On this day in 1937 Cole Porter was involved in a horrific accident. While riding his horse in Locust Valley, New York, the animal fell and rolled over onto him, crushing his legs. He would spend the rest of his life in constant pain. He originally wrote Don't Fence Me In in 1934 for Adios, … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Don’t Fence Me In
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Tune Tuesday – International Coffee Day
Today is International Coffee Day!! As a guy who loves my java - today, here are some great songs to listen to as you grab your own "Cup Of Joe!" Let's start with Francis Albert ....... https://youtu.be/zTbJBnkRkFo?si=5W-nc7Fhjo0uZmKk The White Stripes cover Dylan https://youtu.be/-BqJv0hHbFo?si=EhNzsk1KY0pGM7Qk I don't smoke, but I still like Otis Redding's tune https://youtu.be/jTB_59llFKk?si=-6uegL52U4dxhrS_ A … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – International Coffee Day
Song Lyric Sunday
It's time once again for Song Lyric Sunday, presented by Jim Adams. This week our topic is an easy one - Pick a song about enjoying the outdoors. I have opted to pick one that not many will know, but has a special place in my heart and an interesting story behind it. Cruising Down … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Movie Music Monday – Buck Privates
It is no secret to those who know me that I love classic comedy. I have written about the Three Stooges, The Little Rascals, and Laurel and Hardy. While I have mentioned them separately at times, I am not sure I ever wrote about the team of Abbott and Costello. Growing up on Sunday mornings, … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Buck Privates
