Archives: November 2004

Hi Robyn, Unfortunately, I too, can understand how both you and Bluey feel (and Nancy). I lost my mom to lung cancer on Valentines Day 2002. There's not one day that goes by that I don't think of her, and I miss her so much. I try to think (like Bluey does) about some of the happy memories, but there's still that empty ache that just won't go away. I was lucky to have had her as my mother. I, too, feel that she has gone to a much better place, and left all the pain and sadness behind her. Robyn, sometimes there aren't enough words to ease your pain that you probably feel. I hope in time that when you think of her, you will do so and smile.



lol, Kelly

Hey there, Johnny...I think there still is a few active oil wells here in OK, around both the Tulsa and OKC areas, but none around Tahlequah that I know of. There's a real nice university in Tahlequah (Northeastern State), and they have a wide variety of courses to choose from. I only have an Associate Degree (in Nursing), but sometime when I'm not too busy (whenever that is), I might consider getting my BSN there. It's a good university.

"holler at ya later", Kelly

Kelly ~ Paris? I prefer Albuquerque. Hilton? I prefer an economy hotel. (wink, wink) Actually, I think I stayed in a Hilton while in Paris a number of years ago. I didn't have a choice about the hotel though since it was a group tour.

Tahlequah, Oklahoma, huh? One of my co-workers attend a Christian college/university there. I also remember that an instructor from Tahlequah came to my former employer's work site to give us non-engineering workers a 3-day course in petroleum engineering. I assume there's oil in them 'der parts, no?

Bluey, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. It must be hard for you. My mother is in a nursing home, too, and I visit her twice a week. She's doing as well as she can. I do hope your mother is, too.

Right now, even though the lyrics are made up by playing Till the Sun comes up again, backwards "Now Sue" which starts "We are walking... We move mountains" We raised a nice bit of change for Alzheimer's research. Those of you who are struggling with this terrible disease , I will pass along the thing that helped me most. While my mom was not the strong vital woman who raised me, and she did not know who I was, she knew that she loved me, and that I loved her. I tried to connect to that part of her that knew that. We were able, in that way, to say our goodbyes. I miss her terribly and know she is happy and whole in a better, more beautiful place.

Thanks Mark M, Kelly and all.

When I see Mum I think of the times when we were kids (3 boys, 2 girls - I am the eldest) Waiting for the Ice-Cream Van, playing ball in the backyard and Christmas time. Around about now we would start to look for our Xmas presents that Mum and Dad would try to hide from us. No chance. My two brothers and I actually found our cowboys outfits one year, got them out when they were asleep and put them on. Of course we got caught. From then on the presents were hidden in our neighbour's house - we kept looking for years. But the one thing I mostly remember was Mum's love of music. LPs everywhere, record player going all day. Johnnie Ray, Frankie Laine and even KISS. One of my fondest memories is Mum trying to sing along with Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey"...she only knew part of the chorus, the rest was "la-la-la..and honey I miss you, and I mean good..la-la-la...if only I could". I put the radio on for her now and you can see the smile and her lips moving. At least she's not in any pain. Thanks again.

Bluey

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 13, 2004


43 years ago - The Tokens' "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is released. (1961)

39 years ago - James Brown's "I Got You" enters both the pop and R&B charts. The song will reach Number One R&B and #3 pop and will become the Godfather of Soul's most enduring and most readily identifiable songs. (1965)

39 years ago - The McCoys' "Fever" is released. (1965)

36 years ago - Rolling Stone Brian Jones buys Cotchford Farms in Sussex, England where A.A. Milne wrote Winnie the Pooh. There are statues of Pooh characters on the grounds. (1968)

36 years ago - The Beatles' animated movie "Yellow Submarine" premieres nationally. (1968)

33 years ago - Three Dog Night's "Old Fashioned Love Song" is released. (1971)

31 years ago - Jerry Lee Lewis, Jr. is killed in a highway accident near Hernando, Mississippi. Just several days earlier, the 19 year old had appeared on TV's "Midnight Special" as a drummer in his father's band. In 1962, the elder Lewis' only other son, Steven Allen, drowned in the family swimming pool. (1973)

31 years ago - Peter, Paul and Mary's "In The Wind" LP goes gold. (1973)

30 years ago - An imposter posing as Deep Purple guitar player Ritchie Blackmore smashes up a borrowed Porsche in Iowa City, the real Ritchie Blackmore was playing a concert in San Francisco. (1974)

24 years ago - Cashing in on the resurgence of his old tribal stomp sound, glitter-ear rock star Gary Glitter launches a comeback tour of the U.K. in Norwich's Cromwell's Club. The next day he releases his first record in several years, "What Your Mama Don't See." (1980)

12 years ago - Elton John performs in Mexico for the first time. 90,000 people attend the concert in Mexico City. (1992)

5 years ago - Drummer R.J. Vealey of the Atlanta Rhythm Section dies of a massive heart attack. He collapsed 10 minutes after their show in Orlando, Florida. Vealey was 37 and had joined the band in 1995. (1999)

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Three Dog Night - Old Fashioned Love Song


Just an Old Fashioned Love Song
Playing on the radio
And wrapped around the music
Is the sound of someone promising they'll never go
You'll swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on.
No need in bringing em back
Cause they've never really gone
Just an Old Fashioned Love Song
Coming down in three part harmony
Just an old fashioned love song
One I'm sure they wrote for you and me
To weave our dreams upon and
Listen to each evening when the light are low
To underscore our love affair
With tenderness and feeling
That we've come to know
You'll swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing em back
Cause they've never really gone
Just an Old Fashioned Love Song
Coming down in three part harmony
Just an Old Fashioned Love Song
One I'm sure they wrote for you and me.

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The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary
school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples.
The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note, "Take all you want - God is watching the apples.

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Have a gr8 weekend all..........

I'll Marry You Tomorrow, But Let's Honeymoon Tonight

Red Oak

Sorry Bluey, I hit the wrong button on "Subject". Kelly

Bluey, I know how difficult and heartbreaking it is to watch someone you've loved all your life slip away from you. They say it gets easier with time, but there's still that empty place in your heart that never stops feeling empty. I know she's not gone physically, but maybe you'll find happier things in life that fill that void. I pray that it's true for you someday.



lol, Kelly

Sir Joe, Good add-on! I'll include mine on relationships: Before Mick, my wonderful husband of 20 years: "All My Life"; before Mick, it was "To Each His Own".


Kelly

Sergio
Relationships...right now I have to go with "Rainy day". But only "Till the sun comes up again"
Mark M

Bluey
I just read your post stating that your mom has dymentia. I'm sorry man. My mom had that and early altziemers. It's a rough road to travel. My thoughts go with you.
Mark M

Ok, Tigress, I'm trying to be a good sport on this but I'm having trouble with it. I've been thinking about it but I've never really considered the songs as personality traits before. I'll get back to you on this.

tiger,

Personality-"Only A Kid at Heart"
Temperament- "Wind Wave" and "Hurricane" (a little bit of each and somewhere in between)
I'll add a category~Relationships-"Head and Heart" and "Muskrat Love"~I love my Lourdes with my Head and Heart and you can just call me Muskrat Serge and my wife of 31 years, Muskrat Lou. All very corny but true.:o)

Sir Joe

first ones that come to mind are: personality/Catch That Train,"I guess I'll catch ya there" and tempermant/Hell's On Fire,"Hell's on fire, Heaven's freezin' and I love you baby without good reason"...DanC.

Haha Bluey... It's ok, really!
"Au revoir" is absolutely right. I tend to prefer "A bientôt" though ... ;-)
Gen

Hi everyone.

Red. My absolute pleasure. Just to thanks for all the work you put into this site. Cheryl told me that The Eagles were mentioned on the news tonight. Apparently they are making a DVD of one of their Aussie concerts. Will keep you informed.

I was only thinking about the disappointment everyone obviously has about the holdup with America's DVD but, after viewing the effort that Dewey, Gerry, the band and everyone associated, had put into the concert and the DVD interview with Glenn A. Baker, how disappointed would they be? They did a great job, hope it soon works out for you.

Moser; Mo,I mentioned ezydvd when SteveL posted that DVD region free site my son found. I thought that if anyone wanted to transfer their DVDs to all-regions via this website, then perhaps an import DVD might be an option. Just to refresh, this site gets you to enter your DVD make and model, (I think they have over 300 options)then gives you instructions specifically for that player on how to change over to an all region access which allows you to play DVDs from everywhere.
http:/www.regionfreedvd.net/players.html.
Hope this helps out.

tiger....definitely "Hangover" (lol)

Genevieve: sorry, I had forgotten where you lived. Actually I was going to say that Axiom also had another big hit here called "Arkansas Grass". Forgot that too! Thank God I didn't ask you if you lived near there!!! Au Revoir (hope that's right)

Jenna: Thank you very much for your kindness.

Robyn: Hope your family walkathon went well. I was thinking of you and your Mum. As you know my Mum has full dymentia, I visit her every week in the nursing home. She doesn't know who I am but she's still my Mum.

Bluey

Hi All. Just sitting here at 2 am doing my week end reports and watching my DVD from the Germany concert from a few years back. I guess I am re-living last weekend in Long Beach.....Time goes by too damn fast......g nite Joe K

I ended up watching "The best of Musikladen". Very intresting to watch...they seemed a bit uncomfortable back than. Not as confident.
I never noticed before that at the end of it, it says "I need you written by Gerald L Buckley". Whats up with that?
Mark M

I'm in !!!

Erin has added a bunch of new gigs. Anyone want to go to the Philippines?

http://www.venturahighway.com/gigs.php

Mark, you've got the right idea. Great answer!

Thanks! Kelly

Hi Johnny, I guess that means Paris Hilton is definitely out of the question for a girlfriend! Clearly, I have never observed someone so narcissic (spelling?)in my whole life!

Take care, Kelly

All of this talk about the "forth coming" DVD, has me wanting to see the guys live....I guess I will have to go watch "The German" DVD tonight. Gotta get some "America" !!
Mark M

Tiger (Kelly)
Ok, ok,..I will play ! :)
I think my personality would have to be "Wind wave". Easy going, just like to keep it simple. "I got a hankerin' for a wind wave...I got a hankerin' for something home made".
The other part I find sorta oposite. That would be "Green Monkey". I may be easy going...but, not always satisfied with where I am at. "When the deep blue night is running close on your track, and you can feel the green monkey crawling across your back. Don't take it so real that you forget how to feel, don't let the threat of the dager turn your heart into steel"
Mark M

TigerK ~ "Pigeon Song" would probably describe one of my greatest loves because I really enjoy pigeons. Not the common street or city pigeon but the thoroughbred of the pigeon world, the homing/racing pigeon. "Simple Life" would be another choice for me because I like things simple and down-to-earth. And, I like others who are the same way. Glitz and glamour and snootiness really turn me off.

OK, Moser, Bluey, CFTS, Nina, MarkM, Johnny, and ALL the rest of you...be a sport like Nancy and Red; lets hear it!!

Sincerely strange, Tiger

Hey Nancy, I LOVE Daisy Jane! Like you, it's so hard to pick just one; there were several songs that seemed just as appropriate to fit my "Human Nature". :)

Take care, Tigress

Hey Red, thanks for biting.I live about 60 miles straight east of Tulsa, just a few miles north of Tahlequah (formally one of the "Home Offices of the Tonight Show with David Letterman"). As for the other question, no, I've never been there, have you? I've slowed down to zero on my partying. Guess age is catching up with me!

Take care, Kelly

TGIF Everyone :) My Friday Morning Jam was Gerry singing "Kiss of Life" ~~ My morning got off to a Crazy Start ~~ The kids were off school, I was running late for work, and the Telemarketers started calling before 9am... soooo needless to say when I hopped into BessieLouuuuHooooo, I hit the replay on Gerry's oooh sooo nice Kiss of Life to Mellow me out for the rest of my day! :)

Hi there Tigress Aka Kelly ~~ Hmmm what a good thought provoking wonderin... Of course being me, I had a very hard time just picking one song for each one... sooo here is mine for today My Personality ~~ I was a go between of Tin Man (I had achy breaky legs and back) ~~ Clarice (Clarice lay down your mind, it's there just hard to find, Follow me as we find our way, away... behind an Open Door,there Lies a Million more, Follow me as we wind our way, away... Time is coming Soon, I'll Find You, time is coming sooon... and ~~ Daisy Jane (just because I had a Hankerin to hear this song, so I emailed the radio station to play this for me on the lunch time playback request... too much I mentioned that if they couldn't play Daisy, I would like to hear Tin Man... Hmmm pretty neat, "What Goes Around, Comes Around" :) To Pick one that would Sum all 3 of these Together, it would have to be "Head & Heart" :) :) :) ~~~~ My Temperament ~~ "Survival" came to my mind first, then "Hope" (Ya Always Gotta Hold onto Hope) "Till the Sun Comes Up Again" along with the ooooh sooo nice lyric line from "Garden of Peace" ~~~Sooooo Follow the Path Through the Knowing Trees, and Each Time You Laugh, It is Love You Release, that Love will come back to you in the Garden of Peace ~~~ I just love getting Lost in this song, for sure! :)

Hey there Gerry ~~Thanks for Hitting the Replay button on Dido's song "Sand In My Shoes" ~~ Wow Your VFTHW Pic of the beach there in Oregon, really brought this song to a Visual for me!!!! Thanks for the Smile it brought to my day! :)

Hi there Gen ~~Nice to hear from you, I hope you enjoyed your get away! Take care! :)

Hey there Mo ~~ I Sure can Feel Your Pain!!!!! Hmmm ~~I have a wondering ~ Would a big Hershey's Chocolate Almond Bar help any, or are you at the Point you could just throw it in the garbage can??? ~~ Maybe we should all get out our Central Park Live DVD's tonight and Hit the Replay button a couple of times!!!! :)

Hey there Red ~~Hope you had a good day at work ~~What was good for Lunch? :) ;) ~~~ Hmmm ~~ Rick Nelson's song "Garden Party" was the song that started off the Lunchtime hour. Did You get the Smile & Thought I sent Your Way???? :) ;)

Hey there Karen L ~~ If you have the MSN Homepage on your computer, did you happen to notice the nice Pic of the Northern Lights that was caught out in Iowa this week??? I saved it, and have it as a Background on my work PC right now! :)

Well that's all for now folks! Take care and Enjoy your weekend! see ya, Nancy :) Gerry is here singing my most favorite part of Daisy Jane right now....

~~~Flying me back to Memphis, Honey Keep the Oven Warm!!! :):):) well the Clouds are clearing and I think We're Over the Storm.... Do You Really Love Me, I Hope You Do, Like the Stars Above Me, How I Love You, When it's Cold at Night, Everythings alright ~~~ Such a Nice song ~~ Sing it again and again Gerry :):):)

Mo, I don't think the ezydvd.com version can be viewed on U.S. players )=:

Bluey wrote:
<<Thanks Genevieve....I think Brian Cadd had a minor hit in the States with "Ginger Man"? His most famous song is with Glenn Shorrock/Axiom - "A Little Ray Of Sunshine" about the birth of his best friend's daughter. >>

My pleasure, Bluey ! :-)
Have never heard of him here in France though...

Gen

Yes, I would like it!!!!!!!!!!!! Will email you with the details. Tx for thinking of me.


Red Oak

Ok, I'll bite Tigress!

Personality: Hat Trick(3 in 1)
Temperament: Mad Dog

Do you live in OKC or Tulsa, or an Okie from Muskogee?
Ever been to the Wormy Dog?

Cya,
Red Oak

Thanks Cathy, Steve, and Bluey. I will check it out.

Thanks CFTS, I guess it is time for the bubblys and HH.

Red. While getting out my summer clothes, came across "Eagles 1995 Tour" T-Shirt, white, X-Large. Never been worn. Forgot all about it. Definitely won't fit me so it's yours if you want it?.

Thanks Genevieve....I think Brian Cadd had a minor hit in the States with "Ginger Man"? His most famous song is with Glenn Shorrock/Axiom - "A Little Ray Of Sunshine" about the birth of his best friend's daughter.

Moser: I put on that post....ezydvd are very good and the America DVD is available for $AUS28.95 and they will send anywhere.

Bluey.

New subject for thought: What America song (words or lyrics) would best describe your personality or temperment? You can choose one or more, and be honest! I guess I'll go first: Personality-"Tin Man" for many reasons; Temperment-"Sergeant Darkness", pretty self-explanatory, but not this way all the time!
I'm interested to see who all plays along.......!


Kelly

Moser, get out the bubbles and the HH cd.

CFTS

Hi Moser, I certainly hope I can help out. First of all let me say that where I work they allow us to have a free 10 minute massage once a week to help relieve the stress and I had mine about an hour ago (so, I'm very stress free right now). The girl who was doing my massage said that whenever she gets sore she takes a very hot bath with one and a half cups of apple vinegar and it helps suck out some kind of acid (I can't remember what she called it). Maybe you should try that to suck out the bad stuff (LOL)!

Anyway, I don't remember if anything was posted earlier about where to buy the Sydney DVD but I did a little searching on the Internet and found that it's being sold at the following places:

1. Atlantic DVD - currently out of stock

2. EZY DVD - available for $AU 28.95

3. Game Planet Store - currently out of stock

4. Gum Boot - currently available for $NZ 28.95

I'm sure there are more places where you can get it. Maybe Bluey or Thommo can tell you what places are good to deal with.

Hang in there Mo!

I got some interesting links by googling the phrase: "America dvd sydney opera house"

Not sure what my problem is today. PMS, Lacka (Lacka being a general term for the state of lacking of anything ie money, fun, Gerry, etc.), or whatever it is, I'm...well to use the kinder word...a wench today. So, I was thinking--what might be a good remedy for this whiny wenchiness? The DVD. You know what, I'm sick of waiting. Will this EVER be released here? I'm growing more doubtful by the minute (blame the mood). I want an oompa loompa now, Deddy.

SO, that leads me to the Wench Lifter question of the day: Steve, what is the address of an internet retailer(s) that I could procure one of these pesky buggers from? I think you posted something previously, but I'm too lazy to look for it. Would you have that info available to re-post? If so, would you please?

Thanks,
Moser The Wench

Room for Summer and Chris Isaak's "Baja Sessions" It was another long commute today. Wish it were summer again with all that talk and discussion of beaches. I noticed Chris Isaak has a new holiday cd which was released too. I'll have to think about picking up a copy or the new James Taylor one (thanks Robin for the reminder!)

Jen

Thanks Gerry, what a great view of the ocean! I sure could use a view of the beach after the week I've had. Weather's a little sunnier in my area.

Jen

Click here to see the ocean view from Gerry's hotel window in Lincoln City, OR.

It's 37 here.

>>Seriously? "...in the 70's BRRRRR" You're just teasing me. <<

Well yes and no. I DO live in a desert, so I like it hot, I am most happy when the murcury in in the mid 90's. Today is a beautiful day probably be in the high 70's low 80's, sparkling blue sky. I hope this weather holds for our Alzheimer's walk tomorrow. It is perfect walking weather!

Jef Larson "Fragile Sunrise"

I couldn't decide on a good AM Jam this morning since I was in such a piss ant mood. Finally settled on Southern Rock Greats, a compilation with a little kick ass to it. You know--music from the era when good ole boy rock was (fortunately) not yet lumped in under the Country umbrella. It worked...sort of...still in a piss ant mood but at least it's an ornery piss ant mood.

On the way to work, I saw a Chrysler Crossfire. Cool looking car. I haven't seen too many on the road yet, so that was a treat. Of course the guy driving it (a girl has to look) was old and gray. Figures. This isn't California, so all the hot cars are driven by old men. If this trend continues, the next option they'll put into the instrument panel is a Viagara dispenser.

And finally (hold your sigh of relief, please):
Sergio said:
<<Although in the Quarter it's more like "hey up on the balcony, show me somethin!":o)>>

Now there's a cell phone camera opportunity if I ever heard one!

Happy Friday Ya'll,
Moser
PS: Hoot, yes, of course I wish I was in Oregon.

Kicked off the morning with two CD's via the Super Audio CD format:
James Taylor's 1981 LP "Dad Loves His Work" and Pink Floyd's 1973 Title "Dark Side Of The Moon"--highly enjoyable via SACD!

Oasis - Heathen Chemistry. Good album. Maybe their best to me (the only one by them that made it to the iPod in its entirety anyway ...)

You are right Anita! The Invisible Band is a good album.
I remember there have been mentions of Travis here these past years, as several of us like them.

Oh and thanks Bluey for mentioning this Brian Cadd interview. I don't know either the man or his music, but I truly enjoyed the ironic but cool and positive conclusion (moral)!

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 12, 2004


59 years ago - Neil Young, guitarist and vocalist for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Buffalo Springfield, is born. (1945)

49 years ago - Billboard publishes the results of its annual disc jockey poll. The most played R&B single is Johnny Ace's "Pledging My Love," most promising artist is Chuck Berry and the favorite R&B artist is Fats Domino. In the pop category, rock and roll is barely present. Elvis Presley is voted the most promising country & western artist. (1955)

47 years ago - "Jamboree," the first movie starring Jerry Lee Lewis, previews in Hollywood. Among those featured in the flick are Fats Domino (with whom Lewis shares top billing), Carl Perkins, Frankie Avalon, Slim Whitman and Connie Francis. (1957)

38 years ago - Donovan's "Mellow Yellow" is released. (1966)

37 years ago - Jerry Lee Lewis records "To Make Love Sweeter for You." It will be his second country Number One since "Great Balls of Fire" almost ten years ago. (1967)

34 years ago - The Doors make their last appearance in New Orleans. Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore later recall watching Jim Morrison lose "all his energy" as the show comes to a close. (1970)

25 years ago - Jefferson Starship singer Marty Balin's rock opera "Rock Justice" opens a four-day run at San Francisco's Old Waldorf night club. Balin stars in and co-directs the musical, about a rock star who dreams he's on trial for not having a hit record. (1979)

20 years ago - Madonna releases the "Like A Virgin" LP. (1984)

17 years ago - Sly Stone shows up over an hour late for his "comeback" concert in Los Angeles. When he gets there he is arrested for nonpayment of child support. (1987)

14 years ago - Rolling Stone Ron Wood is injured when he is struck by a car near London. (1990)

5 years ago - British glam-rocker Gary Glitter is sentenced to four months in a UK jail after pleading guilty to charges of child pornography. In a separate trial hours earlier, Glitter was acquitted of sexually assaulting an underaged fan almost two decades before. (1999)

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Neil Young - Old Man
Buy this album!
Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.
Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.

Old man look at my life,
Twenty four and there's so much more
Live alone in a paradise
That makes me think of two.

Love lost, such a cost,
Give me things that don't get lost.
Like a coin that won't get tossed
Rolling home to you.

Old man take a look at my life I'm a lot like you
I need someone to love me the whole day through
Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true.

Lullabies, look in your eyes,
Run around the same old town.
Doesn't mean that much to me
To mean that much to you.

I've been first and last
Look at how the time goes past.
But I'm all alone at last.
Rolling home to you.

Old man take a look at my life I'm a lot like you
I need someone to love me the whole day through
Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true.

Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.
Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.

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The children had all been phot ographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture.
"Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael, he's a doctor.'
A small voice at the back of the room rang out,"And there's the teacher, she's dead. "

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If You Can't Be Good, Be Bad With Me

TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

30,000 in Perth 4 the EAGLES, wish I would have been there.

Nettie(if u read this) - March of next year the EAGLES are flying along the east coast. Keep ur ears posted for tickets.

Red Oak

Travis: The Invisible Band. Highly underrated -- check it out.

Wouldn't it be neat if it coincided with our New Orleans? I'll predict that it will be close to that date. Mardi Gras, 2005, February 8th. "Hey Mistah, throw me somethin!" Although in the Quarter it's more like "hey up on the balcony, show me somethin!":o)
Sir Joe

Hourglass...

YES!

31st January - I'm looking at my "America Live At The Sydney Opera House" DVD - recorded from the 31 January, 2004 concert. I thought that 9 September, 2004 when the DVD was released in Australia might have been a bit to late.

*************************31st JANUARY************************

Bluey.

"The Grand Cayman concert"
Julie isn't this the same band that you are listening too? :)
Yea....Oregon.:)
Mark M

February 2, 2005 @ 14:31 (give or take a couple of weeks)

More than AM!!IT WILL BE ALL DAY. Highway - 30 Year of America 3 disc set. Does anyone wish they were in Oregon this weekend???(:

Thommo, Mums the word on that Bondi subject.

As you know my youngest son is also a school teacher. He says it's just getting harder and harder, both mentally and physically. I just couldn't imagine the pressure on you as a School Principal. Enjoy the weekend.

Had a laugh at a Brian Cadd interview today. Brian is an Aussie music icon having formed the 1969 band Axiom with Glenn Shorrock (LRB) and a solid solo career.

"Back when I started, to record anything on anything was a miracle. We didn't have a clue how that happended. We wrote songs because we were in bands, we were in bands because we wanted to meet chicks. There was no consideration about money because nobody made any."
After 40 years he's still touring and recording.

Bluey

Jan. 19h would be sort of a great B-day gift for beloved Dewey indeed, i guess!
However, Jan 8th would please me too... I was stoked to read that my (late) dad shared his b-day date with you Steve and with Elvis! lol
Que sera, sera...
Gen

Steve L wrote: <<So, if you are the one who is the 2 millionth visitor (whenever it happens), be sure to take a screen shot and send it to me. For the technologically challenged chatters - on a Windows machine you press the Alt and Print Screen buttons at the same time to copy the currently displayed window into your clipboard and then you can paste it into a program such as Paint. Then save the file away (in BMP or JPG format) and send the file to me. If you're on a Macintosh or other machine, you're on your own!>>
Just fyi, if you are on mac OSX, you can easily take screen captures, using the standard GRAB.APP application (finder->applications->utilities->grab.app) which allows you to take shots of the whole screen or of a window on it, or any selection you might operate. Once saved (in TIFF format) re-open it and simply 'export' it in BMP or JPG format.

Have a great Friday everyone!

Gen

Oops I started something here - I was only saying that the weather in Sydney during summer is ideal for the beach but the offset is the drought and the Bushfires - anyhow Bluey don't discuss White Pointers at Bondi Beach for God's sake although I believe there are quite a lot there during the weather I described

Actually I did read that story and yes it is a real problem - we have this difficulty at work ( I'm a Principal ) and parents take photos of their children engaged in activities but they are not allowed to take photos of other children - will be hard to police this with the mobile photo phone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thommo

The above could (not "would") be worse.

<<According to witness accounts, the man, dressed in baggy denim shorts, baseball cap and t-shirt, began walking [and snapping photos with his cell phone camera]....>>

The above would be worse:

"According to witness accounts, the man, dressed in baggy denim shorts, an AMERICA baseball cap and an AMERICA t-shirt, began walking [and snapping photos with his cell phone camera]...."

Watched it on Tuesday night, rather.

I always try to catch the CMA Awards each year. Watched half of it last night and recorded the latter half to watch this weekend. My favorite female country singer's maiden name is Shiff.

<<<what's not safe - the sneaky picture taker or the topless sunbathers>>>

Kim,

Early in October this year, we had mass media coverage about the arrest of about 200 offenders in Australia for alleged involvement in child pornography. Search warrants, smashing front doors down, computers seized - the lot. Professions of alleged offenders ranged from teachers to police. Mention was made about these sexual predators' involvement with latest technology by using mobile telephone cameras, particularly where children gather in public/school change rooms and toilets, to get photos.
I think this newspaper article heralds the first step towards parents and people in general being very vigilant, conscious and wary of this new technology. Too be quite honest I'm not even aware of how this technology works but now I at least know it's out there!

As for topless sunbathers, I think it's disgusting!!!..honest. I have a real funny story to tell you one day about that!

Bluey.

My guess is Dec. 24th.

Nancy H.,
I didn't catch the CMA awards but my maiden name is McBride and I just started reading a book by Jimmy Buffett. Does that count for anything?
Missed you at chat last night. Bones had on his pink and black tux. It was a real treat.
Hope to see you next time,
Moser

I am in for January 1st. My daughter's 14th Birthday. Yikes..Double Yikes. Where's that teenager handbook!!!!

Hoot here....Yes, I got the feeling that day would be the day. I got the feeling that today's the day....Turn me out..

January 7. It would have been my mom's 79th birthday... My family is walking in a fund raising 5K in her honor this weekend.

I'll jump in on this one....I'll take Jan.9, which is my birthday. Lots of birthdays in that month!

Yep Me Again :)

Hey there Jen ~~Have a Great time at the show on Saturday night, be sure and come let us hear all about it. Also Sing a Little Louder for me, I Hope You are Treated to the Lonnnnnng Playlist, and some Extra Surprises too! Enjoy ~ Enjoy ~ Enjoy!!!!! :)

Also Hi there Joe K & Mrs Joe K ~~~ Thanks for coming a sharing a bit of your AMERICA Magic... Soooo Nice you getting to see & hear Gerry's song Matt join them on Horse... I have known that the other guy Rich has been with them, for 1 yr and a half, and I look forward to getting to hear him do his Magic on Feb. 3rd at the Seven Springs Show!!!! (I did a typo OOOOPs in my last post.... saying that this show was on Feb 5th, Darn I must be getting OLD My Mind is Messing Up big time anymore, I'd be willing to Bet You and Your Mrs came back all Refreshed! Nice getaway, even if you did use your flight dividends.... :)

