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I was way too young when I read Orwell. I should take the time to read him over.

Ninja Lassie's hilarious.

Yep. Lassie. I watched that show faithfully. I recall an episode that was very much like that clip, in the beginning, before the Ninja kicked in.

edgar, I taught Orwell, so I find that Animal Farm was better, (to me,anyway) than 1984; however, both dealt with the idea of ridiculous politics , which are still viable today.

Raggedy, I love those spoofs. They often say more than the truth.

Well, how about a little kung Foo then. We'll dedicate this to Kicky as I often referred to him as K.C. and the Sunshine Band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qVd2WkCq_E

My father in law was a big KC and Sunshine fan. It always surprised me to come on him listening. He seemed more a George Strait type of man.

Well, folks, let's do one "Strait from the Heartland."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPWXX3rOesY

Thanks, letty

Now, a story about how music can be for so much more than peasure.

GUTHRIE, Okla. - A 3-year-old girl used a simple song her mom made up to teach her how to call 911 to summon help when mom fainted.

When the 24-year-old and 3-months-pregnant Jessica Eaves fainted, Madelyn used the song "911 Green" to dial for help on her mother's BlackBerry phone, punching in 911, then the green send button to place the call as she had been taught just a week before.

The girl was connected to a dispatcher. In recently released transcripts of her May 27 911 call, Madelyn was able to answer questions about her house and cars outside, leading emergency workers to the home.

This isn't the first time Madelyn has used a cell phone to call for help for her mother.

A year ago, Eaves first learned she had a condition that can cause frequent fainting and made up a simple song around the lyrics "green, green, green." When Eaves lost consciousness back then, Madelyn picked up a cell phone and pressed the green button, which called the last person Eaves had called and that person called for help.

So Eaves revised the words to "911 green, 911 green," referring to the color of the send button on most cell phones.

edgar, that is so very true. What a delightful anecdote. Music has many different and positive purposes. I used to make up songs for my kids when they became frightened of things.

The fairy story of Hansel and Gretel was horrifying, but this lovely bedtime song seems to counteract the terror somehow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YaTap3g-rY

That's beautiful, letty. I looked through the archives and came up with a light hearted bit by Perry Como and Pat Boone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_DsiK4i80

edgar, that is priceless. Perry wearing those white buck shoes gave us all a smile.

Interesting that you should mention dear Perry Como, because he did a lot of songs based on classical music.

The following is a beautiful classical piece by Chopin, and following are the lyrics as done by Mr. laid-back Como.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu4ui1rNr9o


No other love can warm my heart
Now that I've known the comfort of your arms
No other love holds the sweet contentment that I find with you
Every time, every time.

No other lips could want you more
For I was born to glory in your kiss.

Forever yours
I was blessed with love to love you
Till the stars burn out above you
Till the moon is but a silver shell.
No other love
Let no other love know the wonder of your spell.

Ooh, I tuned into WA2K just in time.

I loved the duet, Edgar.

And Letty, that is my favorite Chopin piece.

One more Chopin by Perry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH_Zpl5WUWc

My word, folks. The three of us are really tuned in this late afternoon.

Ah, yes, puppy. Polonaise, right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZGi49Bnghs

I just tuned in to listen to the great music as I relax a bit. Been working on the house, today. Will return later with more music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxLzykq6i_A

I love the young Sinatra on this recording, and the song is one of my favorites, too. Dorsey ain't too shabby, either.

Hello my American friends and others, this one brings back many memories to the Eagle, "Barcelona Nights" by my favourite flamenco player, Ottmar Liebert. Hope you like him too.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GPD1cjWWP48

edgar, I truly love Polka Dots and Moonbeams. I know the lyrics from memory. Thanks, Texas.

Wow! There's our cosmic eagle. I had to check out your Spanish guitar man, Dutchy, and what an ethnic composition.

Ottmar Liebert (born 1959)[1] is a German-born composer and guitarist, born to a Chinese-German father and a Hungarian mother. As a child, he spent most of his time traveling Europe and Asia with his family. Ottmar leads an ensemble called Luna Negra ("Black Moon"), which has gained popularity performing as a touring band and recording music albums in a "Nouveau Flamenco" style. Luna Negra mixes elements of flamenco with jazz, bossa nova, Hindu meditation music, and other genres.

That was really a lovely piece. Muchos gracias, Aussie Eagle.

Time to say goodnight, and I think I will do one by another classical composer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sU4mgkGtrs&feature=related

So, all, as I waltz off to bed,

I will once again say,

From Letty with love

Good, as always, letty.
I have journeyed to Tibet this evening, returning with a beautiful song and pictures. Here is White Rice Wine. Can you dig it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQixt5TpTyo&feature=related

And, my good night offering, some music by Faron Young.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_pNdocOel0&feature=related
This song was written by Willie Nelson, but I like this version the best.

Hey, Ed. My G'nite to WA2K, and my friends around the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNjLUPqckWY

Rock

If my memory's not failing me Perry Como's No Other Love comes from Richard Roger's Victory at Sea.