one of my favorite songs, I had never realized they recorded it....nice listening
Sunday, September 4, 2011
You Belong to My Heart.wmv
Maybe I heard this played so much when I was a child, that this version sticks...
Connie Francis - Solamente una vez (You belong to my heart)
Connie Francis does a nice job on this song with her lovely voice
Placido Domingo - Solamente una vez (Agustin Lara)
what a wonderful version of , You Belong to My Heart....tonight is the night for Solamente Una Vez
Humpback Whale Shows AMAZING Appreciation After Being Freed From Nets
heartening and brave experience
to rescue a whale locked in a fisherman's net
The Caisson Song (Original US Army Song) - Singalong with Lyrics
\\We fought hard, and long to keep our country free, we created music , film and a spirit that changed our world, coming soon, my observations of what happened during the Second World War, as a child of 7 -11.
"Enchanted" it was a time, when men where drafted and lost their dreams of the future, their opportunities some lost their girl friends to other men. Some women lost their men to women in foreign lands. How many never came home to pick up their dream? How many came home to never know life the same again? What sacrifices ! We rolled bandages at the kitchen table at night, we saw the horror of war at our Saturday "kids" matinee! Instead of Cowboys and Indians we took to playing and singing songs like this, and winning our make believe battles of the war, in the vacant fields and yards around Hollis Street in Framingham, Mass.
"Enchanted" it was a time, when men where drafted and lost their dreams of the future, their opportunities some lost their girl friends to other men. Some women lost their men to women in foreign lands. How many never came home to pick up their dream? How many came home to never know life the same again? What sacrifices ! We rolled bandages at the kitchen table at night, we saw the horror of war at our Saturday "kids" matinee! Instead of Cowboys and Indians we took to playing and singing songs like this, and winning our make believe battles of the war, in the vacant fields and yards around Hollis Street in Framingham, Mass.
Rolling in the Deep-Military cover
Heard them perform on Fox this morning, another new great sound from the Air Force...
This is the new Einstein, according to some people who have followed him, I am ordering this on my kindle today.Friday, September 2, 2011
Exxon Wins Prized Access to Arctic With Russia Deal - NYTimes.com
Exxon Wins Prized Access to Arctic With Russia Deal - NYTimes.com read this article because this
interesting article will raise all kinds of thoughts in your mind.
Could this be the beginning of proof that trade helps the world?
Power and Plenty: Trade, War, and the World Economy in the Second Millennium.(Book review): An article from: The Historian
this edition is the least expensive if you want to try Power and Plenty.
this edition is the least expensive if you want to try Power and Plenty. I thought that The Silk Road in World History, would be interesting.
I have already read,
A Splendid Exchange which got me interested in trade., it is very good reading.
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Maybe if I had it all to do over, I would find a way to study trade and its consequences, because it is probably one of the most fascinating human experiences.
Digital quantum simulator developed
Digital quantum simulator developed Interesting article about
what is possible in the future. The march of progress is inevitable. Have you ever wondered , as I have, if all the periods of time are in existence at the same moment, that we exist in? Often times I think that someday we will be surprised to encounter that thought as a reality, and what appears to us as ancient civilizations, just look like that , when they happen to be discovered in our moment. Hmmmm!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Ruby Gentry 1952
Greek translation shows on the screen, but you can get the feel for the movie. I could not post the fim and its price tonight.
Duel in the Sun (1946) Trailer
Time to order this up for your movie watching, buy it here, or order it on your subscription service
$16 Million Dollar Ferrari Testa Rossa | Imagine Lifestyles Luxury Rentals
$16 Million Dollar Ferrari Testa Rossa Imagine Lifestyles Luxury Rentals
who would ever imagine this price for a car? If you had the money would you?
who would ever imagine this price for a car? If you had the money would you?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
"Enchanted", the 2nd World War had ended
Another peek at what is coming
"Enchanted" by
Madlyn A. Fafard
My 6th grade class at Memorial School, Framingham, Mass, probably 1946 right after the war ended. I am on the far right in the third row back. We too, became part of Framingham of the future, many of us lived around here for most of our lives, Framingham, Ashland, Medway, Holliston, Sherborn, Southboro, some went far away, forever.
Soon you will meet Madeline my friend with the birth defect that caused her head to twist. On her right is my good childhood friend Arlene Scansaroli and behind Arlene is Marie, the sister of Madeline. Each of the faces has a story to tell, but, how I can tell them all I think, as I allow myself to fall back to those days.
I see Rita Stevens peeking out, third row on the left, saying, to my wandering mind, “How could you forget me?”
These “kids” where family to each other through out the war.
"ENCHANTED", COMING SOON
My first novel, surprised me yesterday when an agent called for permission to submit it to film producers at Universal Studios. Just the thought of that happening is exciting.
Here is a peek at a snippet of my next novel.."ENCHANTED"
CHAPTER 4
The Adventurers
I have been busy with an overview of life back in the late 30’s and early 40’s. Now, it’s time to give you more history of the times because everything has to be visualized in your own mind. In those days movies were in black and white and we thought more in grey tones, of the days that came before us. Strange, isn’t it?
Lets pause a moment to think about generations. Each generation has about 20 plus or minus years of power. My Grandparents and their generation were in power for let’s say, 1920’s to 1940’s. The Greatest Generation, my parents, 1940’s to 1960’s. and my generation 1960-1990’s. I like to think that the resulting longevity that we have attained has allowed the generations to increase the power span by close to another 10 years; I believe that has started to happen in our generation.
My generation knows our town, not quite as you do, but garnished with stories and events that created our town. The town my generation built is hidden in the mists of time, only visible when one brushes aside the landscape of today. Then one can see off in the distance, clouds of memory which can be drawn down like roller shades, to recreate the scenes of the past, through coffee shop banter between 6:30 and 8:30 A. M. many mornings, at the donut shops in town. This is where you will hear the names of old.
