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you always wanted to know everything there is to know about canada ?
well , here is the answer to your prayer ...
"the canada song" by "the three trolls in a baggie" .
enjoy :wink:
hbg
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The Canada Song
Written by Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie

Between the ice caps of the north pole,
and the states of America,
there is a country in the middle that is known as Canada
Where the natives are all happy,
and the lakes are fresh and clean,
there is no unemployment,
and no one is mean.

In the summer there's no mosquitos,
and the winters are never cold.
There is no clear-cut logging,
and no ozone hole.

Oh Canada, your leaders are so swell.
In Canada, no one ever goes to Hell.

No criminals or taxes, and Visa never phones.
Elvis is alive in Moosejaw, but we leave him alone (thankyouverymuch)

'cause we're in Canada, whose army is so strong.
In Canada, no one has to mow their lawn!

No waiting for the busses, no standing in a line.
The banks are all nonprofit, and the dollar moves at
ninety-nine point nine nine nine nine nine nine (That's American, ya know)

So shout Canada (Canada!)
The courts are always fair.

So shout Canada (Canada!)
Whose mechanics never ever swear
(Oh, I put my finger on the darned manifold, ooh, that's hot!)

The rednecks and the hippies live in perfect harmony,
growing wheat and marijuana together, hydroponically.
Nobody has pimples, and the skies are all so clear,
and when Jesus Christ comes back to Earth,
I know he'll be born here.

The phone line's never busy, and you're never put on hold,
Canada's a country carved entirely from gold.

Oh in Canada, everyone says please.
In Canada, no one ever cuts the cheese.

Oh Canada, Oh Canadaaaa
The country of love is the country for me
Canada...
starts with a "C".

dj, I like the McCartney wings as well, Canada. I haven't listened to your particular songs, but I recall "Live and Let Die." Thanks, my friend, for the Beatle remembrance.

I guess, folks, this song is inspired by my being in the dark right now. I have no idea why it came to mind, and I don't know why I know it:

Lady in the Dark:

Song: MY SHIP

My ship has sails that are made of silk
The decks are trimmed with gold
And of jam and spice
There's a paradise in the hold
My ship's aglow with a million pearls
And rubies fill each bin
The sun sits high in a sapphire sky
When my ship comes in
I can wait the years till it appears
One fine day one spring
But the pearls and such
They don't mean much
If there's missing just one thing
I do not care if that day arrives
That dream need never be
If the ship I sing
Doesn't also bring
My own true love to me

"...inspired by my being in the dark right now..."

oh , oh , letty forget to pay the electricity bill :wink:
hbg

hamburger, I was ruminating and missed your delightful song about Canada. When I was a kid, my playmate, Eleanor, spent her winters there and rode a horse to school. She was an odd child, now that I look back, most likely abused, but I won't dwell on that.

I need to make an important telephone call right now, listeners, so I must take a brief respite for a station break:

This is cyber space, WA2K Radio.

Well, hbh, My daughter got to Virginia safely, and that made me "light" hearted. <smile>

How much power does Niagara generate for you canucks?

A nice way to say goodnight to everyone:

The Electric Light Orchestra

All Over The World
Jeff Lynne

Everybody all around the world, gotta tell you what I just heard
There's gonna be a party all over the world

I got a message on the radio, but where it came from I don't really know
And I heard these voices calling all over the world

CHORUS:
All over the world, everybody got the word
Everybody everywhere is gonna feel tonight

Everybody walkin' down the street, everybody movin' to the beat
They're gonna get hot down in the U.S.A. (New York, Detroit, L.A.)

We're gonna take a trip across the sea, everybody come along with me
We're gonna hit the night down in gay Pareee

CHORUS

(Instrumental break)

London, Hamburg, Paris, Rome, Rio, Hong Kong, Tokyo
L.A., New York, Amsterdam, Monte Carlo, Shard End and

CHORUS

Everybody all around the world, gotta tell you what I just heard
Everybody walkin' down the street, I know a place where we all can meet
Everybody gonna have a good time, everybody will shine till the daylight

CHORUS

All over the world, everybody got the word.

