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speaking of HAVING A BAD DAY , let me add a little joke here - at least i think it is a joke .
the new employee shows up late for work three days in a row .
so the boss makes it clear that if he is late again , his job will be gone .
so the fellow sees his physician and asks for help .
the doc tells him : "just take one of these pills before going to bed tonight and you'll be up in plenty of time to get to work ."
so he takes the pill and sleeps really well . he wakes up early and gets to work before anyone else . when the boss arrives , the fellow says proudly : "see , i'm not just on time , i'm early ! "
"yea , " says the boss , "but where were you yesterday ? "
Shocked

hbg

and here a SLEEPYTIME GIRL song to go along with it

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Quote:

Lyrics by: Joseph R. Alden
Lyrics by: Raymond B. Egan
Music by: Ange Lorenzo
Music by: Richard Whiting
Originally made famous by: Ben Bernie
---------------------------------------------

Sleepy time gal, you're turning night into day,
Sleepy time gal, you've danced the evening away,
Before each silvery star fades out of sight, please give me a little kiss,
Then let us whisper goodnight, it's getting late, and dear, your pillow's waiting,
Sleepy time gal, I'll find a cottage for you,
You'll learn to cook and sew, what's more, you'll love it I know,
When you're a stay-at-home, play at home, eight o'clock, sleepy time gal.

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Ah, hbg. That's a dear song. Thanks, Canada.

Here's one to match by Mr. Fats.

Here we are
Out of cigarettes
Holding hands and yawning
Look how late it gets
Two sleepy people by dawn's early light
And too much in love to say goodnight

Here we are
In the cozy chair
Picking on a wishbone
From the Frigidaire
Two sleepy people with nothing to say
And too much in love to break away

Do you remember
The nights we used to linger in the hall?
Father didn't like you at all
Do you remember
The reason why we married in the fall?
To rent this little nest
And get a bit of rest

Well, here we are
Just about the same
Foggy little fella
Drowsy little dame
Two sleepy people by dawn's early light
And too much in love to say goodnight

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letty :
speaking of "Here we are , Out of cigarettes" .
listen what JIMMY DEAN has to say about that - i certainly had no idea that he is also the SAUSAGE JIMMY DEAN Laughing

hbg

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Quote:

For the brand "Jimmy Dean Sausage," see Jimmy Dean ***THAT I DID NOT KNOW !***

Jimmy Dean

Jimmy Dean album
Background information
Birth name Jimmy Ray Dean
Born August 10, 1928 (1928-08-10) (age 79)
Origin Plainview, Texas
Genre(s) Country, Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, Actor, Businessman
Instrument(s) Vocals, Guitar
Years active 1953- Present
Label(s) Columbia Records
Associated
acts Roy Clark, Patsy Cline, Charlie Rich
Website Jimmy Dean's Personal Website
Jimmy Dean (b. Jimmy Ray Dean August 10, 1928, in Plainview, Texas) is an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman. Although he may be best known today as the founder of the Jimmy Dean Food Company, he first rose to fame for his country crossover hits like "Big Bad John," and for his television appearances

Quote:

Jimmy Dean

Smoke Smoke Smoke That Cigarette
Merle Travis/Tex Ritter

1. Now I'm a fella with a heart of gold - With the ways of a gentleman I've been told
A kind of a guy that wouldn't even harm a flea
But if me and a certain character met - The guy that invented the cigarette
I'd murder that son of a gun in the first degree

2. It ain't that I don't smoke myself - And I don't reckon they'll hinder your health
I've smoked them all my life and I ain't dead yet
But nicotine slaves are all the same - At a pettin' party or a poker game
Everythin's gotta stop while you have that cigarette

Smoke smoke smoke that cigarette puff puff puff and if you smoke yourself to death
Tell St Peter at the Golden Gate that you hate to make him wait
But you just gotta have another cigarette

3. Now at a game of chance the other night - Ol' Dame Fortune was a doin' me right
The kings and queens just kept on comin' round
And I got a full and I bettet high - But my bluff didn't work on a certain guy
He just kept a risin' and layin' his money down

4. He'd raise me and I'd raise him - And I sweated blood you gotta sink or swim
He finally called and he couldn't raise the bet
I said "aces full pal how about you��? - He said "I'll tell you in a minute or two
But right now I just gotta have another cigarette��?