~~~My kids are here watching the movie Freaky Friday... boy Jamie Curtis does a great job of acting in this nutty newer version of this Disney movie... Hmmm maybe I should switch places with my 12 yr old daughter for about a week and see if this will Refresh my Crazy Mind... LOL!!! There was no School today or there isn't any tomorrow either... but I have work! Boo hoooo!!!

Hmmm ~ Just One more ramblin, I have been hearing this song on the radio called "One Thing" by the group Finger 11, it is a newer song, well around here, it is considered a newer song... anyway, it has some really nice accoustics found in it, the Lyrics are kinda soooo sooo, but I am finding myself stopping and turning up this song when it comes on, in fact, I was back putting more clothes in Misty Maytag and it came on the radio... Have any of you heard it???? What are your thoughts on it... boy wouldn't it be great to hear one of Matt's & Bryce's TEA songs playing on the radio here, even better yet, I sure wish I could head out on the big plane and see their show tomorrow night, I bet they sound great, and I would Love to get my hands on their new EP... :)

Hey there Uncle Jed ~~~ So great to see a Post from You, even if it was just a Joe Joe Joe cheer... Come on back now and Stay Awhile, won't You???? :)

Okay I think that is it for now, see ya, Nitey Nite Nancy :):):)

~~~ If Iiiii traded it alll, If Iiiii gave it alll away for One Thing, Yeah Just One Thing, If Iiiii had it all, If I gave it all Up for One Thing, wouldn't that be something.... Sing it & Play it for me again Finger 11 :)~~~ Yeppers My Fingers are a Smilin it, it felt good to finally let them Ramble on some!!!!LOL!!! :) Tx for readin, Ya all! :)

Hi Hoooo Everyone :)

Hmmmm I am gonna have to go with my son Adam's b'day January 3rd, as the day for the big rolllllooooooovvvverrrrr! :)

Hmmm ~~Better late than never for this ~~ Gerry I just gotta say I Loved the Visual Pleasure that the VFTHW~Palm Springs pic brought to my Crazy week! I have it as set as my background on both my work computer and my Dizzy Dell home computer... Upon seeing it and with all of the "Holiday Harmony" chattering, it brought that ooooh soooo nice Christmas in California lyric line to my mind, except I changed the locality of this to "it's Christmas time again in Palm Springs, Fla." :) I bet Christmas in Florida is nice too. :)

Great Lyric line for the Uncansville VFTHW pic Mo! ~~ Hmmm I am anxious to see the Shrek II movie... what song does Butterfly sing in this movie? ~~ Did you know that U2 has a new CD that is to be released soon?

Hi there Dan C ~~ Did you enjoy your day off from delivering all of those letters and packages??? Pretty neat your b'day being the day right before Dewey's :).

Oooh Yeah JoeD ~~ I Absolutely Enjoyed your Nice Version of the song "Stereo", for sure I hit the replay button on it lots. I found it to have a Romantic Flair to it! Thanks!!! :)

Hmmm ~~By chance did any of you watch the Country Music Awards show on Tuesday night??? I did... it was nice to get to see Keith Urban sing his latest new song and even nicer to see him win Entertainer of the Year! I was sooo surprised to find out that he is a native son of New Zealand, I loved getting to hear his accent... Hmmm, He has a nice smile and a nice Dimple toooo! ;) I also got to hear Brad Paisley & Allison Krauss sing a beautiful accoustic ballad called "Whiskey Lullabye"... kinda a grim topic for a song, but I loved the guitar playing and harmonizing found in it... Martina McBride won it for Female Entertainer of the Year, sooo happy for her, she sure has a Striking Voice for such a Little Lady. ~~ Jimmy Buffet took the stage to sing a song along with Alan J, Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson. Kris Kristoferson was inducted into the Grand Old Opry Hall of Fame and Faith Hill added her really nice touch to his song "Help Me Make it Through the Night" What a Beautiful Lady in RED!!!! :) ;) Shania opened the show with her new song Party for Two, but I missed that... Okay sorry for ramblin off topic there.. I just had to let my fingers get caught up with my past thoughts, it feels like FOREVER since I have posted!!! Ouch!!! ~~ And Yes, Once again I fell asleep on the couch last night and Woke up at 1:30 ~~ Booooo Hoooo I missed the fun at Live Chat again! Bummers!

Yeppers Mark M ~~~ I Love all of the AMERICA Magic that is Sprinkled on the Holiday Harmony songs... I have hit the replay button lots on my HH and sang along tooo.... I find it a refreshing cd to listen to any old time...

Hmmm ~~ Bluey ~~ Tooo Much about this young guy taking pics with his Cell Phone on the Beach.... I have found myself wondering at times, just how many people have taken pics of people and things this way... Hmmm too much, gotta watch out for those Cell Phone Lurkers!

Hi KarenL ~~ I have emailed the Johnstown War Memorial Arena, with the booking Info that Steve L has listed on the home page of this site, requesting they bring AMERICA there for a show... I am gonna send another email to Jog their reading my request, even though they are coming to Seven Springs on Feb5th, I could handle them coming my way more than one time.... :) Nice that you got to see the Night Sky Color Magic... I couldn't see any of it here, much too cloudy this week here.... :)

My weekly Jam has found me Hitting the Replay button on my SEAL IV songs, and I have been replaying the OOOOOOh sooo nice song TOUCH & Loneliest Star. Simply SEAL shining at his Best! :) ;) ~~ My sister told me he was on Regis & Kelly Lee on tueday morning, Booo Hooo I just missed getting to see him, I had gone to get my hair cut... hopefully I will catch the rerun over the holiday season... He has released a Greatest Hits CD...

Hey there Red :) ~~ Oooh how nice it would be to head out to the Pepsi Roadhouse in Pittsburgh tomorrow night, to experience all the Magic of the Little River Band\Poco show!!!!!

Hi there rc ~~Nice to see you mention James Taylor's Xmas CD, I too plan on getting it at the Hallmark Store! I had gone to his site when I got my Hallmark email with this info on it, but it said that it was still under construction.... I've also been going to Dan Fogelberg'
s site to see if there is any new news there on Dan's condition, but nothing new there lately... I Hope all is going well for him!

Okay gotta get for now, take care all, have a good friday! Nitey Nite ~~ Nancy :)

~~~ from the road where the cars never stop going through the night, to a place where I can watch the sunset and take all our time, I still got Sand in My Shoes, and I Can't Shake the Thought of You...and Iiiiiiii Wannna seeee you again, Iiiiiii wanna seee youuuuu again.....I still got Sand in my Shoes, and I can't Shake the Thought of Youuuuu, I should get on and Forget about You, but whyyyyy would Iiiii want toooo, Iiiiiii wanna see you again, Iiiiii wanna seeee you again ~~~ Sing it again Dido.... Oooh what a Nice Thought Stirring Song!!!!:) ;)

I've got the 15th....I got a good feeling !

There must be a lot of singing going on !!

I'll have to go with January 25 - my oldest son's birthday. He's always had luck on his side!

Dewey Dewey Dewey!!

CFTS

Waiting for the prediction from "Carnac the Magnificent" on this matter.

Finally some takers for Jan. 19. Wasn't somebody famous born on that day?

CFTS--anyone you know?? Hoot, how 'bout you??

We guess January 19th.

I'll say Jan. 19th.

j

Bluey, Ok - I'm confused, what's not safe for our kids anymore - the sneaky picture taker or the topless sunbathers? ;o)

Kim

Sounds like the Bavarian Flatulence Fest to me.

Nina, there were no acts of choking on sushi last night (thank goodness) although the knockwurst, boiled cabbage, and draft beer made it an interesting evening. Kansas Saturday night.

Definitely, it was the best show ever. Got the autographs to show for it! (Bones, you did look lovely in your pink and black tux.)

Jan 18, my B-Day...DanC

If anyone cares, here's a link to the story that Bluey was talking about. The only surreptitious activity that cell phone cameras should be used for is taking photos at concerts! Right?

Thommo,

Speaking of beaches. Did you read in Wednesdays's newspaper about a 25 year old male Coogee beach local who became the first person in New South Wales to be arrested and charged by police with "offensive behaviour in a public public" for using his mobile telephone camera to secretly take photograhs of women sunbathing topless. There are just so many weirdos out there. The old days of letting you kids go out and play in a public place are almost or have gone!!! I suppose the problem could now be worldwide. Just more worry for parents trying to bring up their kids.

It also said that New Zealand is set to introduce a new act whereby people taking these photgraphs without a person's knowledge could face up to 3 years gaol. Here, Here!!

Bluey

Nope, not yet.

What about now?

Are we there yet?

Now?

Okay, how about now?

What about now?

How close are we now?

I'm in! Put me down for January 29th.

Kim

Steve, I agree with the last part of your comparison to Elvis, but don't agree with the 8th, that is, unless you have some scientific formula worked out (maybe Red has it figured out using a formula)!

tigerrrrrrr (The temps in OK are dropping like a rock)!

Since recent conversations have been about Holiday Harmony and X-mas songs, not sure if you had heard this. James Taylor recorded his firt Christmas CD. It's only available(as of right now) at Hallmark Gold Crown stores. He recently put up an official website, and there is info there about some of the songs on the cd. You can also download an mp3 of a bonus track he recorded, "River" (Joni Mitchell) http://www.jamestaylor.com

Robin C.

I'll take January 16th, my Molly's bday--one of the Mistaken Twins.

Hey, I like the sound of the 8th since Elvis and I share that birthday (of course I'm MUCH younger and MUCH MUCH better looking than Elvis - LOL).

Red, you're REAL close....it'll be 2 days before that, on Jan.6th (my birthday), early evening, possibly 7:56 CST.


"Yours truly, Tigress" (Kelly)

Thanks RED, that was the date I was going to pick. I'll say 10:39PM, PST.

My guess is January 8th

Red Oak

I received the following question in a mail message: "As far as the 2,000,000th hit on the site, how do you tell who has made the hit? In other words, how did you know it was Matt who hit 1,000,000?"

The answer is, "I can't tell".

The only way I knew it was Matt is because he happened to take a screen shot when he hit it. Therefore, only the person who IS the millionth hit will know it. I'm glad Matt sent me the screen shot because I think it's really cool and a great archive to keep around.

So, if you are the one who is the 2 millionth visitor (whenever it happens), be sure to take a screen shot and send it to me. For the technologically challenged chatters - on a Windows machine you press the Alt and Print Screen buttons at the same time to copy the currently displayed window into your clipboard and then you can paste it into a program such as Paint. Then save the file away (in BMP or JPG format) and send the file to me. If you're on a Macintosh or other machine, you're on your own!

--SteveL

P.S. Even if you are number 2,000,001 or 2,000,002, etc., send me a screen shot because that might be as close as we get to finding out when it happened and who it was.

I happened to notice the counter at the bottom of this page today and realized that we're starting to approach the 2 millionth visit. It was on May 24, 2003 that Matt Beckley made the 1 millionth visit, a little over 6 years after the first post. The archives only go back to May of 1997 but the first posts were made earlier that spring (before I started archiving them). At the current rate, we may hit visit number 2 million sometime in January - less than 2 years after the first million.

In a Christmas interview that Gerry and Dewey did a few years ago, Gerry mentioned that the America Fans web site is where the action is. These numbers would tend to validate that statement. Does anyone want to guess what date we'll hit number 2 million? I'm sure I could send a Human Nature window sticker or something like that to the person who guesses the closest (first guess wins in case of a tie, only one guess allowed per person, post guesses here, blah-blah-blah, all the usual contest rule jargon).

-SteveL (aka AmericaSL)

Right, Sergio. I forgot about that. Thanks.

Robyn--
Seriously? "...in the 70's BRRRRR" You're just teasing me.

Christmas in California really captures the feel of the holiday in my home state, we can go up to the mountains, play in the snow or drive to the beach and sometimes have a rather chilly picnic ( it's usually in the 70's BRRRRR)
HAppy Veterans Day and a HUGE THANK YOU to all those who put their lives on the line for us!

<<PS: Word from the Big Kahuna Private Show--It was an all request playlist including Hat Trick, Muskrat Love, and from the new album Moser I'm A Want You. Mr. Dan Peek made a cameo appearance and sang Lonely People and Don't Cross The River. Following the show, all three original members signed autographs and handed out complimentary copies of the Sydney DVD. Double secret probationary info says that The Three even posed for a photo with our own Bones.

Early exit polls at the concert state it was the best show ever. Clearly.>>

Nice daydream...But, one MO thing, during the encore Mr. Peek returned to sing "Today's the Day". All in a perfect day and in a perfect world.:o)

Sergio

There HAS been a curious dip in the local toad population, now that you mention it....

Sure, Bones. Make sure you get the good kind. No self-adhesive, please. Totally boring.

The kids are off of school today so we're having our loud, over-the-top music jam today instead of waiting for tomorrow. We had watched Shrek II last night. That has a song in it sung by my girl, Butterfly Boucher--a cover of Bowie's "Changes." Reminded me of how long it has been since I listened to her album (been stuck on my newer stuff lately--Larson's "Sepia" and T.E.A.'s EP) so we're cranking Butterfly today. Amazing stuff. You know the one, the white one with red, black, and gray on the cover. Great for popping into the Powerbook on a cross-continental flight and pluggin' in the Bose QC II headphones--you know, the foldable ones.

Sorry, distracted there.

Editorial comment for the day: Telemarketers should be burned at the stake.

Happy Veterans' Day,
Moser

PS: Word from the Big Kahuna Private Show--It was an all request playlist including Hat Trick, Muskrat Love, and from the new album Moser I'm A Want You. Mr. Dan Peek made a cameo appearance and sang Lonely People and Don't Cross The River. Following the show, all three original members signed autographs and handed out complimentary copies of the Sydney DVD. Double secret probationary info says that The Three even posed for a photo with our own Bones.

Early exit polls at the concert state it was the best show ever. Clearly.

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 11, 2004


60 years ago - Jesse Colin Young, vocalist for the Youngbloods, is born. (1944)

60 years ago - Chris Dreja, guitarist for the Yarbirds, is born. (1944)

47 years ago - Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue" is released. (1957)

46 years ago - Hank Ballard and the Midnighters record the original "The Twist" in King Studio, Cincinnati, Ohio." (1958)

37 years ago - The Supremes' "In And Out Of Love" is released. (1967)

35 years ago - Jim Morrison of the Doors is jailed for "interfering with the flight of an intercontinental aircraft and public drunkenness." Morrison and friend Tom Baker were en route from Los Angeles to Phoenix, Arizona to see the Rolling Stones, when Morrison pestered a flight attendant, drawing a charge which carries a $10,000 fine and a possible ten year jail sentence. Eventually the attendant withdraws her accusation and all charges were dropped. (1969)

34 years ago - Two very different albums entitled "Plastic Ono Band", one by John Lennon and the other by Yoko Ono, are released at the same time on Apple in the U.S. and U.K. Also today, Bob Dylan's book "Tarantula" is published by Bantam Books. The book is warmly received. (1970)

32 years ago - Allman Brothers bass player Berry Oakley is killed in a mortorcycle accident just three blocks from the site where Duane Allman was killed. He was thrown twenty yards from the crash. At first, he seemed all right, but died, apprently of a brain tumor, twenty minutes after being brought to the hospital. He was 24 years old. (1972)

31 years ago - Thirty stations across the land broadcast what it billed as a "live" Mott the Hoople show. The reality is that it's nothing more than Hoople's studio tracks with dubbed-in applause. (1973)

28 years ago - KISS, the heavy-metal/glitter rock band the critics love to hate, earns another gold record for their album, "Rock and Roll Over." It contains the hit "Calling Dr. Love." (1976)

26 years ago - On the same day that ex-Rufus lead singer Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" hits Number One on the soul chart, the album from which it came, "Chaka," enters the soul LP chart where it peaks at #2. (1978)

23 years ago - Rod Stewart kicks off his first North American tour in three years in Greensboro, North Carolina. Billed "Le Grand Tour of America and Canada -- Worth Leaving Home For," the tour promotes his latest album, "Tonight I'm Yours." (1981)

15 years ago - Melissa Etheridge and Joe Cocker entertain Germans celebrating the newly tumbled Berlin Wall. (1989)

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The Youngbloods - Get Together


Love is but a song to sing
Fear's the way we die
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry
Though the bird is on the wing
And you may not know why

Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now

Some may come and some may go
We shall surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
We are but a moment's sunlight
Fading in the grass

Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now

Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now

Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now

If you hear the song I sing
You will understand (listen!)
You hold the key to love and fear
All in your trembling hand
Just one key unlocks them both
It's there at you command

Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now

Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now

Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now

Right now ... Right now......

