Friday, November 2, 2012
Ella Fitzgerald & Mills Brothers - Dedicated to you
Sounds like early Ella, in the style of the Mills Brothers...of course.
Natalie Cole - Love Letters
what makes someone stand out. Here is an example of story telling with effect, whether it is telling a story, or singing a song, the difference is making it personal...the way you present the story counts, and how the story matches your inner voice.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Nat King Cole song, Love Is The Thing, sung by Greg Peterson
Here is a fabulous Nat King Cole hit from his album of the same name. If you have the album it is one to listen to over and over...maybe a perfect song for Michael Buble
Sammy Davis Jr. Boogie Woogie
This is Sammy dancing before his accident, was seriously injured, losing an eye.
Sammy Davis Jr. - I'll Know (playlist)
This is adorable....bet you didn't know that Sammy was on the stage so young!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Teresa Brewer - (Put Another Nickel In) Music, Music, Music (1950)
After the war, we had juke boxes and soda shops, drive in's for food and music, it was a wild time, as teens got CARS!
Teresa Brewer - "Gonna Get Along Without you now"
After the war the word Teenagers was coined, and with this song you can see how we bopped!
Chris Connor - I Wish You Love
Most of her great songs are all on one 78 album, and might be available today, if interested.
I Miss You So - Chris Connor - 1957
This never became a mega hit, but I loved her voice, the song and the arrangment, played it over and over...don't you think it has potential?
Top Tracks for Chris Connor (playlist)
She was one of my favorites, tones of Ella seem to resonate ...lovely voice
Los Lobos - We Belong Together
The interview with The President on MTV, did not discuss the beauty of the past music...Who wants to hear about urban gangs, and terror in song? It is one thing to envision horror, in the Warsaw Concerto, a piece of great beauty, but these songs we immortalize now, will they really be immortalized? What do you think...up against the great songs of the past mid century, what will survive into the next mid century?
THIS MAGIC MOMENT-JAY AND THE AMERICANS
Just imagine over 1.3 million hits for this song that was popular ...how many years ago, take a peek!
Jay & The Americans - Cara Mia
Thts is one of the most amazing songs of all time as sung by Jay and The Americans...
"Stranger on the Shore" Acker Bilk
This was a favorite of mine in the long ago, how many of you know it or remember it?
over the rainbow- los indios tabajaras
As the east coast of the U.S. prepares for a severe storm, here is a calming song to think beyond it, make it go away with the power of many minds.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Black Obelisk: Erich Maria Remarque: 9781931541909: Amazon.com: Books
The Black Obelisk: Erich Maria Remarque: 9781931541909: Amazon.com: Books
This book was wonderful to teach us the tragedy of war, and what happens when people don't have jobs and money collapses in value etc. This is what makes me think that maybe , just maybe the plan is to destroy the economics of the world, destroy jobs and bring the world to its knees....who and why? The questions are out there, is it possible? Am I the only one thinking this way? But then what do I know?
This book was wonderful to teach us the tragedy of war, and what happens when people don't have jobs and money collapses in value etc. This is what makes me think that maybe , just maybe the plan is to destroy the economics of the world, destroy jobs and bring the world to its knees....who and why? The questions are out there, is it possible? Am I the only one thinking this way? But then what do I know?
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians - That Old Feeling (1937)
When you heard this sound on the radio, you knew instantly it was Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians. Everyone took in New Years's eve with Guy Lombardo...I thought that he was the only one to play on that evening, in the long ago.
Louis Hayes & Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band - Stars Fell on Alabama-Ch...
We loved the sound of the Sax and now you know why, here it talks to you.
Armstrong & Fitzgerald - "Stars Fell On Alabama"
Louis sounds a little hesitant...Ellas is cool calm and collected....then he warms up....
STARS FELL ON ALABAMA (Jack Teagarden)
He looks like a prize fighter of the past...but he was one of the well known jazz artists of his time
Vera Lynn - When The Lights Go On Again.
Could there have been a plan to destroy the economy of the world? Why not?
Reba McEntire - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
Country, catchy tune, a story...can't be beat and great voice!
So This Is Love- The Castells
I almost forgot about this beautiful song. I think it could be a hit again, as so many of the old songs could be.
ED TOWNSEND- FOR YOUR LOVE
Another hummer song, something to counter the hip hop, something to close your eyes and dream on.