“I remember when Tony Capobianco was the manager of the Gorman and St. George theaters, and remember when he married the cashier, Annabelle. She was a beautiful butterfly, a pretty blond who wore spike heels and dressed elegantly. When the theaters closed they both went to work at Ken’s Steak House.
" Do you remember?”
Want to find your memory town? Then find the donut shop where the old timers go, where morning talk speaks tremulously, “Remember when?” Then memories flow, for this is where the gnarled and twisted roots of memory still exist. Time is curious. Will the life I knew, ever be known again on earth? Could my generation live again in another time and place in the Universe? Who knows?
As if in answer, my friend, Mark Hanna, of Ken’s Steak House, appeared in a dream last night, though he passed on, a few years ago.
I questioned him, " How can you be here?”
Then immediately thought came to me, does it really matter if he died, since he is still here and we are talking. Don’t we all encounter those who have passed on at one time or another in our dreams? Is this just a function of the mind? Or could it be more than that? Will we ever know? Maybe we are on the verge of knowing, because of Dr. Robert Lucas, who says, along with many others that, life is an illusion. Dr Lucas, through his studies gives root to the idea that when we die, we continue to exist. Lucas goes on to say, that it is time that reboots, and we can select from a stairway, to experience time again, as we choose.
The 1940’s and 50’s created,” our time” and it lingered through the early 1990’s. By the late 1980’s a new town had started to appear, gently at first, imposed by a new generation that began to thumb tack over us, here and there in a scatter pattern of leaves, a canopy that covered our world in time as we knew it. We looked at each other in amazement, what had happened, where had we disappeared to? Once we had the power to create, to voice opinion, to elect Presidents.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Three books, breezing through first two, then slower to digest Paul Von Ward
In between my writing, which I finally decided, to send to the publisher this week.... I decided to read a couple of light books. I bought this " A World I Never Made" on my Kindle and just finished it. I am now reading Pieces of My Heart, by Robert Wagner on my Kindle.
It is light, easy to read, and full of actors and acresses. I was totally surprised by the Barbara Stanwyck affair....and astonished at Yvonne Di Carlo....wow! It is moving fast, because of all the stars he mentions, and I have not got to Natalie Wood yet.
I previewed Paul Von Ward and will finish Wagner's book before I jump into "We've Never Been Alone", it appears fascinating because, the clues are there, and have been there through the centuries. It is too long an explanation to go into the many clues, but think about reading this book, even if you do not agree. It could be fascinating.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Guy Lombardo Facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Guy Lombardo
Guy Lombardo Facts, information, pictures Encyclopedia.com articles about Guy Lombardo just getting ready to send my newest book to the publisher.("Enchanted" a memoir )...and was recalling Guy Lombardo. Here is something you might enjoy reading, he had at least one hit a year for 21 years....imagine!
Robert Wagner Pieces of My Heart
The story of Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood, which I just had to order on my Kindle. It was part of our lives.
Sarah Vaughan - On Green Dolphin Street - 1962
One of my favorite jazz songs as you might know by now, and I loved the movie.
Anita O'Day - A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square
Anita 0' Day, I could listen to her all day, I started with songs of the war and ended up discovering a couple of songs, hard to find ..
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Trace Adkins and Toby Keith Play 20 (Plus) Questions - The Boot
Trace Adkins and Toby Keith Play 20 (Plus) Questions - The Boot They are going to tour again, and that should be one great show.....can't help lovin that country music
Drunken Pork Loin Recipes | Yummly
Drunken Pork Loin Recipes Yummly this is a great spot for family meal celebrations...drunken pork roast is our favorite
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes (1981)
My best friend Barbara loved Betty Davis. Barbara wanted to be an actress, and Barbara had beautiful eyes. So when this song became a hit, it brought me back to my days with best friend Barbara. A tribute to Barbara tonight, and good night to all
JOHNNY MATHIS & NATALIE COLE at The Boston Pops
Johnny Mathis, wonderful wonderful, and his generosity of spirit to help Natalie Cole, when she was trying to make a comeback
after her drug addiction. Buy an by Johnny Mathis, you will not regret it, his voice was one of our favorites
Johnny Mathis - It's Not For Me To Say (Original Stereo)
Bet if you lived when this song was introduced you played it over and over on your 45 record
Perfidia - Glenn MIller
Many of the songs you hear from the big bands at parties are the songs of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, the dream bands of the 40's and 50's. They were the leaders, and when they died, the big bands died with them.
XAVIER CUGAT El Negro Zumbon (from movie ANNA 1950s) LP Slide
can;t find the movie on You Tube, it must be there, somewhere
PEREZ PRADO Mambo No 5 - 1950s (from LP) (Slide)
A big hit in the 50's, when there was a mambo craze
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
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 !
Friday, August 26, 2011
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
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)
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
Thursday, August 25, 2011
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.
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
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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...
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
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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 activeso 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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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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Monday, August 22, 2011
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...
Sunday, August 21, 2011
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...
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...
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...
"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
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
Friday, August 19, 2011
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!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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!
Bunny Berigan -I Can't Get Started With You-1937
Listen to this oldie, it's horn, its rhythm,
its melody ....
Monday, August 15, 2011
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 ...
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?
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?
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
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.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
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?
Friday, August 12, 2011
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.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
The Bigger Picture - Paul Von Ward
The Bigger Picture - Paul Von WardThis is an interesting thought? We could wipe out all that DEBT and WHO WOULD BE HURT ?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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.
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.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
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.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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
Very important news regarding the necessity not to expose your children to smoke in the house or car
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