...who would probably not have enjoyed the state of being 91 this day. And Dad, who never did reveal if there really was any connection between that chicken dinner and the mystery of the missing pet rabbit. He loved his...
...John Philip Sousa(mp3)
always a rousing number in my book, even if I've had enough of George lately. Lately? No wait- for the past er, how many years is it now?
Today we have this brilliant meditation on classical art from this essential LA band from a few years back...
...O. & P. Art(mp3)
Ms. Magnuson has kept busy, realeasing a new CD this week. Visit her here
Today's companion piece is by someone oft bedraped in feathers, Shirley Bassey...
...with some help from some feathered friends(mp3)
Hold your horses. There are new tracks coming as soon as I work the bugs out. In the mean time, you can contemplate this photo while getting "down" to this ... very short track... and earn 4 points for guessing the featured creature of the next post
Two selections to meditate upon
From the Cal Expo State Fair Exhibition pavillion some years back...
...Sibilant Salesman- Smart Sponge(mp3)
Rolf Harris (Creator of the super mega sixties hit Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport)...
...Sun Arise(mp3)
I'm sure you could probably find a cleaner version of this Jimmy Smith track, but I kinda like the real record sound, as in just the way it always sounded on the suitcase record player. Here's Jimmy with...
...Mickey Mouse(mp3)
The 45 box these were in has the same heavenly-transportation smell upon opening as that of the aforementioned and betubed record player. Even Minikitty just couldn't get enough of that scent. Here's Barney Kessel...
...Honey Rock(mp3)
...has gone on. You can read free-form thoughts by me by going to the comments below. Here is a track from "A Monastic Trio", 1968...
...The Sun (mp3)
Here's Miss Teddi King singing...
...Mr. Wonderful>(mp3)
This is a record ("A General Electric Flash Bulb Limited Edition") that I've had for a very long time. It figured quite significantly in a romantic friendship of mine in the seventies. We had a few 45s that had to spin when the mood moved, and then we would dance emphatically. Actually, this one was usually followed by playing the record again, but at 33 RPM, an excert of which follows..
...Mr. Mr. Wonderful(mp3)
Today we honor Dr. King. No question, Dave, Moms Mabley does it best. Have a moment with Moms...
...Abraham, Martin & John(mp3)
and a little Nina Simone- live Antibes 1965...
...Four Women(mp3)
Dr. Stephen Ladyman (above), British Minister of Road Safety, may never have heard the following songs, but we hope he'd enjoy them, as we're sure you will!
For the talented Ms. St John of impeccable taste, another Pussy Tourette track...
...If I Can't Sell It(mp3)a charming little number about a second hand store proprietotress bothered by cheap customers
And, for the Chipsy Chopsy, the only Fugs songs you ever need to hear...
...CIA Man(mp3)
...Yesterday When I Was Young(mp3 from LP Something)