Tomorrow, my friends.

From Letty with love

Second Hand Rose
Barbra Streisand

Father has a business strictly second hand
Everything from toothpicks to a baby-grand
Stuff in our apartment came from fathers store
Even things Im wearing someone wore before
Its no wonder that I feel abused
I never get a thing that aint been used

Im wearing second hand hats
Second hand clothes
Thats why they call me
Second hand rose

Even our piano in the parlor
Father bought for ten cents on the dollar
Second hand pearls
Im sick of second hand curls
I never get a single think thats new
Even jake, the plumber, hes a man I adore
Had the nerve to tell me hes been married before!

Everyone knows that Im just
Second hand rose
From second avenue!
From second avenue! nu!

One more time!
Everyone knows that Im just
Second hand rose
(from second avenue!)
From what?
Lets see if you know the fills!
Once while strooling
Through the ritz a girl got my goat...
(she nudged her friend
And said oh look there goes
My old fur coat)
You dont need me!

Everyone knows that Im just
Second hand rose
From second avenue!
(ya cant beat the egg-creams!)
Good! second avenue!
(there is more between me
And fifth avenue, I tell ya)
Right! second avenue!

I'm Gonna Be Myself

I must have been around the world a hundred times
But I always end up back where I started from
It seems I've been a jack of all trades
But I end up doing what I've always done before

People try to change me
People try to tell me which way to go

Tryin' to live my life the best that I know how
I've put my best foot forward
But every time I try to be something I'm not
I end up bein' myself

So I'm gonna' be myself
I'm tired of putting all my hopes
And dreams upon a shelf
Well I'm gonna' be myself
I gonna' be
Be myself

This ol' world is changing day to day
Sometimes I just don't know what to say
I'm only trying to be the best in what I do
I can only be what I know to be

I've tried my hand at being a wise man
I thought I knew all that there was to know
I even tried being a disciple
'Till I didn't know which way to go

So I'm gonna' be myself
I'm tired of putting all my hopes
And dreams upon a shelf
I'm gonna' be myself
I'm gonna' be
Be myself

RexRed
1/10/86

Good morning, WA2K listeners and contributors. You PD is up early today. Somehow a headache awakened me.

edgar, Lovely second hand song, buddy. Thanks for playing it.

Well, I see we have another Rex original. Thanks, Maine. That was really lovely, and here's one from this Letty in the dark. <smile>


All By Myself
Celine Dion

When I was young
I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
When I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore

Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And loves so distant and obscure
Remains the cure

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself
Anymore

When I was young
I never needed anyone
Making love was just for fun
Those days are gone

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
Oh
Don't wanna live
By myself, by myself
Anymore
By myself
Anymore
Oh
All by myself
Don't wanna live
I never, never, never
Needed anyone

Luciano Pavarotti
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Luciano Pavarotti (born October 12, 1935), an Italian tenor, is one of the most famous living singers, not only in the world of opera, but across all genres. He was born in Modena (Emilia-Romagna), in northern Italy.

Family

He has four daughters: three with his first wife Adua (1962-), (1964-), (1976-); and one with his second wife (former assistant/secretary), Nicoletta Mantovani, who gave birth to Alice (January 2003-). He also has a granddaughter (April 2002-).


Career

1960s-1970s

His opera debut was on April 29, 1961 in the role of Rodolfo in La Bohème, in Reggio Emilia.