Smoke smoke smoke...
[ piano ]

5. Now the other night I had me a date - With the cutest little gal in the fifty states
One of them highbred up-town fancy little dames
She said she loved me and it seemed to me - That things were just about like they oughta be
So hand in hand we strolled down Lover's Lane

6. She was oh so far from a chunk of ice - And our smoochin' party was a goin' real nice
So help me Hannah and I think I'd of been there yet
I give her a kiss and a little squeeze - And she said "would you excuse me please
But I just gotta have another cigarette��?

Smoke smoke smoke... X 2
You just gotta have another cigarette

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Watched a movie, hbg, called Thank You For Smoking. The whole thing was about a man who worked for the tobacco lobby. He was kidnapped and the irate folks put nicotine patches all over him, then put him in a room filled with smoke. Had it not been for the fact that the lobbyist smoked, he would have been dead. Ah, that's true irony. The theme song was the one that you just played.

Like this one, too.

Cigareets and whuskey and wild wild women

They'll drive you crazy they'll drive you insane

Cigareets and whuskey and wild wild women

They'll drive you crazy they'll drive you insane

Once I was happy and had a good wife I had enough money to last me for life

I met with a gal and we went on a spree she taught me to smoke and drink whusky

Cigareets and whuskey...

[ dobro ]

And now I'm feeble and broken with age

The lines on my face make a well written page

I'm leavin' this story how sad but how true

On women and whusky and what they will do

Cigareets and whuskey...

Write on the cross at the head of my grave

For women and whusky here lies a poor slave

Take warning dear stranger take warning dear friend

Then write in big letters these words at the end

Cigareets and whuskey...

They'll drive you crazy they'll drive you insane

The Wilburn Brothers.

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letty :

Cigareets and whuskey and wild wild women

They'll drive you crazy they'll drive you insane

i remember that as young fellows we did a fair job of singing that song while growing up in germany ! :wink:

we picked up a lot of american pop-songs by listening to AFN(american forces network)

you might enjoy this story .
a few months after the war ended in 1945 , schools re-opened in germany . we were 15 years old boys up to all kinds of mischief :wink:
while we had our german teachers back , the (british) military government would sent around an inspector on occasion to check on what was being taught to us BRATS !
our english teacher was a pretty nervous elderly woman teacher .
so the british school-inspector showed up , listened in our english classes and told the teacher that he was quite impressed with our progress .
could we also sing in english , he asked . we pointed to one of our conspirators and explained that he could sing very well indeed .
many of us had actually adopted english surnames - we thought it quite cool - this fellow was called JOHNNY !
i guess our teacher was hoping for a folksong , instead johnny stood up and belted out an american pop-song Shocked

i don't remember what song it was , but this one could very well have been the one .
our poor lady teacher was mortified and close to crying . the inspector was actually quite impressed - and we had shown how COOL we were !

i think this is a jimmy van heusen song from the forties .

Quote:

Would you like to swing on a star
Carry moonbeams home in a jar
And be better off than you are
Or would you rather be a mule

A mule is an animal with long funny ears
Kicks up at anything he hears
His back is brawny but his brain is weak
He's just plain stupid with a stubborn streak
And by the way, if you hate to go to school
You may grow up to be a mule

Or would you like to swing on a star
Carry moonbeams home in a jar
And be better off than you are
Or would you rather be a pig

A pig is an animal with dirt on his face
His shoes are a terrible disgrace
He has no manners when he eats his food
He's fat and lazy and extremely rude
But if you don't care a feather or a fig
You may grow up to be a pig

Or would you like to swing on a star
Carry moonbeams home in a jar
And be better off than you are
Or would you rather be a fish

A fish won't do anything, but swim in a brook
He can't write his name or read a book
To fool the people is his only thought
And though he's slippery, he still gets caught
But then if that sort of life is what you wish
You may grow up to be a fish
A new kind of jumped-up slippery fish

And all the monkeys aren't in the zoo
Every day you meet quite a few
So you see it's all up to you
You can be better than you are
You could be swingin' on a star

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you know, hgg, kids are kids regardless of nationality. Loved your little anecdote and also that great song.

If I get a chance, perhaps I can send ehBeth a picture of our German friends, Charlie and Leah Bendorf.

Love the songs of WWII, Canada, because my brother was a part of it, and because my two sisters knew them all.

Here's one by Vera Lynn.

