If not for you …” ala George Harrison.

    Thanks to Guy for being such a funny, ah, well, guy! And for acting as FEd’s proxy at the ceremonies — I’d love to get a blow-by-blow narrative on the event as seen through the eyes of Our Man Pratt.

    As Guy might say, “didn’t we do well?”

    Peace and love to all!
    Gabrielle

    ['Stop, collaborate and listen' appears to be our motto here, doesn't it? - Features Editor]

  57. Mat

    Fed,

    I echo what everyone has said…It’s actually you that keeps this place interesting and free from muppets. That’s certainly why I keep coming back.

    Keep up the good work and congratulations.

    Mat

    [Thanks very much. - Features Editor]

  58. Mat

    Off topic but look out for…

    ONE Life: The Brick in The Wall Kids is broadcast on Wednesday, 3 October at 2240 BST on BBC One

  59. KenF

    Congratulations FEd on winning the Best Conduit Award, despite being permanently trapped in your undersea bunker.

    Thoroughly deserved, of course, for the colossal effort you put in here at DG.com.

    Many thanks to Guy and Richard for accepting the award on your behalf.

    Keep the channel open, keep conveying the fluid.

    Cheers FEd and well done.

  60. KenF

    As for the derisory put down, by the DMA Blogger… well.

    A legion of Pointy Sticks can be rallied at a moments notice… once we’ve drank our Ovaltine.

    [I'm very sensitive to such talk in the first week of October, for some reason. - Features Editor]

  61. KenF

    Just checked on the Calendar.

    There’s an entry missing for tomorrow (Thursday 04/10/07).

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEd.

    [I thank you. - Features Editor]

  62. Tomasz

    Congratulations FED,

    The Award is truly deserved,

    Happy Birthday Mr. Jon Carin

    Tomasz

    [Yes, Happy Birthday to Jon. - Features Editor]

  63. Ciarán

    Not surprised about the blog award.

    Well done fed…..but keep it up!!!

    Ciarán

  64. Marian

    [Not another question that I can't answer! You're making me feel useless, guys. I'm sorry, Marian, I can't answer that. Is it usually the same date as Brazil? - Features Editor]

    Well, it usually is…but I’m an ocean away from there now. Friends from there were asking about it and getting anxious…not useless FEd…don’t worry.

    Am I the only one that feels a bit…mmmmmmhhh not offended but more like WTF? about those comments made by the Digital Music Blog people regarding the prize and the bedtime… is there no respect anymore! LOL BOW TO THE MASTER you…muppets! :)

    Anyway, thanks Guy for going and standing up there! FEd, you remain a mystery that glues us all together!

  65. VictoriasJukebox

    Congratulations on the win! I was nominated too and am so happy I can now tell my future children I was beaten in an award by David Gilmour – how cool is that?

    [Bless you for that, Victoria. I hope the build-up was as much fun for you and yours as it was for us here. Please click the link below to pay Victoria's Jukebox a visit. - Features Editor]

  66. Brian_Kildare

    Excellent news everyone!!

    Congrats to you FEd, a well deserved and overdue accolade!!

    PS. I made a post yesterday which didn’t make onto the blog. I assume you were busy maybe and it slipped through, or maybe it contained something awry??

    [Your last post was sent to the 'Competition winners' entry, timed at 5:15PM. If that's not the one, then anything else was not received. Thanks for the kind words. - Features Editor]

  67. GianLuca

    Thanks FEd and Guy as well.

    So, we can now say, another great hit of the misterious inhabitant of the underwater bunker… I hope at least you have good food and good music down there.

  68. Elia

    Dear Dave, yesterday after 15 days it’s arrived by mail from England, the fantastic Dvd.

    It’s the greatest, absolute. Excellent audio, excellent video, excellent musicians and excellent David and excellent extras.

    I see Pink Floyd in tour on 1994 in Rome, but remember that night live is very very excellent!

    Great Dave! You’re simply the best!

    Best regards
    Elia Salis

  69. Georg Kunz

    Congratulations, Fed!