He made his American debut in February of 1965 with the Greater Miami Opera alongside Joan Sutherland on the stage of the Miami-Dade County Auditorium in Miami. The tenor scheduled to perform was ill that specific night and he had no understudy. Sutherland recommended the young Pavarotti, who was travelling with her on her tour, as the replacement, since he was well acquainted with the role. Shortly after that, on April 28, he made a debut at La Scala in La Bohème. After an extended Australian tour he returned to La Scala where he added Tebaldo to his repertory on March 26, 1966, with Giacomo Aragall as Romeo. His first Tonio took place at Covent Garden on June 2 of that year. He scored another major triumph in Rome on November 20, 1969 when he sang I Lombardi opposite Scotto. This was recorded on a private label and widely distributed, as were various takes of his I Capuleti e i Montecchi, usually with Aragall. Early commercial recordings included a recital of Donizetti and Verdi arias (the aria from Don Sebastiano was particularly good), as well as a complete Elisir D'amore with Sutherland. His major breakthrough in the United States came on February 17, 1972, in a production of Donizetti's La Fille Du Régiment at New York's Metropolitan Opera, in which he drove the crowd into a frenzy with his nine effortless high Cs in the signature aria. He achieved a record 17 curtain calls. From then on he began to make frequent television performances, such as in his role as Rodolfo in the first Live From The Met telecast in March of 1977, which attracted one of the largest audiences ever for a televised opera. He has won many Grammy awards and platinum and gold discs for his performances. In addition to the previously listed titles, his La Favorita with Cossotto and his I Puritani with Sutherland stand out.

1980s-1990s

At the beginning of the 1980s he set up The Pavarotti International Voice Competition for young singers, performing with the winners in 1982 in excerpts of La Bohème and L'elisir d'amore. The second competition in 1986 staged excerpts of La Bohème and Un Ballo In Maschera. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of his career he brought the winners of the competition to Italy for gala performances of La Bohème in Modena and Genoa and then to China where they staged performances of La Bohème in Beijing. To conclude the visit, Pavarotti performed the first ever concert in the Great Hall of the People before 10,000 people, receiving a standing ovation for nine effortless high Cs. The third competition in 1989 again staged performances of L'elisir d'amore and Un Ballo In Maschera. The winners of the fifth competition accompanied Pavarotti in performances in Philadelphia in 1997.

Pavarotti's pivotal step in becoming an internationally known celebrity occurred in 1990 when his rendition of Giacomo Puccini's aria, "Nessun Dorma" (from Turandot) became the theme song of the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. The aria achieved pop status and has, to date, remained his trademark song. This was followed by the hugely successful Three Tenors concert held on the eve of the World Cup final at the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome with fellow tenors Plácido Domingo and José Carreras and conductor Zubin Mehta, which became the biggest selling classical record of all time. Throughout the 1990s, Pavarotti appeared in many well-attended outdoor concerts, his televised concert in London's Hyde Park being the first concert in the history of the park featuring classical music, drawing a record attendance of 150,000. In June 1993, more than 500,000 listeners gathered for his performance on the Great Lawn of New York's Central Park, while millions more around the world watched on television. The following September, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, he sang for an estimated crowd of 300,000. Following on from the original 1990 concert, there have been subsequent Three Tenors concerts held during the Football World Cups; in Los Angeles in 1994, in Paris in 1998, and in Yokohama in 2002. The recordings and videos of these concerts have out-sold those by Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones.

Pavarotti's rise to stardom was not without occasional difficulties, however. He earned a reputation as "The King of Cancellations" by frequently backing out of performances, and his unreliable nature led to poor relationships with some opera houses. This was brought into focus in 1989 when Ardis Krainik of the Lyric Opera of Chicago severed the house's fifteen year relationship with the tenor [1]. Over an eight year period, Pavarotti had cancelled 26 out of 41 scheduled appearances at Lyric, and the decisive move by Krainik to ban him for life was well-noted throughout the opera world.

Pavarotti annually hosts the "Pavarotti And Friends" charity concerts in his home town of Modena in Italy, joining with singers from all parts of the music industry to raise money for several worthy UN causes. Past concerts have been held for Bosnia, Guatemala & Kosovo, the War Child and Iraq.