Artist: Vera Lynn
Song: Harbour lights
Album: Sweetheart Of The Forces

One evening long ago
A big ship was leaving
One evening long ago
Lover's were greaving
A crimsom sun went down
The lights began to glow
Across the harbour
One evening long ago

I saw the harbour lights
They only told me we were parting
The same old harbour lights
That once brought you to me
I watched the harbour lights
How could I help if tears were starting
Goodbye to tender nights
Beside the silver sea

I long to hold you near
And kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship and I was on the shore

Now I know lonley life
While all the while my heart is wispering
Someother harbour lights
Will steal your love from me

Now I know lonley life
While all the while my heart is wispering
Someother harbour lights
Will steal your love from me

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I cannot believe that it is so late, folks. So here is my goodnight song.

It happened in Vienna
If you were there you'd see
Two lovers in the moonlight beneath the linden tree
Sweet violins are playing
And to his love forever saying

Come let us go down lovers lane
Once more to sing love's own refrain
Though we must say auf wiedersehen
Auf wiedersehen, my dear

Here in your arms I can't remain,
So let me kiss you once again
Soon we must say auf wiedersehen
Auf wiedersehen, my dear

Your love will cling to me through the lonely daytime
Each night will bring to me the magic memory of May-time

I know my heart won't beat again
Until the day we meet again
Sweetheart, goodbye, auf wiedersehen,
Auf wiedersehen, my dear

Your love will cling to me through the lonely daytime
Each night will bring to me the magic memory of May-time

I know my heart won't beat again
Until the day we meet again
Sweetheart, goodbye, auf wiedersehen
Auf wiedersehen, my dear

and in English.... Razz

Goodnight
From Letty with love

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RIFF
The Jets are gonna have their day
Tonight.

BERNARDO
The Sharks are gonna have their way
Tonight.

RIFF
The Puerto Ricans grumble: "Fair fight."
But if they start a rumble,
We'll rumble 'em right.

BERNARDO
We're gonna hand 'em a surprise
Tonight.

RIFF AND JETS
We're gonna cut 'em down to size
Tonight.

BERNARDO AND SHARKS
We said, "O.K., no rumpus,
No tricks."
But just in case they jump us,
We're ready to mix
Tonight.

ALL
We're gonna rock it tonight,
We're gonna jazz it up and have us a ball!
They're gonna get it tonight;
The more they turn it on the harder they'll fall!

RIFF AND JETS
Well, they began it!

BERNARDO AND SHARKS
Well, they began it!

ALL
And we're the ones to stop 'em once and for all,
Tonight!

ANITA
Anita's gonna get her kicks
Tonight.
We'll have our private little mix
Tonight.
He'll walk in hot and tired,
So what?
Don't matter if he's tired,
As long as he's hot
Tonight!

TONY
Tonight, tonight,
Won't be just any night,
Tonight there will be no morning star.
Tonight, tonight, I'll see my love tonight.
And for us, stars will stop where they are.
Today
The minutes seem like hours,
The hours go so slowly,
And still the sky is light . . .
Oh moon, grow bright,
And make this endless day endless night!

RIFF
I'm counting on you to be there
Tonight.
When Diesel wins it fair and square
Tonight.
That Puerto Rican punk'll
Go down.
And when he's hollered "Uncle"
We'll tear up the town!

(RIFF, TONY, and MARIA sing simultaneously)

RIFF
So I can count on you, boy?

TONY
All right.

RIFF
We're gonna have us a ball.

TONY
All right.

RIFF
Womb to tomb!

TONY
Sperm to worm!

RIFF
I'll see you there about eight.

TONY
Tonight . . .

MARIA
Tonight, tonight
Won't be just any night,
Tonight there will be no morning star,

(JETS, SHARKS, MARIA, TONY, and ANITA sing simultaneously)

SHARKS
We're gonna rock it tonight!
They're gonna get it tonight,
They began it,
They began it,
The began it.
We'll stop 'em once and for all.
The Sharks are gonna have their way,
The Sharks are gonna have their day,
We're gonna rock it tonight.
Tonight!

JETS
We're gonna jazz it tonight!
Tonight!
They began it,
And we're the ones to stop 'em once and for all!
The Jets are gonna have their way,
The Jets are gonna have their day.
We're gonna rock it tonight.
Tonight!

ANITA
Tonight, tonight,
Late tonight,
We're gonna mix it tonight.
Anita's gonna have her day,
Anita's gonna have her day,
Bernardo's gonna have his way
Tonight, tonight,
Tonight, this very night,
We're gonna rock it tonight!

