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You're right, letty. I didn't understand a word.

Another birthday, folks. Kay Starr. I didn't realize that Billie Holiday did this one as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-QL6ocnG2c&feature=related

Thanks for Kay Starr, letty. I like several songs by her.

Well, edgar, here's an Italian that we can understand.

Never heard this guy, but it's his birthday. Sing it Tommy Vee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU6_wIOMkMM

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Diagnosed with Cancer; Group Cancels Tour, Postpones Album

By Julia Askenase July 20, 2009 3:50 PM

Unfortunate news arrived this morning from legendary New York-based rap trio, Beastie Boys, namely that band member Adam Yauch (MCA) has a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. The tumor was detected early and localized in a single area, so hopes are high for effective treatment. Thankfully, the tumor is not located where it might affect Yauch's vocal chords.
Yauch will have to undergo surgery and several weeks of treatment. As such, the Beasties, who recently headlined Bonnaroo alongside Bruce Springsteen, Snoop Dogg and Nine Inch Nails, have cancelled all upcoming live shows. They've also postponed the release of their next album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 1.

In a video statement viewable on the band's website, Yauch made the following statement (paraphrased): "I just need to take a little time to get this in check, and then we'll release the record and play some shows. It's a pain in the neck (sorry, had to say it) because I was really looking forward to playing these shows, but the doctors have made it clear that this is not the kind of thing that can be put aside to deal with later."

The band's label, EMI, made the following statement: "Our thoughts, love and prayers are with Adam Yauch, his family and the Beastie Boys. The most important thing is to allow Adam to focus on staying healthy. We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery."

Hey, Canada. Don't know The Beastie Boys and I'm not much on Rap, but I'm sorry to hear that Adam Yauch has cancer; however, sounds as though he has a good chance of beating "the rap". (pardon the awful pun) Thanks, buddy, 'cause we like to hear all kinds of music on our cyber radio.

Strange, y'all, on that last song by Tommy Vee, he didn't do much singing, so lets try again, shall we?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KzgzYWv8QI&feature=related

it's funny, the guys in the beastie boys are generally pretty clean living guys, vegetarians, buddhists, keep active (they love playing basketball), it just goes to show that nobody is immune to health problems

Exactly, dj. Something is gonna get us all in the end, and I guess the best we can do is take care of ourselves. edgar has solved his problem, you solved yours, and my blood sugar is now under control.

Dear Nat. I wonder if smoking was really his problem, but let's hear one about sugar from him.

The Nat King Cole Trio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjgQ6Z2-V60

When I take my sugar to tea and also the Tommy Vee videos were quite good. I call my sugar candy, by the way. But I couldn't find it on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKvRvL5r3A

edgar, I found it, buddy.

dys, you are a baaaadddddd boy. That was funny, however.

Time for me to say goodnight, and if anyone sees the mooseman, tell him I am awaiting my frog.

Miss that cockney Brit as well.

Poor Chet Baker. What a sad life.

Here is Candy, y'all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KWf2SVocAc&feature=related

Goodnight, world

From Letty with love

Thanks for Candy, letty. Youtube is acting up just now, so I will try to watch it and dys's videos later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F56DHDL_Htw&feature=rec-HM-r2
Thanks again for the Candy song. Good night, all.

it's mr hemingway's b-day today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35vrg7a64nY

Morning Ms Letty.Ed,nice trip report!
Reasons to be cheerful....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD9AFG1GdgI&feature=related
Ian Dury

My favorite showman Freddie,with Montserrat,live (of course) in Spain....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqhpUfkfODI&feature=related

Steely Dan....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PfBYsII_Jw&feature=related
I.G.Y.
Lots to do so pulling the plug.
laters WA2K

Good morning. My first day back at work. See ya all on the radio later today.

Good morning, WA2K folks.

edgar, loved that song by John Wesley Harding. Thanks, Texas.

Mooseman, that was a fascinating mini biography of Ernest Hemingway. I never realized all the significant highlights of his life. How he survived as long as he did amazes me.

Brit, Never heard Ian Dury, and for some reason, Reasons to be Cheerful would not play for me. UhOh!

Freddy Mercury's duet was awesome and replete with lyrics in English

Ah, Steely Dan in Manassas, Virginia. Loved that one,

Well, folks, I was fascinated with some of the aspects of the Hemingway video, so I searched out some of the performers. Edith Piaff's song I recognized, but the Frenchman who sang was not familiar to me. I did find a poem by him, however.

Le siècle ou nous vivons est un siècle pourri.
Tout n'est que lâcheté, bassesse,
Les plus grands assassins vont aux plus grandes messes
Et sont des plus grands rois les plus grands favoris.
Hommage de l'auteur à ceux qui l'ont compris,
Et merde aux autres.

(The century we live in is a rotten century.
Nothing but cowardice and baseness.
The greatest murderers attend the greatest masses
And are the greatest favourites of the greatest kings.
Homage from the author to those who understood him,
And **** for the others.)

Not too cheerful, was he.

And an English version of the little sparrow's song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf0UPC0-7Fo&feature=related

Hope I didn't goof, y'all. Weird evening and strange dreams.

Incidentally, the Frenchman's name was George Brassens.