WA2K Radio is now on the air

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrG_mGAyLWo
I'm always looking for a chance to play this song. Doug Kershaw's birthday is the perfect time. Doug and a few of his friends -

That would be sublime1, Miss Letty. He's one of our local Chicagoans and we keep in touch occasionally.

Here's John's tribute to Joe Cocker.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDiffWitYi8&feature=related

edgar, I love that song. It comes from The French Quarter of New Orleans, right? I think Hank Williams did that one as well. Thanks, Texas.

JPB, That was one great song by the late, great John. Did I hear the piano man play a tiny bit of Fur Elise? Thanks, gal.

Good to have our animals back on WA2K, so here is one to them and by them.

More New Orleans music, y'all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWOMuvTQg3U&feature=related

Last night and today, I attended a taiko class. It was great. Here is a bit of taiko drumming. Hmmm, we were not quite that good. But getting there... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoAmMgHLotI

Yeah, that keyboard guy was pretty good. And, supposedly the drummer was Chevy Chase.

Paul Jacobs, Keyboard
Christopher Guest, Bass
Chevy Chase, Drums
Rhonda Coulett, Backup Vocal

Here's another one from that tour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg-2DTLlDOM

Well, my goodness, mention Fur Elise and up pops our Urs demonstrating Japanese drums. That was really good, gal. Never heard of taiko drums. You and bigdice do so many different things. Thanks for that experience.

Well, this has been multcultural day on WA2K so let's hear one from The Japanese Beatles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8Ku8WHPlX0

Wish satt fs would visit more often.

JPB, I couldn't get your Lemming's Lament to do its thing, but it did make me think of a couple of unique observations. First, the idea that "video killed the Hollywood star", meaning that folks spend more time playing video games than they do watching movies. Found this one, and then another by the Bugles.

Fun day today on our radio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZUnP-R0E84&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9slEfTBRXc&feature=related

ohhhh --- I love the Lemmings! I haven't played that in ages -- I'll have to dig it out. Lost Vikings was another oldie but goodie. And Frogger!!!

gotta dig out my old computer games...

I spent a good part of my life playing pc games, JPB. I think it was my kindergarten with the computer.

Well, folks, about the only thing that Tom Cruise has inspired in me was classical music.

Wagner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSKL5E3zSjs

And here's Fur Elise done by Zak Kim. Love this combination, y'all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-B4sjUve3E

Its not set to music (that I know of), but if one of you can, I would greatly appreciate it.

http://www.godisgroovy.com/USA/firefightersprayer.shtml

A Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God, whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child before it is too late
Or save an older person from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor and protect his property.

And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life;
Please bless with your protecting hand, my children and my wife.

mysteryman, you just made me cry. My godson died while fighting a fire. That is so beautiful, and here is the music to it, my friend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFqinUVB8mU&feature=related

I didnt mean to make you cry.
I am a firefighter, and I have several shitrs with that prayer on the back.
Its also posted at our dept.

Thank you for the link to the video.
I didnt know it was already set to music.

Ok now, mysteryman. Just took a few minutes to get it together.

How about some more animals, y'all. This time, one of my favorites by Nat Cole when he did The King Cole Trio.

Hope this works, 'cause I've been having a wee bit of trouble with our studio sound.

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

Speaking of Nat King Cole....

Smile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sqLRNVmR44&feature=related

heading out for the evening. 'nite, Miss Letty. Rest well.

Goodnight, JPB, and thank you for the smile song by Nat.

Guess it's time for me to retire as well, y'all.

Finally I found this one replete with lyrics. I really smile when I remember how my mom loved him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5z0jcs0AH4&feature=related

From Letty with love and a smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsmat5ksXY
Here is my good night piece. Good night, all. I had fun catching up with so many posts tonight.

Good morning, WA2K folks.

edgar, loved your Figaro classic. Thanks, Texas

Today is Alicia Keys' birthday, and although I have never heard her before, she is really great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_SmJpAmirw&feature=channel

Good morning.

Some more January 25 birthdays.

1741 - Benedict Arnold, American general notorious for treason (d. 1801) ; 1759 - Robert Burns, Scottish poet (d. 1796) ; 1825 - George Pickett, American Confederate General (d. 1875); 1874 - W. Somerset Maugham, English writer (d. 1965); 1882 - Virginia Woolf, English writer (d. 1941) ; 1923 - Rusty Draper, American country and pop singer (d. 2003) ; 1923 - Shirley Mason, American psychiatric patient (Commonly known as "Sybil") (d. 1998); 1931 - Dean Jones, American actor (That Darn Cat!, The Ugly Dachshund, The Love Bug series, Beethoven, et al) ; 1938 - Etta James, American singer ; 1945 - Leigh Taylor-Young, American actress ( I Love You, Alice B. Toklas, The Adventurers, Soylent Green, The Horsemen, et al) ; 1954 - Richard Finch, American bass player (KC and the Sunshine Band); and 1958 - Dinah Manoff, American actress (I Ought to be in Pictures, Grease (1977, as Marty), Ordinary People (1980); Child's Play (1988), (TV, Empty Nest, Soap, State of Grace, et al.)


Dean Jones, Etta James, Leigh Taylor-Young and Dinah Manoff




This is the Rusty Draper song I remember:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icz0yANxUl0


Wishing all a pleasant day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enwnrMBHyT8
I remenber Rusty Draper very well. Whispering Sands, Freight Train - and this Willie Nelson song, Night Life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jv3lL6imzU
My favorite Barber of Seville