He was a close friend to the late Diana, Princess Of Wales. They raised money for the elimination of land mines worldwide. He was invited to sing at her funeral service, but declined, as he felt he could not sing well "with his grief in his throat".

On December 12, 1998 he became the first (and, so far, only) opera singer to perform on Saturday Night Live, singing alongside Vanessa L. Williams. He also sang with Bono from U2, in the band's 1995 song Miss Sarajevo.

2000s

In 2002 Pavarotti split with his manager of 36 years Herbert Breslin. The breakup, which was acrimonious, was followed in 2004 with the publication of a book by Breslin entitled 'The King & I', seen by many as sensationalist and largely critical of the singer's acting (in opera), his ability to read music and learn parts, and of his personal conduct, although acknowledging their mutual success. In an interview in 2005 with Jeremy Paxman on the BBC, Pavarotti rejected the allegation that he could not read music, although acknowledging he sometimes had difficulty following orchestral parts.

He received Kennedy Center Honors in 2001 and currently holds two Guinness World Records: one, for receiving the most curtain calls at 165; and two, for the best selling classical album (this album is 'In Concert' by The Three Tenors and is thus shared by fellow tenors, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras).

More recently he married his assistant, Nicoletta Mantovani, who bore him twins. However, due to complications at the time of birth, only one, Alice, survived. He started his farewell tour in 2004, at the age of 69, performing one last time in old and new locations, after over 4 decades on the stage.

Pavarotti gave his last performance in an opera at the New York Metropolitan Opera on March 13, 2004 for which he received a 12 minute standing ovation for his role as the painter Mario Cavaradossi in Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. On December 1, 2004, he announced a 40 city farewell tour to be produced by Harvey Goldsmith.

On February 10, 2006, Pavarotti sang "Nessun Dorma" at the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Turin, Italy. The final act of the opening ceremony, his performance received the longest and loudest ovation of the night from the international crowd. The aria had to be transposed a step lower, in consideration of the singer's age.

Health crises

In March 2005, Pavarotti underwent neck surgery to repair two vertebrae. In June of the same year, he had to cancel a Three Tenors concert in Mexico due to laryngitis.

In early 2006, he had back surgery and contracted an infection while in the hospital, forcing cancellation of concerts in the US, Canada, and the UK.[2]

Pavarotti was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2006 and required emergency surgery to remove the tumor. Shortly after surgery he was reported to be "recovering well". His remaining appearances for 2006 have been cancelled due to his ongoing cancer treatment, however his management stated that it is anticipated that his farewell tour will resume in early 2007.

Dick Gregory
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Richard "Dick" Claxton Gregory, (born October 12, 1932) is an American comedian, social activist, writer, entrepreneur, and nutritionist.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, Gregory was one of six children who grew up poor and fatherless. His family was supported by a combination of his mother's wages as a maid and welfare benefits. Enduring taunts from other children because of his family's financial condition, he began using comedy as a way of disarming their attacks.

As described in his autobiography Nigger, the family was nearly destitute, going without necessitites such as electricity and running water for extended periods of time. Despite these hardships, his mother told him, "We aren't poor, just broke. There's a difference."

As a poor student who excelled at running, Gregory was aided by high school teachers such as Warren St. James and earned a track scholarship to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

His college career was interupted by two years in the U.S. Army where he got his start in comedy, entering and winning several Army talent shows at the urging of his commanding officer, who had taken notice of his penchant for joking.