MARIA
Tonight, tonight,
I'll see my love tonight.
And for us, stars will stop where they are.

MARIA AND TONY
Today the minutes seem like hours.
The hours go so slowly,
And still the skiy is light.
Oh moon, grow bright,
And make this endless day endless night,

ALL
Tonight!

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Good morning, WA2K radio audience.

You know, edgar, I am beginning to believe that Romeo and Juliet may be near the top of Shakespeare's plays. That song that you just played, of course, is a remake of the fighting families, etc.

This one by Leonard has a type of reflection in that same theme.

Everybody Knows
by Leonard Cohen

Everybody knows that the dice are loaded
Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed
Everybody knows that the war is over
Everybody knows the good guys lost
Everybody knows the fight was fixed
The poor stay poor, the rich get rich
That's how it goes
Everybody knows

Everybody knows that the boat is leaking
Everybody knows that the captain lied
Everybody got this broken feeling
Like their father or their dog just died

Everybody talking to their pockets
Everybody wants a box of chocolates
And a long stem rose
Everybody knows

Everybody knows that you love me baby
Everybody knows that you really do
Everybody knows that you've been faithful
Ah give or take a night or two
Everybody knows you've been discreet
But there were so many people you just had to meet
Without your clothes
And everybody knows

Everybody knows, everybody knows
That's how it goes
Everybody knows

Everybody knows, everybody knows
That's how it goes
Everybody knows

And everybody knows that it's now or never
Everybody knows that it's me or you
And everybody knows that you live forever
Ah when you've done a line or two
Everybody knows the deal is rotten
Old Black Joe's still pickin' cotton
For your ribbons and bows
And everybody knows

And everybody knows that the Plague is coming
Everybody knows that it's moving fast
Everybody knows that the naked man and woman
Are just a shining artifact of the past
Everybody knows the scene is dead
But there's gonna be a meter on your bed
That will disclose
What everybody knows

And everybody knows that you're in trouble
Everybody knows what you've been through
From the bloody cross on top of Calvary
To the beach of Malibu
Everybody knows it's coming apart
Take one last look at this Sacred Heart
Before it blows
And everybody knows

Everybody knows, everybody knows
That's how it goes
Everybody knows

Oh everybody knows, everybody knows
That's how it goes
Everybody knows

Everybody knows

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(Freddie Gorman and Bob Hamilton)

(Ooh-ooh-oop)

Findin' a job tomorrow mornin'
Got a little somethin' I wanna do
Gonna buy (gonna buy) somethin' I could ride in
A-Take my girl (take my girl) datin' at the drive-in
Our love's gonna be written down in history
A-Just like Romeo and Juliet

I'm gonna buy her pretty presents
Just like the ones in a catalog
Gonna show (gonna show) how much I love
Let her know (let her know) one way or the other
Our love's gonna be written down in history
A-Just like Romeo and Juliet

(Ooh-ooh-oop)
(Dooo, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doo-doop)

Just Like Romeo and Juliet
Just Like Romeo and Juliet
Just Like Romeo and Juliet
Just Like Romeo and Juliet

Talk about love and romance
Just wait 'til I get myself straight
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame
Right smack-dab on a date

Ah, all right, now, I'm speculatin'
Wonder what tomorrow's gonna really bring
If I don't (if I don't) find work tomorrow
It's gonna be (gonna be) heartaches 'n' sorrow
Our love's gonna be destroyed like a tragedy
Just like Romeo and Juliet

(Ooh-ooh-oop)
(Dooo, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, doo-doop)

Just like Romeo and Juliet
A-Just like Romeo and Juliet
A-Just like Romeo and Juliet
(Just like Romeo and Juliet)
(Just like Romeo and Juliet)
(Just like Romeo and Juliet)
(Just like Romeo and Juliet)

The Reflections

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Love it, edgar, thanks. I recall having asked Steve if he knew the difference between an apostrophe and a soliloquy. Razz

One by Johnny Mercer, listeners, that encompasses them all.

Personality
Johnny Mercer
Words by Johnny Burke
Music by Jimmy Van Heusen

When Madam Pompadour was on a ballroom floor
Said all the gentlemen "Obviously,"
"The madam has the cutest personality"

And think of all the books about Du Barry's looks
What was it made her the toast of Paree?
She had a well-developed personality

(What did Romeo see in Juliet?)
(Or Figaro in Figarette?)
(Or Jupiter in Juno?)
You know!

