WA2K Radio is now on the air

Thanks Letty-- I gotta GET me one of those buggys!!!

Good morning, WA2K radio audience.

edgar, I am sorry to hear about the death of Keller. I didn't know him, but the song about Seattle was lovely. Hope Hanna lets our skies stay blue.

Theo, everyone should have a spare buggy handy. My word, I just remembered a tongue twister: Indian rubber buggy bumper.

Well, folks, I need to make a correction. It was not Thurber who did the Carnival of Animals with Camille Saint Saens, it was Odgen Nash. Guess we need to listen to one that is so quiet and lovely. Reminds me of Swannanoa in Virginia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvh4zEKG2zs&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-fptWX9Gio
I thought we might enjoy viewing the "latest" RCA Victor albums, in this TV ad from the 1950s.

Good morning, edgar. Thanks for the memory, Texas. Always have loved Perry Como.

Today is Keanu Reeves' birthday, so here is one for him, folks. I thought that he was excellent in The Devil's Advocate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSKQc46iMiw&feature=related

Good Morning.


Enjoyed the Keanu Reeves video, Letty.

Billy Preston was also born on this date (1946-2006) - and I remember this song by Billy that was heard in the background of the movie "O'Hara's Wife" as Ed Asner visited his wife's gravesite. I admit I have to shed a tear everytime I hear it, but it is lovely.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzGygwDRrPw&NR=1

Hope you all have a great day.

Good morning, all.

After watching all the turmoil of the hurricane yesterday, I figured we could use some peaceful sounds and images of nature

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=oiHGxrUrAdk&feature=related

Good morning, Raggedy and firefly.

Hey, puppy, that Billy Preston song was indeed sad. Thanks for explaining the background, and welcome back.

firefly, Across the Wide Missouri is a favorite of mine, and it reminds me of the river that I used to swim in as a child. Beautiful flute by John Galway and The Shennandoah Valley of Virginia is probably named after the chief.

Here's a Billy Preston song dedicated to Hanna. My family is a bit worried about me as am I.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEL2sr4ZcOs

Without Raggedy, we missed this classical man's birthday yesterday, so here if one from him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Af372EQLck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpcwS-FA2aQ
Hannah is a worry, all rght. Here's hoping you can be lucky enough to miss the roughest weather.

Carol Burnette was one funny lady, edgar. I know that song, Texas, but had no idea who did it. Thanks.

Hey, folks, I like Ike? Not the ones on the heels of Hanna. Here's one that is appropriate for him, methinks, and includes Tina too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54XRNQ2C2x0

It had been my intent to post Hard Hearted Hannah, by Ray Charles. Couldn't find it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urfaG1HLUeA
This is a beautiful song. I don't know who the artist is. I would like to hear it over again by someone like George Strait.

Bulletin:
Jerry Reed is dead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBeBQJHhIj4
This was probably Jerry Reed's biggest record.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. " Jerry Reed, a singer who appeared in the Smokey and the Bandit movies, has died of complications from emphysema at age 71, his longtime booking agent said Tuesday.

RIP Mr. Reed (the snowman)

Wabash Cannonball
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCE48O6U4Yw

edgar, I loved the song about, "If Texas was a Woman."

Wow! I am so sorry about Jerry Reed. I played "When You're Hot You're Hot" and told Raggedy not to watch the risque version. It is great, however.

RIP, Jerry. You gave a lot of people great music. We'll miss you.

You may not remember Jose Cuervo on Abuzz. He appeared briefly on A2K. Miss him, too.

Well, just as you didn't get the right vocalist for Hard Harded Hannah, I messed up as well. I thought for the longest time that The Priest's March" (got the title wrong as well) came from Aida, and what a surprise to find it by this famous classical composer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKWelcf2oTo

My word, folks, it was the eerie song played in Dr. Phibes starring Vincent Price.

Oops, missed you Rocky. I most certainly know that train song. Back later. A wee bit concerned about Hanna.

Almost missed the cannonball song. Thanks, rh.

Stay safe Miss Letty...

(watchin' from the prairie)

My Favorite Jerry Reed...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7GyLr7Cz2g&feature=related

bonus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXQf0JG8Uj8&feature=related

Ah, RH, loved all the Jerry Reed songs. Tried to find Casey Jones, but could not.

Time for me to say goodnight, and although I have done this one before, it seems perfect again.

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

Don't forget to listen to The War March of the Priests. It is great!

Goodnight from rainy Florida,

and from Letty with love.