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Thanks for the reminder, barry. He was loved and admired. I miss him too.

just dropping by to say " good nite " - and wish a happy birthday to
" Johnny Hodges " - he is being introduced by his friend and bandleader
" Duke Ellington " .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw8De8fXzUQ



while the picture quality is not the best , i think the quality of the sound makes up for it .

here is some music for a quiet and peaceful evening :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ip64cG7gK4

it's Angela Hewitt's birthday today .

Good morning from here in Florida, WA2K folks.

edgar, David Coe was great. Don't know him but he does do the country music well. Also like Harry's Walking through Green Grass.

Barry, It's always good to hear Judy and her daughter. Yep, we are what we are, all right.

hbg, welcome back to you as well. Black Butterfly by Johnny "rabbit" Hodges was great. Angela's Clair De Lune is one of my favorites.

Ah, dear George. Miss you Mr. Wizard of Light. Love that French follies song, Barry.

Two songs for the early morning here on WA2K radio.

First, inspired by Barry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaMApWem9RM

Love that contra bass being bowed

Now, some cool jazz.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Fp_0oj5aQ

Good morning, peoples. It is the downward slope of the work week. Still getting rain almost every day. See you all later.

Hi Miss Letty, hope you're keeping well. I see WA2K is still playing great music, no surprise with all its wonderful DJ's. Hello Ed and all the crew.

Here's one from one of my all time favourite bands, OMD. I don't think you really got them in America, your loss, but I've always followed them. This song is called "Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme). I'm not sure if you will see in the US as it's Vevo. Hopefully you can.

Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)......official video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc-d3FGoxDI

Same song....unofficial video, not as good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3djR8shrQE

euroGeorge, Welcome back. We were concerned about you. That song was beautiful as were the visuals.

Here's a song medley of Irish music, but first some info on the man. Sorry for the abrupt ending.

Danny Doyle:

Leaving school at fourteen years of age, he started doing odd jobs, including general factotum in Dublin's Pike Theatre, where he began to pick up, from the travelling players, songs from the Irish countryside.

During the 1960s and 1970s, he was one of the top Irish singers, regularly featuring in the Irish charts and scoring three No.1 singles (notably displacing ABBA's "Take a Chance on Me" after just one week at the top). He has recorded 25 albums, including Emigrant Eyes, a collaboration with his sister Geraldine, a comedienne popular in Australia. He is probably best known for his 1967 Number One hit "Whiskey on a Sunday".

He has appeared in concert throughout the world, including Carnegie Hall, New York and the Albert Hall, London.

Although retired from performing, he joined numerous musicians on stage at the end of the 2010 Milwaukee Irish Fest, in what is known as the Scattering

Ignore Whiskey on a Sunday, because we know that you don't drink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIrZzW4RhxE&feature=related

Hi Miss Letty, I enjoyed those Irish melodies. "Begorrah I did"

OMD, -- Walking on the Milky Way..... official video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdhYzXobHEk

Hey, euroGeorge, yours wouldn't play here, but I found this version. Glad you like those Irish melodies. Love the Irish brogue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHd8AmFsnQU&feature=related

I think this guy is Irish, too. This will be our poetry for the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crGftnW8y9s&feature=related

"...continuous as the stars the shine and twinkle on the milky way..."

Good awfternoon. I enjoyed a much longer siesta than normal today. I had been working in the summer sun all morning. Good that euro has returned. Good day, sir.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-CbCZ_6T1A
A song from euro's neighbors

Your "Melody" d'amour started life in a different guise.

Here's Nina and Frederik with Maladie d'Amour

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlZdpjBB4ks&feature=related

Good day Ed, I hope Texas finest is keeping well.
Enjoyed Harry B, Wordsworth too Miss Letty.
Here's one from your neighbours Ed.

Julieta Venegas - Me voy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT6lEnazTyw

edgar, you know that I love Harry by now. Thanks again for the memory, Texas.

Hey Mac. Welcome back. Your video would not play here, but I listened from another tube. It was our edgar who did that one by The Ames brother. If I'm wrong, I'll retract my song.

euroGeorge, thanks for your comments, and Me Voy by Julieta was great.

Here's a different version of (pronounced dun key ho ta) from Gordon Lightfoot.

I guess we have all tilted at windmills at some time in our lives

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

Hi Miss Letty, enjoyed Gordon. Good night now, I'll try and get back on asap.

UB40, - - - Reefer Madness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZeLbcI7cp4

Goodnight, dear euro. Reefer Madness was great. We know what a reefer is. Thanks for your comment.

Saying goodnight with Van the Man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oZg2B08uvM&feature=related

Great having Dublin and Scotland with us today.

From Letty with love to everyone, everywhere

Tired today, Saying good night with The Farm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AohMw6QWkSs

good evening all !
here is Louie Bellson - it's his birthday today - in one of his famous
" drumbattles " - if you like drums this is for you !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faxI7aaA4Yw&feature=related

some interesting facts - didn't know he was married to Pearl Bailey ,
and didn't know about him being the # 2 performer at the White House -

i wonder if one of the presidents considered him a special favourite ???
always something new to learn .

Morning Ms Letty,Ed and all WA2K folks.
John Miles' Music will be the tune playing as they carry me out in my pine box Ms PD .

Starting off at the Sports Desk -
With less than 12 hours to the opening ceremony of the London olympics,here's a few pics around the Olympic park....

Days before the Opening Ceremony,a colourful array of meadow flowers has bloomed around the Olympic Stadium.


The Velodrome can be seen as you walk through the wetland area of the Olympic Park.


Created by internationally-renowned artist Monica Bonvicini, 'RUN' is the largest standalone work of art on the Olympic Park.


History trees.Each tree features a large ring, engineered from either phosphored bronze or stainless steel and weighing up to 500kg. The inside of the rings are engraved with hidden histories.


Coca-Cola Beatbox fuses the passions of sport and music, highlighting an anthem created especially for Coca-Cola by GRAMMY award-winning producer Mark Ronson. Visitors will literally be able to 'play' the Coca-Cola Beatbox like a musical instrument.


Back to the music....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VED67gUNXM
Shed Seven - Going For Gold.

Last 2 pics -





A bacon sandwich - £3.30
Fish and Chips - £8.50
Official program - £10

£1 = $1.57

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYZq9FtOet0
Lindisfarne - Run For Home.