Thanks anyways, Sue!
The next time you decide to stab me in the back... have the guts to do it to my face.
Mal ,'Ariel'
Buffista Music III: The Search for Bach
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
Shir - Nov 15, 2008 1:39:48 am PST #9750 of 10003
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Kate P. - Nov 15, 2008 12:22:53 pm PST #9751 of 10003
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
This is a few days late, but I haven't had internet access this week: RIP Miriam Makeba. I didn't know much about her personal life (five husbands, and a proposal from the president of Guinea!), but she devoted her life to spreading awareness about apartheid in South Africa, and was exiled from the country for 30 years, until 1990. I saw her perform at a small club in Cape Town about six years ago, and she was amazing; her voice wasn't quite what it had been, but she radiated energy, and her love for South Africa was clear and infectious.
Performing "Pata Pata" on Brazilian TV, 1968
Her breakthrough performance in the movie Come Back Africa, 1960
Fred Pete - Nov 17, 2008 5:07:59 am PST #9752 of 10003
Ann, that's a ferret.
I heard a couple of items on the radio recently that should interest fans of '60s music.
Over the weekend, I heard an interview with Ron Dante. The Archies are about to release a Christmas album. More albums are planned. No word on whether original bandmembers other than Dante are involved, but Betty and Veronica are expected to do more lead vocals.
Also, in unrelated news, Mary ("Those Were the Days") Hopkin is about to release a new album.
DavidS - Nov 17, 2008 5:53:16 am PST #9753 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The Archies are about to release a Christmas album. More albums are planned. No word on whether original bandmembers other than Dante are involved, but Betty and Veronica are expected to do more lead vocals.
Might mean that he's working with Toni Wine. Kim got them both to come to one of her Bubblegum Balls and they sang together on stage.
If that's the case, it'd be an excellent combo. She's the one singing the "I'm gonna make your life so sweet" bit on "Sugar, Sugar."
Fred Pete - Nov 17, 2008 5:58:37 am PST #9754 of 10003
Ann, that's a ferret.
"Sugar, Sugar" was mentioned during the interview. Dante's very proud that it's one of the most requested songs on oldies stations. There was also a brief discussion of Dante's other big project, the Cufflinks -- including a snippet of "Tracy." Which, for my money, is one of the great pop songs of all time.
Theodosia - Nov 17, 2008 11:35:09 am PST #9755 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Me too, Fred.
Glamcookie - Nov 17, 2008 11:55:06 am PST #9756 of 10003
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
We're seeing the Breeders tonight!!!! Woohoo!!!
msbelle - Nov 17, 2008 4:46:05 pm PST #9757 of 10003
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
oh no, we are in the dreaded theme song mix up: star wars mixing with Raiders and we are trying to remember Superman.
DavidS - Nov 17, 2008 4:48:14 pm PST #9758 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
oh no, we are in the dreaded theme song mix up: star wars mixing with Raiders and we are trying to remember Superman.
Nobody plagiarizes himself quite like John Williams.
Except maybe Danny Elfman.
Barb - Nov 17, 2008 4:55:30 pm PST #9759 of 10003
“Not dead yet!”
Except maybe Danny Elfman.
I was gonna SAY.
James Horner and Patrick Doyle both have their moments as well.