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"What all the wise men promised has not happened, and what all the damned fools said would happen has come to pass." - Lord Melbourne
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Category Archives: Music
The Thanks of a Grateful Nation
. . General Orders No. 11, Grand Army of the Republic Headquarters. I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of … Continue reading
The Official Start of Summer
. . Memorial Day Weekend – the “official” start to the Summer season. We have the annual running of the Indy 500, the men fire up their grills, and the ladies can start wearing white shoes! I ran across this … Continue reading
The Day That All Moms Dread…..
Well, I knew this day had to come – it comes around every year. The day that all kids look forward to. and all mothers dread. That’s right, folks – the Last Day of School is here….. . . Oh, … Continue reading
The Music of Magic City – “Drowning on Dry Land”
I gotta tell you, I am absolutely LOVING the music that they are playing on this series! This one played at the end of Episode #106 – “The Harder They Fall“. Here is “Drowning on Dry Land”, performed by Albert … Continue reading
“Be Still My Soul”
Honestly, one of the most beautiful arrangements of this beloved hymn: . . Performed by the BYU Concert Choir, from their CD “All Creatures of Our God and King” from Tantara Records, directed by Mack Wilberg.*** This one is on … Continue reading
An Amazing “Swan Lake” Performance
I.Am.Awestruck. . . (h/t To my friend Bob, over at Bluebird of Bitterness, for posting this in honor of Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky’s birthday) .
Easy Listening Sunday – “You and I”
. Michael Buble, sexy and soulful – the boy can eat crackers in my bed any time. (The lovely Mrs. Buble might have a problem with that…. ) . . Have a nice, relaxing day – .
The Chance of a Lifetime (In a Lifetime of Chance)
. . It’s Derby Day! .
“Don’t Be Cruel”
Heard this last night on “Magic City” – it’s from 1975, and is sung by Billy Swan. This is a very cool version of the Elvis Presley classic! . . Have a great night…. . [Update}: Check out my other … Continue reading
It’s an Obama-Eats-Dog World…..
. . I thought the #ObamaEats Dogs thing had run its course (and what fun it was!), but some folks on the Obama campaign are still trying to drag out the “Mitt Romney made his dog ride on the roof … Continue reading
