WA2K Radio is now on the air, Part 3

and, our poem to match the singers:

by John Donne : 60 / 19

Go and Catch a Falling Star

Go and catch a falling star,
Get with child a mandrake root,
Tell me where all past years are,
Or who cleft the devil's foot,
Teach me to hear mermaids singing,
Or to keep off envy's stinging,
And find
What wind
Serves to advance an honest mind.

If thou be'st born to strange sights,
Things invisible to see,
Ride ten thousand days and nights,
Till age snow white hairs on thee,
Thou, when thou return'st, wilt tell me,
All strange wonders that befell thee,
And swear,
No where
Lives a woman true, and fair.

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Once again calling all musicians, music lovers, poets and painters.

Inspired by edgar's Nat Cole's Ramblin Rose, here is a marvelous singer doing another rose:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6FfjlxZLTk

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Another rose song, letty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PePXnXxRGE
the Jaynettes

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@edgarblythe,

Ah, edgar, That was a great song by The Jaynettes. Didn't know it,my friend, so thanks again for the introduction.

Another birthday guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwWUOmk7wO0

As I told my friend, Roger: What's so civil about a war. Razz

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Izzy~

Nice bit of research there. Please keep the "Punch lines" coming.
(Sorry.)

~George

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My goodness, Latin George, why should you be sorry? Razz

Three Bridges: (no, not to cross) Today is the dad's birthday.

Love this commentary, y'all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_gDHUdHaOs

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The Lynard Skinner song reminded me of this by Alabama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHdXQAQHjd8

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er, Mark, what did "a shirt in my mouth"mean?. Great song, buddy. I also told my friend Roger: "What is so great about a depression."

Saying good afternoon with two songs.

First, Uncle Remus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bWyhj7siEY

Now, the great Mills Brothers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFo3-ayTWhg

What a wonderful mix of music on our radio today, y'all.

Also, loved having Fil with us as well as the others here.

From Letty with love to the world

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@Letty,

sweet potato pie and shut my mouth

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This from Janis Ian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12bMJUyfkQY
Sometimes I forget how much I love seeing my work well-used. This song, "Tattoo", was a major reason I came back to recording in 1992 - I knew no one else would record it, and I wanted it heard. Funnily enough, it then became famous in Europe when it was chosen to represent Holland for the anniversary of the end of WW II. I got to sing it for Queen Beatrix and her family, perform it at festivals all over Europe, and watch it used as an educational tool all over the world. Not patting myself on the back here, but definitely thanking the creator of this video, who also took the time and effort to get my permission to use it on Youtube.
And songs like this are why artists should try to hold onto their copyrights -- I own it, so I can give permission!!!

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Cartoon from Punch dated 15/01/1887

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODQ3WDExMDc=/z/KzYAAOxyYANTbh~k/$_35.JPG

"IS THE OLD MIN FRIENDLY?"
(Mr. Dick Swiveller in the "Old Curiosity shop)

It's about Home Rule in Ireland and depicts Unionists and Gladstonianists (sic).

From Wiki

Quote:

Convinced that the old man has stored up a large and prosperous fortune for Nell, her wastrel older brother, Frederick, convinces the good-natured but easily led Dick Swiveller to help him track Nell down, so that Swiveller can marry Nell and share her supposed inheritance with Frederick. To this end, they join forces with Quilp, who knows full well that there is no fortune, but sadistically chooses to 'help' them to enjoy the misery it will inflict on all concerned. Quilp begins to try to track Nell down, but the fugitives are not easily discovered. To keep Dick Swiveller under his eye, Quilp arranges for him to be taken as a clerk by Quilp's lawyer, Mr. Brass. At the Brass firm, Dick befriends the mistreated maidservant and nicknames her 'the Marchioness'. Nell, having fallen in with a number of characters, some villainous and some kind, succeeds in leading her grandfather to safety in a far-off village (identified by Dickens as Tong, Shropshire), but this comes at a considerable cost to Nell's health.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Curiosity_Shop

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@izzythepush,

From ebay, someone selling a print of the cartoon.

Quote:

'' Is the old min friendly? ( Mr. Dick Swiveller in the '' Old Curiosity Shop ''). Mr Chamberlain raised the point whether the Unionists and Gladstonians, being so nearly in perfect agreement, could not find some line of policy which would satify both. The question was discussed at a conference. Mr Gladstone took no part in the discussion, but expressed a hope that it would lead to a settlement.

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I was so young when I read The Old Curiosity Shop, I don't remember it very well. But I do recall enjoying it very much.

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@edgarblythe,

It's something that would be more familiar to a Victorian audience. Strangely enough King John must have been as well. Today it's not a play that gets shown much, and I've not met anyone who would recognise a quotation, but it must have been quite popular back then. Different ages prefer different plays, maybe if the Pope starts pushing his weight about, King John will be popular once more.

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Good morning from a bright but chilly radio station here in Florida.

edgar, thanks for the explanation concerning shut vs. shirt.

Pullman, We always love your quotes and explanations concerning royalty, etc.

I really enjoyed Janis doing the song about Tattoo and it reminded me of These brothers. Remember them?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBvhtpbDc9g

Here's Part 1 of The Old Curiosity Shop. Showed that to my students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn5NJuVdHiY

Now, a birthday guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLqzGvOm2P8

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@Letty,

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@tsarstepan,

tsar, Welcome back my long time friend. You sent me searching.

Rickie Lee Jones (born November 8, 1954) is an American vocalist, musician, songwriter and producer. Over the course of a career of over three decades, Jones has recorded in various musical styles including rock, R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards. Her songwriting has been characterized as "a blend of bravado and vulnerability [that] wavers on indefinable borders".[1] She is also known for her unique singing style, especially in live performances.

Great group and performers so once again, Thanks for the introduction.

When I was a kid, I always wondered why a weasel popped. Razz

Odd, I heard an owl this morning and it reminded me of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5mYe_rCfuI

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Once again, calling all musicians, music lovers, poets, and painters.

Just a reminder to our listeners and contributors. We no longer use the rating system because it doesn't match the format of our station.

Today is Sade's birthday so here is a great song by her:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCJjyvJi5oQ

Hope our edgar and pullman enjoyed my contributions

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I like Ronnie. Don't recall the song about the tattooed lady.
I like Smooth Operator by Sarah Vaughn. Razz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FosOvLUVCAE
This is a tribute to Frank Sinatra on his 80 birthday. He requested this song, titled Restless Farewell

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@edgarblythe,

Ah, Mark, "the jester" did a good tribute (of sorts). Poor Frank, he had bi polar disorder and it happens to creative people.

I'll have to check out Sarah's version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Pg9iTFKQk

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