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Buffy's song, God is Alive, was taken from a novel written by Leonard Cohen: Beautiful Losers. Buffy is the only person I have heard perform this one.

Sidney is a fine actor. I guess he's retired now.
Not familiar with Ivan's song, but it's a good one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufGr_yQL6CM
Billy Ward and his Dominoes - with Jackie Wilson

Thanks for the info and the comment, edgar. I did not know Ivan, but he looked Russian so I decided to play that in response to hbg's contribution.

Had no idea that that Billy and Jackie along with his Dominoes did Rags to Riches. Great version.

Today is this guy's birthday (he used to be with The Backstreet Boys)

Let's listen to him sing. He has a great voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S325wQ4Zzo

My daughters were Backstreet Boys fans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXJIQNDC-N4
Chris Montez

I have only heard of The Backstreet Boys, edgar. Don't think that I ever listened to them. Just played that song because it was his birthday.

Well, I most certainly know the song The More I See You, but not Chris Montez. Wonder if he is any kin to Maria? He has a rather feminine voice.

Been searching for another Brazil song for a bit, and found this one by Cugat.

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

Now, the lyrics

Brazil, when stars were entertaining June,
We stood beneath an amber moon
And softly murmured someday soon
We kissed and clung together

Then - tomorrow was another day
The morning found us miles away
With still a million things to say.
And now, when twilight dims the skies above
Recalling thrills of our love
There's one thing I'm certain of
Return, I will, to old Brazil.

Brazil, when stars were entertaining June,
We stood beneath an amber moon
And softly murmured someday soon...
We kissed and clung together

Then - tomorrow was another day
The morning found us miles away
With still a million things to say.
And now when twilight dims the skies above
Recalling thrills of our love there's one thing
I'm certain of... Return, I will, to old Brazil.

Uh-Oh, methinks edgar may have been spurred by a rooster.

Going to say goodnight with two songs. First, inspired by hbg, this fabulous performer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYO27u-rUj4

Fond memories of doing the hora.

Now, since it's Nancy Wilson's birthday, a tribute to her and George Shearing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI5drI2y8j8

I remember her best for Guess Who I Saw Today My Dear.

from letty with love and remembrance

I was introduced to Hava Nageela by a Harry Belafonte record, in 1958. That version is good too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPveBGLVMZ0
This is another song that is on the same album.

good night to all !

here are some great tunes played on the Blackpool Tower Organ -

i'm sure you'll enjoy " Spanish Eyes " .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA2MVuLoiWM

Good morning. Here is Tony Sheradin, who died the other day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8EklcxPrdo
See you all later.

edgar, thanks again for your comments. Love that one by Harry.

translation.

Thank you, God,
Look at all that nature has brought us.
Thank you, God,
Look how misery has ended for us.
The rain has fallen,
The corn has grown,
All the children that were hungry are going to eat.
Let's dance the Congo,
Let's dance the Petro,
God said in Heaven
That misery has ended for us.

Can't believe The Fab four and the man who died did that one by Ray Charles.

hbg, I knew almost every one of those songs done by John Bowles.

Drifting Along With the Breeze
Can't Help Lovin' that Man of Mine
Blue Spanish Eyes; teardrops are falling from those Spanish Eyes.
Crazy for feeling so lonely
My Wonderful One, etc.

Hurry back, Texas; You, too, hbg.

Today is this lady's birthday. Don't know her, but love the way she performs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s1dj9pT0mE

Don't know Charlotte either.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvkppduB5d0
Merle Travis

Thanks again for restoring our signal, edgar. Know Merle, but not Too Much Sugar for a Dime. Good one.

Today is this lady's birthday, but first a bit of info.

Nina Simone
Eunice Kathleen Waymon, better known by her stage name Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE1VrzT6RrQ

good thursday afternoon to all !

some fine " Texas Two-Step " music for the afternoon ( and evening ) .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb-7PL4q9uA

and another fine ( Texas - ? ) song :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdAk8uT7gFA

" hopping across the Pond " - fine music - fine dancing !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctLX-AyX6oU

welcome back, hbg. Ah, you missed the song that was inspired by you. Check it out.

Loved all those songs that you played.

How about some Mississippi and Tennessee songs.

First, Rocky Top. Maybe this will get our Rockhead back in here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPM-M79Lfrw

Now, Mississippi Mud. What a surprise to find that Deano did it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxJQYGfPPL4

When you get tired of peace & love, there's always Leroy Brown...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdZtOvUBGcw

Sinatra recorded that? Wowsers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzAhubIwQDY
Gravel Road

I like Nina Simone and the 'Texas' songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNZwuamwj0
Cremation of Sam McGee