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Just my world of dreams, music and thoughts. Author of two books, one a novel of Love stories set in Framingham, Mass, Secrets of the Heart the 2nd book an autobiography of growing up in Framingham, Mass. Small Town America, Framingham My generation was the first teenage generation, that was when the word was coined. Ours was the generation that started cruising through town and to the drive in theater and drive in restaurant. In our area, Ernie Kampersal,from Holliston, drove his bucking car through town, picking up girls. It rose in the air, like a stallion! We went to the soda shops and played the juke boxes. It was a different town, a different time, and it belonged to us!

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Teddy Bear's Picnic - Val Rosing with Henry Hall & his Orchestra

Do you want to build imagination, creativity, then start with a song like this. Just imagine!

LA PALOMA - NANA MOUSKOURI

Here is an example of a voice that fits a song like a glove, perfect!

Julio Iglesias - Amor, Amor, Amor

A song that is light, lilting and pleasing on all levels, showcasing his voice

Mario Lanza - Parlami d'Amore Mariu

It is not Sunday, but I can hear the music of those long ago Sundays on the radio in our home  in Framingham, Mass., U.S. A.,as Pearl and Guido Oliva conducted the Italian Hour for people of Italian ancestry to enjoy the music of their homeland.  My Mom would sing, as she cooked our favorite Italian, Sunday dinner.  Mom was born in this country, but her parents still struggled with English, so Italian music pleased them and she learned it as a child.  All were proud to be called Americans, and they insisted we learn to speak English only, so we the children could bring the family into the life of our country,  America!  A place where we could be free, and dream the impossible, while reaching for the sky!

FLORES - Vals de las flores - Tchaikovsky

I am so thankful to have grown up in the wonderful era of Disney, fairy tales, and exposure to the wonders of music that came from the fabulous Disney studios. 

El Lago de los Cisnes - Chaikovski

In addition to the great fairy tales, Disney introduced us as children to this great classical music playing in the background of his cartoon scenes.  How lucky we were as children to be exposed to the wonders of our inherited fairy tales and music of such beauty.  It fostered imagination, creativity and tremendous joy for me.

Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time to Say Goodbye 1997 Video ster...

A favorite of my husband, who could listen to this over and over, along with over 10 million plus others!

Enya - (2000) A Day Without Rain - 04 Tempus Vernum

Perfect day to think of this
song.  It is raining on the antique coaches in Newport today and tomorrow, but weather was beautiful until today.

Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up [Official Music Video]

Joshn certainly does not need my help, with almost 4 million hits, but there are millions more that don't know of him!  Gorgeous voice .

Michael Buble vs. Josh Groban

Such fun and you can learn so much about music in this short clip...love it!

Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners - This I Swear

summer of 1959 million hit seller.

Friday, August 17, 2012

The Mills Brothers Be my life's companion 1952

Almost ,but not forgotten

MILLS BROS-NEVERTHELESS.wmv

Time to remember the Mills Brothers, what a great sound.

A Hundred Years From Today - Black Book Soundtrack [HD]

I just bought this wonderful film from Amazon, but unfortunate for me it is not in English, the actress is wonderful and this song she does is just great...

A HUNDRED YEARS FROM TODAY Jack Teagarden 1941

Today feels like listening to this song.  What happened 100 years ago from today, did your grandmother, or great grandmother fall in love?

Monday, August 13, 2012

1929 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing Top Convertible Coupe

The jewel of Pebble Beach this year, is this fabulous car.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Nat King Cole sings "When I Fall in Love"

One of our very favorite songs of the past

Caroline Myss/Living In Gratitude

See how good her message is here, then decide if you like her enough to buy her books and use them as bibles, as I do.  She is not the only one that teachs good ways to handle life.

Amazon.com: Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing (9780609800140): Caroline Myss: Books

Amazon.com: Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing (9780609800140): Caroline Myss: Books  One of my favorite books, it lifts your spirit, helps you to stay calm in life and to be accepting of the things you can not control.  Learning to adjust is critcal to happiness for all of us.

Monday, August 6, 2012

THE GOSPEL OF MARY AND MAGDALENIC GNOSIS

The Hellenic approach to the soul.  Maybe the Ancient people knew more than we know today?

The Lost Tomb of Jesus 8/10

, The Mystery continues. It is not for one to make a decision, it is for one to keep an open mind and learn, learn, learn.  If you like mystery, what is wrong with having this be your mystery, right or wrong?