After completing military service, he performed as a comedian in small, primarily black nightclubs while working for the United States Postal Service during the daytime. In 1961, he was hired by Hugh Hefner to work at the Chicago Playboy Club after Hefner heard him wow an entirely white audience with the following routine:

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I understand there are a good many southerners in the room tonight. I know the South very well. I spent twenty years there one night.
Last time I was down South I walked into this restaurant and this white waitress came up to me and said, "We don't serve colored people here." I said, "That's all right. I don't eat colored people. Bring me a whole fried chicken."
Then these three white boys came up to me and said, "Boy, we're givin' you fair warnin'. Anything you do to that chicken, we're gonna do to you." So I put down my knife and fork, I picked up that chicken and I kissed it. Then I said, "Line up, boys!" [1]
He soon began appearing nationally and on television, with his 1964 autobiography, Nigger, selling seven million copies. At the same time, he became more involved in struggles for civil rights, activism against the American War in Vietnam, economic reform, anti-drug issues, conspiracy theories, and others. As a part of his activism, he went on several hunger strikes.

Gregory began his political career by running against Richard Daley for the mayoralty of Chicago in 1966. Though he did not emerge victorious, this would not prove to be the end of Dick Gregory's dalliances with electoral politics.

Gregory unsuccessfully ran for president of the United States in 1968 as a write-in candidate of the Freedom and Peace Party, which had broken off from the Peace and Freedom Party. He won 47,097 votes (including one from Hunter S. Thompson) with fellow activist Mark Lane as his running mate, garnering more than the party he had left.[2] The Freedom and Peace Party also ran other candidates, including Beulah Sanders for New York State Senate and Flora Brown for New York State Assembly.[3] His efforts landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents.

He then wrote Write Me In about his presidential campaign. One controversial anecdote he mentioned in the book was about one hundred Dick Gregory dollar bills that were circulated at Operation Breadbasket in Chicago advertising their campaign. Some were passed in cash transactions and caused problems, but gained reams of publicity.

Gregory was an outspoken activist during the US Embassy Hostage Crisis in Iran. In 1980 he travelled to Tehran to attempt to negotiate the hostages' release and engaged in a public hunger strike there, weighing less than 100 lbs. when he returned to the United States.

In recent years, he has been a figure in the health food industry, becoming better known as a nutrition guru during the 1980s, advocating for a raw fruit and vegetable diet. Gregory first became a vegetarian in the 1960s, and has lost a considerable amount of weight by going on extreme fasts, some lasting upwards of 50 days. He developed a diet drink called "Bahamian Diet Nutritional Drink" and went on TV shows advocating for his diet and to help the morbidly obese. He is probably best remembered for his attempts, chronicled in the media on daytime talkshows in early 1988, at helping 1,200 pound Long Island man Walter Hudson drop nearly 600 pounds in only a few months on a liquid diet. Mr. Hudson shortly gained the weight back and later died from complications from his extreme obesity. Nonetheless, Gregory claims his restrictive diet has kept him in good health and continues to advocate for a natural diet lifestyle. He has often been an advocate of fruitarianism (an all-fruit diet), and lately breatharianism (a radical plan consisting of no material sustenance whatsoever), of which he writes: "it is living entirely on a transcendental plane, breathing in pure air, absorbing the direct light and energies of the sun."

In early June 2005, during the late stages of the 2005 trial of Michael Jackson, he was invited by Jackson's father, Joseph Jackson, to advise Jackson on his health. On June 4, Gregory brought a blood-circulating machine to Jackson's house, but Jackson refused to use it. On February 26, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia, while making a speech at Soul Vegetarian, he fainted; paramedics arrived soon afterwards.

Gregory married his wife Lillian in the 1960s, and they now have twelve children. As of 2005, he resides in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

At a Civil Rights rally marking the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Gregory criticized the United States, calling it "the most dishonest, ungodly, unspiritual nation that ever existed in the history of the planet. As we talk now, America is 5 percent of the world's population and consumes 96 percent of the world's hard drugs," Gregory said. [4]

He is number 81 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest standups of all time and has his own star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Gregory is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans.

Gregory appears as "Mr. Sun" in the television show Wonder Showzen (the third episode, titled "Ocean", aired in 2005). As Chauncey, a puppet character, imbibes a hallucinogenic substance, Mr. Sun warns "Don't get hooked on imagination, Chauncey. It can lead to terrible, horrible things." Gregory also provides guest commentary on the Wonder Showzen Season One DVD. Large segments of his commentary were intentionally bleeped out, including the names of several dairy companies, as he makes possibly slanderous remarks concerning the alleged ill effects that consumption of cow milk has on humans.