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A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a
human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah."
The teacher asked, " What if Jonah went to hell?"
The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".

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I Only Miss You On The Days That End In "Y"

Red Oak

I'm off to the Post Office Mo, need stamps?????????

My "America song of the moment" is "Three roses". I just listend to the "America" album as I was getting ready for work this morning, and got caught up in "Three roses".
It is such a great song !! A melody you have to sing along with, and the acoustic jam is unequaled by any other artist that has such a song! "America" does it better. :)
Mark M

Thommo:

<<I think you forgot to add---Beach, beach, beach!!!>>

You're only saying that because you're a School Principal and they pay you full (over-award) pay for six weeks school holidays (from mid December to the end of January) to do nothing but sunbake at Bondi beach, build up a thirst and watch bikinis go by, scanned from behind very dark sunglasses!! Do you ever feel guilty about that?? I would give most of that money to charity instead of giving it to barmaids if I were you!! Yeah, right.

Sergio:

I can only imagine that a lot of people would find the wording to some Xmas songs like "Please Come Home For Christmas" very emotional when they have loved ones sick or overseas, for whatever reason. One of my other Xmas favourites is Dana's "It's Gonna Be A Cold, Cold Christmas (Without You)". Actually on my 1999 Sony Music "Christmas Songs" CD - side 1, track 13 - "I Need You" (Christmas Mix) performed by 3T, written by Eric Carmen - thought it was a remake of Gerry's song at first. Thanks for taking the time to send us the words for that Charles Brown/Gene Redd song.

KarenL:- Lyle Lovett and His Very Large Band concert. I've been told that his shows are just unbelieveable. Just got his "Joshua Judges Ruth" CD...great. Hope America gets to Madison for you. I've heard of fans trying to get to concerts, but it's the first time I've heard of fans getting the concert to come to them!!! As they would say in a Harry Potter movie - 'Fifty Points For Effort And Fifty Points for Resourcefullness'. Great idea about that "America, Live From The Overture Centre in Madison, WI" DVD. Hey Madison fans might even be the first to hear the new America CD that should be coming out very, very soon.

I just can't believe that there has been no reason given for the delay of the Sydney DVD over your way. I heard a month or so ago on the news that Roadshow Entertainment, involved with the DVD, was being sold. Don't know if that would have a bearing on it's non-release. Hope you get some news soon.

Bluey.

Bluey
I think you forgot to add ---- Beach, beach, beach!!!
Swimming, BBQs, daylight saving, Happy Hour ( Long Afternoon ), A bloody hot Christmas Day with a bloody hot roast as well!!!!!!!!
Holiday time - yeah it has been very rough the last few years with the drought and bushfires but summer is still great in Oz

Thommo

Thanks Johnny. I really like the new guys voice. Kinda reminds me of Dan. They put on a great show. The best I have been to. I forgot to mention that Gerry's son played with the band on a Horse with no name. Also the 'Pawn Shop Kings " duet opened for the guys and they were very good as well....

...and that he was really enjoying it.

Joe ~ Brad quit the band. The last that I had heard, he was driving an 18-wheeler for a car racing team and that was really enjoying it.

Yes, indeed AMERICA made it's debut at the Vault in downtown Long Beach CA. Quite an explosive show with the crowd on their feet & hugging the stage by the time SISTER GOLDEN HAIR was performed. It was wall to wall people on their feet & it sure seemed like everyone was singing along or at least lip syncing. Everyone knew the songs.
At the autograf table, the crowd did not wish to let GERRY & DEWEY go. If they didn't have another show the next day, they might still be there.

We have a new name among us Penny Lane Groupie Types. We're not exactly hotties. We're hot flashers. Much more appropriate.

Hello All, We had a great time in Long Beach on friday. One question though. What happened to the bassist Brad? I like the new guy but I haven't been to a concert in 2 years and I didn't know of the change. The guys signed autographs after the show and they seemed amazed that we flew all the way from North Carolina to see them. ( I didn't tell them that I used dividend miles to fly there) We followed it up with a trip to Disneyland. Disneyland is just as much fun at 50 as it is at 5. What an incredible place! I had a pretty good week. North Carolina beat Miami, Bush was reelected, I got to see America and go to Disneyland. Life is good. Joe & Terry Knight

Does anyone here watch VH1's "Bands Reunited"? Although most all of the bands are from the 80s and I've heard very little of the bands' music before (and many I have never even heard of), it's fun watching to see if VH1 is able to succeed in their attempt to reunite a particular band. It's sad when each of the band members are willing to reunite for a one-night-only performance except one member or two who refuse.

Kimcabrina
We have one of those crazy radio stations here too !! I don't listen, cause it's not time damit !! :)
Mark M

I hope there are no toads around as you are singing alone !! lol

Hi Sheldon! Good to hear from you! Thanks for the tip; I was thinking I might just do that. I'm tellin' ya - if the Sydney DVD doesn't come to be for us in the U.S., I'm pushing for one to be made at this venue. (LOL - I'm sure America isn't quite ready to make another DVD. Oh well!)

Thanks, Sheldon!
Karen

Hi Karen -- I am no expert on the music business but I believe the venue contacts the artist to book a show. You may want to contact the Overture Center for the Arts and bug 'em to book America.

Hope they get booked there for you!

Sheldon

The new Overture Center for the Arts recently opened in Madison, WI. Jethro Tull was just there, Australian Pink Floyd is scheduled, as well as Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. I wonder if it's a venue America would be interested in performing at? Does Erin contact the venues, or do the venues contact America's booking agency to schedule a show? I can see it now ... their next DVD, "AMERICA, Live from The Overture Center in Madison, WI"! Anyway, I'd love to see them there.

Karen

Bluey,

You will greatly enjoy listening to Charles Brown's "Please Come Home for Christmas". I have the original 45, very well preserved, every now and then I bring it out and play it, and it brings back such nice warm memories of Christmas past.:o)

Charles Brown---Please Come Home For Christmas
(Charles Brown/Gene Redd)

Bells will be ringing
The glad, glad news
Oh, what a Christmas
To have the blues
My baby's gone
I have no friends
To wish me greetings
Once again

Choirs will be singing
"Silent Night"
Christmas carols
By candlelight
Please come home for Christmas
Please come home for Christmas
If not for Christmas
Then by New Year's Night

Friends and relations
Send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
It's Christmas time, my dear
The time of year
To be, with the one you love

Then won't you tell me
You'll never more roam
Christmas and New Year's
Will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow
No grief and pain
Then I'll be happy, happy
Once again

short interlude

No more sorrow
No grief and pain
But I'll be happy
Christmas
Once again

Sergio,

Thanks Serge, went into Amazon site, Charles Brown - "Please Come Home For Christmas" CD - 16 tracks, $9.98 plus shipping - ordered it after hearing all the music samplers, sounds great. His singing style reminds a little of a recent CD I received - Solomon Burke's "Don't Give Up On Me". My "The Best Of Musikladen Live" CD has been shipped and should be here anyday now. Thanks for the info. Bluey

<<Turned on my radio this morning, The Eagles singing one of my all time Xmas favourites - "Please Come Home For Christmas".>>

Bluey,

"Please Come Home for Christmas" is one of my favorites too...If you want to hear a far superior version of this song, you might want to hear it by its writer, Charles Brown. His original version is played here in New Orleans every year during the holiday season. It is a far more moving performance than that of the Eagles' white bread rendition. His soulful voice and phrasing gives each lyric a depth not to be found in the Eagles'cover. I highly recommend it to you and anyone else who likes this song.

Sergio

That's EXACTLY what I'm suggesting. It's not too late--GO GIRL GO!! The only reason Gerry and Dewey will be on the look out all night is because they're hoping for some delicious home-baked goods from their Nina Girl!!

Mo! Are you suggesting we do something "shady"...like hang around the Mohegun Sun slot machines until we see an opportunity to tackle Erin, Pete, or any of the assorted players, thereby throwing ourselves at their feet, begging for mercy, thereby gaining entry to the show???

Not a bad idea, Girl! Wish I had thought of it myself!

P.S. You DO realize that now Dewey and Gerry will be on the look-out all night to see if we've crashed their private event!?!

Turned on my radio this morning, The Eagles singing one of my all time Xmas favourites - "Please Come Home For Christmas".

"Holiday Harmony" can now be officially put back on the playlist in this house.

Unfortunately for most of down-under, Xmas means bushfires, flies, heartache and heat. Not much white stuff about! I just hope that the bush fire brigade personnel and their volunteers can enjoy this Xmas with their families at home. The wording to The Eagles song must have great significance for their families and everyone.

Bluey

Well, I bit a HUGE bugetary bullet and bought a ticket to the Coach House show. Anyone else going?

Pssssssst. Nina, c'mere. [Whispers.] Didn't you say you had some GAMBLING you needed to do? [Wink wink.]

How much torture can one girl endure???? "My boys" are only a two and a half hour drive from me right this minute...and it's a private show, so I am denied access?!?! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO UNFAIR! AND I have the day off from school tomorrow for Veteran's Day so I certainly "could have" attended?!? AND I'd get to view my fella Bones in all his fancy glory?!?! Bonsey, why didn't you come through with that corporate jet? Ah, lied to once again. AND by a fellow teacher!? For shame, Bones, for shame!

I hope all the muck-a-mucks at the private show choke on their sushi!

Thought you would of been here by now MO. Maybe the helicopter went to the wrong house. Should be a good show tonight.

<<I'm feeling lucky in more ways than one.>>
Nice. I'll start feeling lucky once that chopper shows up. [Tapping foot impatiently.]

I agree that it is a "tiny bit early" for Christmas music, but all I know is I needed a huge "pick me up" Monday nite, and the bubbles combined with those two voices singing those Christmas songs did the trick for me. I was TOTALLY uplifted!

Gerry's view: Gorgeous!

Bluey in "White": Well ok Bluey...we'll just have to "imagine" it. We can do that!

CFTSouth

"Oh black water keep on rolling...."

Click here to see the view from Gerry's hotel window in Uncasville, CT.

CFTS--
I took 1/2 of your advice. I played Holiday Harmony very LOUD this morning. Unfortunately, it was while I was cleaning the house rather than taking a bubbly bath. Perhaps the bubblys another time. Either way, this album is soooo much fun. One or two more listens and I will put it away again until December, well maybe.
Thanks for the idea.

In Gerry We Trust,
Moser

There are at least 2 stations in the Salt Lake City area that are playing non-stop Christmas music already. One of them started this week (FM-100) and the other started 3 weeks ago (KOSY). In my opinion, it's way to early. My wife usually listens to FM-100 but now she has switched to the classic rock station that I listen to. So, maybe playing Christmas music this early is a good thing...

As far as requesting songs from Holiday Harmony goes, that's a great idea. I need to put the link to the radio station list back on the main home page of the America Fans site (it's from last year so not all of the information may be correct). In the meantime, here's a link to it: Holiday Harmony Radio Contact List

Ok, I'll fess up too. I listened to Holiday Harmony on November 2nd. (Hey - I needed something to settle my frazzled nerves!) But can anyone top this one? Here in the Dallas area, we already have a radio station playing Christmas carols around the clock. Now I love Christmas as much as anyone and have been known, on occasion, to play carols before Thanksgiving, but 24-7 Christmas music already??? That is a little much!!! But as long as they are playing, I figure I might as well start requesting a little Holiday Harmony!

Ya'll have a great day!
Kim

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 10, 2004


56 years ago - Greg Lake, bassist and vocalist with Emerson, Lake & Palmer and King Crimson, is born. (1948)

46 years ago - A Billboard article notes Dick Clark's "phenomenal" rapport with his teenage audience and advertisers see him as "one of the hottest merchandising and promotional properties" on the tube. The article points out that Beechnut gum's sales have gone up 100 percent since becoming an "American Bandstand" sponsor. (1958)

46 years ago - Sam Cooke suffers minor eye injuries in an auto accident near Marion, Arkansas, which takes the life of his driver, Edward Cunningham and also injures singer Lou Rawls. (1958)

44 years ago - Gregg Allman gets a guitar for his 13th birthday. He and his 14 year old brother Duane will learn to play the instrument by listening to blues records and in a year will form their first group, the Kings. Other groups include the Allman Joys and Hourglass before the Allman Brothers Band is put together in 1969. (1960)

37 years ago - The two night 9pm to 9am "Paris Love-In" begins in Paris, France, featuring concerts by the Spencer Davis Group, Soft Machine, Dandelion's Chariot, Keith West and Tomorrow and other European bands. (1967)

37 years ago - The Moody Blues release "Nights in White Satin". (1967)

35 years ago - "Led Zeppelin II" is certified gold. (1969)

31 years ago - David Essex's "Rock On" is released. (1973)

26 years ago - The Clash's second album "Give 'Em Enough Rope," is released in England on CBS Records. It will soon be their first U.S. album release on Epic Records. (1978)

25 years ago - "The Genius," Ray Charles enters the soul singles chart for only the second time this year with "Just Because," which will peak at #69 in five weeks on the chart. His only other entry will be with the LP "Ain't it So," which enters the soul LP charts in two weeks and peaks at #59. (1979)

18 years ago - Bruce Springsteen's "Live 1975-1985" box set hits stores. (1986)

12 years ago - A St. Louis judge finds Guns 'n' Roses lead singer Axl Rose guilty of assault and property damage in connection with a riot at a 1991 concert at St. Louis' Riverport Amphitheatre. Rose's sentence was suspended and he was put on probation. Rose was also ordered to pay $10,000 each to 5 charities. (1992)

6 years ago - Bruce Springsteen releases Tracks, a 56 song box set featuring demos, unreleased recordings and outtakes, from Springsteen's previous albums. The set debuts at #27 on the Billboard album chart. (1998)

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Just Say That You Love Me - Little River Band

Back in '65 we were on our way,
we were listening to Dylan and working on the things he would say,
out on our own, we were dancing to the Rolling Stone.

Our heroes led the way, everybody heard the call,
we were all there at Woodstock, we really thought we knew it all,
up on our feet, we were out in the street and singing ...

Won't somebody love me,
won't somebody tell me they care.

It seems nowadays everybody's on TV,
you know from New York to London, it doesn't do a lot for me,
with what's goin' on, feel like tearin' up the Rolling Stone.

Won't somebody love me,
won't somebody tell me they care.

We wanted to know where we should go,
and tried to find out on our own,
but right from the start it was there in our hearts,
we wanted a way back home, oh home, let's go home ...

- guitar solo -

Back in '65 we were on our way,
we were listening to Bobby and working on the things he would say,
up on our feet, we were out in the street and singing,
singing ...
won't somebody love me,
won't somebody tell me they care,
won't somebody love me,
won't somebody tell me they care ...
just say that you love me, (just say that you love me),
just say that you love me, (just say that you love me),
just say that you love me, (just say that you love me),
please say that you love me, (just say that you love me),
just tell me that you love me ...

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Deer Tick Warning

I hate it when people forward bogus warnings...but this one is real, and it's important. So please send this warning to everyone on your e-mail list:

If someone comes to your front door saying they are conducting a survey on deer ticks and ask you to take your clothes off and dance around with your arms up, DO NOT DO IT!!

IT IS A SCAM; they only want to see you naked.

I wish I'd gotten this yesterday. I feel so stupid now.

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You'd Think My Bed Was A Bus Stop, The Way You COME And Go

Happy Hump Day everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

Red Oak

I had to give it a pre Thanksgiving listen when I bought it too! I have been singign Christmas Carols in the car,when I am alone, as my office-mates have roped me into singing with them at a Holiday party this year ( I have a voice that can streilize toads at three hundered yards so WHY they did that I will never know!)

Jenna
I live in central Utah....I didn't feel any kind of shaking. I will have to turn on some news.
Mark M

DAN PEEK:

Having "All Things Are Possible" LP for years, receiving "Bodden Town" and "Guitar Man" CDs a couple of weeks ago, my "Doer Of The Word" CD arrived yesterday. After listening to these fine albums, to me Dan is just a great solo artist in his own right. Together with my America collection, all his albums are just an extra bonus, an experience I'll enjoy for all it's worth.

<<<Unfortunately photos were taken>>>

The word "Terrified" just doesn't seem to adequately equate the haunting premonitions I sense in handing over sensitive, absolute incriminating photos to one MoB and CFTS and a certain <<<gallery>>>.

Bluey (in white)

Hey Joe, I finally got around to listening to Stereo - I'll be another one to say great rendition. It almost sounds like you were in the studio at the same time. Yeah, it definitely is a little more of an "America-type" sound!

Jen

We had a small minor earthquake last night in my area which was pretty exciting, just felt a little jolt but no shaking. And I could be mistaken but thought I heard there was an earthquake in Colorado and Northern Utah too!? Or at least they could feel it as far away as Northern Utah. Anyone else in that area feel it? Snow already in New York and Wisconsin? Seems too early for snow.... hope you don't have to get those scrapers & shovels out too soon.

Jen

OK Nancy, you're invited.

Hey Bluey's Cheryl! Maybe you can help us nab some of those shots for posting. We LOVE pictures on this folder!

CFTSouth

<<Unfortunately photos were taken.>>
After I stopped laughing a second thought came to me. Who can I contact for copies? You see, I have this gallery....

<<Unfortunately photos were taken.>>
That line totally cracked me up.

Ooops, that should have been, I sung it as "there's a road, in the distant love"

-- Madolyn

Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With

There's a Rose
In a fisted Glove

I *never* knew that was the lyric! I never bothered to check, and I always sung along as "There's a rose, in the distant love..."

-- Madolyn

Robyn
I agree with you, it's too soon for Christmas music.But since I just bought "Holiday Harmony" I had to give it a spin. The rest will wait till after Thanksgiving here too.
Mark M

<<Bet Bluey looks good in Lime Green>>

When Cheryl saw this, she reminded me of a wedding we went to about 15 years ago. Actually she didn't have to remind me because we had friends over for a barbeque last Saturday, who also sent to the wedding, and they were still ribbing me about it.
A police workmate invited us, together with about 30 other cops, to his wedding that took place at Ebenezer, near Penrith, which has the oldest church in Australia. Of course, not to be out-done I arrived in a pure white suit, white shirt, white sox, white shoes and a fire-engine red tie. The bride wore ivory!! Unbeknowns to me, this was to be the beginning of the longest day of my life. I can still hear the wolf-whistles and cries of "faggott" to this very day!! The bride complained that I looked prettier than her (which I did) but the worse was yet to come. At the reception, after drinking tons of beer and spirits, as police do, apparently I became even prettier to some of my workmates, unfortunately not the female species. I don't know how times I got ask to dance by beer-gutted, overweighted slobs that I called mates. It's the last time I have ever worn white!!!
Unfortunately photos were taken.

So Bones, wearing lime green is just a "piece of cake"...

Karen L <<<your post made me smile>>>

Hi Karen and thank you...I hope that's what we are all here for. Good music and fellowship..

Bluey

Boooo Hooo Bones ~~ I am Bummed you haven't asked me to accompany Mo,Nina,Cindy & Bluey.... Boooo Hooooo! big time Bummers for sure... Have fun !!!!!! Take some Pics Mo!

PS I had hoped to let my fingers ramble on some, but my stubborn keyboard is causing me grief here... and add to that I slice open my thumb today... sooooo it is rather frustrating to type now...

PS ~~~ Santa if You are a Listening, please be sure to Listen carefully to my request for a new Keyboard for xmas, when I Sit on Your Lap!!!!! :) ;)