South To A Warmer Place

On Siriusly Sinatra, I heard Frank sing this.  The song is without excitement for me, my husband agreed.  We wondered why he bothered to sing it?  The exercise in voice is not necessarily what the public wants.  What makes an artist sing a song ?  What is the decision making?  In books, it is what is popular , it appeals to a group of self help, etc....In music, what makes artists want to sing this particular song, other than an exercise in voice...?  What do you hear in this presentation that is appealing, I noted below more likes than dislikes.  But, this is important for young artists.  In my estimation this song is not worth the effort, but then what do I know...because the applause is polite.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Billy May and His Orchestra: Theme from "A Summer Place"

Feel good music from Billy May

Ella Fitzgerald - Heart and Soul

Here is the Lady!  I love to find songs with Billy May , he follows her so gently

Joe Williams & George Shearing - Heart and Soul (Hoagy Carmichael / Fran...

Bringing back George Shearing and Joe Williams, just for a brief encounter.  Nice voice, nice piano, great listening

Count Basie - Shiny Stockings

Great song for piano, and Ella sings it best!

Etta James - Stormy Weather

My favorite is At Last, by Etta, but this is a great second

Afterburner with Bill Whittle: Going Out of Business!

Something to think about.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

December 1963(Oh What a Night!)-Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons-Lyrics

we rushed to the stores for this one.  Best arrangement, what do you think?

Casinos - Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye (RARE clip)

I would get my paycheck and head for the record store, when these great songs where played on the radio! 

Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me - Fomos Heróis

A movie to see featuring this great song.

Mel Carter - Hold Me Thrill Me (Best Quality)

another song that caused records to fly off the shelves, in the days when we had downtown record stores...

DON McLEAN: "SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU" (1981)

a more recent recording...and very nice.  See how the song can easily suit your voice.

The Skyliners - Since I Don´t Have You (Live 1974)

Teenagers in love, flocked to the record stores to buy this album.  Hopefully a voice of today will bring this gem back!

Della Reese - Don't You Know? ("Puccini")

This was her song!  Everything was right, the voice and the arrangement fit the words, and the mood of the song.

The new Cherokee morning song with translation

A good song for massage or meditation

Slim Whitman - Indian Love Call

it isn't often that you can enjoy yodeling, but Slim Whitman was a master of singing with the yodel.

Slim Whitman,I remember you

I like the homespun feel of this and the upbeat tempo.  Slow it down and its too soupy...this is when country was starting to be mainstream I think and this was one of the songs that brought country forward.

" I REMEMBER YOU " TONY BENNETT ARRANGED BY JOHNNY MANDEL

This is such a great song, it needs to be recorded it again. I have posted it by Frank Ifield, who had a monster hit with it, and also by Slim Whitman.  Find the right arranger, who steps it up in tempo, and it could be a monster hit...once again.

Tell Me Why By The Four Aces

Oh!  To be a teenager in love...we were the first teens in the 1950's ,thats when the word was coined!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0520229096/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link
 Here is the book the movie, There Will Be Blood is based on, if you like to read, this might be a treat!

There-Will-Be-Blood - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com

There-Will-Be-Blood - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com   This looks like a great film and the book mentioned in the article looks good too! 

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Joss Stone ft Rod Stewart - Hot legs

Joss Stone with one of my favorite singers...Rod Stewart..

Joss Stone · Wonderful world (full) Buenos Aires Argentina 2008

Good back up music, great voice, makes for success

Luis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden

now lets put these giants together

STARS FELL ON ALABAMA (Jack Teagarden)

two renditions and both great

Ella and Louis - Stars fell on Alabama

lets listen to some greats on this song...today

Louis Armstrong - Blueberry Hill (HQ)

My favorite as a teen.

George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

What a talent, sorely missed, one of my all time favorite songs.

I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire-The Ink Spots

Coming back with the great Ink Spots....who I thought would live forever, as movies and radio appeared to a child.

Me & Mrs. Jones - Michael Buble

Michael working hard, singing another of my favorites.

Michael Bublé - The Way You Look Tonight

Singing one of my favorite songs, our great Michael Buble.  Has anyone stopped to think how hard it is to sing and make it sound so easy?

Quando, quando, quando.

for all the fans of Michael Buble,  a great song

Ancient Subatomic Signature Discovered Spanning the Universe (A 'Galaxy' Most Popular)

Ancient Subatomic Signature Discovered Spanning the Universe (A 'Galaxy' Most Popular)  We are on the verge of a major discovery about our place in the Universe, can you feel it?

Joss Stone - The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2 EPK

Learn more about Joss Stone here.