And when Salome danced and had the boys entranced
No doubt it must have been easy to see
That she knew how to use her personality

<instrumental>

(A girl can learn to spell and take dictation well)
(And never sit on the boss's left knee)
(Unless she's got a perfect personality)

(A girl can get somewhere in spite of stringy hair)
(Or even just a bit bowed at the knee)
(If she can show a faultless personality)

Why are certain girls offered certain things
Like sable coats and wedding rings?
By men who wear their spats right?
(That's right!)

(So don'tcha say "I'm smart and have the kindest heart"
(Or "what a wonderful sister I'd be")
<single> Just tell me how you like my
Mercer> "Rufff!!
<all> (Personality)

Baby, you've got the cutest
Personality!!

Don't think, Johnny and Jimmy were talking about personality.

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good afternoon !
and here is

http://www.bransoncourier.com/articlephotos/article_552_Billy__Ray_Cyrus_Web.jpg

singing just for you !

Quote:

She's gotta do what she's gotta do
And I've gotta like it or not
She's got dreams too big for this town
And she needs to give 'em a shot
Whatever they are

Looks like she's all ready to leave
Nothing left to pack
There ain't no room for me in that car
Even if she asked me to tag along
God I gotta be strong

(chorus)
She's at the startin' line of the rest of her life
As ready as she's ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in her eyes

The prize is hers to win
She's waitin' on my blessings before she hits that open road
Baby get ready
Get set
Don't go

She says things are fallen into place
Feels like they're fallen apart
I painted this big ol' smile on my face
To hide my broken heart
If only she knew
This is where I don't say what I want so bad to say
This is where I want to but I won't get in the way
Of her and her dreams
And spreadin' her wings

She's at the startin' line of the rest of her life
As ready as she's ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in her eyes
The prize is hers to win
She's waitin' on my blessings before she hits that open road
Baby get ready
Get set
Don't go

She's at the startin' line of the rest of her life
As ready as she's ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in her eyes
The prize is hers to win
She's waitin' on my blessings before she hits that open road
Baby get ready
Get set
Please Don't go

Don't go
Don't go
She's gotta do what she's gotta do
She's gotta do what she's gotta do

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Wow! hbg, had I known that Billy Ray looked that good, I might have learned to like Achy Breaky Heart. Razz

Thanks, Canada. I am certain that our listeners love those lyrics as much as I do.

I wanted to do Hugh Laurie's version of "If I Had a Talking Picture of You", but couldn't find it. That guy is not only a great actor, he's a fine musician.

This one by Hank says it. So, to Billy Ray.

Hey, hey, good lookin',
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Hey, sweet baby,
Don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe?

I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
And I know a spot right over the hill.
There's soda pop and the dancin's free,
So if you wanna have fun come along with me.

Hey, good lookin',
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?

I'm free and ready,
So we can go steady.
How's about savin' all your time for me?
No more lookin',
I know I've been tooken [sic].
How's about keepin' steady company?

I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
And find me one for five or ten cents.
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page.
Hey, good lookin',
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?

Sang that one on TV with my old time country friend.

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Billy Ray's daughter has a career that outshines his. I forgot her full name. Most people know her as Hannah Montana. They are shelling out up to a thousand dollars to see her in places like Houston.

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The Byrds version of
You Ain't Goin Nowhere

Clouds so swift
Rain won't lift
Gate won't close
Railings froze
Get your mind off wintertime
You ain't goin nowhere
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, Oh are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair

I don't care
How many letters they send
Morning came and morning went
Pack up your money
Pick up your tent
You ain't goin nowhere
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, Oh are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair

Buy me a flute
And a gun that shoots
Tailgates and substitutes
Strap yourself
To a tree with roots
You ain't goin nowhere
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, Oh are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair

Now Genghis Kahn
He could not keep
All his kings
Supplied with sleep
We'll climb that hill no matter how steep
When we get up to it
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, Oh are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair

Bob Dylan

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Well,edgar. Bob Dylan may be the "Jester" in Don McLean's American Pie, but it appears that Hannah Montana has a great sense of humor.

Hannah Montana

So, The Byrds did that version of your song? Let's hear some Monkees, then.