Hope to Ramble on some Later! see ya, Nancy :)

~~~These dreams goooo on when I close my eyes... every second of the day, I live another life.... these dreams..... :) :) :)

I bet you're right!!

CFTS

SORRY Cindy, I'm wearing pink. Bet Bluey looks good in Lime Green.

Yes indeed some of the songs on HOLIDAY HARMONY were neatly & very creatively woven with some of AMERICA's all-time classic hits. Another interesting perspective on some classics. HOLIDAY HARMONY lives each & every holiday season !

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 9, 2004


63 years ago - Tom Fogerty, guitarist with Creedance Clearwater Revival is born. (1941)

51 years ago - Author/poet Dylan Thomas died in New York at age 39. Robert Zimmerman of Minnesota took Dylan's name and became Bob Dylan. (1953)

45 years ago - RCA A&R executives Hugo and Luigi offer a guarantee of $100,000 to Sam Cooke in an effort to lure him to their label when his Keen Records contract expires. (1959)

45 years ago - Today marks the start of what Billboard calls "one of the most frantic weeks in the history of the music business," as the government probe into disc jockey payola steps up. (1959)

43 years ago - Brian Epstein, the manager of several record shops in Liverpool, pays a noontime visit to the Cavern Club to see the Beatles, whom he heard about from a teenage customer looking for their record "My Bonnie." He's impresed by the performance and introduces himself to George Harrison and Paul McCartney. By the end of the month, Epstein persuades the group that he should be their manager and on January 24, 1962, a contract is signed. He will manage the Beatles until his death in August 1967. (1961)

42 years ago - Motown Records releases the Miracles' "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," which will top out at #8 on the pop chart and will be covered by the Beatles, Cayle McCormick and Eddie Money. The song marks the first production by Miracles lead singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson. (1962)

41 years ago - The Kingsmen classic, "Louie, Louie" is released. (1963)

38 years ago - John Lennon meets Yoko Ono for the first time at the Indica Gallery in London's West End, where she is giving an exhibition of her avant-garde art. She supposedly doesn't know who Lennon is. (1966)

38 years ago - Supposedly on this day, as rumor and morbid speculation grows from the "Paul is Dead" hoax of 1969 will date it, Paul McCartney is fatally decapitated in a car crash somehwere in England and is replaced in the Beatles by a lookalike, one William Campbell--or is it Billy Shears? (1966)

37 years ago - In a move which is later described by boths sides as being conflicting egos, Roger McGuinn expels David Crosby from the Byrds. Crosby is replaced by Gene Clark, an original member of the group returning after two years away. Crosby does some sailing in the next year and by December 1968 he hooks up with ex-Buffalo Springfield member Stephen Stills and ex-Hollie Graham Nash to form Crosby, Stills and Nash. (1967)

37 years ago - The first issue of rock oriented magazine Rolling Stone, which includes a free "roach clip," is published in San Francisco. (1967)

36 years ago - "Rock and Roll music contributes to both the usage of drugs and the high VD rate among listed men in the army today," a U.S. Army captain tells Rolling Stone. (1968)

34 years ago - The Moody Blues earn a gold LP, their fifth this year, with "In Search of the Lost Chord." (1970)

31 years ago - Cat Stevens makes his national TV debut on ABC's "In Concert." Stevens' 90-minute special is taped live at the Hollywood bowl and includes some of his animated cartoons. (1973)

31 years ago - After years of struggling as a member of two New York area bands, the Hassels and Attila, and as a bar piano player, Billy Joel releases what will ultimately be his breakthrough album, "Piano Man." The title song will be released as a single and become a Top Twenty-five hit early next year. (1973)

29 years ago - David Bowie appears on Cher's CBS TV show and in addition, to singing his recent Number One hit "Fame," performs a duet with the hostess on a medly of "Young Americans," "Song Sung Blue," "One," "Da Doo Ron Ron," "Wedding Bell Blues," "Maybe," "Day Tripper," "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Youngblood." (1975)

28 years ago - In the wake of the reformed Fleetwood Mac's great success with their latest, self-titled album, one of the band's earlier albums "Mystery to Me" goes gold. (1976)

28 years ago - Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention earn a gold record for the 1973 album, "Overnite Sensation." (1976)

27 years ago - Donna Summer is awarded a gold record for "I Feel Love," an erotic recording that turns on the electronic ticker-tape sounds of a sequencer. The tune is her second Top Ten hit and though not as big as her first hit, "Love to Love You Baby,", which was #2 on the pop charts, "I Feel Love" will peak at #6 on the pop charts.

11 years ago - Motley Crue's Tommy Lee is arrested for trying to conceal a gun on an airplane. (1993)

7 years ago - The Rolling Stones play the first of two nights at Dodger Stadium. The Stones play for 2 1/2 hours on their "Bridges To Babylon" tour. (1997)

6 years ago - Pete Townshend plays a concert in the U.K. for the first time in 12 years. (1998)

5 years ago - Bonnie Raitt and actor-husband Michael O'Keefe announce they are planning to divorce after eight years of marriage. (1999)

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Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With


There's a Rose
In a fisted Glove
and the eagle flies with the dove
and if you can't be with the one you love
it's alright
Go ahead and love the one, love the one, love the one your with
love the one, love the one, love the one your with
If your guy can't come to you
and you don't remember who your talking to
your concentration slips away
because your baby, she is so so far away

chorus:

And there's a rose in a fisted glove
and the eagle flies with the dove
and if you cant be with the one you love
love the one your with
Don't be angry
don't be sad
Don't sit cryin' for good times you had
There's a girl right next to you
and she's waiting for something to do

chorus:

Do it
do it
do it
Turn your heartache into joy
She's a girl and your a boy
get together, make it tonight,
you ain't gonna need no more advice

chorus:

Just love the one your with

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A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn RED in the face.." "Yes," the class said.

"Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary
position the blood doesn't run into my feet?" A little fellow shouted, "Cause your feet ain't empty."

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Here are the Top Fifteen Tunes in Chicago
on November 7, 1979:

Rise-Herb Alpert
Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'-Journey
Sad Eyes-Robert John
Babe-Styx
Heartache Tonight-Eagles
Tusk-Fleetwood Mac
My Sharona-Knack
Don't Stop `Til You Get Enough-Michael Jackson
Pop Muzik-M
Sail On-Commodores
No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)-Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer
Good Girls Don't-Knack
Dim All The Lights-Donna Summer
The DeviI Went Down To Georgia-Charlie Daniels Band
Lonesome Loser-Little River Band

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Thanks To The Cathouse, I'm In The Doghouse With You

Red Oak

Hey Julie "Hoot"!

I knew you'd be game. I'm checking on the details. We'll keep you posted!

Moser/Bones: I wanna go...if I can take Bluey in Pink.

CFTSouth

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow MO. Guess we'll meet at the $1000.00 slot machines. I'm feeling lucky in more ways than one.

Yes the guys cleverly worked some of the signature parts of Tin Man and HWNN into the songs. I will be digging mine out after THANKSGIVING, as I have a thing about how the holidays are rushed and we need to slow down and enjoy ( as Warren Zevon said) every sandwich.

Great. I've never been in a helicopter so that will be fun. I only have two evening gowns--one red, one black. I guess I'll go with the black since you've chosen pink/black/lavender. The red would clash. By the way, the show's tomorrow. I'll see you then.

Bluey
I must have missed the trail biking competition, but Utah does have some very picuresque sceneary.
I just listend to "Winter holidays" and yes, that song is "very Americasque".
Am I mistaken or does "White Christmas" sound a lot like "Tinman"?
Mark M

MO, forget the limo. I’ll be sending my personal corporate helicopter to pick you and Nina up. Just make sure you both are wearing some sort of evening gown. As for me, I’ll be wearing the pink jacket/black pants tuxedo with just a trace of lavender in the lace on the shirt, top hat and cane. After all, this is a private show. See you tonight.

My teenager saw it twice this past weekend. Needless to say she has wandered over to me after midnight every night since. Yikes...Plus the hub loved it.

I am in. This sounds like a spring break for the Gerry/Dewey girls.
As Mo's famous quote: Details, I need details.

Bones, honey, what time did the limo driver say he'd be 'round to pick up Nina and me for the Big Kahuna Private Show at Uncasville? I don't want to miss my ride.

MarkM:

Thought of you when Utah got a mention on our News. They showed a news footage of some lunatic mountain trail-biking (I think it was in a competition) and he went over the side of the mountain and landed on his head. At least the lansdcape looked very picturesque.

Yeah Holiday Harmony is a great CD...I really believe that "Winter Holidays" is just a great America track - not just a Xmas song but it stands alongside other hits as a very solid recording.

Canada:- It now has two major attractions for me. Firstly, Bruce Cockburn - "Wondering Where The Lions Are", "If A Tree Falls", "Tokyo", "If I Had A Rocket Launcher" etc.....been a fan for years. Love his "Dancing In The Dragon's Jaws" CD and secondly, the divine, "little vaklempt" CFTS, also wondering where the lions are?

Bluey

Has anyone seen "The Grudge" or "Saw"? Is it worth the price of the ticket?


Thanks! Kelly

Mark, turn it up LOUD.

CFTS

I just got my copy of this cd last weekend. Now I have heard the whole thing, and I have to say it is wonderful !
I guess now I will go draw myself a bubble bath !! ;)
Mark M

Bluey Bluey Bluey...what a darling you are. I'm a little vaklempt. And Moser...I'm a little confused about what mood I'm IN...actually can you be in more moods than one?? Fortunately, they are all fab. (actually I was in a holiday mood, then I read Bluey in Pink's post...

And you know what, I just might be up for Canada. Two shows. Casino, great hotel. Waddya think? Hoot? You there, where are ya?

Cindy FTS

Hi Madolyn,

You are a good scout..thanks. Over and, I certainly hope, not Out!

Cindy...FTS

<<<I bet a day with you would be a "hoot">>>

Cindy, Cindy, Cindy...I don't think there is anybody or anything on this earth that I'm more scared of at this moment than you!!!! Hell I want to see my grandkids grown up for at least a couple of years. If I met you I wouldn't be bothered getting a return ticket, I would just make sure I was over-insured for Cheryl's sake!!! Just have another look at me in Mo's Gallery, that'll cure you!

Bluey in Pink.

<<Moser, have you been to the Canada shows before?>>
Yeppers. Casino Rama is waaaaay out in the Great White North but it is a beautiful and plush hotel--the nicest hotel room I've ever stayed in except one--the Ritz Carlton in Naples, FL. Rama has a great pool and a day spa. It has nice restaurants and an open lounge area (great for rock star gazing). Only two complaints--it's VERY smoky throughout the place, even in the elevators AND if you don't gamble, be sure to bring a book or three because there's not much else to do. The venue itself is a large stage and seating area with enough room down in front to dance with large, hairy biker types who know how to cut the rug. Oh, and it's reserved seating which is always a plus, eh? You game?

<<I'm in the mood!>>
Bubble bath...mood music. You're in the mood for...Christmas??? Just curious.

Love,
The Other Penny Lane

Madolyn
You go Girl!!! (Amen)

If you want to feel fabulous after a dreary Monday on the job, try this...and turn the stereo up LOUD! Thank you Dewey and Gerry for one terrific collection of songs. I'm in the mood!
Cindy FTS

<<Johnny, I must say, you're getting to know me better and better everyday.>>

Yes, Mo, about like how we all got to know OJ better and better everyday.

<<But, please, I beg you, don't make any predictions about me dying in the desert in the next ten months because even if you're right--I'd really rather not know ahead of time.>>

Mo ~ I can't guarantee I won't tell you because I only care about the ones that I love the most, but I'll try my best just for "You".


You're most welcome, "My Dear".

XOXOX

Bluey,

I think you should put the pedal to the metal and zoom on down South. I bet a day with you would be a hoot! (in case you're not sure what "hoot" means...it's a good thing.)

Cindy...from the South

Roger copy, Bluey!

-- Madolyn

The weather's been strange here in Oklahoma. Unusually warm for this time of year. Have had the windows open mid-morning til sunset for the last several days. Am enjoying it alot!!

tiger

Just got home from work and was able to listen to J.D.'s cove r of "Stereo"~Yet another excellent effort from this amazing "One Man Band". Thanks for sharing it.
Sergio

<<<not trying to be a net-cop, mind you>>>

Ring-Ring-Ring-Ring

"Hello...Madolyn - America Highway Net Patrol..yeah Chief...WHAT!!!...I told those pr***ks not to mention politics on this the net....WHAT????..Castrol!!!...what is a bloody Castrol???...OH Castro...sh*t that's sounds like politics to me!!!...Yeah, Yeah...there's more!! Oh No, not religion too???....Christmas!!! Holiday Harmony..what in the bloody hell is that!!!
..Worse?????What do you mean it gets worse?????...NO!!NO!!NO!!!Bullsh*t...somebody mentioned CANADA!!!!!!!! That's it, I'm on my bike...I"ll teach those bast**ds who runs the show!!!!!!!!!" Click.

Anonymous

Rain again here in Los Angeles, after a glorious weekend of beautiful crisp clear autumn days!

OT: We got to see the Aurora Borealis in southern Wisconsin last night!! Spectacular - something I'll never grow tired of. (However, snow isn't far behind - maybe Thursday.) Karen

Hi there, Bluey! I don't know the answer to your cover band question, but I had to let you know that your post made me smile. Karen

Let me be the fifth or sixth to say—another good job, Joe Doyle.

KevinS.

Or the self "lefteous", SOB's, like Michael Moore and Oliver Stone. We musn't leave them behind...Serge:o)

Another great job Joe Doyle...DanC.

and, Serge, don't forget that self righteous, SOB, Charlton Heston in that mix of names...DanC.

Hey "Hoot"!

You out there? We're planning our next America trip...Buffalo in July. You game? (or maybe we should do April in Canada? Two shows?) Moser, have you been to the Canada shows before?

Cindy...FTS

You know, when I grew up...well, got older, my friends and family said something to me which makes sense: In order to keep the peace among a group of people, NEVER talk politics or religion. I'm just as guilty as the next person to "go off on one of my tears". Thanks for "corraling" me in...I need that from time to time! Hope you have a nice day!

Kelly (tiger)

JOE JOE JOE!

I know we stray off-topic here, but could we please try to keep the Chat Folder free from political discussion? There are so many fora, both online and offline, available these days to talk about politics. I look at this Chat Folder as a haven to escape political discussions and to instead meet with other fans who love Gerry and Dewey and Dan's music as much as I do.

We obviously don't share the same opinions about politics, but we do all love America the band (and among us Americans here, the country). Can we just stick to the topic of the band and music?

Not trying to net-cop, mind you, just trying to keep things pleasant here.

Thanks, :o)
-- Madolyn

Joe Doyle's latest cover is Stereo which you can listen to by going to his web site or by clicking on the Stereo link. Joe tried to go for a more "America-type" sound than is found on Perspective. I think he did a great job. You'll have to let us know what you think.

Kevin,

Well said! If they (show biz community) only knew how ridiculous they look and sound spewing out their bleeding-heart liberal sentiments at the podium only to further their self serving agendas. The Susan Saranwrap's of the world need to keep their political activism to themselves and stick to acting as you said. Unfortunately, they take advantage of their fame and exposure to poison the party or individual they oppose as Johnny well mentioned. This goes for singers as well, they need to sing their songs or otherwise shut their mouths up- Barbara Streisand, Carole King, and "The Boss" are a few examples that come to mind. Furthermore, I wish Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Susan Sarandon, Leonardo diCaprio and others would stop their "love affair" with Mr. Fidel Castro in Cuba. A man they love to paint as a Romantic Socialist Hero, when in reality all he has done is enslave the people of Cuba to an obsolete and failed system of government and repress every human right we in this country hold dear. However, the Hollywood socialist community continues to embrace this tyrant and promote his Communist propaganda. Either they are unbelievably naive and misinformed or blatantly evil.

Mis dos centavos,

Sergio

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 8, 2004


60 years ago - Bonnie Bramlett, vocalist for Delanry & Bonnie, is born. (1944)

58 years ago - Roy Wood(ELO) is born. (1946)

55 years ago - Bonnie Raitt is born. (1949)

50 years ago - Rickie Lee Jones is born. (1954)

43 years ago - Leif Garrett(I Was Made For Dancin) is born. (1961)

41 years ago - Dick Clark's traveling Caravan of Stars opens its fall 1963 tour in Teaneck, New Jersey. The bill features Bobby Vee, Brian Hyland, the Ronettes, LIttle Eva and the Dovells among others. (1963)

36 years ago - Cynthia Powell Lennon is granted a divorce from her husband of six years, John Lennon, in a London court. John is absent from court. He is attending Yoko Ono in a hospital, where it is feared she might suffer a miscarriage (she miscarries on November 21). (1968)

36 years ago - Jean Terrell replaces Diana Ross in the Supremes. (1968)

35 years ago - On the second date of their U.S. tour, the Rolling Stones break the Los Angeles concert gross record held by the Beatles since 1966. They add an extra date to their L.A. Forum stand and a fourth date to their upcoming gig at New York's Madison Square Garden. (1969)

34 years ago - Jim Morrison records the poetry that the other members of the Doors would set to music after his death and issue on the 1978 album, "An American Prayer." (1970)

33 years ago - Sly & the Family Stone have huge hits with "Family Affair" and "There's a Riot Goin' On". The album's title could well describe some of Sly's concerts during this time. Much to his fans' dismay, he's a frequent no-show. Of eighty concerts booked in 1970, he canceled 26 and has ducked out of 12 of forty shows in '71. (1971)

30 years ago - Singer Ivory Joe Hunter dies in Memphis. Hunter was best known for his R&B hits, "Since I Lost You Baby," "I Almost Lost My Mind" and "I Need You So." (1974)

25 years ago - The Grateful Dead's "Shakedown Street" LP is released. (1979)

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Leif Garrett - I Was Made For Dancin'

You got me rollin' like a wheel on the road
Turnin' round and round, nowhere to go
I've got to find out if you're feeling it, too
It's hard to tell, so here's what I do
And everytime I want more
I'll take you out on the floor

I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long
I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long

The days and nights are moving by me and you
You're such a crazy love, you tear me in two
I spend my time moving to dreams and a phase
It's a crazy love, you can see it in my face
And everytime I want more
I'll take you out on the floor

I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long (yeah)
I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long

I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long
I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long

Ah-hah, dancin'
I was made for dancin', ah-hah
I was made for dancin', dancin', dancin'

I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long (yeah)
I was made for dancin'
All-all-all, all night long
Oh, I was made for dancin'

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A young man marrying a redhead asked his father for some marital advice. The father said, "Just remind her who wears the pants in your family." The evening arrived, the new husband tossed his pants to his bride and said, "Here put these on." She did and said "I don't fit into these." "That's right!" he said, "and don't you forget who wears the pants in this family!"

With that she flipped him her panties and said, "Try these on." He looked at them and said, "I can't get into your panties!" She said, "That's right - and you won't until your attitude changes!"

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I'd Rather Pass a Kidney Stone than Another Night With You

Red Oak

Now, that's another really cute blond!
Bull Durham- my favorite movie!

<<Kevin Costner - Bull Durham>>

I knew you were more than just a pretty face.

MB: <<---you must love the Dixie Chicks.>>
JY: <<Mo ~ About as much as I love you and you love me. (wink, wink)>>
MB: <<Artists who spout off about their politics, religion, charity, et al do not shape my world view nor my admiration for their art.>>
JY: <<No, just blond rock musicians especially if they have a cute smile, dimples, and wear pink overalls.>>

Well, yes. Clearly.
Johnny, I must say, you're getting to know me better and better everyday. But, please, I beg you, don't make any predictions about me dying in the desert in the next ten months because even if you're right--I'd really rather not know ahead of time. Thanks, man.

<<Artists who spout off about their politics, religion, charity, et al do not shape my world view nor my admiration for their art.>>

No, just blond rock musicians especially if they have a cute smile, dimples, and wear pink overalls.

<<---you must love the Dixie Chicks.>>

Mo ~ About as much as I love you and you love me. (wink, wink)

My only problem comes with actors and actresses who spout politics. Sure, everyone is entitled to his opintion, but most of them are doing it for career advancement, not for the advancement of democracy or ideology.

If you're an actor in Hollywood and you are reading this, one word of advice: Just read the lines the writers wrote for you and shut the hell up, pretty boy.

KevinS.

Of course, it goes without saying that SOME charities do have their agenda but in GENERAL there is usually a MAJOR difference between a person of fame lending their name to charity versus when they do so for a political cause. As I said previously, a political cause is usually to put forth one person's or one group's agenda OVER another's.

<<Unpopular things like the No Nukes movement in the 70's antiwar then and now.>>

Huh? Say what???

Let's just agree to disagree... as you and I usually do.

Kevin Costner - Bull Durham

<< Just curious as to what your feelings are about Gerry and Dewey singing - Lonely People and Don't Cross the River?>>

It is GREAT that Gerry and Dewey still perform Dan's, Lonely People, and Don't Cross the River.

Those songs are part of the fiber of America, and I suspect Gerry and Dewey had a major influence when the songs were originally laid down.

The way I see it... if groups like Jars of Clay, who recently covered Lonely People (Nov 2003), and Garth Brooks, who covered Don't Cross the River (Nov 2001) can do it... why shouldn't the guys who do it best, do it too?

BTW, my research shows that the Garth Brooks album (Scarecrow) with Dan Peek's Don't Cross the River sold over a million copies the first week it was released. What a great compliment to America! It must be the latest "America" million seller!

...well, today for instance--****SNOW****

My two cents:

Geeze, then, Johnny--you must love the Dixie Chicks.

Rich should not sing other than harmony. Neither should Woodz nor Will. This is the Dewey and Gerry Show. Play any instrument you want. Leave the lead singing to America.

Cover bands are a gift from God.

Artists who spout off about their politics, religion, charity, et al do not shape my world view nor my admiration of their art. They're just creative folks who a bunch of other folks happen to know about. That doesn't make them smarter than me. But then again, not much makes anyone smarter than me.

My view of Tom Cruise is not enhanced because he keeps his mouth shut. As you may have guessed, that's not a trait I value much. What does affect my view of him is that he abandoned his wife for a co-star. And, probably more significantly perhaps, he laughs overabundantly and inappropriately in interviews. He's a scientologist. And yes, that is purposely not capitalized. How serious can you take the man?

Have I left anything out?

Oh, yes. America and The Beatles are the only bands I ever cared enough about to know the names of the players. So, it doesn't matter much to me who's singing in any other act I would go to see as long as the version is darn close to the original sound, they serve beer somewhere nearby, and I have a cute guy along with me. Oh, and one other factor plays in there--the price of the tickets.

I like long, slow, wet kisses that last for three days. (Movie reference--just so you know.)

Any questions?

Okay, maybe that was ten cents instead of two.

I tend to assume that most artists are left-wing, liberals when it comes to their politics so it really doesn't have much of an impact on my opinion of them when they campaign for Democrats like Kerry, as long as they don't go overboard with their attacks on the opposing candidate.

I grew-up enjoying anti-war artists like Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young without sharing their political views, so I am used to the idea of the singers I listen too not sharing my views.

Steve L., you've read my mind here. Although Gerry and Dewey do a great job on those songs, I'd also like to see Rich given a shot at them. He's certainly proven himself in the vocals departments with his outstanding harmonies.

Robyn, you've hit the nail upon the head. Having friends whose opinions/backgrounds/beliefs are different from our own enriches our lives. How boring life would be if each of us only had cookie cutter friends who were versions of ourselves!

ok this is really what I meant to say.
Is throwing your famous name behind a politican any diferent than throwwing your famous name behind a cause you believe in and raise funds for? Unpopular things like the No Nukes movement in the 70's antiwar then and now. And a question for you. Do you stop being friends with someone who has different political views from yours, or do you enjoy the chnace at seeing another side and real;izing that your point of view is not shared universally?
Anyway that's all I will say on the subject, and IMHO some charities DO have their own agenda and are NOT that altruistic.

Can someone tell me if "Pork and The Havana Ducks" has a cover band? Now that Pork has gone upstairs, I would like to shake hands with his cover replacement before he goes!!!

Love, Bluey

Steve
I just read you response to Bluey.....that answerd my question there.
So ignore me, no need to respond again. :)
Mark M

Steve
How do you feel about cover bands....such as "The Beatles" cover bands, or "Australia Pink Floyd"? Is that different than bands that try to follow in the original bands footsteps, with some original memebers, but not all?
Mark M

I think I'll jump into this exchange before I head off to dreamland. I didn't care much for Brad singing Dan's songs and I thought it was cool when Gerry and Dewey started singing those songs. However, now that they've added Rich to the line up, I'd like to hear him sing those songs to see how he does. I bet it would sound great.

That's just my opinion, your mileage may vary (to quote a famous chat folder poster). G'night mates!

--SteveL

Robyn ~ Earlier you said, "As far as people using their fame for politics, is it really any different than them trying to raise funds for a charity, using their names to advance causes they believe in?"

Yes, I think there is a difference. Attempting to raise funds for a charity is usually to help someone or a group who may have an afflection or a financial need to remedy a problem or something along this line. A political stance is not the same. It's usually an agenda to benefit one group OVER another.

SteveO, I couldn't agree more...but....I guess there are a few rare exceptions. I can't think of any off hand (I'm "crawfishing", aren't I?).

tiger

SteveO, I do agree with you on this. I went to see Skynryd a few years ago and, even though they have had Ronnie Van Zants' little brother in the lineup now for years, it just felt like something wasn't quite there. Same goes for the band Foghat. Nobody will ever take "Lonesome" Dave Peveretts' place out front..DanC.

Bones,
I figured that question was bound to come up.I've always said that I think Gerry & Dewey do a nice job on Dan's songs,and as they ALL sang on the originals,I have less of a problem with that. I think Three Dog Night also has a similar situation with Chuck Negron being gone. Dan has also repaid the Favor to Gerry & Dewey in the past by performing songs like "Horse...","I need you","Sister Goldenhair" and "Ventura Highway"(see Howard Lieboff's "Dan Peek Unplugged" for further reference). Sure,I'd like to see Dan in the band to sing those himself,but as all the guys were involved at the time...like I said,that I have less of a problem with. What I DID have a problem with was when Brad Palmer was singing the songs. I always felt that if the guys were going to do any of the Dan Peek material,it should be Gerry or Dewey singing it rather than an outsider. And as we all know,the guys HAVE been handling the vocals on those over the past 5-6 years now.

SteveO, I couldn't agree more! Kelly

So I take it, SteveO, that you believe America should drop all Dan Peek tunes in their shows???DanC.

Bluey,
Going to see a cover band is a bit of a different thing,as long as its advertised as such. I've seen a few "tribute" bands that do a nice job. I think the difference there is that its "advertised" as a tribute show. I think we've all been duped into going to see bands that are less-than-advertised. Funny thing is...why do we tend to hold our favorite bands up to such stature? I mean,our favorite TV shows and Sports teams always change personnel,and we just go with the flow.
Its a contradiction for sure. If we say we follow a band for a certain "sound" that doesn't always hold water because acts who lose their main singer can often find somebody who "sounds" the same(See the Steve Perry Issue.)

Steve O., Just curious as to what your feelings are about Gerry and Dewey singing - Lonely People and Don't Cross the River.

Steve O:- Steve, I can't and don't want to argue about what you have stated. I totally respect your stand on this matter. I'm in that category of enjoying going out, having a good time and listening to music and watching acts I like. Of course some artists exist purely because the originals have either retired or died, eg Roy Orbison, John and George, Elvis, Freddy Mercury, Buddy Holly etc....so cover groups fill that gap. Sometimes the original act even lends support to the imitator. Neil Diamond has been unable to get down to Australia for years and we have an act called "Hot August Night" by Peter Byrne and an 18 piece orchestra. Maybe Margaret, Thommo, Goanna have seen or heard of this great show? Byrne (who actually has a very heavy Irish accent) never attempts to create the illusion that he is Neil Diamond but instead praises the man's work continually through the show. Neil Diamond has publicly endorsed the show and told Byrne that it was great that his music is still appreciated and listended too "live" in Australia because he just didn't have the time himself, although he is touring next year.

Yeah Red....Don Henley couldn't get a ticket if he wanted one now!!!
As you know, the promoter as reservations about filling 5 shows and now I think 17 or 19 shows have been sold out. Just incredible. Could you imagine what Elvis or The Beatles would have done......then again, no act could do much better than that! I remember when Styx had the record for the most shows and money earned during a calendar year. Are they still together? "Babe I'm leaving, Must be on my way....

Bluey

Palm Desert is indeed a gorgeous place, just south of Palm Springs. That Marriott is a wonderful resort! I love the way this photo has an almost impressionistic, painterly quality. Another photo destined for Gerry's much-anticipated coffee table book :>)

No matter how good the songs may "sound",its not the same for me without the original lead singer. Thats just me,I'm a stickler for that for sure. As for the LRB,I saw the originals years back. No matter how good the current incarnation is,it wouldn't be the same for me. Its like the issue with Steve Perry & Journey thats been brought up on this site. His "replacement"(Steve Augeri) may SOUND like Perry--even looks like him--BUT ITS NOT HIM. Thats an important issue for me. And no disrespect meant to any of you who enjoy LRB in their present form. I'd rather stay at home and listen to the records than go and shortchange myself. Its like Creedence Clearwater Revisited. In a sense...Whats the point? (If I need to explain this one...)John Fogerty was and is the voice of CCR. Accept no substitutes. However,I realize there are people who are only interested in having a good time,hearing the songs(no matter who sings them)and just going out for a night. No offense to any of you on that. I freely admit that my views on lead singers is often a thorny one,and one that I passionatly speak out about.

True, LRB has no original members currently in their "American" version, but Wayne Nelson and Steve Housden have been playing in the band since the early 80s. The original version of LRB was xcellent, the John Farnham years were xcellent, the reborn Glen Shorrock years were xcellent, and the current touring band is xcellent. I think their songs were so good, it doesnt matter who sings them. I've seen all the combinations, and even I could sing those songs and they still would sound good. Not many bands can undergo that many changes and still sound top notch.

Bluey, the Eagles are circling to land in Australia soon.

Red Oak

Click here to see the BEAUTIFUL view from Gerry's hotel window in Palm Desert, CA.

I wasn't for sure which website "the guys" looked at from time to time.

Just so you know, Kelly, they look at both sites.

<<I predict that John Edwards will play a huge role in our history in the future.>>

And in what role would that be, Cindy? If you care to say.

Speaking of predictions, I have a correction to the one I posted the other day. It's regarding the time period of the major terror incident to come in the desert of Egypt (specifically the Sinai). The "new" time period runs from the fall of this year to the fall of next year... an extension of 10 months. Isrealis will be the victims as I understand it. The America lyrics, "the heat was hot" will apply quite well (unfortunately).

Kelly ~ According to SteveL, D&G read this chat folder quite regularly. Gerry more than Dewey as I understand it. That may not necessarily be a good thing for me but I state what I feel is the truth as I see it here without catering to anyone.

I just thought I would say that Eminem (yet another blonde guy in the music field) has entitled his new release "Encore"...borrowing the title from a group we all like who gave that name to their second greatest hits CD back around 1991 or so. It is a quite common title, I'm sure there are other albums with the name "Encore". But just wanted to mention it.


-Rob L

Yeah, granted, Bon Jovi is another good-looking blond rock god, but NOTHING beats our gorgeous, blond, blue eyed, bespectacled rock god!
(Gerry, don't ever get contacts! The glasses are YOU!)

Steve O..Steve there are no original members of LRB in the current line-up but apparently they are very good and have new material out on a new CD. I have been a fan of LRB/Glenn Shorrock since they started (1965 - Glenn's The Twilights). It too bad about all that legal stuff but if I liked their new CD, I would certainly go and see them. Better than seeing nothing. The same has applied here for INXS. Since Michael Hutchence's death, they have tried a couple of singers, principally with Jon Stevens (ex-Noiseworks). The fans have persevered knowing that the group is trying to keep the music alive but it just doesn't seem to be working out.

Another of my favourite group of "years gone-by" that are still touring with different members is EXILE. If they toured here I would definitely go and see them just to hear the songs sung live.

Some groups, like the Eagles (Don Henley/Glenn Frey) and America (Dewey/Gerry), just wouldn't stand-up at all if either one or two left and were replaced by other stand-ins! For what's worth that's my opinion anyway. Bluey

<<<bluey. how cute that you have a dog named Cindy. I love that>>>

I just hope we don't have anyone named Max on this site.

Bluey

Hi Jenna,

It was a great, energizing rally. The rally was a homecoming for John Edwards, Raleigh is his hometown, and his daughter Cate was there as well as Elizabeth, his wife. Bon Jovi sang throughout the rally with a female violinist. Bon Jovi was fantastic (he looked a little tired, probably from a long, campaign week)

We were excited to see them all. I predict that John Edwards will play a huge role in our history in the future. Watch him carefully...

Cindy...FTS

Thanks for clearing that up for my, Johnny! I wasn't for sure which website "the guys" looked at from time to time. If you ask me, THIS website is much more exciting than the other one (VH.com). I'm a "football widow" right now, until the SuperBowl. Living out here "in the toolies", I get "intellectually starved", so I really enjoy this website! Thanks for the info, Johnny!

Kelly

