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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2bxix3vFYM
Rolling Stones

Good afternoon.

Love that one by The Stones, edgar. Yep, The Salt of the Earth tells it like it is right now. Reminds me of this opera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2E7p59sRvQ

Enjoyed the bit of Cohen, something to look forward to.
Enjoyed The Lettermen too and that was a great song by the Stones.

It was funny to see Kenneth Williams playing Jack in 'The Beggar's Opera', he of course went on to star in a lot of the Carry On films and became probably their best loved character. Here's a clip from 'Carry on Screaming' I've always loved.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHnifVTSFEo

Eric Carmen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9EyWwSzE6A

Thanks again for your comments, Irish. That Carry On Screaming was hilarious.

Eric's All By Myself made me a wee bit sad, however.

Here's a funny one by Steve Martin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl5dZxA-rZY&feature=related

Good one from Steve.

The King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS6_jbWvvTM

Good night now.

Angela Gheorghiu.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJLyZqETuBU

I'll enjoy listening to 'Aloha Oe' before I call it a night.

Thanks, Irish, for your comment.

Elvis was fantastic on Blame it On the Bossa Nova. What a great looking guy in the olden days. I had forgotten how well he sang, too. I simply can't believe that there was nothing they could do to help him.

Another one by him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQxqZ8SVWwI&feature=related

Goodnight, euroGeorge, That aria from Carmen was beautiful.

Time for me to say goodnight, and I think that I shall do so with two songs.

first another Carmen.

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

Now, Frankie Laine.

First some info on the man.

Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (March 30, 1913 - February 6, 2007), was a successful American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned 75 years, from his first concerts in 1930 with a marathon dance company to his final performance of "That's My Desire" in 2005. Often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist, his other nicknames include Mr. Rhythm, Old Leather Lungs, and Mr. Steel Tonsils. His hits included "That's My Desire," "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train," "Cry of the Wild Goose," "Jezebel," "High Noon," "I Believe," "Hey Joe!," "The Kid's Last Fight," "Cool Water," "Moonlight Gambler," "Love is a Golden Ring," "Rawhide," and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d3KYaI0U14

So nice to have Ontario, London, and Dublin with us today.

From Letty with Love and admiration

Everybody in the comments were praising Harry Belafonte's voice, in the Carmen video. Actually, somebody else did the singing for his character in that movie.

I used to have an album by Frankie titled Command Performance. It had his best recordings to that point. Here is a favorite of mine from that album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHvn1VH7q0E

I enjoyed Beggar's Opera and Elvis and the other songs that I had time to listen to.

it was a truly busy day yesterday - i'll see what today brings .

i know john belushi was a bad.ss , but on his birthday i'll let him perform .
i think he was a great performer , but he couldn't stay away from " stuff " - too bad .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxZt4Kxj2cE

but now a lovesong : " yours is my heart " from the operetta " the land of smiles " :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJD_r9D-oc4&feature=related

Good morning. I will be back later.

edgar, thanks for your comments on last evening's music. I knew that about Carmen Jones and couldn't understand why since Harry's voice is great.

I remember Jezebel by him. Hurry back, buddy.

hbg, John Belushi's Samurai was humorous Too bad about his problems. Here are the English lyrics to your German song.


Yours is my heart alone
And without you, life holds no charm.
Yours every thought I own,
Our love the theme of every dream.
All that makes life seem worthwhile
Dwells in your eyes and the spell of your smile.
There is no song half so sweet to me
As your voice whispering I love you dear.

When far away or near you
In dreams I see and hear you
And yielding to your fascination
I kneel to you in adoration dear, you alone
My queen shall reign and my heart you enchain
All day I sigh for you and I dream on the night
I live or die for you my adored vision bright

All that makes life seem worthwhile
was in your eyes and the spell of your smile
There is no song half so sweet to me
as your voice whispering I love you dear.

Love that one, Canada.

One of my favorites by Frankie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT19q4Hp3J4&feature=related

Wake up time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TDfPgd3Kyc&feature=related

Good Day Miss Letty.
Three great Frankie songs and 'Wake up Everybody' is a real classic, enjoyed them all.

Johnny Cymbal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSwtzwr0rFc

Welcome back, Irish, and you sent me searching.

Johnny Cymbal (February 3, 1945 - March 16, 1993 was a Scottish born American songwriter, singer, and record producer who had numerous hit records, including his signature song, "Mr. Bass Man"

Thanks for your comments.

Cinnamon was a great song by Johnny. Thanks for the introduction.

Today is Neil Diamond's birthday, so here is a tribute to the man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEjFGwFEw-o

letty ,
here is a song from another german operetta .
the song is called : " my lips they kiss so hot " .
the performance is from the" waldbuehne berlin " an outdoor-stage similar to wolf-trap .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc0JkJrsITM&feature=related

Fantastic, hbg. Reminds me of The Midnight Sun song. "....your lips were like a red and ruby chalice..." Don't know that one, but it was great.

Another birthday guy Jools Holland. Wonder if he's German?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ztNEHBuAg

I remember hearing Jools Holland first when he played with a band called Squeeze, their biggest hit was 'Up the Junction'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3635AFfu0s
That's Jools on piano.