According to Songfacts, “Shame Shame Shame” is a song written and produced by Sylvia Robinson, co-owner of the All-Platinum record label. It was intended for All Platinum artist Donnie Elbert. When that did not work out, Robinson paired veteran blues vocalist Shirley Goodman with All Platinum artist Jesus Alvarez. The recording became an international disco … Continue reading Shirley & Company – “Shame, Shame, Shame”
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Three Dog Night – “Out In the Country”
All I can say is WOW!!! This must be one of the greatest songs of the 70s! Have you ever just wanted to get out of the city and head to the country to just get away from all the craziness and smog? I know I have and still think about it each time I … Continue reading Three Dog Night – “Out In the Country”
Love Is Far More Than the Heartbreak – A Poem
This poem was written and submitted to Hello Poetry by an author out of England who goes by Unheard-of 21/F/England. It's a simple poem that makes so much sense because we do write about things we don't understand in the hope of understanding them. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. 10.09 … Continue reading Love Is Far More Than the Heartbreak – A Poem
Coleman – A Poem
For years I lived with you, relishing in all you had to offer. Laughter, anger, and sorrow, knowing one day I'd leave for a new tomorrow. A romantic love affair with days spent at the lakes; Hords Creek, Lake Scarborough, Lake Coleman & Memory Lake, such great memories created there, now with new friends I … Continue reading Coleman – A Poem
There Is No Time Limit On Grief
Judy Collins – “Both Sides Now”
"Both Sides, Now" is one of the best-known songs of Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. First recorded by Judy Collins, it appeared on the US singles chart during the fall of 1968. The next year it was included on Mitchell's album Clouds (which was named after a lyric from the song). It has since been recorded by dozens of artists, … Continue reading Judy Collins – “Both Sides Now”
The Moody Blues – “Question”
This band emerged from the "British Invasion," and has been an influence on music since making their debut in Birmingham in May of 1964, and were noticed and earned the services of manager Tony Secunda. Although they're best known today for their lush, lyrically, and musically profound (some would say bombastic) psychedelic-era albums, the Moody … Continue reading The Moody Blues – “Question”
Merry Christmas 2020
I would like to wish each of you a Merry Christmas! This year is winding down and we will soon enter a new one. I pray 2021 will be a great year for my family and yours as well. Stay safe and may our father bless each of you beyond measure!
I Don’t Like Veggies – A Poem
Photo credit: Yahoo.com/images This cute poem was written by one of my 9-year-old grandsons and myself. He doesn't like vegetables and was having a hard time one weekend day eating some broccoli that his dad, which is my son wanted him to eat. After struggling to take a bite of broccoli, he stated, "I don't … Continue reading I Don’t Like Veggies – A Poem
Edward Lodewijk “Eddie” Van Halen – The Man Behind the Band, “Van Halen” & One of the Greatest Guitar Players of All Time
Photo credit: Yahoo.com/images The band "Van Halen" was a huge part of my teenage years. I don't have cool stories of going to any of their concerts as most people do, but I can say with all honesty that they were a huge part of the teen years, not only of mine but … Continue reading Edward Lodewijk “Eddie” Van Halen – The Man Behind the Band, “Van Halen” & One of the Greatest Guitar Players of All Time