XAVIER CUGAT Cuban Mambo 1950s LP

PEREZ PRADO Mambo No 5 - 1950s (from LP) (Slide)

A big hit in the 50's, when there was a mambo craze

The Charleston Dance

Charleston, Lindy Hop, and swing your gal, the jitterbug, blossomed

Final: Chris and Ricky's joint Lindy Hop

the Lindy and the Charleston where the dances my mother and dad spoke of....the Lindy Hop was obviously a hop!  Now to find the Charleston

Swing Dancing to Bill Haley and the Comets (1956)

This was what it was like in the early 50's
before this, it was the Lindy, I'll find it and post next

Lena Horne - Stormy Weather (1943)

One of the most beautiful women and spectacular through her old age. Wonderful voice !

Warren Buffett earned a $357 million profit on BofA - Aug. 26, 2011

Warren Buffett earned a $357 million profit on BofA - Aug. 26, 2011

Well, guess it is time for all us 'girls' to follow Buffet...

According to Fox News....Monday WB goes to the White House
Tuesday  WB takes a bath, and wowee, he gets an idea

Wednesday...WB acts on that idea....buys stock in Bof A for $5 billion

Thursday....one day later, WB gets $357 million in profit..on his Wednesday purchase.

What a fairy tale, like no other!  Hmmmmm!

Black Hole Eats Star: Researchers Detail Astounding Cosmic Occurrence (VIDEO)

Black Hole Eats Star: Researchers Detail Astounding Cosmic Occurrence (VIDEO)

Oh, boy, there was another black hole yesterday.....watching Buffet coming in my next post

Eric Church, 'Homeboy' (Sessions) - AOL Music

Eric Church, 'Homeboy' (Sessions) - AOL Music  is this the beginning of change in the music world

Barney Kessel & Stéphane Grappelli 'I Remember Django'

 A time to say good night, and a little Grappelli to get you in the mood for a peaceful night.

Sarah Vaughan - Green Dolphin Street (Live vocal-lyric)

The lush, velvet voice of Sarah....

Connie Boswell-Sand In My Shoes Decca Records

Does anyone remember the group from Natick that played at the Maridor, they did a great job on this song.  They were just 'kids' like us, I can picture them, but can't remember the names...  Just remembered the leader was  Salvi

Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood - Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You

This was the Hollywood couple of the day.  Gorgeous, and happy, then divorce, and years later, they re married, only to have Natalie die in a tragic accident while on their yacht.

Splendor in the Grass trailer (1961)

The splendor of Warren Beatty, and Natalie Wood....in a great movie. The line is from "Intimations of Immortality", by William Wordsworth, my favorite poem, it says so much in such tight space.

Sonja Henie & Tico-Tico! She, who made it all possible! - YouTube

Sonja Henie & Tico-Tico! She, who made it all possible! - YouTube     All little girls dreamed of being Sonja Henie...I think I was not alone....

but ,no matter how hard I tried, I could only get to one twist...one spin, and lots of falls!

Sun Valley Serenade - Sonja Henie & John Payne

Here is another oldie, Oh, how I wanted to skate like Sonja....I practiced and practiced, but to no avail

Rain: Starring Joan Crawford and Walter Huston (1932 Movie)

here is an oldie, but goodie, to watch during the hurricane this weekend

Buffett Swarms the Bank of Opportunity - DailyFinance

Buffett Swarms the Bank of Opportunity - DailyFinance   More on watching Buffett

Tina Turner - In the midnight hour

 Wow, what a woman!  Not many of us can look this good at this age!

Jeff Bridges, 'What a Little Bit of Love Can Do' (Sessions) - AOL Music

Jeff Bridges, 'What a Little Bit of Love Can Do' (Sessions) - AOL Music

Jeff Bridges is one of my favorite actors, his performance in Crazy Heart was so real....and his singing was great...

This morning on aol, I was reminded so I thought, why not

This is the stuff that will make you feel so much better if you have joint pains...

I started with this small spray bottle.

Then I discovered that I liked it so much, I was using it regularly in the morning , and again at night...or when I was uncomfortable.  The longer you use it the better it is, and of course I exercise at least 15 minutes a day to keep the joints active

so I bought this large size, because I truly feel this works, and it seems to help even more with regular use 2 times a day.  You will probably notice it after a month.