Joss Stone - Son of a Preacher Man

Wow!  What a voice, shades of Dinah Washington....not quite the timbre, but she is wonderful

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

ONCE IN A WHILE - THE CHIMES.wmv

A wonderful song from the past, and a group that had many hits in that time. 

DINAH WASHINGTON - Sometimes I'm happy.wmv

Today on Siriusly Sinatra, perfect timing, perfect voice, perfect song for Dinah, I wanted to keep it playing over and over....it got me through aggrevation between a pesky fly, a slow computer and bill paying! Ha ha, so try it....Dinah! Buy her records, so she does not disappear.!

Paul Whiteman & His Concert Orchestra (w George Gershwin) - Rhapsody In ...

The first electrical recording of this

American Classics Top RM's .8 Million Michigan Sale

American Classics Top RM's .8 Million Michigan Sale  this was bandleader Paul Whiteman's car.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

The Daily Tar Heel :: Music Review: William Michael Dillon

The Daily Tar Heel :: Music Review: William Michael Dillon   More on the music of this man.

William Michael Dillon sings September Skies Live in Tallahassee

His new album is Songs of Freedom.    We can never make up for the lost life time, but we can help him , so if you know any way to help his career with your generous spirit, we will all find some peace in this terrible injustice.

William Michael Dillon - DNA Exoneree

I met Willaim Michael Dillon on Fox and Friends this morning.  My heart was sad for his loss of 27 plus years.  I was amazed at the peace in the soul of this man, and in the souls surrounding him.  It reminds me of my Mom telling me, when you can't do anything about something,   don't think about it...  Maybe that is what kept him and his family from being bitter.  I, like everyone get a little too uppity and have to bring myself down in opinions.  I am ashamed afterwards, and each time I feel ashamed I realize it is a lesson to keep from being too positive about your beliefs...because that is when you make mistakes in judgement. Strong opinions that have no room for others views,  hate and angry rhetoric are not the way to peace.  I want to keep being able to feel shame, so I can grow in my inner peace, hope you do to!  Michael is now singing and I hope I can find his recording so you too, will think of him if you go to the record store, or buy on line.

Oldest Human Footprints in Europe - Historic Mysteries

Oldest Human Footprints in Europe - Historic Mysteries  If you enjoy mysteries, history, and geography, here is a good one to think about.  

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Edge : Conversations on the edge of human knowledge

Edge : Conversations on the edge of human knowledge   Have some fun thinking about this and the possibilities of our new world.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Etta Jones, Through a long and sleepless night

Nice version, but can't find a version with a jazz beat....

"Through a Long and Sleepless Night" from Come to the Stable

Here is a version of the song, Dean Martin , and Etta James did their version.  I think a jazz beat would be terrific for this song, Sinatra style.

Bobby Darin - Through a Long and Sleepless Night (1959)

what a weekend, so many souls left our earth, angels among them, and this love song came to me....I hope that someone will record it again, it was and is a wonderful song.  I think it is time for this type of music to come back, to help us focus on the importance of love in the world.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Artie Shaw My Heart Stood Still

This is my all time favorite by Artie Shaw, and I love it with Dick Haymes singing...Maybe I will be spoiled by finding my favorites, and not have as much fun listening to Siriously!  No way!  Have fun today, be happy, pray for Rod Stewart today!

Artie Shaw- These Foolish Things

More Artie Shaw for today, then ...just listening to Siriously Sinatra 71, for the rest of the day....my favorite station on Sirious XM

SOFTLY AS IN A MORNING SUNRISE - Artie Shaw

I can't say anthing new, except, maybe you might like to read the book about Artie Shaw, available at Amazon.

" What's New?" Artie Shaw & Helen Forrest

Talk about swooning, I just loved Artie Shaw, and here is his rendition of a great song, that never quite made it, but it is a great song to bring back...

My Heart Belongs To Only You -June Christy 1958

What a hit this was in the 50's!

June CHRISTY " Taking A Chance On Love " !!!

A good song for June Christy

Nat King Cole, June Christy, Mel Torme - How High The Moon

How can anyone beat this!  June Christy, was a jazz singer of all time!

Mel Tormé - Gone With the Wind

Another over and over song!  I think it was a 45, which is still tucked away in my large record collection.  Mel Torme!  What more can I say!

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

Bunny Berigan - I Can't Get Started

First heard this song in Worcester, one of our friends, George, had a girlfriend who gave a party at her house...mistake...teens unsupervised...needless to say....Carol walked on the ceiling and you can guess how that happened!  Loved Bunny Berrigan from that night...when I wanted to leave fast...