Susan Anton
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Susan Ellen Anton (born on October 12, 1950 in Oak Glen, California) is an American actress, best known for her role as "Susan Williams" in the various Stop Susan Williams!-related television series and television movies.

A 5 ft 11 in. beauty, Susan Anton first experienced fame by winning the Miss California contest in 1969. She was later named one of TIME magazine's "Most Promising Faces of 1979." She has also starred in her own variety show, Presenting Susan Anton, and acted in the films Goldengirl, Spring Fever, and Cannonball Run 2.

In the early 1990s Susan Anton was well known for dating English film and TV star Dudley Moore with much being made of their height difference (he was 5 ft 2.5 in. or 1.59 m tall). Susan is not related to the actor and comedian Craig Anton.

Sign over a Gynecologist's Office:
"Dr. Jones, at your cervix."
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In a Podiatrist's office:
"Time wounds all heels."
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On a Septic Tank Truck in Oregon:
"Yesterday's Meals on Wheels"

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At a Proctologist's door:
"To expedite your visit please back in."
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On a Plumber's truck:
"Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber."
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At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee:
"Invite us to your next blowout."
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At a Towing company:
"We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."
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On an Electrician's truck:
"Let us remove your shorts."
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On a Maternity Room door:
"Push. Push. Push."
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At an Optometrist's Office
"If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place."
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On a Taxidermist's window:
"We really know our stuff."
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On a Fence:
"Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive."
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At a Car Dealership:
"The best way to get back on your feet -- miss a car payment."
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Outside a Muffler Shop:
"No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."
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In a Veterinarian's waiting room:
"Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"
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At the Electric Company:
"We would be delighted if you send in your payment.
However, if you don't, you will be."
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In a Restaurant window:
"Don't stand there and be hungry, Come on in and get fed up."
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In the front yard of a Funeral Home:
"Drive carefully. We'll wait."

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At a Propane Filling Station,
"Thank heaven for little grills."
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And don't forget the sign at a Chicago Radiator Shop:
"Best place in town to take a leak

Good morning, hawkman. Thanks once again for the delightful bio's, and we all love your signs, buddy.

Back later to comment on the background of the celebs after our Raggedy gets here to show us her pin-ups <smile>

Saga of Jenny

Jenny made her mind up when she was three
She herself was going to trim the Christmas tree
Christmas Eve she lit the candles, tossed the tapers away
Little Jenny was an orphan on Christmas day

Poor Jenny, bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
She lost one dad and mother, a sister and a brother,
But she would make up her mind

Jenny made her mind up when she was twelve
That into foreign languages she would delve
But at seventeen to Vassar, it was quite a blow
That in twenty-seven languages she couldn't say no
Poor Jenny, bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
To Jenny I'm beholden, her heart was big and golden
But she would make up her mind

Jenny made her mind up at twenty-two
To get herself a husband was the thing to do
She got herself all dolled up in her satins and furs
And she got herself a husband--but he wasn't hers

Poor Jenny, bright as a penny
Her equal would be hard to find
Deserved a bed of roses, but history discloses
That she would make up her mind

Jenny made her mind up at fifty-one
She would write her memoirs before she was done
The very day her book was published, history relates,
There were wives who shot their husbands in some thirty-three states

Jenny made her mind up at seventy-five
She would live to be the oldest woman alive
But gin and rum and destiny play funny tricks,
And poor Jenny kicked the bucket at seventy-six
Jenny points a moral with which you cannot quarrel,
Makes a lot of common sense--
Jenny and her saga prove that you're gaga
If you don't keep sitting on the fence

Jenny and her story point the way to glory
To all man and womankind
Anyone with vision comes to this decision--
Don't make up your mind

Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics: Ira Gershwin
Musical "Lady in the Dark" soundtrack lyrics

I wanna be free

I wanna be free,
Like the bluebirds flying by me
Like the waves out on the blue sea.
If your love has to tie me, dont try me,
Say good-bye.

