Let’s “Take 5” with Dave Brubeck
I think on this lazy Sunday, we should take five with Dave Brubeck. While you listen why not check out Dave Brubeck: 5 Little Known Facts About the Take 5 Jazz Pianist?
Category: Music
Mark Ronson & Barack Obama: Uptown Funk!
You know a song has entered the public conscience when the President is caught singing it.
What Song Will Be Played at Your Funeral?
It was determined that the song for my memorial would be We’ll Meet Again by Vera Lynn…
Some of the lyrics from “We’ll Meet Again” that will be about your life: “They’ll be happy to know / That as you saw me go / I was singin’ this song”
When people hear this song at your funeral, they will know you wanted them to celebrate your life and feel at ease about your passing. Your life will have been spent caring for others and being optimistic, so they will follow your lead.
We’ll Meet Again is bit old fashioned but I think the theme is right. If you want to have some fun, take the quiz and determine the song for you!
Source: PlayBuzz.
“Uptown Funk” featuring Bruno Mars
I don’t post a lot about music because most of the tunes I listen to are oldies. That’s because most of the current songs I hear don’t hold my attention.
Every so often I come across a song like Uptown Funk featuring Bruno Mars and my ipod gets an addition.
Frank Stallone Performs “Carry On” from “Reach Me”
Frank Stallone performs Carry On from Reach Me.
Brunettes Shoot Blondes’ Creative “Knock Knock” Video
Brunettes Shoot Blondes have come up with a creative video to accompany their song Knock Knock.
Maybe I’m a Fool
Back in the day, Eddie Money’s Maybe I’m a Fool was one of my favorite songs. I still love it.
Glen Campbell’s “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” – One of the Saddest Songs Ever
Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a few years ago. Campbell faced it bravely and decided on one last tour while he was still able. Now word is that Campbell in the final stages of the disease and “has been moved to 24-hour care.”
Campbell’s record label has released his final studio recording. Knowing Campbell’s condition makes it one of the saddest songs I’ve ever heard.
Source: Bits and Pieces.
“Hey, Hey, We’re The Monkees!”
I was seven years old when The Monkees tv series premiered on September 12, 1966. I became an instant and life-long Monkees fan. I wasn’t alone.
The Monkees tv series won two Emmys (one for Outstanding Comedy Series – beating The Andy Griffith Show, Bewitched, Get Smart, and Hogan’s Heroes). In 1967, The Monkees had four albums hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (the only group to ever do that) and they outsold the Beatles and the Rolling Stones combined.
Obviously there were (and still are) quite a few Monkees‘ fans out there. If you’re one, you’ll want to check out Eddie Deezen‘s post Hey, Hey, We’re the Monkees at Neatorama.
Cereus Bright’s Cover of “Stayin’ Alive”
Below is Cereus Bright’s cover of Stayin’ Alive.
This goes out to Big John Beatty!
An Epic Game of Pattycake Accompanied by a Beautiful Song
How about an epic game of pattycake accompanied by a beautiful song? Trust me on this. It is pure joy.
The Night Elvis Presley Died
If you have any interest in Elvis Presley, you will probably want to check out Do You Remember’s Behind the Scenes on the Night Elvis Presley Died. (Sadly, the link no longer works, but below we have a news report the night Elvis died. – Craig, 2021)
I was 18 years old and on vacation in Tennessee. It was like a king had died.
66 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Beatles
Buzzfeed presents 66 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Beatles.
My guess is you’ll know many but not all.
The Beatles Live 1965 Performance!
One of the things that I love about YouTube.com is that you can find almost anything there. You know, like a rare appearance of The Beatles performing in 1965!
Torrance, Stallone & Mitchum Say, “Farewell, My Lovely”
Mike Torrance aka The Krayola Kidd is back and he’s brought Sly and Robert Mitchum from Farewell, My Lovely with him! Over the coming weeks/months I’ll be posting more of Mike’s sketch card commissions. My goal is to eventually get a card for every character Sly has played. We’re well on our way!
You can see more of Mike’s art at his Deviant Art site. Mike is available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable.