Rod Stewart - I Can't Get Started

Here is another prayer, that goes around the world for Rod!  We love you Rod!

Rod Stewart - Rhythm of my heart [HQ]

Lets return the blessing to Rod Stewart, say a prayer for him now and each time we hear his great voice.  Thanks Rod !

Ray Charles - Moon over Miami

Love, love, love this, by Ray Charles, could play it over and over.  Miami, became a reality to us in the 50's when we had more cars , by then some of us kids had our own cars....and we could drive the 1,600 plus or minus miles from Framinghamm Mass, to Miami , Florida.  What glamour on the beach!  What worlds opened up to us!

Kay Starr - Wheel Of Fortune - 1952 - HQ Video

  This was a great song for Kay Starr, just as Comes a long a love, both were made for her big voice!

Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love

Jump back to the 50's with this upbeat song!  Kay Starr, we heard her singing everywhere, the bowling alley, the ice cream stop and the car radios!

Then I'll Be Tired Of You - John Coltrane

Can't help but think of us as all having our own inner rhythm through life, when I hear different versions of the same songs.  Some of the songs reach down deep to the level of the forgotten stars we come from, and some don't touch the surface.  We all have songs that are written for us, Ella was an exceptional woman, you have to look hard to find something you don't think is great by her.

Johnny Mathis - Then I'll be tired of you

comparing ...this song is Johnny Mathis...I think..

Dick Haymes - I'll Be Tired Of You

Dick Haymes, quite a story...behind the voice...

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Michael Buble - Dream a Little Dream of Me

Relax and say good night with Michael Buble.

Michael Bublè - Anema e core

Oh, yes!  I hear a little Perry Como, maybe Vic Damone!  Go Michael!

Vic Damone - Anema E Core

This might have been the biggest hit!  Does Michael Buble sound like Vic, lets go see!

Anema E Core - Perry Como

I think this song belonged to Perry Como

ANEMA E CORE - SANTO & JOHNNY

 a lovely song from the past, who sang it the best?  Great paintings here

RAISING VIBRATORY RATES | James Robinson

RAISING VIBRATORY RATES | James Robinson  If you read this any time you feel heavy with pain, and understand that raising vibratory rates is important, it will help you handle life.  James Robinson can be followed on twitter.

RAISING VIBRATORY RATES | James Robinson

RAISING VIBRATORY RATES | James Robinson  If you read this any time you feel heavy with pain, and understand that raising vibratory rates is important, it will help you handle life.  James Robinson can be followed on twitter.

RAISING VIBRATORY RATES | James Robinson

RAISING VIBRATORY RATES | James Robinson  If you read this any time you feel heavy with pain, and understand that raising vibratory rates is important, it will help you handle life.  James Robinson can be followed on twitter.

Eminem- Cold Wind Blows Instrumental

If it wasn't Eminem, would it be ?   How about a music festival with instrumentals from Eminem?

George Michael - White Light (Lyric Video)

Will George Michael lead us into the metaphysical world, to appreciate life, good and bad?

Frank Sinatra - Oh What It Seemed To Be -

Oh, what it seemed to be....the times we had when the world was growing into the future, we now inhabit.

Kitty Wells - Making Believe

Kitty Wells, who helped bring country music to the mainstream, in the fabulous 50's.  Did you know the America we have lived in for the last 70 years was a result of our hard fought battle of the 2nd World War....as I complete  my second book , Small Town America, Framingham, I came to the realization that the world changed right after the war, in the United States. We knew it , but being young were not completely aware. We were that part of the world never bombed and we went into high gear, with the Marshall Plan to help the world recover, while inventions in medicine ( that we had to develop to help our soldiers),  plastics to replace scarce good, etc., fantastic new cars, and consumer products made life easier for all people.  We became prosperous as a nation and as individuals.  My Dad started a business of his own, we were so proud, he was an Italian immigrant , who worked hard and reached for the stars. Oh, what a thrill it was, to be able to try!  There were lots of Italians in Framingham, and they were starting businesses or had already established businesses and some did reach the moon, like Bonfiglio Perini.  It was a magnificent time in our lives, and hopefully we will not lose that sense of opportunity for all.   Is it fading away?

SLIM WHITMAN - ROSE MARIE (U.K.No1 1955)

This was Nelson Eddy's song, but it is time for Slim Whitman...country came into mainstream America around the early 1950's to those of us that loved all genres of music.  Kitty Wells had a big hit then for country music.