Actually tigerK, this whole website is SteveL's. Venturahighway.com is D&G's website, officially. Hopefully, someone will correct me if I'm wrong. By the way, Kelly, I personally don't see a thing wrong with "stirring it" if it's not over the line. Otherwise, things can sometimes be quite dull. What is "over the line" is highly debatable, however.

Johnny
I do see your point on using their fame to make a personal statement. A lot of the time, I don't like that either.
I think tho that "John Lennon" definitly used his fame to spout off against the war and the government. I'm not saying that I was behind John on everything he said and did, because I didn't agree with all of his statements. But, I have been a fan of "The Beatles" both as a group and individualy since I was young. So I guess even tho I didn't like all of his views, I still loved the music. I don't think it had that big of an effect on me as a fan.
Mark M

My apologies...I can be a bit of a s***-stirrer(sometimes); this is "your" website! I seem to go off on "one of my soapboxes" from time to time! Have a nice day!


Tiger (Kelly)

Thanks Robyn. I definitely agree...Steve Perry IS Journey!

Thanks Cindy & Mo, looked like a great time at the show/campaign rally in North Carolina. Were there any other bands or artist's there too or was it just Bon Jovi? It seems he was there solo without his band possibly? I would've liked to have gone to one of those rally's but unfortunately, some of the others like Springsteen or John Mellencamp didn't need to make a visit to my area.

Jen

<<For example: I wouldn't go see the current version of THE LITTLE RIVER BAND as its missing virtually all of the main,original members.>>

In that case, nor would I.

Steve ~ Your mention of admiring Elton John's music and your opposing the homosexual lifestyle was interesting. I totally agree with you. The difference, however, would be if Elton John ACTIVELY promoted the gay lifestyle. It would be a whole different matter to me.

and closer to my country as well....

Not what I meant-- sorry. I meant I felt like I was a contributing member of my community. Voting does that for me wheter I publically state my views or not.

Johnny,You could have had them! But you gotta remember,in most cases,I have to have the MAIN/ORIGINAL LEAD SINGER! Its like...Would I go see REO Speedwagon without Kevin Cronin? This topic has come up before on this chat site,so I don't want to beat the dead horse again.
It all boils down to personal preference. For example: I wouldn't go see the current version of THE LITTLE RIVER BAND as its missing virtually all of the main,original members.

SteveO ~ If we lived in the same area and you offered me those free tickets, I would have quickly accepted them to see Journey whether with Steve Perry or with Steve Augeri as the lead vocalist.

I still enjoy the music of the artists who supported John Kerry during his recent campaign. I still like John Mellencamp,John Fogerty,Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen,even though I disagree with their views. To Fogerty's credit,even he admitted in an interview that he was one that never wanted to go to a show and see an artist spout off about his political views--"Play the Music and Shut up" I think is how he put it. I try to separate the artist and the music. Two other examples I can add: I love Elton John's music,but I disagree with his homosexual lifestyle. And while I think its unfortunate that Michael Jackson has been the whipping boy/punching bag for the masses,he's always been a musical genius to me. No,I don't like what Jackson has turned into,but I still enjoy his music. I'm not sure if there is any one artist out there who has totally turned me off of his/her music due to their lifestyle or political beliefs. I really do try & separate that.

Amen to that Robyn! I actually had free tickets to see Journey without Steve Perry and I passed. Steve Augeri may "Sound" like Steve Perry...but he isn't. I decided I didn't want to shortchange myself for the sake of a so-called "Good Time." I'm a real stickler for having the original lead vocalist whenever I see any group.

...does not MAKE him less of an American, rather.

<<I also do not believe that stating an opinion contrary to whatever administration is in charge does not make me un- American....>>

Nor do I, Robyn.

<<...rather I believe that this makes me a more of an American....>>

That I don't agree with. For instance, Tom Cruise choosing not to publicly state his political views does not more him less of an American than one who does.

Steve Perry IS the voice of Journey. They hired a guy who imitates him but it is just NOT the same.
Yup that's Dewey in the video.

If anyone is interested in purchasing my "DEW" Michigan license plate, please let me know. I'm just wanting to get back what I have in it: $20 plus shipping. To see it here on the website, please go to the home page and section "Photo Index" on the left. Scroll down to "Sweetwater, Texas August 31, 2003" and select the one with a photo of me holding the license plate. The plate is in very good condition. It has "MICHIGAN" on the top; "MAR" on the bottom left; "GREAT LAKES" on the bottom and in the middle; and "85" on the bottom right. It would be a VERY COOL item to have Dewey autograph. I can see it now... his name on the left side of "DEW" and "America" or "Horse With No Name" on the right!

yeehaa56@hotmail.com

I was raised with the credo that " I may not believe in what you say, but I defend to the death your right to say it" As far as people using their fame for politics, is it really any different than them trying to raise funds for a charity, using their names to advance causes they believe in? To me, not really. I do not choose to be a "customer" ( I love Warren Zevon's take on his fans!) of a certain artist based on their politics, rather on whether their art stirs my soul. I also do not believe that stating an opinion contrary to whatever administration is in charge does not make me un- American, rather I believe that this makes me a more of an American, as it is our duty to participate in the process.
In the words of the Little Steven song- "I am a patriot and I love my country"

What do you think... Does Journey sound better or worse since Steve Perry left the group? I LOVED that group, but have not purchased any CD's since the new guy took his place as "front-man". Speaking of Steve Perry, did I imagine it or was Dewey on his video several years back (Oh Sherry)?

Poor Linda Ronstadt got kicked out of a Las Vegas hotel by voicing her views when she said something about Michael Moore being a patriot while on stage, but if I'd been at that show, I would have been more disappointed that she refused to sing any of the pop songs that made her famous in the '70's. As far as artists/entertainers who actively support or protest how the government is running things, I have no clear objections...but the thought of "Hanoi Jane" still turns my stomach!

Red, man are amazing or what?!! Kudos to you for knowing your entertainment in detail. This case was definitely one sticky situation! Thanks for giving me a clearer view on how all that came about.

Kelly

P.S. I love my new nickname!!

Mark M ~ That's good that you aren't affected. The artists that I listed don't mean that much to me musically so they have little effect on whether I listen to their music. They aren't anyone who I have purchased music from anyway. But quite honestly, for me, it's a personal turn-off when I see artists (and actors) actively spout their political stance. The key word here is "actively". I don't oppose their right to do so. But then again, they do so at the risk of possibly offending some of their fans. But I doubt that they care anyway; otherwise, they wouldn't do so, I feel. I never have been much of a fan of Tom Cruise but when I saw him on television refusing to state his political views, I was really impressed by him in that regard. He said he refuses to use his fame to state something that's a private matter to him.

Johnny
I don't think it makes any difference what someone believes in politicly or religiously. I don't know what Gerry, Dewey and Dan believe in politicly, and if I did it would make no difference.
Even activly, it just means they have a chance to voice what they feel.
Just one mans opinion.
Mark M

Here's a question that may be of interest: Do you view musical artists, who actively support candidates of your opposing political party, differently than before they had actively made their political stand?

Artists who have supported the Democratic party are such folks as John Mellencamp, Springsteen, Melissa Ethridge, Cheryl Crow (sp?), Bon Jovi (as Mo has pointed out), Linda Ronstadt and a number of others. The only artists that come to mind who have actively supported the Republican party are of the country music field such as Brooks & Dunn and Mark Wills.

Quite honestly for me, their political stand does cause me to view them in a different light. And now when I hear their music, I can't help but think of them and their political support of a particular party.

Tigress, maybe this will explain it better:

Whoring the Trademark: "Creedence Clearwater Revisited"

From an intellectual property standpoint, John Fogerty is accursed. First, he somehow signed off on an extremely one-sided contract with Fantasy Records that effectively stripped him of profits and ownership of that Creedence Clearwater Revival's still-incredibly-valuable catalog, most of which he wrote and sang. The ultimate divorce from Fantasy was so ugly that Fogerty refused to play any CCR songs in concert, thus crippling his own attempts at a solo career. On his 1986 "comeback" record Centerfield Fogerty lashed out at Fantasy's owner, Saul Zaentz, with a song called "Zanz Kant Danz" the lyric continues ". . . but he'll steal your money." Zaentz responded by suing Fogerty for defamation. And, as a bonus, Zaentz sued Fogerty for having written a 1986 song entitled "The Old Man Down the Road," which, according to Zaentz, was a plagiarism of CCR's "Run Through the Jungle," owned by Zaentz. Thus, John Fogerty was sued for having plagiarized himself.
Fogerty won the plagiarism case and settled the defamation case. But the I.P. gremlins weren't done with him yet.

No sooner does Fogerty reconcile himself to these twists and turns and begin incorporating an occasional CCR tune into his concert repertoire. than the rhythm section of Creedence decides to hit the road. As Creedence . . . Clearwater . . . REVISITED.

In all fairness, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford were strong contributors to the sound of the CCRevival, but their talent was, throughout CCRevival's career, overshadowed by Fogerty's powerful voice and tremendous songcraft. The record where Fogerty insisted the entire band contribute songs was a commercial and critical failure. Nonetheless, Cook and Clifford are busy touring as "CCR" with a Fogerty sound-alike on lead vocals. Bad enough, but worse are the early publicity photos of "Revisited" which feature ex-Car Elliott Easton with a Fogerty-esque hairstyle and granny glasses. If you squint, it looks like Fogerty's in the band. And this is still the first photo visitors encounter at the "Revisited" website. The site also features this spectacular display of rationalization.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's distinctive rock captured the imagination of the pop world - the songs made great three minute radio gems - and the more politicized subculture, and the successfully bridged the gap between the underground and mainstream audiences. Writer Greil Marcus wrote that "rarely in rock and roll history has there been so close a relation between creative achievement and audience response."

Creedence Clearwater Revisited's RECOLLECTION adds a new chapter to that legacy with the vibrant American spirit and exhilarating energy inherent in the songs.
But whatever this record adds to the CCR legacy (if anything) it does so without the guy who wrote and sang the songs. See, the energy is "inherent," and Fogerty is, ultimately, detachable from the songs. (Though Fogerty-look-a-like pictures of latter-day band members remain useful, apparently).

Fogerty sued to prevent Clifford and Cook from continuing to whore the trademark, but the suit is ongoing. As the suit wends on, Clifford and Cook continue selling their Fogerty-free brand of CCR (John's brother Tom, also a founding member of the band died in 1989) to the gullible and the easily amused


How Can I Get Over You if You Won't Get Out From Under Me?

Red Oak

I just imagine the poor prosecuting attorney having to ask " Mr Fogerty, have you ever heard any of the music you wrote when you were in CCR?"

Thankfully the case was overturned.....

Red,
If John Fogerty wrote both "Run Through the Jungle" and "Old Man Down the Road", then why was he taken to court in the first place for self-plagarism? Doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me, but I do remember the court case several years back


Kelly (tiger)

Tonight's listening party will feature Hat Trick. Please join us!

jimnak
Last night I did listen to part of it when I went to bed.....and I will say, that if all of it is as good as the first part, it "WILL BE" my favorite christmas album ! My review will come soon.
Mark M

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 7, 2004


62 years ago - Johnny Rivers is born. (1942)

61 years ago - Joni Mitchell is born. (1943)

40 years ago - The Marvelettes' "Too Many Fish in the Sea" enters the Hot 100, where it will make it up to #25. (1964)

40 years ago - The Beach Boys' "Dance, Dance, Dance" enters the Hot 100 where it stays for eleven weeks and peaks at #8. It's the groups seventh and last chart entry this year and the fourth to make the Top 20. (1964)

36 years ago - The Doors are banned in Phoenix after Jim Morrison tells the audience to stand up. The local authorities were wary of Morrison's intentions because he had recently mooned an audience. (1968)

35 years ago - The Rolling Stones open their first U.S. tour in three years in Denver, Colorado. In those three years, the Stones have been the almost constant hero-villains of public controversy over their drug busts, censorship battles and reportedly uncoventional sex lives. The tour is all ready a media event. (1973)

34 years ago - MGM Records President Mike Curb drops 18 acts from his roster in a move to discredit musicians who "expolit and promote hard drugs through music." Among the acts dropped are such alleged "Drug advocates" as Connie Francis, the Cowsills and the Judy Garland Estate -- but not Eric Burdon. (1970)

30 years ago - Rolling Stone reports Ted Nugent has won the National Squirrel-Shooting Archery Contest by picking off a squirrel at 150 yards. Nugent also wiped out 27 more of the small mammals with a handgun during the three day event. (1974)

16 years ago - John Fogerty wins his self-plagarism court battle with Fantasy Records. The label claimed Fogerty copied his song, "Run Through The Jungle" when writing "The Old Man Down The Road". (1988)

13 years ago - Frank Zappa is diagnosed with prostate cancer. (1991)

13 years ago - Actor Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee Wee Herman, pleads no contest to charges of indecent exposure. He had been arrested in Sarasota, Florida for exposing himself in a theatre. (1991)

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Johnny Rivers - Mountain of Love

Standing on the mountain looking down on the city
The way I feel is a doggone pity.
Teardrops falling down a mountainside
Many times I've been here
Many times I've cried
We used to be so happy
When we were in love
High on a mountain of love.

Night after night I've been standing here alone
Weeping my heart out to cold gray dawn
Praying that you're lonely and you'll come here too
Hoping just by chance that I get a glimpse of you
Trying hard to find you
Somewhere I love
High on a mountain of love.

A mountain of love
A mountain of love
You should be ashamed
We used to be a mountain of love
But you just changed your name

Way down below there's a half a million people
Somewhere there's a church with a big tall steeple
Inside a church there's an altar filled with flowers
Wedding bells are ringing and they should have been ours
That's why I'm so lonely
My dreams gone above
High on a mountain of love.

(Musical interlude)

A mountain of love
A mountain of love
You should be ashamed
We used to be a mountain of love
But you just changed your name

Way down below there's a half a million people
Somewhere there's a church with a big tall steeple
Inside a church there's an altar filled with flowers
Wedding bells are ringing that should have been ours
That's why I'm so lonely
My dreams gone above
High on a mountain of love.

High on a mountain of love.
High on a mountain of love.
High on a mountain of love (fade)

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Medical Chart Bloopers

8. "After her last child she had her tubs tied."

9. "Infection resulted after she pimped a few popples."

10. "Rectal exam reveals normal-size thyroid."

11. "Social history reveals this 1 year old patient does not smoke or drink and is presently unemployed."

12. "Patient called and left word that he had expired last week."

13. "When she fainted her eyes rolled around the room."

14. "While she was in the emergency room, she was examined, x-rated, and sent home."

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You Done Me Wrong, But At Least You Done Me!

Sunday Morning Coming Down

Red Oak

CFTS and her friend, Bea, attended a campaign rally given by Senator John Edwards for the hometown folks in North Carolina recently. Cindy was nice enough to forward the pictures of the rally featuring Bon Jovi, talented, scrumptious-looking blond guy that he is. (Sounds familiar, eh?) I've posted the photos on PBase if you're interested in taking a look-see. Here's the address: http://www.pbase.com/moser

I received some more information about the "Willie article". The official name of the magazine is "Not So Modern Drummer" and they have a web site at www.notsomoderndrummer.com. You have to subscribe to read the magazine online or be lucky enough to find a hard copy in a drum or music store.

Mark you will like it, it is outstanding, just a little prelude to AMERICA's next release of new material. Let's hope for 2005. Every song on HOLIDAY HARMONY is well crafted & it is a fine mix of newly written songs along with the AMERICA look & feel to some older more tradional songs. Overall, you have to admit, it is quite splendid.

There is no embossing.

Contemporary Christian music, however, is a whole different matter. It's extremely popular here in the States and it's a huge industry. Dan was a contemporary Christian music artist. Elvis branched out into gospel (as I see it).

Margaret ~ Are the words "AMERICA" and "SILENT LETTER" embossed as well? Personally, I'm not sure about glossy versus matte regarding the album covers I have.

Craig ~ Go for broke BUT only if they'll do America's music justice.

Bluey ~ It's merely my opinion about gospel music but in general it's not very popular among our generation. I would say it's the music of our parents' generation.

Margaret~ I have not seen the Silent Letter title done in white. Mine are only raised (no color) and located at the bottom also. I thought it might mean that not only was the letter silent but also hard to
see...
Kim

<<YEAH, BABY!! And thank God for that.>>

Glad to see that someone understood what I was saying.

I just picked up my copy of "Holiday Harmony" this afternoon. I havent had a chance to play it yet. Do any of you think I will like it?? (does anyone think I won't)? lol
Mark M

I have two Silent Letter lps and they both have SILENT LETTER printed in white at the bottom. Is this just an Australian thing or did it happen elsewhere?

Our first five lps have glossy covers while the others are matte. Does anyone else have glossy covers.

I think I have previously mentioned that I saw some Highways in England that had softcover books that slipped into an opening inside the cover of the box set.

Craig
Go for it guy !! Maybe one day you will be playing in Utah, so I can go to the concert?
Mark M

Bluey...how cute that you have a dog named Cindy. I love that.

Cindy...FTS

<<Certainly no offense meant to Mr. Beckley, but in some of those program photos (in my opinion anyway), he could be his own "Sister Golden Hair".>>

YEAH, BABY!! And thank God for that.

Robyn ~ Of course many rock stars had long hair! Gerry wasn't alone with long hair in many of those photos, you know. There was a particular guy with the initials "DB" who was beside Gerry in many of those photos who ALSO had long hair. My point is that Gerry indeed had very attractive hair. Add to that, he has very soft facial features. The same could be said of Brad Pitt, in my opinion. So it's not a put-down. It was merely an observation.

Mark M ~ I would say that the program is from the latter 70s' time period. Probably 1977 - 1978. Without a doubt, the offer has long expired.

It's my understanding that an article will be coming out in the November issue of a drummer magazine (not sure of the title, it's something like Old Drummer or Not So Modern Drummer) about our one and only Willie Leacox. If anyone runs across the magazine or any links to it, be sure to let us know.

I grabbed a CD at random to listen too while painting again and it was Elvis Presley's Gospel Favourites - Amazing Grace, Peace In The Valley, Crying In The Chapel, Working On The Building etc. I thought, well it's Sunday - maybe I've been given a signal from above! Then again I thought if it was a fair dinkum signal it would be telling me to go to the pub instead of painting!!!

Is Gospel music still a music force in the States? Do many big name artists record gospel music nowadays?

Thanks Bluey.

Go For it!

Hi Nancy,

I must have gotten extremely lucky several years back when that booklet came with one of my America albums. You bet I treasure it and will hang onto it...maybe sometime Dewey and Gerry can autograph it!

tiger (Kelly)

Kelly, treasure that booklet! I have all of the original LP's and no booklets were ever included in any of them except for the 2 posters. Guess you got lucky.

After attending the concert at Monmouth college with my son and his two friends ages 22 , 20 and 19 I've decided to form an America tribute band. My reasons are as follows my sons two friends had never heard of America before the concert my son was exposed to them through my constant playing of their songs on the guitar. On the ride home I was encouraged by the response I got from those three. The first was I didn't know that was their song a reference they made to at least 7 songs. they also listened to the highway cd all the way home by their choice. ( on the way down we listened to cds they brought smashing pumpkins being the only one i heard of )I go out quite alot and told people I went to the America concert and was surprised at how many people never heard of them ( even when I sang a few lines of a horse with no name) so it occured to me that if I form a tribute band to them I can expose more people to their great music and at the same time I can enjoy myself playing their songs. I would appreciate any feed back from you ( negitive or positive) fell free to coment through the site or e mail me direct. Also if anyone is from NJ and wants to be in the band contact me . Looking forward to your feed back and suggestions thanks in advance

Certainly no offense meant to Mr. Beckley, but in some of those program photos (in my opinion anyway), he could be his own "Sister Golden Hair".

C,mon Johnny, it was 1979 for crying out loud- ALL the rock stars had long hair, and Gerry's was very nice indeed!

Johnny
Is that booklet around 25 years old ?? If so, I would imagine the $3.00 charge for the official program has expired??

For those who don't have the booklet/program it has the following inside on one of the pages: "For additional copies of the Program, please send $3.00 to: Official AMERICA Program, 1500 Cross Roads of the World, Hollywood, California 90028"

Certainly no offense meant to Mr. Beckley, but in some of those program photos (in my opinion anyway), he could be his own "Sister Golden Hair".

Hi all, I was 18 the very first time I saw America live in concert and the much talked about booklet (with the wonderful pictures) was being sold at that concert. Eww I'm going to date myself and say that was 1979. There were people walking up and down the aisles selling the booklet like popcorn at a baseball game. It was fantastic and yes, I screamed unable to stop myself with the excitement of seeing my favorite band for the first time live.

Friday was all about listening to Grand Caymen CD.
Kim

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 6, 2004


56 years ago - Glenn Frey, guitarist and vocalist for the EAGLES, is born. (1948)

39 years ago - Bill Graham, who will become one of rock's most powerful entrepreneurs, produces his first rock concert at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. The show features the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and the Charlatans. (1965)

39 years ago - The Rolling Stones, Strangeloves and Fontella Bass appear on "Shindig!" (1965)

39 years ago - One the night of New York City's famous blackout, Bob Dylan, the Band's Robbie Robertson and Dylan friend Bob Neuwirth jam with Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones in his suite at the New York Hiton. (1965)

39 years ago - The Animals' "It's My Life" is released. (1965)

32 years ago - Deep Purple's "Machine Head" LP goes gold. (1972)

31 years ago - Singer Gram Parsons' manager Phil Kaufman was fined $300 for stealing Parsons' body from the Los Angeles International Airport. After he took the body, Kaufman had it cremated instead of taking it to the funeral. Kaufman claimed it was Parsons' wish to be cremated. (1973)

29 years ago - The Sex Pistols play their first show at St. Martin's School of Art in London. (1975)

24 years ago - Paul Simon plays his first U.K. concert in five years, accompanied by studio-funk band Stuff, at London's Hammersmith Odeon. (1980)

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Glenn Frey - River of Dreams

On a dark December morning
When the sun refused to shine
Spent another sleepless night
Got so much on my mind
Think I finally know what's wrong
I think I've gotta leave this place behind
So I said wake up, Linda,
I've had a dream
I dreamed we moved away from here
To a place I'd never seen
Where the nights were long and cold
And the air was fresh and clean.

And there we were standing
Underneath the western sky
Beside a home we built ourselves
Way up in the mountains high
And we lived happy there, just you and I
On a river of dreams

There's no need to worry now
Cause I've got a plan
We don't need this modern world
I'm not a modern man
We're gonna get ourselves off these city streets
We're gonna get back on the land

There's a whole lot of people out there
Feel just like you and me
They'd love to pack their leavin' trucks
And say goodbye to all their misery
What'd ya say we pack up that Camaro, honey
And chase the sun until we're free

And if I could I'd lift you up on angel wings
We'd fly away and never worry about a thing
We'd know the joy and riches a simple life can bring
On a river of dreams, on a river of dreams

So get your things together now
I'll be getting mine
I've finally got the feeling girl
The sun is gonna shine
You know people don't run out of dreams
People just run out of time

Let's find that place out there
Underneath the western sky
We'll build a home ourselves
Way up in the mountains high
We'll live happy there 'til the day we die
On a river of dreams

And we'll have stars to wish on every single night
We'll build a fire and make love by candlelight
We'll do our moondance 'til we get it right
On a river of dreams, on a river of dreams
I can see us standing by the river
Holding hands beside the river

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Four nurses all decided to play a joke on the doctor they worked for, whom they all felt was an arrogant jerk. Later in the day, they all got together on break and discussed what they had done to the doctor. The first nurse said, "I stuffed cotton in his stethoscope so he couldn't hear." The second nurse said, "I let the mercury out of his thermometers and painted them all to read 106 degrees." The third nurse said, "Well, I did worse than that. I poked holes in all of the condoms that he keeps in his desk drawer." The fourth nurse fainted.

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I Spent My Last Ten Dollars on Birth Control and Beer

Have a gr8 weekend all...............

Red Oak

Tx Bonesy, nice to see others have class when it comes to personalized plates. I Get Around blasting from the CD player.

Hey Red,
When I was driving to work yesterday morning I passed a black limo that had a New York license plate that read: REDOAK53. Made me chuckle.

Hi Robyn - I actually thought of you when I was listening to Pages on Friday, thinking you might like it (with the type of work you do and having an e-mail address of bookworm),so I was happy to see your response!

Thanks Johnny....you're correct, it's my CD cover but I hadn't realised until Steve let me know that he had already posted a previous cover and inserts relating to "Silent Letter".....man there's just so much on this site, I don't know how you do it Steve?
You do have a daytime job and a home life...don't you???? Or at least 30 secretaries....

Steve L:- I know that I speak on behalf on everyone here when I say congratulations for rating a "Special Thank You" from Dewey and Gerry on the Holiday Harmony album. Mate you deserve it. You are what we Aussies call "a fair dinkum good bloke" I keep on telling everyone that I know somebody famous!!

Actually looking at the Silent Letter playlist on site it cleared up a slight inaccuracy I noticed in the America Biography written for the 1999 EMI Music Australia release - "The Best of America" - which states <<they recorded their first Capitol album "Silent Letter" - represented here by songs like "Survival" and "Only Game In Town">> I thought at the time that the US release must have differed with ours.

Thanks all,
Bluey

Steve ~ I may be mistaken but I thought Bluey said it's his "Silent Letter" CD cover that doesn't have the embossed title... not his album cover.

(Kelly [aka "tiger"] ~ You're most welcome.)

FYI, Bluey sent me a scan of his Silent Letter album that doesn't have the embossed title on the front. Click here to see the album cover. I didn't even have a copy of the Silent Letter LP until recently so I never even realized it had the embossed title there until this discussion. All I had was the CD.

Bluey ~ I don't know why America's logo created back during the "Holiday" time period was dropped and not continued with "Silent Letter". I can only assume it was mainly because America was no longer with Warner but with Capitol Records. I don't know if it was a contractual matter or whether the guys wanted a "fresh" start. It was good to see the logo back with "VFTG". I agree that it would have been nice to have had it remain throughout. Perhaps only Dewey or Gerry could say why for sure. Interesting to me is how sometimes the logo is tilted upward and sometimes, although less, appears straight.

Mark M ~ I, too, have both the album and CD copies of "Silent Letter". As mentioned in my message from this morning, the front cover of the "Silent Letter" CD appears to be a photograph of the album cover. If you look at the CD cover, it has a border all the way around the photo of G&D. A somewhat interesting fact is that the promo photo to promote "Silent Letter" is the same photo as the front cover of the album. However, the promo photo has a slightly wider shot of the duo. On the promo photo, you can see Gerry's right ear and the right collar of his shirt. You can also see the left side of Dewey's beard just short of seeing his left ear. A portion of Dewey's left collar (of his somewhat collarless shirt) is also visible.

Nancy, I'm not saying you're incorrect, but I DID get this 8 or so page booklet INSIDE one of the America albums. I still have it around the house here somewhere. I know the '70's were a bit fuzzy for me, but I do remember the booklet.

Kelly

Johnny,
Thanks for clearing up that mystery! I really wasn't for sure which album that booklet came from, but it has some great pics!

Kelly

Kelly ~ The booklet that you mention is from America's 1977 tour after Dan had left, I believe. It corresponds with America's "Live" LP. Look inside the booklet's last page. You will see the "Live" album (which, of course, came AFTER "Harbor"). The photos are "similar" to the "Harbor" poster because many of the photos were also taken in Hawaii (I think). I take it that you don't have "Live" because many of the photos appear in both the booklet and on the "Live" album sleeve. I hope this helps to clear up the matter for you.

There were no "booklets" ever included in any of the America LP's. Hat Trick and Harbor contained double-sided posters. These are shown on this site. Check out Steve's link on message 36489. Song books for the 1st 8 albums were sold separately.

Like A Brother. Love it!

Kelly
A lot of the pics that steve L down loaded are on the back of the concert poster from "Harbor". Some of them, I never seen before...I don't remember any booklet with the "Harbor lp" :(
Mark M

Johnny
That was not me that gave you the the info about the cover of silent letter. I just went to look at my old album cover, than tryed to find it on the CD, Thinking if the light hit it just right, it might be visible. It was not.
However, if this is of any intrest...I did find "Harry goes surfing" ingraved on my "Harbor" lp....as indicated in the history from this site.
Mark M

ah yes "Pages" is, for obvious reasons, one of my very favorite songs!

"Three dog night/celebrate" Disc 2

I listened to Human Nature in the car on the way home from work, and to come back to a topic Mark M. brought up not long ago - my current "America song of the moment" is Pages. I hit the replay on that one three times. What a great song that is! Great songwriting on that one, as well as just the overall sound of it. Karen

StuartMac: I agree. Guitar Man is excellent. Dan's work is as good as ever, in my opinion. Too bad all his, and America's, last few albums full of great music are appreciated by only a small group of people. Hey, maybe if they joined forces...ah, forget it, then somebody might notice them.

I agree, Coconut Tree is awesome. Warrior King is another favorite of mine.

Kevin.

Hi Bluey!

How do you get "Max" out of "Vinisthorn Icemaker?" Max is a nice name! Tiger's temperment is fairly predictable; since we raised him from a pup, he is a calm dog. Tiger has one bad habit of chasing cars driving by (I live out in the country). Tiger, I think has bad eyesight, because he barks at NOTHING in the evening time. I will say that he does bark at strangers until he gets to know them, then he almost tackles them to get pets from people!
Johnny and MarkM: take a look at those pics from SteveL (message number 36489). A lot of those photos look real familiar, as in my 8 or 9 page booklet that was inside of of America's albums. I'm almost positive it was "Harbor", as a lot of those pics were taken in Hawaii.


Kelly (tiger)

TGIF Everyone :) It is such a Chilly Burrrrr~Windy day here!

Hmmm ~~ My friday morning Jam consists of a Kiss of Life Sandwich. In the weeee early morning hours I listened to SADE's The Best of Sade songs and Yes I hit the replay button on her nice song "Angel By My Side" also known by Kiss of Life!:)~~~ there must of been an Angel By My side, something helped me, led me to you, Look at the Sky, it's the Color of Love, there must of been an Angel by my side, something heavenly came down from above, he led me to you, heeee built a Bridge to Your Heart allll the wayyyyy, how many tons of love inside I can say, when I was led to you, Iknew you were the 1 for me, I swear the whole world could hear my heartbeat, when I laid eyes on you, you wrapped me up in the color of love, You gave Me the Kiss of Life, you gave me the kiss of life, the Kiss that is Life ~~~ Sing it again and again Sade :) ;) ~~~ then on my way to work this morning I listened to Dewey & Gerry sing "Garden of Peace" 2 times in a row,for a lunch time treat I could hear Gerry singing "I Need You" coming through the vents from the CURVE's place... :) Nice dessert to top my blueberry bagel with, :) then on my way home from work, I listened to Gerry sing his oooh sooo nice Kiss of Life song... Yes Yes Yes what a nice Kiss of Life Sandwich I had... Yummy Yummy I got Loving in My Tummy for Sure... and I also just heard Bryan Adam's song "When you Love a Woman" ~~Happy B'day Brian Adams... all of these songs Wrap me up in the Color of Love!!!!

Hi there Madolyn & StuartMac ~~ Yeppers Dan is a very Generous Guy, each one of his cds are worth putting in the shopping cart, I too have faves on each and everyone of them that I love to hit the replay button on. Sometimes the more you listen to these,little surprises and magic past pleasures are there just for the listening closely! ~~Madolyn,please come and share your thoughts on these cds after you hear them! ~~ Thanks for info on Ben Taylor, James's son, I will have to try and find some of his stuff to take alisten too... it is pretty neat that he and Carly's daughter both take after Mom & Dad and sing... As for the show American Dreams, I would love to get to see it, but there always seems to be a Sunday football game,or a Hockey game, that my Hubby wants to get lost in, sooo I go without seeing this show... is there any channel that has the reruns of it on yet? Maybe that will be my only Hope of getting to see them. I would have liked to see the one where Brandy played the part of Gladys Knight... I saw in an interview that she really enjoyed having the opportunity to portray her.

Hey deeee hooooo Red ~~ I was a Smiling for sure when I saw these oooh sooo familiar Lyrics for Dandy ~~ Boy did you take me back in time with posting these... Be sure and park Nelleybelle and head home for a nice evening out with Mrs Red! :)

Regarding Brian Wilson's Smile... I hope to get the chance to hear it in its entirety... I did take a listen to the song clips for it on his site.... :)

Have a Nice weekend all, we have a wedding to go to tomorrow, I hope to hear some nice songs, and have fun dancing and sharing the gift of gab See ya, Nancy :) ;)