(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone

By Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart

I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone

You're trying to make your mark in society
Using all the tricks that you used on me.
You're reading all those high fashion magazines
The clothes you're wearin' girl are causing public scenes.

I said
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
Not your stepping stone,
Not your stepping stone.

When I first met you girl you didn't have no shoes
Now you're walking 'round like you're front page news.
You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose
But you won't find my name in your book of Who's Who.

I said
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
Not your stepping stone,
Not your stepping stone.

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Well, folks, it gets so late so early here in our time zone, so I'm going to say goodnight.

My dad loved this song, so this is for him, and this version is by The Lettermen.

Someday,
When I'm feeling low,
And the world is cold;
I will feel aglow just thinking of you,
And the way you look tonight.

You're lovely
With your smile so warm,
And your cheeks so soft;
There is nothing for me but to love you
Just the way you look tonight.

Refrain

With each word, your tenderness grows,
Tearing my fears apart.
And your laugh that wrinkles your nose,
Touches my foolish heart.

You're lovely,
And never, never change,
Keep that breathless charm
Won't you please
Arrange it 'cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight.
The way you look tonight.

Goodnight, everyone.

From Letty with love

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Something Else
Sid Vicious

Look at that
Here she comes
Here comes that girl again
One of the cutest since I don't know when
But she don't notice me when I pass
She goes with all the guys from outta my class
But that can't stop me from thinkin' to myself
She's sure fine lookin', man, she's something else

Look at that
'Cross the street
There's a car built just for me
To own that car would be a luxury
But right now I can't afford the gas
A brand new convertible is out of my class
But that can't stop me from thinkin' to myself
That car's fine lookin', man, it's something else

Hey, look at that
Just wait and see
Worked hard and saved my dough
I buy that car and then I roll up with Joe
Get me that girl and we go ridin' around
We look real sharp with the wide top down
I keep on dreamin' and thinkin' to myself
When it all comes true, man, that's something else

Hey, look at that
What's all this?
Never thought I'd do this before
But here I am a-knockin' on her door
My car's out front and it's all mine
It's a '41 job not a '59
I got that girl and I'm thinkin' to myself
She's sure fine lookin', man, she's something else

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Come Back Liza
Harry Belafonte

Every time I'm away from Liza
Water come to me eye
Every time I'm away from Liza
Water come to me eye

Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye
Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye

I remember when love was new
Water come to me eye
There was one but now there's two
Water come to me eye

Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye
Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye

When the evening starts to fall
Water come to me eye
I need to hear my Liza's call
Water come to me eye

Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye
Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye

Standing there in the market place
Water come to me eye
Soon I'll feel her warm embrace
Water come to me eye

Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye
Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye

In the shadow I stand awhile
Water come to me eye
Soon I'll see my Liza's smile
Water come to me eye

Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye
Come back Liza, come back girl
Wipe the tear from me eye

Every time I'm away from Liza
Water come to me eye
Every time I'm away from Liza
Water come to me eye

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Good morning, WA2K listeners and contributors.

dj, welcome back. We missed you, and thanks for the sid song.

edgar, you're just wild about Harry, Texas, and I like that song by him.

Well, folks, I see that Americans are really on a shopping spree regardless of the bad economy. Maybe they are afraid that a depression is just around the corner.

Speaking of which, y'all.

Here's one from that era and it's dedicated to Mr. Hoover.

Look here, Mr. Hoover, it's see what you done;
You went off a-fishin', let the country go to ruin.
Now he's gone, I'm glad he's gone.
Roosevelt's in the White House, doin' his best,
While old Hoover is layin' 'round and takin' his rest.
Now he's gone, I'm glad he's gone.

Pants all busted, patches all way down,
People got so ragged they couldn't go to town.
Now he's gone, I'm glad he's gone.

Workin' in the coal mines, twenty cents a ton,
Fourteen long hours and your work day is done.
Now he's gone, I'm glad he's gone.

People all angry, they all got the blues,
Wearing patched britches and old tennis shoes.
Now he's gone, I'm glad he's gone.

Got up this morning, all I could see
Was corn bread and gravy just a-waitin' for me.
And now he's gone, I'm glad he's gone.

Look here, Mr. Hoover, it's see what you done;
You went off a-fishin', let the country go to ruin.
Now he's gone, I'm glad he's gone.

Actually, Herbert Hoover is one president who returned his entire salary to the U.S. Treasury when he left office.

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