NAT KING COLE - LOVE LETTERS 1957
The album, Love is the Thing, if you can find it, buy it for long time enjoyment. It never wore out, and is part of my treasured collection of wonderful songs by Nat King Cole.
nat king cole & gordon jenkins/stay as sweet as you are
Just to hear this voice and arrangment again after so many years of being stored away in my record collection, brings memories of that long ago time. His voice was incredible, his arrangments...I would play this over and over
26 Miles Across The Sea...
I wanted to go to California to see this Island, as all the young teens did, in those days, then we had Ft Lauderdale college break, and...
Santo & Johnny / Indian Reservation
Most of us love to watch Westerns, and the best ones are the ones that include the Indian nations of our great country. They had a wonderful civilization, one that gave birth to our Constitution, did you know that? Look up the Mohawk nation constitution, I think they where the ones whom we copied.
Santo & Johnny - a thousand miles away.wmv
Great song to play with ..maybe a mash up with another song?
You've Changed - Harry James & Dick Haymes [1941]
The sound of Harry James drags me back to the war years, the time of tears...for all of us that lived those days, safe in this country while our uncles, dads, and others went off to terrible battles on far away shores.
Oh! What It Seemed to Be - Dick Haymes & Helen Forrest
A song that played in our heads, and people sang, as they worked ...a song that took away the troubles of the day.
Dick Haymes - A Sinner Kissed An Angel..wmv
Sounds of the 1940's that carried into the 50's, some of the songs are forgotten, some live on, even the sounds are so different. Do you think that people will be singing rap and hip hop in 50 years, as they do for the romantic ballads of the past.
Dick Haymes - Room Full Of Roses - A hit from the 1930s
Dick Haymes, a wonderful voice of the past and a major hit of the past...
Joni James - Love Letters Straight From Your Heart (With Lyrics)
This version is so sweet, it reminds me of my young self.
KETTY LESTER - LOVE LETTERS (STRAIGHT FROM YOUR HEART)
A major hit many years ago, and my favorite version was by Nat King Cole
Friday, October 19, 2012
Tina Turner - Simply the Best - 2010 Video Celebration (fan made)
Tina Turner, one of the best all around female entertainers of the time, in my book.
Wired Issue 20.10 | October 2012 | The Design Issue | Wired Magazine | Wired.com
Wired Issue 20.10 | October 2012 | The Design Issue | Wired Magazine | Wired.com
if you love technology...Wow, this issue is loaded with ideas, including an explanation of the new movie Cloud Atlas which I mentioned in the previous blog post. Have fun...you can download right away to your wireless reader..I am still devouring my store bought copy!
if you love technology...Wow, this issue is loaded with ideas, including an explanation of the new movie Cloud Atlas which I mentioned in the previous blog post. Have fun...you can download right away to your wireless reader..I am still devouring my store bought copy!
Cloud Atlas (Movie Tie-in Edition): A Novel: David Mitchell: 9780812984415: Amazon.com: Books
Cloud Atlas (Movie Tie-in Edition): A Novel: David Mitchell: 9780812984415: Amazon.com: Books
Wow, this is the closest we have come to deciphering ( maybe) what life is all about. I would love to hear what Dr. Robert Lanza has to say about this. His theory is that after we die, we have a stairway of choices to return to in life. I hope you enjoy this, it is a definite for me.
Wow, this is the closest we have come to deciphering ( maybe) what life is all about. I would love to hear what Dr. Robert Lanza has to say about this. His theory is that after we die, we have a stairway of choices to return to in life. I hope you enjoy this, it is a definite for me.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Oscar Peterson & The Stephane Grappelli Quartet - "If I Had You"
Is the music romantic, because we always thought of Paris that way...."in a small cafe"....or is it just the magic of Stephane
Amazon.com: green dolphin street: Movies & TV
Amazon.com: green dolphin street: Movies & TV: Green Dolphin Street [Remaster] Starring Lana Turner, Van Heflin, Donna Reed and Richard Hart (2012)
(32 customer reviews)
Some of these wonderful old movies can be bought reasonable and you can enjoy them for years. This was a favorite and still is.
(32 customer reviews)
Some of these wonderful old movies can be bought reasonable and you can enjoy them for years. This was a favorite and still is.
Amazon.com: From Here To Eternity: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed: Movies & TV
Amazon.com: From Here To Eternity: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed: Movies & TV
Okay, you saw the picture on posted of the lovers on the beach, did you remember the movie? Here it is...
Okay, you saw the picture on posted of the lovers on the beach, did you remember the movie? Here it is...