If you have a pain in the shoulder or knee, spray it on and see what happens...

Stuart Varney, is a good listen

Did you wonder why Warren Buffet a billionaire wants to raise taxes on the rich and is a confidant of the President?

Today on Fox and Friends, Stuart Varney said....."Warren Buffet owns stock in Moodys, and Moodys did not downgrade the dollar, and if Warren Buffet gets his way and taxes are raised on the rich, Buffet will make millions."



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Kay Starr ' If You Love Me (Really Love Me)'.

Kay Starr, ruled in the 1950's....

Kay Starr - Comes along a love

today seems like the right day to put this song back in circulation....

Paul Brown Las Vegas

Paul Brown was on Watercolors, Sirius radio today, and .....need I say more, he is terrific...love the sounds...

Wilson Pickett - In the Midnight Hour

 Closing the night with a favorite song....thinking of Wolfman Jack, as I put away the music for tonight.  Miss him, wish we had a new version of Wolfman Jack....

Louis Armstrong 4 - Blueberry Hill

it is a tough one...between Fats, and Louie, I think I am going for Fats...

fats domino - blueberry hill

Was it an ace for Fats Domino, or did it belong to.....Louie?

Slim Whitman / Blueberry Hill

I did not know that Slim did a version of this, I think the song was Louie Armstrong's song....or maybe....must check it out...

Slim Whitman - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie

  Slim singing one of the Ink Spots big hits..

Whispering Grass - The Ink Spots

What a great song, I think I played this over and over on my  45player when I was buying records at Garino's in Framingham, this is in my new book, growing up in Framingham, what it was like during the second world war...Enchanted...coming soon...

It's A Sin To Tell A Lie - The Ink Spots

Ink Spots - If I Didn't Care

The Ink spots - I don't want to set the world on fire

  another Ink Spots, favorite

"The Java Jive" (Ink Spots, 1940)

this has to be THE ONE...the 1940's come alive when the Ink Spots come alive again.

Manhattan Transfer - Java Jive (Brasil 1988 + 1970s blended)

  Lets see who has the best version of this song.....

Top 40 Hits Of 1941 12 Jimmy Dorsey Blue Champagne

This is my favorite version of Blue Champagne, do you like it also?

blue champagne - charlie ventura

Blue Champagne It is nice, but....there is still one better

so, I will be right back, with the winner.....

Jonah Jones Quartet - Blue Champagne (Original)

Interesting arrangement, but there is still a better one....I'll be right back

BLUE CHAMPAGNE/MANHATTAN TRANSFER WITH LAUREL MASSÉ

This is the night to review Manhattan Transfer,   Blue Champagne has a better arrangment I think, I will go looking for it, and be right back

Canadian Sunset - Hugo Winterhalter (1956)

 We heard this over and over and over, when we where young, and I never knew the name of it, until today!

New Koch Institute building to open soon - MIT News Office

New Koch Institute building to open soon - MIT News Office

Charlie "Bird" Parker - I Can't Get Started

the first time I heard this song, I was probably 16 years old, and it burned into my song memory for life. Bunny Berrigan played it, and his version is always the best to me, but this is a great version. Ella sang it too!

Anita O'Day - I Can't Get Started With You

Listen to this velvet voice, she is just wonderful.....

Bunny Berigan -I Can't Get Started With You-1937

Listen to this oldie, it's horn, its rhythm,

its melody ....

All Night Long-Louis Prima And Keely Smith(1956).avi

I will say goodnight from my music reverie, with..... wowee, my favorite, Keely Smith, what a voice! Great song, great arrangement, it reachs out ...and grabs ...

Search Amazon.com for keely smith all night long

Chris Connor - I Wish You Love

DINAH WASHINGTON -THESE FOOLISH THINGS (REMIND ME OF YOU)

The tokens - The lion sleeps tonight

Marty Robbins - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)

Back to the 50's!

Ray Stevens - Indian Love Call.wmv

if you want to give something different for valentine's day, why not this version of this song...