~~~~ You give me, You're giving me the Sweetest Tabooos,you give me, you're giving me the sweetest tabooos, too good for me, there's a Quiet Storm, and it never felt like this before, giving me something ~~~ You've got the biggest heart.... Sometimes I think you're just tooo good for meee, You're giving me the Sweetest Taboooooos, there's a quiet storm, and I think it's You!!! Sing it again SADE as only you can :) ;)

While I obviously need to spend some additional time with this CD I will say this: Wilson's attention to detail is meticulous. To those that don't know,he painstakingly re-recorded all of the songs with his current band. You'd almost swear its all of the Beach Boys on the tracks. "Heroes & Villains" and "Good Vibrations" are good points to start when comparing past and present versions. The new versions are pretty good carbon copies of the old hits,and Wilson's voice is still in fine form. Listening to it,I can somewhat picture the "Pet Sounds" era this came from;anybody who likes the Beach Boys should enjoy this,but it gives you a glimpse into the genius of Brian Wilson.
Its too bad this album wasn't finished in the 60's;maybe people would be talking about how great "Smile" is,and less about "Pet Sounds." and then there would be the obvious comparisons to the Beatle-Era projects of that time as well.

Robyn, I have the CD and I saw the live show a month ago. I think that gives me a different perspective on it, since simply seeing Brian Wilson perform was an event in itself. That said, I've enjoyed it very much, but I've evaluated it as a particular point in time, the Pet Sounds era.

Robyn, I have "SMiLE" and I like it quite a bit. I must admit, however, the first time I listened to it I thought it was good, but that was all. The more I have listened to it since then, the more it has grown on me. There are certain parts that I like better than others, but overall I really like it. When people ask me about it I usually tell them that if they like Pet Sounds they will probably like this. Otherwise, it may not be for them.

SteveO and I have shared quite a few comments about this CD. Hopefully, he'll share some of his feelings and those of his friends.

on the subway ride in-Human Nature

in the car-- Enjoy Every Sandwich, the Warren Zevon tribute

on deck for the ride home- either the rare TEA ep or Smile, the long awaited Brian Wilson project. Does anyone else have this cd? I need to really listen to it but so far I am underwhelmed. What would have been incrediblly innovative 38 years ago is now merely interesting. Anyone else have a take on it they wish to share? The "Smile" project was the Holy Grail of 60's music and maybe there is something I should try to hear.

Those of you who haven't seen or no longer have the album posters that have been mentioned recently, can see them on the America Fans home page. They are mixed in with the album photos but I have included direct links to them below for your convenience.

Hat Trick Poster
Harbor Poster

--SteveL

Johnny and Mark M...thanks for you replies.

Johnny....I have the "Silent Letter" LP and CD in front of me. The lettering on the LP front cover - America and Silent Letter - appear the same type and print. Jason got me the CD in London when he was posted there for a couple of years. All it has on the CD front cover is America - no mention of the title! I can scan a copy if you like and send it over?
Johnny, while you're there, would you know the reason why the famous "America" logo (introduced on the Holiday album) wasn't displayed on the front cover of some of the following albums:- Silent Letter,Alibi, (back on for View From The Ground), Your Move, Perspective, (back on for In Concert and Encore), King Biscuit In Concert, Ventura Highway And Other Favorites, (back on for Hourglass), 1996 The Best of America (purple cover) then back on for the rest - Human Nature, Definitive and Holiday Harmony. Was it for legal reasons or just the fact that the boys wanted a change? I always thought that the logo provided such an instant identifiable emblem for the group and I just don't understand why they dropped it for so many albums! Other major groups like The Bee Gees on occasions used similar logos on some of their albums but certainly these were not as instantly recognisable as America's. Thanks?

MarkM: Yeah mate that is a great poster of the Anaheim Stadium concert. I have the original Ticketek 2004 Australian tour poster up on my music room wall but if I had that poster, I'll be sorry to say but my other walled Whitesnake's 2004 World Tour poster would have to make way. Now that's dedication!!!!

Lastly, has anyone seen any of Keith Richards' live concerts? MusicMax viewed one of his concerts (including Waddy Wachel) I couldn't believe what a great solo act he is. I've heard tracks from some of his solo albums so if he ever comes down-under, I'm definitely going. Just a complete different side to his talents.


Thanks, Bluey.

<<ok i know some of you were talkijng about budjet cds dan peek is offering which ones in your estimation are the good ones?>>

I took advantage of the sale at Dan Peek's website and went and bought all 7 CD's. First I checked around at Amazon and the other "big guys" and no way could they beat Dan's sale price of $7 per CD. I figured that with free shipping why not get the lot while they were still available at the sale price. That way, if I didn't like them all, I would still have some cool Christmas presents on hand for friends (lol).

My problem now is that I don't want to give any of them up! After repeated listens to each CD I have solid favorites on each one. But, if I had to pick my three favorites, I would go with:

#1) Guitar Man: Is pure rock & roll and is probably the closest Dan has come to his America days as far as melodies and tight guitar work. Favorite track: Makin' Trax (Dan's "I Need You" song)

#2) Driftin': Although not everyone's cup of tea, I loved the great laid back and thoughtful "thinking man's Jimmy Buffet" style. Favorite track: Coconut Tree

#3) Under The Mercy: (Dan Peek & Peace) Has a brilliant version of the
Dylan/Byrds/Seeger classic "Turn, Turn, Turn" and to my surprise included Dan's "On Wings of Eagles" too. Favorite track: Time Waits

Oh! I forgot to mention Caribbean Christmas... I heard that Dan plays every instrument on the album. Go figure! It will be my Christmas gift to me! Favorite track: Angels We Have Heard On High

Sorry about the long post. I hope it has been helpful. Dan Peek's website is www.danpeek.com. The link to the printable sale order form is on the front page.

The Commodores "Anthology" (greatest hits).

-- Madolyn

[Ben Taylor] did an excellent and very sensitive cover of the Beatles' "In My Life" a couple of weeks ago.

I have an MP3 that I downloaded way back when (in the heady days of Napster, when it wasn't exactly illegal) of Ben doing a cover of the Beatles "I Will." It's kind of jazzed up and acoustic -- very nice.

Any other "American Dreams" fans on this chat folder?

I've been interested in watching it, but unfortunately I'm a slave to HBO's Sunday night lineup, whatever it is, so other networks don't have a chance. (AD *is* on Sunday nights, right?)

