Well, edgar, I prefer Deep Purple done ballad style. The verse is lovely, Texas.
Today is the anniversary of the death of Julius Caesar. To me, folks, he is the real hero of Shakespeare's drama.
A tribute to the man.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtJmeh9ex5A&feature=related
Good Morning WA2K.
Here's Sly
and a Happy 61st to Guitarist Ry Cooder. I hadn't known about him until I saw "Paris Texas". Love his guitar. So sad in that movie. Sad movie, too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfTphi7aoW0&feature=related
And, I found this one on Youtube where Ry is seen performing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUSAVcp1H1k
I took this from the NPR site. edgarblythe
Dame Shirley Bassey has been belting out hits for a half-century ?- "Big Spender," "Kiss Me Honey Honey" and, of course, title themes for Bond ?- James Bond.
Bassey, the diva from Wales, celebrated her 70th birthday last year by releasing a new CD, Get the Party Started. It broke the top 40 charts in the U.K. and makes its U.S. debut this week.
The new recording sports pumped-up makeovers of some of Bassey's biggest hits plus a few new tunes, including the title track, a cover of the hit "Get the Party Started," recorded by the American singer Pink.
Bassey's big, brassy voice has retained its wide range and resonance, even though she hasn't cut a new studio record in 10 years.
"I was coaxed into it," Bassey admits, "by a couple of rock chicks, who thought they would make me a rock chick by doing this." The "chicks" were Nikki Lamborn and Catherine Feeney from the group Never the Bride.
Bassey, who was 70 at the time, thought the two women might have a good idea on their hands.
"I thought maybe I could use a change," Bassey says. "But I didn't know it would be that much of a change. I keep trying to put a spoke in the wheel, but they keep coming up with something new."
Feeney and Lamborn even penned a song for Bassey, "The Living Tree," which has been released as a single. Bassey says the women wouldn't give up on her.
"The range of the voice impresses them very much. They think that I can do everything; they'll have me doing opera next."
Bassey's signature song is undoubtedly the flamboyant theme from the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger. When she was asked to get involved with the project, Bassey says, she violated a cardinal rule by listening to the music before the lyrics were written.
"I was touring with John Barry, who said, 'I've written the music for the new Bond song, "Goldfinger," but there are no words yet ?- just listen to the music.' And when I heard those opening notes, I got goose pimples and told him I didn't care what the words were, I'll sing this song."
Bassey was born in Cardiff, Wales, a country known for its love of singing.
"I grew up listening to Judy Garland," Bassey recalls. "My brother was a big fan, so he bought Garland records and Billy Eckstine, and we would sing duets. He would be Eckstine and I would be Garland." Later Bassey met Garland and they became friends.
Bassey's show business career has spanned more than 50 years. She began singing in musicals as a teenager and cut her first single in 1956. She is the only singer to have recorded more than one James Bond theme song, singing the openers for Diamonds are Forever and Moonraker. In 1999, she was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen of England.
At age 71, Bassey is still sassy. She says she has a lot more freedom now compared with when she was 50.
"You can pick and choose. You can tell your manager, 'Go to hell; I'm not doing that,' whereas before I was led by the collar. But now I have a say, which is wonderful."
Hey, Raggedy. Thanks for the duo, PA, and the Japanese trailer from Paris, Texas was perfect. Yes, although I did not see the movie, you made me feel the blues. And you are right, gal, Ry is a great guitarist.
edgar, I cad a lac that Do Wop.
Incidentally, buddy. That was a great commentary on Shirley. Love her voice and envy her style. She has the right idea!
Thanks to the puppy, I now find The Sandpipers to be wonderful.
Found this song that is lovely, and somehow I know it. Maybe "old blue eyes" did it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-wDQHMvsD8&feature=related
Well, well, edgar. Know that one, too. Thanks for the memory, Texas.
Hey. It's dance time, folks. This one is just our speed. Come on Richard Gere. You can do better than that.
From the movie with music by Peter Gabriel and and a big hit in Japan.
http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=gbAP8ptGVYw
An interesting item from Wikipedia about "Softly As I Leave You", Letty.
Funny, my two favorite recordings of that song, Ed Ames and John Gary, are not even mentioned.