Duke Ellington and others have done this song, which has beautiful melody and haunting sounds....but, you know, I think I like this version the best...what do you think? 

Indian Love Call by Louis Armstrong on 1952 Decca LP.

BILLY VAUGHN - Indian Love Call - 1950s LP, Slide

The song traveled to the 1950's and this is what happened to it...

Indian Love Call, Jeannette MacDonald, Nelson Eddie, Stewart

This is the original song written for the movie ...Rosemarie

Indian Love Call - Raul Malo

Once Upon a Dream - Sleeping Beauty (1959) - YouTube

Once Upon a Dream - Sleeping Beauty (1959) - YouTube   When my daughter Karen was 4 or 5 we shared this movie then, sang this song for many years together.

Simon Lewis: Don't take consciousness for granted | Video on TED.com#.TkfXCBpt7mc.facebook

Simon Lewis: Don't take consciousness for granted Video on TED.com#.TkfXCBpt7mc.facebook

this is a very interesting presentation on recovery , which could be leading to new discoveries that might even help us to repair the missing connections in Autism....imagine what lies before us?

Walking Through a Miracle: One Woman, One Daughter, One God, and a Miraculous Recovery from a Life-Threatening Coma

David : A Mother's Story of her Son's Recovery from a Coma and Brain DamageThe Coma Recovery

Woody Guthrie- This Land Is Your Land

this is what Woody Guthrie wrote, to give us another song of pride in our land. 

Kate Smith introduces God Bless America

The song that swept the country during the second world war. It was such a popular song that Woody Guthrie wrote a song to combat it, he was so sick of hearing it.   From my new book, out in about two months," Enchantment" , how and why my generation became some of the greatest patriots ....we had the tears in our hearts and souls for the boys who went to war, and can never forget that time.

Jimmy Rosenberg & Stephane Grappelli - Swing '42

 A nice little wake up this morning

Los Indios Tabajaras - Always In My Heart

The Bigger Picture - Paul Von Ward

The Bigger Picture - Paul Von Ward

This is an interesting thought?  We could wipe out all that  DEBT  and WHO WOULD BE HURT ?

Rosie Ledet - Kisses In the Wind

Never liked Zydeco, but heard some slow zydeco and got interested, this is pleasant listening....

Zulu Dawn (1979) - Part 1.wmv

here is another film from the past.....great for gifts these old movies and terrific books, both guys and gals will enjoy...so put them on your list...when you don't know what to get.

Wow, no wonder the trio of books sold like wild fire....this guy writes a very intricate plot, that convolutes and straightens and twists and turns again.  Great writer that will glue you to your chair, and you might even start skimming to find out quickly what is going to happen next....

‪The EGYPTIAN (1954) 1 - Hermetic Winged Disc Akhenaton Cinema‬‏ - YouTube

‪The EGYPTIAN (1954) 1 - Hermetic Winged Disc Akhenaton Cinema‬‏ - YouTube

The movie is being re released this year, and if you want a preview of it, here it is.  I loved it when I was young, have not read it or seen it in years.

Vacationing for about 10 days

Took a trip along the St Lawrence Seaway, it was a nice trip, not alot of traffic, beautiful scenery, especially when we got down to Rt 20 alternate and headed west through farm country to Derby, New York.  I started reading again, finally, writing is taking up so much time, that my reading had slackened off,  I finished Eat, Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert easy reading, and now The Girl Who Played with Fire  by Stieg Larsson, (complicated by unfamiliar names), but a plot that is so intricate you can't wait to turn the page and find out what the 'heck' is going on.  Love it and looking forward to finishing it this week. 

 Then, I will publish my second book called, Enchanted,   A memoire of growing up in the 1940's and 1950's .  How in the world did our parents keep us in a state of childhood enchantment while a war raged around us for 4 plus years til most of the world was on fire!  I am scared and excited, because I think, who am I to write ?  But on the other hand why not, I have a story to tell, and maybe some of you will like my story telling.

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Hearing Loss in Teens - Stop Smoking Center - Everyday Health

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Hearing Loss in Teens - Stop Smoking Center - Everyday Health

Very important news regarding the necessity not to expose your children to smoke in the house or car

3D Printer

Obama Administration Issues $79,819 Grant to ACORN Offshoot in Apparent Violation of ACORN Funding Ban | Judicial Watch

Note this article from the Judicial Watch and draw your own conclusion .

