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dear hbg. Forgive me if I don't acknowledge each of your marvelous songs. The kid from Orlando is here and although recovering somewhat from his accident, he is still in pain. I did tour the gallery of Warburton Castle, and was amazed at the sculptures and paintings. (hope I got that right) I did recognize the melody to Unforgettable.

Hurry back, edgar, and thanks for Ben's song.

Had a brief power outage in my little studio, and thank God for candles and the kid's cell phone.

One little candle? Nope, about twenty.



Two birthday folks for the early morning here.

First, Sade.

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

Now Ronnie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7jDz_GVOQ8&feature=related

Good morning, folks. Got a busy Monday ahead. See ya all when I get an opportunity.

Hi Miss Letty, I do so love Sade, amazing artist and beautiful song.

George Michael.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASWKXV2EMlg

Welcome back, Irish. I was afraid that we'd lost our signal again. Love George Michael, buddy, and Trying to Learn is one of his best. Thanks again for your comment.

G.T. (the kid from Orlando) was fascinated with George Shearing and was I surprised to hear him playing one by him. Guess it's because I had heard him at the Embers in New York, so here is another tribute to that marvelous pianist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAaNw7OFVC8&feature=related

Sade and Ronnie are two artists I sort of like, but rarely listen to.

I like George Michael's song. And Rhondo is nice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5iJMfwwheY
The Everly Brothers

Thanks for your comment, too, Texas.

Love Hurts by The Everly Brothers was a good one. Don't know it, however.

Inspired by Setanta's "....Let's play nice..." forum, here is the one by Hamp that I played as a joke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-XFy7nFbYM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOHelxfIljI
Hank Thompson

I like all of Hamp's music, letty.

Thanks again for your comment, edgar. Didn't know John Henry by Hank. There are so many versions of it; let's listen to this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0WkDPFlaNU

i thought you meant lionel hampton - of course you didn't .
well let's hear him anyway - he was one of my brother's favourite jazzmen .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2cC5xl310o&feature=related

this is one of the hank thompson tunes i remember listening to when we were spending some time in texas in the winter of '79 .

came back with a stack of lp's of tex-mex music that became a favourite at house parties .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XoqYgQ-MLM&feature=related

and here is another one :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrx3I-vaODQ&feature=related

almost brings tears to my eyes .

I know all those Hank songs. I know several versions of John Henry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XKWnicfzss&feature=related
Brook Benton

Thanks for your observations and history, edgar.

What a shock to hear that Brook did Frankie and Johnny and that the song was based on a true incident.

hbg, All of your songs were great, and I knew most of them.

Here's a cover of another George Shearing by a lady that was fantastic. Sorry for the abrupt ending. Often our tapes get a bit fragile.

Here's some info on the lady.

Dorothy Donegan (April 6, 1922 – May 19, 1998 was an American classically trained jazz pianist primarily known for performing in the stride piano and boogie-woogie style. She also played bop, swing jazz, and classical music.

Now, September in the Rain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umv97AgrK3E

I only knew September in the Rain by Dinah Washington. Nice to hear that one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chaP4MCXp4w
Randy Newman

Some good music being played on WA2K tonight.

Snow Patrol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APcRqvam6b0

Evening Ms Letty,Ed and all WA2K peeps.How come that every time John Williams and Stephen Spielberg work together I have tears on my cheeks?....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TNzPUGc_5Q&feature=related
John Williams - War Horse The Homecoming.

euro, Thanks for your comments and Snow Patrol was great, Irish.

edgar, Randy's Sail Away was one that I didn't know. Lovely, and your remarks are always welcome on WA2K

Hey, Brit, Welcome back. John Williams' Homecoming for War Horse was fantastic. He has done so many lovely themes. Maybe I'll get to see that movie soon.

Going to say goodnight a bit early as the kid from Orlando and I stayed up past our bedtimes. He's home now.

First, The Animals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPKTQkkK3YM&feature=related

They are perfect for these animals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Kt_kuYVtU&feature=related

Great to see Dublin, Ontario, and London with us today.

From Letty with love to all

here is freddy fender - another one of those great tex-mex musicians :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLdz6BjhyrQ&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvTBdQk5fa0

When I Was Young is one of the Animals better songs, letty. The talking animals is funny.
I like Freddy Fender a lot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tXhAYl173U&feature=related