-- Madolyn

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 5, 2004


73 years ago - Ike Turner is born. (1931)

63 years ago - Art Garfunkel is born. (1941)

58 years ago - Gram Parsons guitarist and vocalist for the Byrds and leader of the Flying Burrito Brothers, is born. (1946)

57 years ago - Peter Noone is born. (1947)

45 years ago - Bryan Adams is born. (1959)

44 years ago - Johnny Horton, who had a Number One smash "Battle of New Orleans," is killed in an auto accident in Texas. Ironically, he had just played his last show, at the Skyline in Austin, Texas-where Hank Williams had played his last show as well. Horton's widow, Billy Joe, was also Hanks Williams' widow. Johnny Horton was 33. (1960)

39 years ago - Decca Records releases the Who's "My Generation." The Pete Townshend song will be the English group's biggest British hit, reaching #2 but it will get no higher than #74 in the U.S. (1965)

34 years ago - Midway through a Beach Boys show at L.A.'s Whiskey-a-Go-Go, Brian Wilson, making one of rare stage appearances, loses his balance several times and has to be helped backstage. His right ear, the better of the two, sustains "severe damage" because of the volume level on-stage. (1970)

31 years ago - Performing "Quadrophenia" has posed many problems for the Who during their current tour. On this night in Newcastle, England, it falls apart. Much of the long work is performed to taped sections and when one of the pieces comes in fifteen seconds out of step with drummer Keith Moon, Pete Townsend explodes berating the sound engineer and storming off stage. Townsend returns a half hour later, but the group abandon "Quadrophenia" for the night. (1973)

30 years ago - Traffic receive a gold record for what will be their last album together, "When the Eagle Flies." (1974)

27 years ago - Ozzy Osbourne quits Black Sabbath, only to rejoin a few weeks later. He eventually quits again and pursues a successful solo career. (1977)

5 years ago - Van Halen announces Gary Cherone is no longer the band's lead singer after only three years and one disappointing album. (1999)

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Herman's Hermits - Dandy

Dandy, Dandy
Where you gonna go now?
Who you gonna run to?
All your little life
You're chasin' all the girls
They can't resist your smile
Uh-hmm, they long for

Dandy, Dandy
Chattin' up the ladies
Ticklin' their fancy
Pourin' out your charms
To meet your own demands
And you turn it off at will
Huh-oh, they long for

Dandy, Dandy
Knockin' on the back door
Climbin' through the window
Hubby's gone away
And while the cat's away
The mice are gonna play
Uh-hmm, you low-down

Dandy, Dandy, Dandy

Dandy, you know you're moving much too fast
And Dandy, you know you can't escape the past
Look around you and see the people settle down
And when you're old and grey
You will remember what they said
That two girls are too many,
Three's a crowd and four you're dead

Oh Dandy, Dandy
When you gonna give up?
Are you feelin' old now?
You always will be free
And you need no sympathy
A bachelor you will stay
And Dandy you're all right
You're all right
You're all right

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Medical Bloopers In Patients’ Charts

1. "Bleeding began in the rectal area and continued all the way to Los Angeles."

2. "Patient came in today complaining of chronic vaginal affection."

3. "Since she can't conceive I've sent her to a futility expert."

4. "Surgery will be performed under General Anastasia."

5. "I saw your patient yesterday, who's still under our car for physical therapy."

6. "I've asked him to call and let me know who he's feeling this week."

7. "There was some concern about financial matters, but the patient was told she could apply for pubic assistance."

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I Kissed Her On The Lips and Left Her Behind For You!

TGIF everyone...........

Peace Out

Mark M or Bluey ~ I think it was one of you who mentioned a few months ago that your "Silent Letter" CD doesn't have the words "Silent Letter" on the front insert (cover). The reason is because on the LP cover it wasn't printed on there. It was embossed. One might say that the title was "silent" in appearance. In other words, you could feel the letters but they were hard to see at the bottom of the front cover. The title on the CD cover didn't appear because the cover was a photograph of the LP cover. Maybe someone can explain it better.

The booklet that someone mentioned here along with "Harbor" (I think they said) was actually an item sold at concerts with the guys as a duo or so it's my understanding.

Fountains of Wayne, Welcome Interstate Managers. I discovered this after listening to Gerry's iTunes playlist -- quite a few great artists there.

In the Car...America's Greatest Hits
At Work...Green Day

Soundtrack CD from "A Knight's Tale."
I was reminded of it recently when someone on this board or the VH board wrote, "lash it to me wrist" (or was it "lash it to me arm"--well either way). Great movie. Great soundtrack.

Madolyn,

Ben Taylor also has a small running part on the excellent NBC weekly series "American Dreams". He plays a folk cafe singer in the mid 60's and he is getting involved with one of the main characters. The role allows him to sing a song every now and then. If I remember correctly, he did an excellent and very sensitive cover of the Beatles' "In My Life" a couple of weeks ago.

<<Ben's voice sounds a lot like his father's but with a richer, deeper timbre>>

You hit the nail on the head with that description. He definitely got all the right singing genes from his very talented parents.

Any other "American Dreams" fans on this chat folder?

Sergio

Bluey
I still have both of those lift outs that you are talking about. The concert spread from "Harbor" is hanging on the wall of my "small, humble but, ok for me....home theater. (more like a movie room)
I love that poster...I need to frame it.
Mark M

Hi Kelly (tiger)

When you were talking about album photo lift-outs like "Harbor", I had a look at my LP collection. My original set (up to "Silent Letter") had been stolen some years ago and I ended up replacing them and buying later releases as they came out. My last LP was "Perspective" then came along the CDs.
In both "Hat Trick" LPs a large photo lift-out was included featuring the desert shoots etc. The only other LP that had a large photo lift-out was my first "Harbor" which had a massive poster showing America at the 1976 Anaheim Stadium concert. My replacement didn't have it. Cover sleeves came with Holiday, Hearts, Hideaway and Alibi.

"tiger"...pit bull and sharpei, now that is a combination! What's the dog's temperament like?
We have a 7 year old long-haired German Shepherd. His stud name is "Venisthorn Icemaster" which got reduced to Max. We also have a small white female 16 year old Heinz variety - part bull terrier/other part only God knows - her name is Cindy...not sure if she's from the north,south, east, or west. She's deaf, nearly blind but doesn't take any crap from Max.

Bluey

I figure that many America fans probably like James Taylor, too, so I was wondering if any of you are familiar with his son Ben Taylor (mother is Carly Simon). I have the Ben Taylor Band's first CD, "Famous Among the Barns." I bought it over a year ago and kind of forgot about it, but I've been listening to it again recently, and it's very, very good. Ben's voice sounds a lot like his father's but with a richer, deeper timbre. There are some really nice America-like harmonies and overall pretty melodies on this CD, which is what made me think to bring it up here among America fans.

I believe there's a new CD release recently. I'm quite surprised that the band hasn't taken off, because it's really good stuff. Ben Taylor is just as good, IMO, as John Mayer (BTW, I've always thought that it would be fun to hear America do a cover of his big hit -- I don't know the official title, but the one that goes "I wanna run through the halls of my high school, I wanna scream at the top of MY LUNGS...").

I had an opportunity to see the Ben Taylor Band here in Boston at an intimate venue in the summer of '03, but unfortunately I was out of town.

-- Madolyn

Steve, you are the best! :o)

-- Madolyn

Congratulations Kaity and Proud Mama! That is very cool.

Cindy...FTS

<<Just a thought would a winning weiner use Heinz Ketchup???>>

Not if he's in his RIGHT mind. (wink, wink)

ok i know some of you were talkijng about budjet cds dan peek is offering which ones in your estimation are the good ones? thanks nettie

Hope to meet some of you at the Vault in Long Beach. I will be holding a sign that says All the way from North Carolina Joe Knight

Will anyone be at the Lake Tahoe show on December 11th? Anyone want to have a fan get-together? I know it's the holidays, but it might be fun! Let me know!! Jimnak, will you be here?

Erin :o)

Yea! Good for you, Kaity! And congrats to the proud mama!

Just a thought would a winning weiner use Heinz Ketchup???

Robyn, you said, "I must be tired, I could have SWORN it said "W" is for WEINER."

I'd rather be "W" the "Winning Wiener" than "K" the Ketchup that couldn't catch up.

<<Keith Richards as Johnny Depp's long lost Father>>

Cool! interesting casting.... there's certainly a resemblance there. Wonder if he's had any experience before? And if we'll be able to understand his "unique or interesting dialect"? or maybe he won't have much dialogue?

Jen

Moser, that's great! You have a right to feel proud! It's times like these that makes life worth living.

Kelly

Kaity made Junior Varsity Cheerleading yesterday...
...and Honor Roll last week.
Yes, I am suffering from proud Mama syndrome.
Please forgive.

Good job Anita ~great title! Or at least a local copy of the new dvd. I think we would all like that for Christmas!

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 4, 2004


64 years ago - Delbert McClinton is born. (1940)

47 years ago - James Honeyman-Scott, guitarist for the Pretenders, is born. Died in 1982. (1957)

47 years ago - The top six songs on the pop and R&B charts are identical: Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock," the Everly Brothers' "Wake Up Little Susie," Sam Cooke's "You Send Me," the Rays' "Silhouettes," Rickie Nelson's "Be-Bop Baby" and Jimmie Rodgers' "Honeycomb." (1957)

43 years ago - Bob Dylan makes his concert-hall debut at the Carnegie Chapter Hall in New York City. Fifty people, most of the friends of the singer, pay two bucks to attend. Dylan earns twenty dollars for the night. (1961)

41 years ago - The Beatles appear at the Royal Command Performances at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London before a glittering audience which includes the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden. John Lennon says "Will people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? All the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelery." (1963)

37 years ago - A New York Times article describes the new electric six-string sitar introduced by Danelectro Guitar Company, which is being used by many rock bands. (1967)

37 years ago - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' "I Second That Emotion" is released. (1967)

34 years ago - Bob Dylan, long under pressure to return to his political stance of the Sixties records "George Jackson," a pagean to the black militant killed in a California prison shootout. (1970)

31 years ago - A benefit concert is held for Robert Wyatt by his former band, Soft Machine and Pink Floyd at London's Rainbow Theater. Wyatt had been paralyzed in a fall earlier in the year. (1973)

30 years ago - Paul McCartney & Wings released "Junior Farm," which became their fourth Top Ten hit of the past year. The song goes to number three. (1974)

30 years ago - Elton John releases his "Greatest Hits" LP. (1974)

28 years ago Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, finishing up a two month tour with a six night stand at New York City's Palladium Theater, backed up by Ronnie Spector and the Asbury Jukes' Miami Horns section, have their final show interrupted by a phoned-in bomb threat. After a quick check shows everything to be clear, Springsteen quips that the caller might have been Mike Appel, his former manager and then current litigant in an extensive lawsuit. (1976)

28 years ago - Daryl Hall and John Oates' fifth album, "Bigger Than Both of Us," goes gold. It features their big hit to date, "Rich Girl" which hits Number One early next year. (1976)

26 years ago - Greg Reeves, former bass player for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, sues the group for $1 million in unpaid back royalties.(1978)

26 years ago - Boston, the rock band from the city of the same name, play their hometown for the first time since becoming major stars. They open a two night, sold out stand at the Boston Garden. (1978)

26 years ago - The Talking Heads' "Take Me To The River" is released. (1978)

23 years ago - Daryl Hall and John Oates' "Private Eyes" is certified both gold and platinum. The album, now peaking at #5 on the pop LP's chart, contains two Number One pop singles, "Private Eyes" (which will top the pop chart for two weeks starting in three days) and "I Can't Go For That" which hits Number One on both the pop and soul charts early next year. (1981)

22 years ago - Talking Heads members Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth have a baby boy, Robert. The band was in the Bahamas at the time recording an album. (1982)

13 years ago - Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, The Isley Brothers, Sam & Dave and The Yardbirds are elected to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. (1991)

12 years ago - Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin sign a $39 million publishing contract with Warner-Chappell music -- the largest music publishing firm. (1992)

6 years ago - A number of artists, including Don Henley, John Mellencamp, James Taylor, Elvis Costello, Deana Carter, and Shawn Colvin, perform at a benefit at the Santa Monica Airport for City of Hope. Each artist performed their favorite one-hit wonder song. (1998)

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Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb

Well it's a darn good life
And it's kinda funny
How the Lord made the bee
And the bee made the honey
And the honeybee lookin' for a home
And they called it honeycomb
And they roamed the world and they gathered all
Of the honeycomb into one sweet ball
And the honeycomb from a million trips
Made my baby's lips

Oh, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby
Well, Honeycomb, be my own
Got a hank o' hair and a piece o' bone
And made a walkin' talkin' Honeycomb
Well, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby
Well, Honeycomb, be my own
What a darn good life
When you got a wife like Honeycomb

(Honeycomb)

And the Lord said now that I made a bee
I'm gonna look all around for a green, green tree
And He made a little tree and I guess you heard
Oh, then well he made a little bird
And they waited all around till the end of Spring
Gettin' every note that the birdie'd sing
And they put 'em all into one sweet tome
For my Honeycomb

Oh, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby
Well, Honeycomb, be my own
Got a hank o' hair and a piece o' bone
And made a walkin' talkin' Honeycomb
Well, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby
Well, Honeycomb, be my own
What a darn good life
When you got a wife like Honeycomb

(Honeycomb)

And the Lord says now that I made a bird
I'm gonna look all round for a little ol' word
That sounds about sweet like "turtledove"
And I guess I'm gonna call it "love"
And He roamed the world lookin' everywhere
Gettin' love from here, love from there
And He put it all in a little ol' part
Of my baby's heart

Oh, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby
Well, Honeycomb, be my own
Got a hank o' hair and a piece o' bone
And made a walkin' talkin' Honeycomb
Well, Honeycomb, won't you be my baby
Well, Honeycomb, be my own
What a darn good life
When you got a wife like Honeycomb

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Lamen’s Medical Glossary

Artery: The study of fine paintings
Barium: What you do when CPR fails
Benign: What you are after you be eight
Cesarean Section: A district in Rome
Colic: A sheep dog
Coma: A punctuation mark
Congenital: Friendly
Dilate: To live long
GI Series: Baseball games between teams of soldiers
Hangnail: A coat hook
Medical Staff: A doctor's cane
Minor Operation: Coal digging
Morbid: A higher offer
Nitrate: Lower than the day rate
Node: Was aware of
Organic: Church musician
Outpatient: A person who has fainted
Protein: In favor of young people
Secretion: Hiding anything
Serology: Study of english knighthood
Tumor: An extra pair
Urine: Opposite of you're out
Varicose Veins: Veins which are very close together

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There Ain't Enough Room In My Fruit Of The Looms To Hold All My Lovin For You

Red Oak

The heat was hot and the ground was dry
But the air was full of sound

Before the year ends, will there be a major terror incident involving Isrealis in the desert of Egypt? Time will tell.

I love the remix! It took me a while to get used to it, but the more I listen to it the better I like it.

I also love Peace's version of Never Found the Time. I have always thought that was powerful and underrated America song. Peace does it very well!

Johnny Depp's long los father Is the role he is playing, I believe. Cool since JD said he was pretending to be Keith ( sans heroin stream) in the movie.

Thanks Girls and Thommo.

After having incited so-called female hysteria over what us Aussie blokes would casually view as just an average pair of pink coloured "Gerry Bib" overalls, I'm just so pleased that I didn't mention the complementary "eatable" florescent busk pink underwear, with the standard XXXX-Large frontage, that also comes with the "set of Gerry overalls"! If you look closely....

My only slight concern though, having now been "quasi-inducted" into the "Mo Gallery Hall Of Fame", is the fact that Thommo, who just happens to live almost around the corner from me, is now writing me "semi-poetry" and wants to digitally photograph me in pink!!! I can almost hear the nervous whispers of "Backs To The Wall"

Speaking of Keith Richards.

QUIZ TIME:

It was recently reported that Keith Richards has been signed up for the "Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Curse Of The Black Pearl" sequel.

Question. Will Keith play:=

(a) Keira Knightley's new love interest, (b) Johnny Depp's long lost identical twin, OR (c) a pirate?

I hope no one wants to ring a friend for the answer!!!

Bluey.

<<...The winner was no longer entitled to the booty.>>

The APPENDIX... what a pain in my booty.

(BYU 85, The Opposition 9)

No Steve, not the recycling plant -- eBay, that's where the money is!!!

Whew! It took me forever to get to the appendix of that big rule book. In the fine print on the last page it said that if the loser inserted 9 or more blank spaces in front of the address request, that the winner was no longer entitled to the booty. That's amazing that Johnny knew the rules.

In all seriousness, thanks Johnny and Mo for being such good sports in this little wager and special thanks to Johnny for letting Mo keep the cap! I'm looking forward to the next prediction (BYU is playing football on Saturday - will they win?).

SteveL

P.S. I'm getting rid of that big rule book ASAP. They tell me I can get some good money for it at the recycle plant.

Tricky, tricky.

No mind-changing here. I do, however, want to continue as the local fortune teller. I'll be posting another one soon.

In GWB I Trust,
Johnny

Johnny,
Please re-read message #36430. You have to look all the way at the bottom of the post. I conceded before my candidate even did. You win, no doubt. I appreciate that you'd like me to keep my hat. Thanks. If you change your mind, let me know.
In Gerry We Trust,
Moser

Mo ~ You have yet to ask me for my mailing address. Oh well, it's not necessary anyway because your autographed America ball cap should remain with you where I hope you will wear it in good health to each America concert you attend in the future. Thanks for being a good sport in accepting my challenge.

Bluey,

I knew you were a hunk o' burning love!

Cindy FTS

Hi Bluey,

Yeah, the pink "Gerry" overalls do count for something! Way back when vinyl LP's were still in existence, I bought America's "Harbor" album. An added "goodie" was a 6 or 8 page color book which had Gerry in those overalls; he looked GREAT!

Hey, Bluey...Guess who "tiger" really is.. he's my dog! He is a cross between a pit bull and a sharpei (for the life of me, I don't know how that one happened!).

Kelly

Oh Baby!

Cindy FTS

I must be tired, I could have SWORN it said "W" is for WEINER

Bluey, you look great!!
Thanks, Mo!

"W" is for WINNER! ;>

Bluey

Have some awful visions
However, Cheryl must be a very lucky lady
How often do you wear that
I can't wait for the Footy Show to start again and possibly see you being interviewed by Reg Regan in the streets of penrith

Better still, tell when you will be there dressed liked that and I'll leave work immediately with the digital camera!!!!!!!!!!

Thommo

I figured I'd catch your attention with that title, LOL . . .

The reason I can't wait for a CD of new America music is as follows: among the other artists who I count as favorites, I look at their albums and, with a rare exception, I find that I like 2 or 3 songs on an album. With my America albums, I generally enjoy around 90% of the songs. So there you have it.

Eagerly awaiting some news . . .

OH MOSER I am ROFLMHO! Thanks I REALLY needed THAT too!

Bluey said, "I've got a pink coloured set of "Gerry" overalls... surely that must count for something? Girls????"
Nancy M. said, "Bluey, I'd love to see you in those!"

You Asked For It: http://www.pbase.com/image/35911712
In case that doesn't work, try this one: http://www.pbase.com/moser/image/35911712

Steve L and Steve O, Thank you for the link to the "Ventura Highway" remix. It was an interesting "listen", a very "energized" version of te classic, but truly nothing can compare to the original masterpiece~That one will always be my favorite America song.

Sergio

Happy Hump Day Everyone :)

Thanks SteveO & SteveL for letting us get to hit the replay button on Deepsky's Remix of Ventura Highway! I am liking it alot, I really like how this background music kinda gives Dewey's voice a nice Umph! ~~ Hmmm I wonder if we can get our dj friends to give this some air time... Seals & Croft's Summer Breeze Remix was requested alot ... I am gonna have to email my DJ friend and see if he has this to take a listen to. :)I find hitting the replay button on this quite refreshing! ~~It is playing for the 3rd time here now,and I know when I first downloaded it, I left if on auto replay and it had me bouncing around the kitchen, fixing supper. :)

Hey there Bluey ~~I am gonna second Nancy M's post, but I am gonna take it one step further, by chance do you have a Pic of you in these Gerry Pink Bib Overalls! If sooooo, I would like to see it, please! :) ddoodododododododooddooddodoooddododododododododdooooo

Woooo Ooooh Yes Red~I was a Loving your song Lyrics for your post today.. Now I have to get out my Firefall songs and hit the replay on them some... Hmmm ~~ Your last Rock date news has me a wondering which lyrics of Bob Dylan's did Hootie & the Blowfish use in their song "Only Want to Be With You", my son has their cassette that has this song on, I am gonna have to play it and see if these copied lyrics come to me... Nice to read about Carly Simon & James Taylor, made their version of the song Mockingbird come to my mind...I sure did hit the replay on that song alot...:);) ~~Hmmm very thought provoking song title for today... sooo true in one way... :)

Hi there Sheldon & Mo ~~Too much Sheldon... George Bush does share the same Initials as our Gerry ~ Gerry ~ Gerry :)

SteveL ~~You sure are on top of the legalistics of this bet wager... Thanks for stirring up some fun smiles! :) I too will be mentioning to my son's boyscout pack to send a patch to the scout there in Utah... Pretty Neat Idea for his Eagle Scout Project!:)

Hi there rc~~thanks for the reminder on that there patch!!! :)