Obama Administration Issues $79,819 Grant to ACORN Offshoot in Apparent Violation of ACORN Funding Ban Judicial Watch 

Prostate news for men

For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, Combo Treatment Improves Survival
some important health facts for men, follow the link above...as far as diet goes, Michael Milken has proposed it has a lot to do with his health.  He was given a death sentence, now he has cook books and a foundation that does so much for the health of men.

South California as a state? Idea is back - Local News - San Francisco Bay Area, CA - San Francisco, CA - msnbc.com

South California as a state? Idea is back - Local News - San Francisco Bay Area, CA - San Francisco, CA - msnbc.com

Your mind can keep you well

Your mind can keep you well  This is an interesting article.  I have read many reports and studies of this.  I have used radical prayer myself.  What harm does it do to pray?  Also, I have always believed that reading is a big help, especially for personal problems, finding out how others have survived cruel events in their lives, is sometimes just enough medicine to help one overcome what seems insurmountable. 
 The battle is not always what you see on the surface, such as disease, but , it is how you deal with it.  Some famous well respected people overcame alchoholism, to reach fame and fortune, while others can not seem to crawl out of the hole they dug themselves into.  The why of the question is always there, how can we help others to find their own way is probably the most perplexing question in life, and always on my mind, I guess it makes one a positive thinker to think that there has to be a way to help others find their way through severe life problems.  I prefer to remain positive, how about you?

Love wine, love mystery?

This book has great reviews,  and would be a good Christmas present, especially if you start early to buy and wrap, like I do.

Be My Love - Mario Lanza

You may not remember Mario Lanza, he had a wonderful voice, and mother or grandmother probably played his records all the time.
It might be time to own one of his albums for your own grandchildren some day.

Search - Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)

Search - Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) If you or someone you know has prostate cancer,
this is the best site to get acquainted with. Michael Milken survived and continues to survive after being given 6 months to live.

Night cramps, arthritis, other aches and pains?  This works for me, I just bought a big container to refill the sprays.  Just spray on your hand and rub into the affected area.
What a relief!

Wow, look at this just turn on the radio in your wi fi area and you can
have internet music through out, without wires, etc.

"Overture" from the Windjammer soundtrack (Morton Gould)

A great gift for sailors  The Voyage of the Christian Radich, the music is wonderful, I posted this probably a year ago, so this is a reminder, maybe a Christmas present for your sailor big or small.  It is suppose to be released again the end of this year 2011, so you probably can not find the movie now.  I believe I have it on a 78 record.  Watch for it!

Tony Bennett With K.D.Lang ( featuring Chris Botti) Because Of You

Chrus Botti, KD Lang and Tony Bennett, wow! More more more, please, I love this album, if you haven't got it...you are missing out.

Midsummer Night Swing July 9, 2009, Frank Tiberi leads The Woody Herman ...

here is a version of The Glory of Love, sounds like Rosemary Clooney? What do you think of this versus, Peggy Lee?












and ....

Peggy Lee - The Glory Of love

Wake up with a reminder of the great music of the past, and Peggy Lee!

Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl In The world

Country music was sneaking up on us. Anyone here on the East Coast who loved Country was called a Hillbilly, since this was originally called hillbilly music. One of the best songs of the past decades.

Engelbert Humperdinck - This Moment in Time

This song is terrific, I thought I had this by Johnny Mathis and Denise Williams, which I can not find anywhere.  I love the upbeat version of this.  You can still get it from Amazon

Ed Townsend - For Your Love (Original)

Tell me comon, this is a great song, bring back the oldies, they are eternal...I return to a moment in time, with this song, don't you?

Mel Carter - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (Original Stereo)

this is one of the best songs of the decades that are passing so quickly.  Lets bring it back, Mel Carter is still available at Amazon

The Eagles - One Of These Nights

TIME TO START THE DAY WITH THE EAGLES, bringing back great music from the early 70's. Be sure you have them in your collection.