"Softly, as I Leave You" is a popular song composed by Antonio DeVita with original Italian lyrics by Giorgio Calabrese.
It was originally an Italian success in 1960 by Mina, at the San Remo Music Festival, entitled "Piano" ("Softly"). Mina published a recording of the song first time as a single in 1960, and later as well on an EP and on three LPs.
The English songwriter Hal Shaper, noticed the song and in November 1961 wrote English lyrics to the melody, calling it "Softly, as I Leave You". It is best known in versions by Matt Monro (#10 on the British charts in 1962) and Frank Sinatra (#27 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1964). Other recordings have been made by artists as Bobby Darin, Andy Williams, Robert Goulet,Doris Day (1964), Elvis Presley (1973) and later Shirley Bassey. The Lettermen also recorded it, including it as a track on their 1964 album She Cried. We Five also recorded it, including it as a track eleven on their 1965 album You Were On My Mind. The song also haunted jazz legend Shirley Horn, who recorded a very intimate version on her 1987 album "Softly". "Softly, as I Leave You" was reprised by Michael Bublé as a B-side on his 2004 EP "Feeling Good".
The song features an unusual structure:
It is in the key of B Maj - in the Sinatra version at least - The general form of the chord progressions is: I, IV, V. In other words; first chord: B, second chord: E (the fourth of B) third chord: F# The same structure is repeated, but this time in the key of D (D, G, A) before falling back to B.
good evening listeners !
while it's still cool outside , the sun is shining into the widow and i had to pull the blind down .
picked up a stack of cd's at the library this morning - so let's start jumping with LOUIS JORDAN and ... ...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DZooy-nMi-g
Well, puppy, I tried to respond to your initial info, but MSN hijacked both our responses. Bill Gates doesn't like the competition and wants to knock us off the air, methinks.
Really good songs are done by everyone.
I love Matt Monroe, but Michael is fantastic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6eMYoAraXg
and let's hear some sweet tunes from ANITA O'DAY ...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QxG4UD208jI
i have been watching ken burn's excellent documentary "The War"
this song features prominently in the first half (it's preformed twice)
American Anthem - Norah Jones
American Anthem
words and music by Gene Scheer
All that we've been given by those who came before,
The dream of a nation where freedom would endure.
The work and prayers of centuries have brought us to this day.
What shall be our legacy, what will our children say?
Let them say of me, I was one who believed in sharing the blessings I received.
Let me know in my heart when my days are through,
America, America, I gave my best to you.
America, America, I gave my best to you.
Each generation from the plains to distant shores,
With the gifts they were given were determined to leave more.
Battles fought together, acts of conscience fought alone,
These are the seeds from which America has grown.
Let them say of me I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings I received.
Let me know in my heart when my days are through,
America, America, I gave my best to you.
America, America, I gave my best to you.
For those who say they have nothing to share,
Who feel in their hearts there is no hero there,
Though each quiet act of dignity is that which fortifies,
The soul of a nation, that will never die.
Let them say of me that I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings I received.
Let me know in my heart when my days are through,
America, America, I gave my best to you.
America, America, I gave my best to you.
That's nice, Letty, but I still prefer John Gary.
The only John Gary song I could find on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ypsssji-kM&NR=1
He's got a great recording of Danny Boy, too, DJ.
I simply sat back and listened to our fantastic contributors, folks.
hbg, I watched Louis' bass player's technique and it was different. Thanks for Caldonia.
Anita O'Day was such a fabulous vocalist. Her substance abuse was a terrible thing, but she managed to live to a ripe old age.
dj, Thank you for the montage of America. I hope that the world doesn't judge the general populace by our politicians.
Danny Boy was particularly lovely. I recall Sublime playing that after Timber/Kevin died.
Eric Clapton does a wonderful job with the guitar, and it's just the melody.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Ovv0BZS34&feature=related
Londerry Aire has different lyrics, but the same melody.
glad you liked louis jordan , letty .
we were just listening to the full cd and really had great fun - each musician had his distinct style and yet louis and his "tympany" (
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members fitted right together .
i have to say , this is my favourite ...
(we liked to listen to an old tape we had when driving through the countryside)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uWDOMJZkaz8