    You really, really deserved the award for this fabulous blog you are running. Since I’ve followed the blog (almost) from the beginning, I have to say there is nothing like this on the web!

    Advice: When was the last time you did take a leave for more than a weekend? I think you have really deserved it to take off for a forthnight or so…

  70. NewYorkDan

    Congrats, F’Ed. This is YOUR award. This blog would be a very different place with any other features ed.

    And a second set of congrats is in order, too. Here in the USA, the retail music business has become so fractured that some bands have resorted to selling their own music and videos online so they don’t have to deal with record companies. To get to #1 in this vast, complex market is a true achievement! And it proves yet again that David can top the charts on his own terms, as a solo act.

  71. Graham Knight

    Of course this is the best Blog. Well done Fed et al.

    [Thank you all for your messages of support, and thanks again for your votes. - Features Editor]

  72. Paul Sexton

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Fed!!!

    [Thank you, Paul. It's actually tomorrow, but I'll happily take your greeting a day early. It seems that this is the time and space for sharing the love, don't you think? - Features Editor]

  73. Graham Knight

    i noticed the wireman needs some new clothes, fancy letting him go out with holes in vest.

  74. Elisabetta Corsi-Italy N.E.

    CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS

    This Blog is the only one!!!No, this blog is “The Blog”

    BRAVI !!E VAI!!!! YUPPI!!!! VERY GOOD!!!!! EUREKA!!

    I’m very happy!Mr.Gilmour must be very proud of you!!

    Ciao Elisabetta

  75. Matty

    Well done Fed – a good effort.

    It never ceases to amaze me the momentum this blog has achieved – a great symbiosis of bloggers and Fed.

    I may not post a lot these days but I am still keeping my eye on you all.

    Matty

  76. pete

    Happy Wednesday,

    Nice one Fed. Congratulations on the award.

    Pete – Coventry

    [Thank you very much, Pete. - Features Editor]

  77. James Ward

    Well done FEd for running this quality blog!

    [Thank you for taking the time to contribute to it. - Features Editor]

  78. Becky in Atlanta

    Way to go! Hearty congratulations to FEd and everyone here.

    Now, to the really important stuff: who’s winning in football? ;)

    Lurve,
    Becky

  79. Emilio

    It’s your birthday FEd?

    Happy birthday to you! Have a fantastic day!

    love
    emi

    [It's tomorrow, but thanks all the same. - Features Editor]

  80. Stephanie

    Congratulations FEd!

    The best blog won the first prize. So everything is OK for me. :-)

  81. Ivo Linssen

    Didn’t they do well? Yes they did!

    A big hurray for everyone involved in this “Best Music Blog”!

    Ivo

  82. Paul Sexton

    [It seems that this is the time and space for sharing the love, don't you think? - Features Editor]

    I’ve contributed to this blog for sometime now and you deserve every award going.

    Again Well Done. DG will be very proud, I’m sure.

  83. Angelo Ortiz

    [It must just sound better coming from Guy... - Features Editor]

    Ahhh, now that’s what I was looking for…

    Ha!

  84. Graham Knight

    [What's the point if an individual can vote more than once? LoL.]

    i see your point, but it also shows what a large community & dedicated lot we all are.

  85. Angelo Ortiz

    [What's the point if an individual can vote more than once? LoL. - Posted by: Hysteron Proteron]

    Real democracy at work.

    “Vote early and vote often.” Al Capone, The Other Cosa Nostra

  86. Neil Pudney

    Brilliant news everyone! And thoroughly deserved of course – there are times, when perhaps things are not quite as they should be in my manic little world, that I can pick up some fantastic, positive vibes from the blog, and from the chats.

    It will always be a special place for me so thanks to all who contribute and to the FEdmeister.

    Fedmeister! That reminds me….should I keep Torres in my Fantasy footie team? Can’t you use your immense power and influence to have a word with Rafa about this FEd? In, out, in, half a game – for heaven’s sake. :)

    [I'd stick with him. - Features Editor]