The White Nile: Alan Moorehead: 9780060956394: Amazon.com: Books
The White Nile: Alan Moorehead: 9780060956394: Amazon.com: Books How interesting, I was riding my stationary bike, and bored I leaned over to the bookcase and pulled out a book I had read years ago. I am enjoying it again! This is a no no with me, usually, because I like to move on to new books, new adventures...except the Seth books, I like to read them again, pick them up and pop through them for new thoughts...have you ever read Seth...by Jane Roberts. It is amazing, because a lot of what Seth spoke about is , well you know...
Bobby Vinton - My Heart Belongs To Only You.avi
oops, maybe it was this one...this seems to ring a bell, without checking my record collection...what do you think?
Vic Dana - My heart belongs to only you
this was the hit record of the song, as I recall, still checking.
Depeche Mode at Coachella Festival, Indio 29.04.2006
They spend alot of time setting the mood, the sound is different, as though they borrowed it from the planets.
Sting - It's Probably Me (Feat. Eric Clapton)
I had to listen to this because I love Clapton, and Sting. I can't help but notice how much Sting sounds like Rod Stewart, or does Rod Stewart sound like Sting....do you notice that similarity in their voices.
Amazon.com: wilderness essays
Amazon.com: wilderness essays: Wilderness Essays by John Muir (Apr 1, 2012)
$18.99 $14.24 Hardcover Order in the next 2 hours and get it by Friday, Oct 19.
More Buying Choices - Hardcover
See my review on Amazon, gorgeous writing for nature lovers. I nev er dreamed i would fall in love with Alaska....
$18.99 $14.24 Hardcover Order in the next 2 hours and get it by Friday, Oct 19.
More Buying Choices - Hardcover
See my review on Amazon, gorgeous writing for nature lovers. I nev er dreamed i would fall in love with Alaska....
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Sting-My one and only love
Sting , how could I forget him, and this movie...what was the name? Do you know it?
Ziggy Elman - And the Angels Sing (1947)
Talk about angels singing, time to bring back Ziggy Elman...so delicious...
ANDREA BOCELLI (HQ) NON TI SCORDAR DI ME / DO NOT FORGET ME
Her voice reachs somewhere to heaven....
Pavarotti - Non ti Scordar di me (Central Park Concert)
I can't understand the words, but the song is absolutely beautiful
Perry Como - "Till The End of Time" (1945)
I was listening to the Polonaise at my aunt's house as a very young teen, when suddenly I heard the melody of my favorite song jump out....and I learned that popular songs could be born from classical music. What a shock!
On the Beach Trailer
Still thinking of what happened when we dropped the bombs on Japan....the horror! This film reminded us, scared us, and should be watched again, today
The Ink Spots - The Gypsy (1950-1952) B&W
such a big hit, this group was just wonderful, seems every song they put out was a hit!
The Inkspots - We'll meet again.
A song for the loss of our men who went to fight in the 2nd World War..
PATSY CLINE - YOU BELONG TO ME.wmv
though I love Patsy, Jo Stafford takes it for vocal and arrangments
Jo Stafford--You belong to me
the introduction to this song makes it really special, the instruments also.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Gladys Knight - Midnight Train To Georgia
so wonderful, who can sing this and make it another hugh hit?
Michael Buble Official Site
Michael Buble Official Site Here you can find information on tours, albums and more....so enjoy Michael Buble..
Michael Buble - Fever
As I listen to this, I wonder how Michael would handle "Lover" the other Peggy Lee hit. I bet it could be a smash it for him!
Michael Buble - Dream a Little Dream of Me
Love the piano accompaniment in this rendition, it suits his voice.great contrast.
My heart stood still - 1966 - The mama's and the papa's
This group was one of our favorites for a long time
Artie Shaw My Heart Stood Still
Just love Artie Shaw and especially his arrangment of this song. It was the start of a shout out, Hey, Barba Ree Ba...can you find that in this song...?
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
"Route 66" - The Manhattan Transfer (2008)
Route 66 was the magical way west, before the super highways, that only came into existance after World War 2, starting with President Eisenhower...This highway was the one we all dreamed about taking a trip on, and I did this easily, since I did not have the means by reading....Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck, and Route 66, by William Least Heat Moon...
Manhattan Transfer - Tuxedo Junction
Just getting some good music to start my day...a dull day needs some really great music to bounce with through the day
Barry White-Just the way You are.
Look what Barry White could do with your music, com'on Billy Joel, we need a little more music from you~
Billy Joel "Just the way you are" Live 1977
Billy Joel, great song writer and performer...where are you? More please!
Monday, October 8, 2012
IONS Research | Collective Consciousness/Burning Man
IONS Research | Collective Consciousness Results of measurements at the Burning Man experiment over the years...
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