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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVlPt_NZJ1s
At the risk of overdoing Belafonte, here he is with a New York high school choir

My word, edgar. I'm feeling like this fellow today.



Cannot believe that Harry did that one. Thanks, Texas.

Look whose birthday it is.

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

I remember hearing Candice Bergan on her father's radio show. They called her 'Candy' then, but she changed it back to Candice when she grew older.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCyA_Tm0T08
This song seems appropriate for the times. I also put it on my Songs that Tell Stories thread.

edgar, that was a great story telling song. The Oilman has about the same job as the coal miner. Thanks for that one by Waylon Jennings and the Scruggs band, Texas.

Here's one to match, folks. I remember it so well and was supposed to read it at a forensic competition and awakened with the German measles. Frankly, I was rather glad because I got a bit of stage fright in those teenage days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H88a54q6hUs&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9fWjzYiRUE
Good one, letty. Here is another interpretation.

edgar, Phil Ochs was much better. Should we combine the visuals on my presentation with his voice, that would have been a terrific production. Thanks for that, Texas.

Well, today is Albert Finney's birthday, and I decided that it was best just to stick with a musical tribute. I was going to do him in Winston Churchill, but decided that it was a bit risque. (funny, however) I did have to giggle at my friend Mary J. who went to see Tom Jones with a minister.

The tribute:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxh07WN_QUw

I always forget who Albert Finney is, until I see his face, letty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szgO6pUJHVA&feature=related
Sean Connery singing

Sean Connery did that? I am truly amazed. I was also nonplussed at the fact that although he is Scottish, he did an Irish tune. I did find out that there's an ancient connection between the Scots and the Celts.

Another surprise, folks. Sean played the bagpipes in The Longest Day.

Look carefully and you'll see and hear him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrUs5AfrNjc

I had to do more research. He was Pvt. Flannigan in the movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8FQFnMOob0
Frankie Laine

Sean is full of surprises.

Ah, edgar. That song by Frankie was so tender. Thanks, Texas.

Hope all the moms on our forum had a wonderful and rewarding day.

Saying goodnight with two songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBG6Xn1RVhQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dx_xA37hjQ

From Letty with love and a smile.

That was the first song I heard from Tom Jones. The instant I heard his voice, I predicted he would be a star.
The one with the dogs is kind of cute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfeXgcvzgKM&feature=related
Sneaking on out of here now in a pair of sneakers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCG3kJtQBKo
Good morning. Here is Lena Horne, who has died at age 92. See ya all later on the radio.

Good morning WA2K radio and edgar. Love High Heel Sneakers, buddy. Great one by Jerry Lee. Lena Horne is fabulous. Stormy Weather is also a great song. What a woman! She lived life to the fullest.

Thanks, Texas.

Today is Donovan's birthday, folks, so let's hear one by him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsye-Wru2Oo&feature=related

This day:

1994: Mandela becomes SA's first black president

Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa's first black president after more than three centuries of white rule.





1940: Churchill takes helm as Germans advance
German forces invade the Low Countries by air and land, while in London, Chamberlain is replaced by Churchill.




1998: Sinn Fein backs peace deal
The political wing of the republican IRA back the Good Friday peace agreement heralding a major shift in modern republicanism.




1978: Italy mourns murdered statesman
The murdered Italian politician Aldo Moro is buried after a private funeral service, 55 days after he was kidnapped by the Red Brigade.




1967: Two Rolling Stones on drugs charges
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards appeared before magistrates charged with drug offences.

Donovan - Happy Birthday, dude.
Miller's Cave by Jerry Reed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz-NCot2jos
There are several versions of this song. The one I like best, by Tommy Tucker, is not available on utub.

Thanks, edgar, for those moments in history.

Hey, buddy, I thought Donovan's theory via music was something to think about.

I liked Miller's Cave by Jerry. Who else was it that hid in a cave. Robert the Bruce? Wonder if the theory of a spider was true?

I never see Churchill that I don't think of Shaw.

George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw telegrammed Winston Churchill just prior to the opening of Major Barbara: "Have reserved two tickets for first night. Come and bring a friend if you have one."

Churchill wired back, "Impossible to come to first night. Will come to second night, if you have one."

Your song Miller's Cave inspired me to find this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay1z1Z0p6Xg

and since it's Fred Astaire's birthday, here's a tribute to that wonderful singer and dancer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b306Zh91Rn8

Mumphord and Sons are not bad.
I see Fred Astaire still knows his stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJASbyBFiD0
Red in a beer joint

Colorado Kool Aid was funny, edgar. Wonder where Gargamel is?

Speaking of "Red" folks, here's Willie to sing one that I like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZPDZMuUsuY&feature=fvw

It's seems that Robert the Bruce's encounter with a spider in a cave may be legend.