WA2K Radio is now on the air

been away a while, and look like things are looking more *positive* somehow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynd1iYpR7cA&feature=related

Good morning, WA2K radio audience.

First, allow me to acknowledge our pup for her return to the fold. I sorta figured when she saw that Dimitri had done the score for Duel in the Sun that she might reappear.

Hey, honu. Welcome back. Have always loved Johnny Mercer and that song is quite familiar to me. Thanks, buddy.

Strange, all, but my morning song is going to be one which demonstrates how music and politics often collide. It seems that Mr. Raegan misunderstood Bruce's intention. Wonder if Obama does as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPudiBR15mk

Good morning. Hope everyone has a great day.

Each new day brings some changes.

Been watching the Democratic convention. It's clear the Democrats are promising this--changes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tBHOuHolYw


And I'd imagine that Obama wonders about the impact he could have on the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHPWoDsyE6M



Yup, right now I feel that change is going to come

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

For some people, love changes everything

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-IiSrzxKNQ

Changes, changes, nothing ever stays the same.

Even music changes.

Listen to how this work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZHw9uyj81g&feature=related



Became this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMWl_5NujBw&feature=related

Good morning, firefly. and here is the foil to your songs of change, gal.

Unfortunately or fortunately, tradition still has its place in our world. (especially in Virginia)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdfX7ut8gw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I2ep0wNFVM
Tracy Chapman is here to voice the opinion of a generation, now carried over into the 21st Century.
"There's no telling who that it's naming."

Well, folks, I guess it comes down to the individual when it comes to change. Remember Woodstock and the counterculture, edgar? They effected little change, buddy. I once read that it was the lunatic fringe that brought about the most change in society.

A song from Woodstock, y'all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xhYk9PEmXA&feature=related

Letty might be right that some things don't change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAfQ1DrpYZk&feature=related

And, I'd never want to change this great duo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29zQGhnKQck&feature=related

Great music this morning at WA2K.

If I may add one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6XI9zII9U

before I extend some birthday greetings.

Wonderful, firefly and Raggedy.

Monday is Labor Day, but most folks just think of it as the last big time vacation of summer. How about a little history, then a song by Tennessee Ernie Ford. (we'll dedicate the later to djjd wherever he is)

First the history; then the miner's lament.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZkq7d4lyrw&feature=related

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

If I get it backwards, it's because I'm all thumbs today

Good Morning!!!

For those with too many thumbs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZT5nd_ZA78

Love it, JPB. Thanks! Well, the next one is for the kid that is still in all of us. (some things never change.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9dud8gFRT8

another miner's lament: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8faSkEAeq0&feature=related

Hey, big island man. Devo did it right, and Tennessee Ernie explained what it was like before the UMW. Thc coal barons paid the miner's in script which could only be redeemed at the company store.

The UMW was great for a while but then it became just as controlling as the barons. Medical insurance was so cheap, that every worker went to the hospital for stupid things. It drove the prices of medical care out of sight. There's always good and bad on both sides, right?

Thanks, honu, for the miner song.

Today is Charlie Bird Parker's birthday, so let's listen to a little jazz as a tribute to the man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqa87qdahsw&feature=related

and don't forget:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAH0ZAay0xU&feature=related

Remembering on their day: Barry Sullivan; George Montgomery; Isabelle Sanford; Charlie Parker; Dinah Washington and one of my favorite movie stars:





and wishing a Happy 85th to actor/director Richard Attenborough and 70th to Elliott Gould. Oh, and John McCain's 72 today.

Thanks, O Blue One ,for the celeb reminder, and all of us enjoyed the clip from Nine to Five. Yes, Irgrid was one fine actress, PA. Thanks, gal.

Very timely, folks, 'cause John just announced his running mate, Sarah Palin. As a matter of fact, John and Johnny went...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSt0NEESrUA

Grandpa Jones was one of those artists that was alway there, my whole life. With good humor and a great selection of songs he made me smile every time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5BzRYME1ww

Still makes me smile, edgar. Used to watch HeeHaw all the time, Texas. Loved the Rattler song. Just found out that Grandpa was in the Battle of the Bulge. Wow!

Here is one of my favorite performers on the show, y'all, and he is fabulous.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVs7ZLas5bI&feature=related