I wanna be free,
Dont say you love me say you like me,
But when I need you beside me,
Stay close enough to guide me, confide in me,
Oh-oh-oh

I wanna hold your hand,
Walk along the sand
Laughing in the sun,
Always having fun
Doing all those things
Without any strings
To tie me down.

I wanna be free,
Like the warm september wind, babe,
Say you'll always be my friend, babe.
We can make it to the end, babe,
Again, babe, I gotta say:
I wanna be free
I wanna be free
I wanna be free

The Monkees

Great, Rex. Lots of ladies out there who are dark including the one to whom Shakespeare dedicated many of his sonnets.

Good advice in that last line, "Don't make up your mind."

Found a strange song about Pavarotti as sung by Sheryl Crowe, but cannot get a proper translation; nevertheless, here it is, listeners

L ci darem la mano,
L mi dirai di s,
Vedi, non lontano,
Partiam, ben mio, da qui.

Vorrei, e non vorrei,
Mi trema un poco il cor
Felice, ver, sarei,
Ma pu burlami ancor.

Vieni, mio bel diletto!

Mifa piet Masetto. Io cangier tua sorte

Presto non son pi forte.

Andiam, andiam...

Andiam...

Andiam, andiam, mio bene,
A ristorar le pene
D'un innocente amor.

Maybe Tryagain can do so.

L us darem the hand, L you will say me of s, You see, not far away, Partiam, very mine, from here. I would want, and I would not want, Me shakes a cor little Happy, ver, I would be, But pu burlami still. You come, my beautiful delight! Mifa piet Masetto. I cangier your fate Not son soon devout strongly. Andiam, andiam... Andiam... Andiam, andiam, my good, To ristorar the pains Of an innocent amor.

Comment:
Letty, that is the best translation I could come up with... I did it thought the free babylon translator, part of altavista.com

Sorry, this translation does not do the lyrics justice I'm sure...

Rex, I tried that babelfish as well. It is absolutely terrible, but I appreciate your having tried yourself. Thanks, Maine.

Incidentally, buddy. I liked your Monkees tune, and here's another memory:

Dave Clark Five


Ow! You don't drive a big fast car, no
You don't look a-like a movie star
And on your money we won't get far
But baby, you got what it takes, Oh! to satisfy
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
But oh, oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
You got what it takes for me

Ow! You don't live in a beautiful place
And you don't dress in the best of taste
Oh! Nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
But baby, you got what it takes, Oh! to satisfy
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
But oh, oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
You got what it takes for me

Now when you're near me, ooo-wee
My head goes around and around
And when you kiss me, a-little girl
My love comes tumblin' down, you send me

You don't live in a beautiful place
Oh, you don't dress in the best of taste
And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
But baby, you got what it takes, Oh! to satisfy
You got what it takes to set my soul on fire
But oh, oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah
You got what it takes for me

Now when you're near me, mmm-mmm
My head goes around and around and around and around
And when you kiss me, a-little girl
My love comes tumblin' down, you send me

You don't live in a beautiful place, no
You don't dress in the best of taste
And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face
But baby, you got what it takes
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, you got what it takes
Baby, I'm tellin' you
You got what it takes

Hey! hey! hey!

Good afternoon WA2K.

And a Happy Birthday to:



Love that man.

There's our Raggedy. Thanks for one of the three tenors, PA. <smile> Actually, I still think there is NO tenor like Caruso.

I read that book by Dick Gregory. It was a very bitter autobiography, but I can understand why.

He's still shaking up the big boys and his latest is against KFC for the chicken mistreatment.



He's a vegetarian, of course.