Okay gotta get now, hope to see you all later at live chat!! see ya, Nancy :)

~~~ alligators, lizards in the air, in the airrrrrrr ~~ Yep I just hit the replay button yet another time! Play it again for me Deepsky :) :) :)

Thanks for the laugh Steve! I needed that-- REALLY I did!

Bush is the winner.

Hi Steve:

Hi – how are you? I just listen to the remix and I really, really like it. I wish there were other America songs remixed this way. Thanks to Steve O for a job well done !!!
Maureen

I don't think the outcome would have affected whether America releases a new CD in the coming year or not, so frankly it didn't matter to me who won.

KevinS.

Mo and Johnny: I have been consulting the official book that has all of the rules for this little wager. On page 173, paragraph 3, it clearly states that the each of your home states must agree with your vote before the wager can be considered valid. In Mo's case, New York definitely sided with her giving Kerry 58% of the votes (you can go to USAToday.com to see a cool map that shows the results). However, as of this posting, New Mexico still hasn't declared a winner even though Bush holds a slight edge with 50% of the votes against 49% for Kerry. Until and unless New Mexico declares that George W. Bush is the winner, this friendly wager MUST be put on hold. I still need to read the appendix of the book to see what happens if Kerry is declared the winner in New Mexico. I seem to recall it saying something about pregnant chads in Florida, or something like that.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

--SteveL

P.S. I really like the Ventura Highway remix. It sounds like many of you do, too.

Mo -- I can't believe you would vote against someone with the initials "G.B."

Sheldon

Yeah!

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 3, 2004


50 years ago - Adam Ant is born. (1954)

47 years ago - Sun Records releases Jerry Lee Lewis' "Great Balls of Fire." It will be his biggest hit reaching number two on the pop chart and number 3 on the R&B and Number One on the Country and Western chart. (1957)

47 years ago - Danny & the Juniors' "At the Hop" is released by ABC-Paramount. The Philly based quartet's best song was first issued on the small independent Singular label and sold only 7,000 copies locally. (1957)

32 years ago - Singers James Taylor and Carly Simon are married by a judge in Simon's Manhattan apartment. Later that night, Taylor announces the news at his Radio City Music Hall concert and confides: "I don't know whether to be more nervous about the concert or the marriage." Carly takes a bow onstage with new hubby after the encore. (1972)

28 years ago - Country rock band Firefall earn a gold record for their self-titled debut album, which includes the hit singles "You Are the Woman" and "Livin' Ain't Livin'." (1976)

27 years ago - During a concert at the Empire Pool in London, Elton John announces he is retiring from live performances. He'll be good to his word for fifteen months. On February 3, 1979, he will resume touring with a concert in Sweden. (1977)

26 years ago - The Cars roll into Europe for a mini-tour that will include Germany, France, Belgium and Britain. (1978)

22 years ago - Kicking off a U.S. tour in Minneapolis, Devo prove they're still in the vanguard of rock-video interface by presenting the first "video-synchronized" rock concert. For the first half of the show, the members perform live in front of a fifty foot diagonal rear projection screen that shows song lyrics, computer graphics, animated images and pretaped live-action scenes featuring characters in which the band interacts both verbally and physically. (1982)

16 years ago - U2's concert movie "Rattle And Hum" opens. (1988)

12 years ago - Bon Jovi's first album in 5 years, "Keep The Faith" is released. (1992)

12 years ago - The Grateful Dead announces that for the first time they will not play a New Year's Eve concert in San Francisco, breaking a long standing tradition. (1992)

9 years ago - Hootie and the Blowfish and Bob Dylan reach an out of court settlement for the group's unauthorized use of Dylan's lyrics in their song "Only Want To Be With You". (1995)

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You Are The Woman - Firefall

You are the woman that I've always dreamed of
I knew it from the start
I saw your face and that's the last I've seen of my heart

It's not so much the things you say to me
It's not the things you do
It's how I feel each time you're close to me
That keeps me close to you, woh oh

You are the woman that I've always dreamed of
I knew it from the start
I saw your face and that's the last I've seen of my heart

It's not so much your pretty face I see
It's not the clothes you wear
It's more that special way you look at me
That always keeps me there, woh oh woh

You are the woman that I've always dreamed of
I knew it from the start
I saw your face and that's the last I've seen of my heart

It's hard to tell you all the love I'm feeling
That's just not my style
You've got a way to send my senses reeling
Every time you smile, woh oh

You are the woman that I've always dreamed of
I knew it from the start
I saw your face and that's the last I've seen of my heart
I saw your face and that's the last I've seen of my heart

Of my heart
Oh oh of my heart

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The patient was lying in bed, still groggy from the effects of the recent operation. His doctor came in, looking very glum.

"I can't be sure what's wrong with you," the doctor said. "I think it's the drinking."

"Okay," the patient said. "Can we get an opinion from a doctor who's sober?"

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We Used To Kiss On The Lips, But It's All Over Now

Happy Hump Day all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Red Oak

<<<<...I've got a pink coloured set of "Gerry" overalls...surely that must count for something?>>>

Bluey, I'd love to see you in those!
Happy Wednesday!

Well, I guess it's back to Gerry, not Kerry.













Email me your address, Mr. Yee.

<<<but he ain't no "Gerry or Dewey". Or is he?>>>

Mark M and "Girls"

Firstly, to answer that insane question, I asked Cheryl for a conservative opinion as to whether I looked more like Dewey or Gerry. She replied that I was a worn out, retired, superannuated grandfather who looks more like Keith Richards in the middle of having a blood transfusion. I don't know if that was a compliment or not but I've got a pink coloured set of "Gerry" overalls... surely that must count for something? Girls????

Secondly, big Aussie hellos to Patty, Kelly (aka "tiger" = we now have a "tiger" and a "blackdog" on site!) and the wickedly delicious Cindy... FTS.....and of course, lastly - the "thorn amongst the roses", my buddy - MarkM! (lol)

..<<<people on this site are the best>>>....(author - MarkM)

You couldn't have said it better Mark. SteveL, Gerry, Dewey, Erin and everyone on this site. Nothing is a problem, no question is left unanswered, the latest news on the band, a lot of friendly banter, humour and "in-house" ramblins. Yeah, truly the best.

Bluey.

I rather enjoyed it -- alternately techno and haunting . . . interesting!

I actually thought this was going to be just instruments. Really cool! Dewey - what a wonderful voice you have!

I was flipping around the stations trying to avoid the depressing news of the election when I came across Veronica Mars and I swear I could hear Ventura Highway(GO Dewey!). So I stayed and listened. They played the entire song unfortunately it was during a scene where this boy was preparing to be belt beaten by his father and while his mother sat in the other room drinking. But it was still great to hear it played even though it was UPN! You Go AMERICA! Love ya!

Very cool. very cool. I don't usually like remixes but this one is very listenable.... probably because the quality of the original song the mixer had to work with . The best.
j

Patty
Very cool that we are still friends. :) I agree, people on this site are the best !
Bluey a riot ?? Ok, You have a point there too...Blueys the guy, but he aint no "Gerry or Dewey". Or is he ??
Mark M

Hi Mark, I didn't think you were being critical or sarcastic! I really do think both the guys deserve equal attention because they are both wonderful in so many different ways. I just wanted to add my observation since I read this folder every day but don't actualy post very often. I really do enjoy reading what everyone has to say. Hope to meet some of you at a concert one day! And Moser, How right you are about Mr. Beckley and the blond hair, blue eyes and sensitive side! And BOY what a smile! Bluey your a riot! Gotta love ya!

Hi Steve,

I really like it! Great chair dancing tune lol.

Oh btw.. I passed on the info regarding the Boy Scout Patch Project to anyone who I thought might help out. I hope they can or do help out the project.

Robin C.

Steve
I'm thinkin'......it's kinda cool!
Mark M

Nancy M
Gerry,Gerry,Gerry/Dewey, Dewey, Dewey works !! All I wanted to do was take a little attention from the blue eyed blonde, and make sure Dewey was getting his Dew !! Now I can rest.
Mark M

Bluey Bluey Bluey!

Cindy FTSouth

Yes Anita, and I posted my last post before I read your response. By the way Jay has a very nice website, www.jayblackandtheamericans. com, comes with his music and all.

Sergio

In my previous post I mentioned Jay Black was 65, well I've since found out that today is his birhtday, and he makes 66. He was born Nov. 2nd, 1938. Happy Birthday Jay!
Sergio

Sergio, you're right about the age difference. And today just happens to be Jay Black's birthday: he's 66. Happy Birthday Jay.

Robyn,

Yes a very funny story, thanks for sharing it with us.

<<Jay still has a fantastic voice, but let's just say time has been a lot kinder to Gerry and Dewey>>

Anita not to be picky, but I believe Jay Black is 65 and Dewey and Gerry are only 52...A lot can happen in 13 years...Unfortunately, time catches up with all of us.

Sergio

NancyM, I totally agree with you..it IS a girl thing! I, too had a crush on BOTH Gerry and Dewey since the early '70's. My husband Mick and I joke with each other about our "crushes": I told him you can have Dorothy Hamill over one night a week, but I get Mel Gibson, Dewey and Gerry (not on the same night, of course!), but they all have to go the next morning! (ha ha).

Kelly (tiger)

BUSH

SteveO sent me the remix of "Ventura Highway" by Deepsky. It's from the project "What is Hip? The Remix Project Vol.1" which includes 14 tracks by various remixers. Other versions included are Ambrosia's "Biggest Part Of Me", Nicolette Larson's "Lotta Love", George Benson's "This Masquerade", and Maria Muldaur's "Midnight At The Oasis."

Click here to download/listen to an MP3 version of the Ventura Highway remix. A big thanks to SteveO for making it available. Let me know what you think about it. I kind of like it!

--SteveL

P.S. I already voted and if anyone wants to know who I voted for just write to me and I'll be glad to tell you.

Robyn:

Funny story! No way to make that mistake today; Jay still has a fantastic voice, but let's just say time has been a lot kinder to Gerry and Dewey.

As many of you know, my motto and by-line is "In Gerry We Trust." Well, just for today (and for the next 8 years if we're lucky) it is changed to...I bet you can guess if you try...

...IN KERRY WE TRUST.

No groaning allowed.

This topic reminds me of a story one of the guys used totell ( I think it was Gerry, but hey the show in question was around 1973 so forgive my aging brain)

It seems that early in their careers, hotel clerks were constantly adding an "n" to the band's name, making them "Americans" Invariably the clerk checking them in would get them squared away and ask "By the way, which one's Jay?"

<<W won't need my vote. (wink, wink)>>

Johnny,

Not even in jest, W needs to win, you best get out there and VOTE, we need New Mexico to go RED instead of BLUE this go round. But then I know you will...;o)

Sergio

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 2, 2004


60 years ago - Keith Emerson, keyboardist for Emerson, Lake & Palmer, is born. (1944)

49 years ago - Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Sixteen Tons" first appears on the charts. It will become one of the biggest selling singles of its time. (1955)

41 years ago - After complaining, to no avail, that the go-go dancers surrounding him on stage are distracting him, Dion walks off stage during a live taping of his performance for the British television show "Ready, Steady, Go" in London. (1963)

41 years ago - The Beach Boys' "Be True To Your School" is released. (1963)

38 years ago - Bluesman John Hurt dies in Mississippi at the age of 73. (1966)

36 years ago - Appearing at Madison Square Garden on its farewell tour of the U.S., Cream is awarded a platinum disc marking sales of over $2 million of its double album "Wheels of Fire," by their U.S. record company, Atco. (1968)

36 years ago - Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life" is released. (1968)

34 years ago - Gold records go to the Rolling Stones' "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!" (just a month after its release), the Moody Blues' "A Question of Balance," Neil Young's "After the Goldrush," and Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding's "Live at Monterey." (1970)

30 years ago - George Harrison begins his first tour in eight years and makes his first onstage appearance since the Bangla Desh concerts three years ago, in Vancouver, Washington. It will be a troublesome tour for him as his voice is ravaged after LP sessions and tour rehearsals. (1974)

25 years ago - The movie version of The Who's "Quadrophenia", which features Sting, opens. (1979)

25 years ago - Mick and Bianca Jagger divorce. (1979)

14 years ago - Prince's fourth film, "Graffiti Bridge" co-starring Tevin Campbell and Mavis Staples opens. (1990)

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The Beach Boys - Be True To Your School

When some loud braggart tries to put me down
And says his school is great
I tell him right away
"Now what's the matter buddy
Ain't you heard of my school
It's number one in the state"
(Hey hey take it away, let's call it a fight???)

So be true to your school
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Just like you would to your girl or guy
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Be true to your school now
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Let your colors fly
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Be true to your school
(Rah rah rah rah rah)

I got a letterman's sweater
With a letter in front
I got for footbal and track
I'm proud to wear it now
When I cruise around
The other parts of the town
I got my decal in back

So be true to your school
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Just like you would to your girl or guy
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Be true to your school now
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Let your colors fly
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Be true to your school
(Do it again, do it again, we like it, we like it)

(Rah rah rah rah rah)
Come friday we'll be jacked up on the football game
And I'll be ready to fight
We're gonna smash 'em now
My girl will be working on her pom-poms now
And she'll be yelling tonight

So be true to your school
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Just like you would to your girl or guy
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Be true to your school now
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Let your colors fly
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah)
Be true to your school
(Push 'em back, push 'em back, way back)

(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah) (let your colors...)
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah) (let your...)
(Rah rah rah rah sis boom bah) (let...)

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LOST

A young journalism graduate from Arkansas had gone to work for the New York Times. His first assignment was to write a brief human interest story.

An idea came to him and he returned to one of the most remote areas he knew of in his home state of Arkansas.

Deep in the woods, he came upon a farmers house and decided this would be a good place to start.

He introduced himself to the back country farmer and explained why he was there. The farmer (named Farmer Mahon) agreed to answer his questions.

The reporter asked the farmer what event in his life had made him the happiest?

Farmer Mahon replied, "One time a neighbor lost one of his sheep. We
all formed a posse and found it. After we all shagged it we took it
back to the farmer that lost it."

"I can't print that," said the reporter, "Is there another event that made you really happy?" Farmer Mahon thought for a minute and said, "Yep. One time the daughter of another local farmer got lost. She was a good-lookin' young girl. We all formed a posse and found her. After all of us shagged her, we took her back to her daddy."

Again the reporter knew he couldn't print the story and decided to take a different approach. He asked Farmer Mahon, "Is there any event in your life that has made you really sad?"

Farmer Mahon hung his head and replied, "Well, I got lost once."

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You'd Think My Bed Was A Bus Stop, The Way You Come And Go

;-) :-)

Red Oak

<<Except you, Johnny, you can stay home if you want to. W won't miss your vote.)>>

W won't need my vote. (wink, wink)

Well, today's the long-awaited election day. Will it be the coveted America Belt Buckle or the America Baseball Cap that makes the cross-country postal journey???

So, get out there and vote, people. (Except you, Johnny, you can stay home if you want to. W won't miss your vote.)

Happy Tuesday Ya'ns Guys,
Moser

<<I think the female fans voice their feelings toward Gerry more often because he was the only single member during the early America years...>>
SINGLE SCHMINGLE. At fifteen what did I care who was single or not?? I just knew Gerry was definitely "my type": BLOND, BLUE-EYED, AND HOT. Not to mention with the voice of an angel and apparently sensitive if you went by his lyrics.

<<...and we all developed an enormous crush on him that still, for some insane reason,hangs on to this day.>>
Perhaps because he's still BLOND, BLUE-EYED, AND HOT???? With the voice of an angel and possibly still sensitive if he writes some new lyrics to go on sometime soon. (Wink, wink.)

Mark, we can't help it. It's a girl thing!
Hi, Gerry, Gerry, Gerry and Dewey, Dewey, Dewey!

Bluey
It's nice to know you and I think "Gerry and Dewey" are great, without getting all goose pimples. But, what about Phyllis Diller...do I detect a bit of a crush there Bud??
Mark M

<<<<I think Gerry is great myself, but without the crush>>>

Mark M:- I got all goosebumps just reading that! You just leave my girls alone. They can love, worship and adore Gerry and Dewey as much as they want! Nobody has a go at me just because I love, worship, crave and adore Phyllis Diller, Mr Ed and Tiny Tim.

I too think Gerry and Dewey are great myself but without the crush.

Your Pal, Bluey

Patty
I wasn't trying to be sarcastic or anything about Gerry and his female followers...I think it's great.
I just posted that to recognise Dewey, as he means as much to "America" fans as Gerry. Sorry if it might have sounded critical..it wasn't.
I think Gerry is great myself, but without the crush! :)
Mark M

Hey, Dan Peek, have a happy birthday!

Mark M. posted that it seems Gerry sometimes gets all the attention. I think the female fans voice their feelings toward Gerry more often because he was the only single member during the early America years and we all developed an enormous crush on him that still, for some insane reason,hangs on to this day. But let me say that I still think Dewey is a very good looking man and I really love his music just and I do Gerry's. I'm sure you guys on the folder are shaking your heads and rolling your eyes!! Sorry!

Dan, Wishing you a very happy birthday and a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful music you have given us! You will never know all that it means. God Bless!

Hey Moser, how's it goin' this pre-election eve.? If I am EVER lucky enough to get an email back from Dewey or Gerry, I will definitely give them your email address! And if I do get a response back, I will let all of you on the chat line know!

Take it easy! Kelly (tiger)

Happy birthday DP !!!

Hi there everyone ~~ I'm beginning to feel Like a Lurker here, rather than a Poster! Ouch!!!! :0

Happy Birthday to you Dan Peek, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to you Dan, Happy B'day to Youuuuuu! You are here singing ~~ Boyyyyy please don't throw away your life, all the joyyyyy,please don't end it with a knife, cause You Know there Is Hope for Youuu, I was alone like the Silence in the night, I had no home, no one close to Hold me Tight.... Yep this great song from Hearts is on here now! It was 1975 and I was graduating from High School and all of my AMERICA albums got the replay hit on them OOOOOOhhhh soooo Much for Sure! ~~~ I Hope your Day is filled with Smiles and all of the Simple Joys, that make for the Best Memory Keepsakes! :)

Hi deeee hoooo Reddddd :) ~~ You had me a Smiling all weekend long and also at my work today,when I read your post... ~~Great Facts, Great Song Lyrics ~~ Great Jokes and Song Titles... Keep em a coming day after day, one after another, Over and Over, Again & Again ~~Nice ;)

Gerry is here singing ~~~ Don't you know that I love youuuuuuu, I was Hoping that you Love me tooooooo, Don't you know that I love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu :) Sing it again Gerry :)

Thanks Mo for the Laugh in seeing your Perry Meno Paws subject line! Too much for sure! I loved getting to see these 2nd round of Pics from the Birchmere shows... thanks for sharing these.. take me there smiles...

Happy Belated B'days to Russ (You Can Do Magic) Ballard, this greatsong was a part of my Friday morning Jam.... along with a Big Happy Belated B'day to my Timothy B Schmit... his great song I Can't Tell You Why was also a part of my Friday evening Jam,(this song always Leaves me a Smilin) :) ~~Playing here now is Russ Ballard's well known hit with the Group Argent... ~~ Yeppers Hold Your Head Uppppp ~~ Boy does this song take me back to the dances at the Firehall, it is a loonnnnnnng one to Dance to.... :) ~~Nice Carefree Fun Memories of all those dances! :) Wish I could hit Replay on those Years One More Time!!!! :)

Thanks Bluey & Son for the Sidney DVD Info... I am getting soooo Anxious to Hit the Replay on this DVD... Hopefully I will be by xmas time... Hopefully!!!!!

Hmmm ~~ Nooo comment on the voting tomorrow for me... Hopefully Tomorrow's outcome will be the Best it can Be! ~~ God Bless & Watch Over each & every voter tomorrow, and this great country too! :)

Well I gotta get supper ready here, sooo much more I could ramble on about, but will have to be another time... Take care have a good day all, see ya, Nancy :) Ooooh too much trick or treating with the kids yesterday wore me out,and I fell asleep on the couch and woke up way toooo late to join all my friends at Live Chat ~~Ouch that hurt!!!! :(

~~~ Time goes onnnn people burning candles, will I ever seee you Tomorrow, when will I ever be home from across the sea,when will I ever be freee, when will it ever b, O Lord, just you and meeeee, when will I ever be freeee, Life goes onnn, people turning handles, making sure they'll be here Tomorrow... ~~~ Sing it for me Dan,Dewey & Gerry:) Thanks Tom for these neat song lyrics that I have loved from the first listen... One more thing Dan, You can betcha, that when I hear the Bluebirds, soft warbling next Spring,that I will be a Smilin from ear to ear for sure! Thanks for all your Great Music and your Thoughtfulness too! :):) :)

<< I believe Todd Rundgren was another name I saw on the track listing>>

Yeah, I thought that was an interesting track of "Hello it's Me" but then again I like remix's, but someone else may have a different opinion or different mileage (I like that one!) I've searched around for the "Summer Breeze" remix on other cd's... but this was the only one I was able to find it on. Maybe someone else was able to find it elsewhere? Thanks, I'll have to check out that MP3.

Jen

<<You hold your life in your hands
And no one takes from a man
Who gives the best that he can
To make someone understand>>

Such nice words to remember you by on your special DAY, and "Today is the Day". Thank you! A very happy birthday to Mr. Dan Peek,

Sergio

Happy Birthday Dan P!

This Day in Rock & Roll History
Today is November 1, 2004


59 years ago - Rick Grech, bass player for Blind Faith and Traffic, is born. He died in 1990(1945)

54 years ago - Dan Peek of America was born. (1950)

48 years ago - Lyle Lovett is born. (1956)

45 years ago - The Spacemen's "The Clouds" enters the R&B chart at #24. Their only chart entry will make it to the top spot and remain on the R&B charts for 18 weeks. (1959)

42 years ago - The Beatles open a two-week show at their old stomping ground, the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany. A recording made on a small, portable tape recorder one night will be pressed and issued as Singasong Records' "Live! At the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany, 1962" in 1977. (1962)

42 years ago - Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers is born. (1962)

41 years ago - Playing a concert at the Odeon Theatre in Cheltenham, England, the Beatles start their second headlining tour of the country and find that since their first, in May, the country has gone mad. Everywhere they go, fans have lined up for two days, sometimes more, for tickets. (1963)

41 years ago - Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen is born. (1963)

40 years ago - The Dave Clark Five appear on the "Ed Sullivan Show" singing their hit "Glad All Over." Sullivan compares them favorable to the Rolling Stones, saying that unlike the latter, the DC5 are "nice, neat boys." (1964)

38 years ago - Three Elvis Presley albums are certified gold this day: his 1956 debut album, "Elvis Presley," "Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 2" and "Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 3." (1966)

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Lonely People - America
Written by Dan Peek

This is for all the lonely people
Thinking that life has passed them by
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
And ride that highway in the sky

This is for all the single people
Thinking that love has left them dry
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
You never know until you try

Well, I'm on my way
Yes, I'm back to stay
Well, I'm on my way back home (Hit it)

This is for all the lonely people
Thinking that life has passed them by
Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
And never take you down or never give you up
You never know until you try

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On this day before Americans go to the polls and vote, may you all read this and exercise your right to vote:

The Speech Americans Need to Hear

WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR GEORGE W. BUSH OR JOHN KERRY GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?

My Fellow Americans:

As you all know, the defeat of Iraq regime has been completed. Since
congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is complete.

This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American
forces from Iraq. This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning.

Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries
which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict. This list is
short. The United Kingdom, Spain, Bulgaria, Australia, and Poland are
some of the countries listed there.

The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the
worlds nations are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both lists later this evening.

Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the Iraqi war.

The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell-holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.

Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France.

In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this
money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home.

On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Screw with us and we
will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of the earth. Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France, or maybe China.

To Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Yo, boys. Work out a peace deal now. Just note that Camp David is closed. Maybe all of you can go to Russia for negotiations. They have some great palaces there. Big tables, too. I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France, Germany, and Russia. Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from NATO as well. Bon chance, mes amis.

I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many
UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid
parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers, and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New York.

A special note to our neighbors. Canada is on List 2. Since we are
likely to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to
try not pissing us off for a change. Mexico is also on List 2. President Fox and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to put em? Yep, border security. So start doing something with your oil.

Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty ---
starting now. We are tired of the one-way highway.

It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them be saying, "darn tootin."

Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America. It is time to eliminate homelessness in America. It is time to eliminate World Cup Soccer from America.

To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thanks guys. We owe you and we won't forget. To the nations on List 2, a final thought. Drop dead.

God bless America.
Thank you and good night.

If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in
English, thank a soldier.

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Have a great week everyone and remember to VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

She Dropped Me In Denver, So I Had A Whole Mile To Fall

Red Oak

Bluey
I never even heard of "Russ Ballard" untill I became an "America" fan.
I have never heard him solo at all.
Mark M

Johnny
I agree that most prefer to keep it to themselfs. There are 3 things that get people all worked up, when being discussed.
Politics, religion and music. Music on this site is relativly safe...as we all seem to have simular intrests in music. One band in particular.
Mark M

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