How Trade Shaped the World

this is easy to read, Bernstein writes like William Manchester it is told in story form, and takes you on an adventure. The adventure opens your eyes to the reasons things turned out as they did in our present world, and how to consider our moves in the future, as we look at the past.

Personal Jetpacks in the Near Future? [Video] | AnsonAlex.com

Personal Jetpacks in the Near Future? [Video] AnsonAlex.com   We can now avoid the traffic, and get to work in just minutes

American Bugatti Club Boston Dinner

Last night we met at La Voile a small French brasserie in Boston, to talk cars and restorations with the members of the club.  Thanks to Paul Sims, Tom Clifford, and others..  It was a wonderful night, with Tom's Bugatti parked out front, stealing all the attention away from the new Ferrari parked across the street.
 If you want more on Bugatti cars, you can find lots of information on line and if you have a Bugatti and want to join the club, let me know.  If you haven't heard of the Veyron, here is some news.  It is so fast, that they test drive it with new potential buyers,( you guessed it), in our case, at the airfield, Amelia Island.
Howard said it was like being in an airplane, he could feel the g's.   We like the old ones that go fast, by our clock! 70 miles an hour keeps us happy.  The price of a new Veyron, is so high that I can't get enough of my breath to get up in that stratosphere, so here is a toy model, to keep you dreaming

..You can find out about Ralph Lauren and his Bugatti Veyron, by typing in your browser
 My encounter with Ralph Lauren and his Bugatti Veyron, it brings you to a great car site.

Gentle On My Mind

This morning it's time for Glen Campbell, what a wonderful guitar, great voice, you can still find his albums
  

Babe Soundtrack Mice sing Blue Moon Acapella

Here is a movie for the kids, that came to me this morning, because of my face off with the best Blue Moon male singers...

Ella Fitzgerald "Shiny Stockings"

This is the time for Ella to get us up and going.....wow!  I love this and Kenny always loved it...when he was 4 he would ride with me in the car to Florida, and Ella , sang this to him, he loved it...we played jazz all the way south and back...just Kenny and me, with the greatest sounds.  Maybe that is where he learned to love music of all genres, like I do
look at this price!  If you have a cassette radio, this is great and ....you can still buy the cassette radios,
This is the one I take with me, I love it  So, why do I bother with a cassette, because I can load the cassette with my old tapes, I even bought a player that plays cassettes, single 78's and old 45's too....just for the fun of being a teenager again.

Sometimes I forget how old I am, and head out with all the fire, smoke and spit of the young cowboys and cowgirls, only to be struck down by the attacking lion of old age.....in the first glimpse of the sun as I step out of the car and try to climb the stairs....oh darn!  I do better in the land of dreams, where i can run, and even fly through the air.....

Now, to find a new young body, to place this old brain in, and wow.....

Nat King Cole - Night Lights

what started the whole thing on listening to the different versions of Blue Moon, is this song. As I lay in bed the other morning, the tune came out of somewhere and started playing in my head. I knew it was my day for Nat King Cole. I loved this song, which carried me to Youtube and then Blue Moon....How great it is to be able to listen to different versions of the songs and then know what you need in your collection. I have most of these old songs on 78's and 45's

Chris Isaak - Besame Mucho

This is a good show case for his voice,

Rod Stewart Blue Moon

Listen to my favorite versions of this song, they are all great, and a special thank you to Rod Stewart for his revival of the classic songs of the past. We are waiting for yet, another, special recording of the old songs..... please Rod!

Blue Moon - Chris Isaak

Yet, another 'swooner', with a gentle yodel sound. Each artist has his own inner ear, and sound, I like each one I am posting in this comparison.  The albums are available, some reasonable

BLUE MOON - Nat King Cole

Just love this version ! A mix of sounds, and his heavenly voice, some doo wop sound in the back ground....

Tony Bennett - Blue moon Lyrics

Lets listen to the great male singers of this wonderful song.....do you think they corner the market? Imagine most were recording 50 years ago and the price of their records is pretty fair

RM Auctions: Villa d'Este 21 May 2011 - Review - Classic Driver - MAGAZINE - auctions

RM Auctions: Villa d'Este 21 May 2011 - Review - Classic Driver - MAGAZINE - auctions


Can't afford the $4 million dollar car!  Try this