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Oops, missed your Glory of Love and those lyrics are so true, Texas.

Good morning all.

Some more December 28 birthdays:

1856 - Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, Nobel laureate (d. 1924) ; 1903 - Earl Hines, American musician (d. 1983) ;1908 - Lew Ayres, American actor , All Quiet on the Western Front, Johnny Belinda, et al (Ayres was a pacifist who sought to become a member of the Medical Corps during World War II. The military would not guarantee him that position, so he declared as a conscientious objector, and reported to a CPS camp. Having such a well-known public figure take this stance was poor publicity for the military, and it led to changes in the rules, at which point Ayres was then able to join the Medical Corps. He served in the Pacific theater and in New Guinea.) (d. 1996) ;1922 - Stan Lee, American comic book writer ,editor, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation; 1934 - Dame Maggie Smith, British actress (She has been acclaimed throughout her career and has won numerous awards for acting, including five BAFTA Awards, two Academy Awards (The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie & California Suite ), two Golden Globes, an Emmy Award and a Tony Award; and 1954 - Denzel Washington, American actor ,awarded three Golden Globe awards and two Academy Awards (Glory and Training Day).

Lew Ayres, Dame Maggie Smith and Denzel Washington





Wishing all a pleasant day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNJRLinVXgs
Earl Hines! A wonderful talent.

Pssst, Letty ---

I think Sarah and Nick were born on January 28, but it was nice hearing them today.

Oops, raggedy, Letty leapt ahead in time. Blame it on my youth. Thanks for the fabulous trio of famous faces . Perhaps I'll be redeemed by doing a couple of songs.

Incidentally, edgar. I love Memories of You. Thanks.

first one by Denzel, folks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0UQjhFpKKM

Now one that is a winner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN8XRbHn-YE

Actually, my daughter and I discovered a marvelous seafood place and I ate my heart out. Paid for it this morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c45spFPiQE
Appropriate to the season, here is a beautiful song and video.

I enjoyed the last songs very much.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSsiS-v6_6M&feature=related
Here is my good night song, from Percy Faith.

Good morning, WA2K radio audience.

edgar, Ah, Summer Place and I recall that one . Thanks, Texas. I know that our puppy will be glad to know that I got the date right today. It's Jude Law's birthday, and I was surprised to learn that he was named after this Jude, folks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr5hz2mKpvg

Things are not too good on the home front, so I will dedicate this to my son

Hey Jude is a great one. Love it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywMPtwM8avs&feature=rec-HM-r2
I also love the violin.

Good morning all.

Letty: I'm so sorry to hear that news. Sending all my best wishes that things are well soon.

(As to the birthdays, I just wanted to show you how seriously I take my job here . )

Some December 29 birthdays:

1721 - Madame de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV of France (d. 1764) ; 1808 - Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States (d. 1875) ; 1876 - Pablo Casals, Catalan musician (d. 1973);1920 - Viveca Lindfors, Swedish-American actress (d. 1995) ; 1936 - Mary Tyler Moore, American actress ; 1938 - Jon Voight, American actor ; 1941 - Ray Thomas, British musician (The Moody Blues) ; 1946 - Marianne Faithfull, British singer ; 1947 - Ted Danson, American actor; 1970 - Glen Phillips, American musician (Toad The Wet Sprocket) ; and 1972 - Jude Law, British actor

Mary Tyler Moore; Jon Voight; Ted Danson and Jude Law




Pablo Casals <<sigh>>

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=1q7b_6K2KMA

just posted a gram parsons tune for dys on his birthday thread

thought i'd post another one here, gram was another talent who left us far too early

Gram Parsons - How Much I've Lied

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVfrtmzpOuY
Ann-Margaret and Al Hirt, for all those in snow country.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frTqmHqUHwY&feature=PlayList&p=87CC6919D1874820&playnext=1&index=60
This is the Ann-Margaret and Al Hirt song I was searching for
Personality

some synthy 80's goodness


OMD - So In Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8yzJvYAoKc
I am dedicating this to letty.
Echoes of My Mind

For Miss Letty

Three Times the Lady and Still
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17fqd8VZtHc&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6hFCPAIZM
This is, in my unhumble opinion, Jackie Wilson's best recording
Night

Good morning. I am at work and so can't be playing music. It's cold this AM, but it is expected to warm into the seventies later on. Perfect winter. I will be back in the afternoon.

Good morning WA2K.

I hope all is well, Letty. Missing you.

Some December 30 birthdays:

1865 - Rudyard Kipling, English writer, Nobel laureate (d. 1936) ;1911 - Jeanette Nolan, American actress (d. 1998); 1914 - Bert Parks, American television host (d. 1992) ; 1914 - Jo Van Fleet, American actress (East of Eden),(d. 1996) ; 1920 - Jack Lord, American actor (Hawaii Five-O)(d. 1998); 1928 - Bo Diddley, American singer and musician (d. 2008); 1929 - Barbara Nichols, American actress (d. 1976) ; 1934 - Russ Tamblyn, American actor, dancer, and singer (West Side Story) ; 1937 - John Hartford, American musician (d. 2001); 1937 - Noel Paul Stookey, American folk singer (Peter, Paul & Mary) ; 1942 - Fred Ward, American actor ; 1945 - Davy Jones, English singer (The Monkees) ; 1953 - Meredith Vieira, American television journalist ;1957 - Matt Lauer, American newscaster ;1959 - Tracey Ullman, English actress and singer; and 1975 - Tiger Woods, American golfer

Jo Van Fleet, Jack Lord and Fred Ward




Wishing all a good day.

Good Morning WA2K.

Road Runner and Mona from Bo Diddley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMzCtNCJgyY&feature=related