stop the republicans from taking over congress and bringing us back to the bush years!
THEY HAVE NOTHING BUT THE SAME OLD SAME OLD THAT GOT THE UNITED STATES WHERE IT IS TODAY
VOTE DEMOCRAT
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Song of the Day: 'Billy Don't Be a Hero'
yesterday we did 'the night chicago died' by paper lace. today it's their other 1974 semi-hit
'billy don't be a hero'
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Song of the Day: 'The Night Chicago Died'
paper lace released this, 1974, at the same time abba released 'waterloo'. guess which group won out?
but 'the night chicago died' presented as odd a historical background as 'waterloo' did and made a semi-hit and an impression. they had another hit with 'billy don't be a hero' also in 1974.
but 'the night chicago died' presented as odd a historical background as 'waterloo' did and made a semi-hit and an impression. they had another hit with 'billy don't be a hero' also in 1974.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Song of the Day: 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie'
as close to abba as it was going to get after their breakup but at the same time definitely not abba at all...too little too soon. subsequent releases just didn't catch on.
but 'yes sir, i can boogie' was catchy enough.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Song of the Day: 'Total Eclipse of the Heart''
'total eclipse of the heart' or 'turn around' as it is often referred to was one of those instant classics and deservedly so.......
originally recorded by bonnie tyler became that instant classic. bonnie reminded me of rod stewart with the gravelly sounding voice that worked oerfectly with this song.
live at the 1984 grammy awards
thinking kim would have the last word with this musical piece would have been a mistake. nikki french took ot to greater hights with her 'dance' version. the song would reach the realm of musical masterpiece.
nikki's extended mix
nicki live
another nikki remix
the cast of 'glee' gave it a rousing spin too
'Total Eclipse of the Heart'' the Literal Version
you've either watched or listened to the above versions. or totally ignored them. but treat yourself to this 'literal' version of the bonnie tyler video. you may have to watch it closely and read the 'literal' lyrics to really enjoy it.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Song of the Day: 'Wishin and Hopin'
dusty's smash hit
as much as i love her pet's cover came nowhere near dusty's original. but hell it's pet so here you go...
'What If Sonny Corinthos Met Erica Kane
maurice benard is one of day-times best actors. as sonny corinthos (general hospital) he plays the mafia boss with a heart of gold. in this 'waht if' he is paired with one of day-times biggest personalities susan lucci. and a personality she may be but an actress she is not. no hate mail please. it's just my opinion. because of her overacting and that her character still acts like she's 16 years old as an absurd 50 something is one of the main reasons i gave up on 'all my children' a decade ago.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Oscarbation: 'The King's Speech'
it's getting praise and winning prizes on the festival circuit.so is colin. maybe the oscar he should have won last year is now within reach.
in wide release
the trailer
teaser
Song of the Day: 'I Just Want To Be Your Everything'
andy had talent and was as sexy as hell. another talent that died way to soon
Happy Birthday Matt
there are a handful of 'younger' actors today who are reaching the heights and reputation of classic actors past. one of them is matt damon. as an actor matt keeps learning and growing. he's come along way since 'good will hunting' and i don't see him stopping any day soon.
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'Secretariat' Opens Today
i have a feeling this is not just another horse story. i'm hearing good things about it. and i love diane lane so i'm giving it a shot.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
'City Island' Rates ***1/2stars
'city island' opened this past april with little or no fanfare and where it did open it disappeared quickly. unfortunately this is the fate of many films especially those labeled as 'art house' films. but thank the cinematic gods that they get a second life on home video.
'city island is a 'slice of life' film that begins and ends in a matter of days. at it's core is secrets. secrets kept and secrets exposed. at the center of it all is the brilliant performance of andy garcia in his best role to date. he is the dad in a secretive family. their secrets are non-malicious. they are kept out of love or just because the other characters think they are no big deal or because the owner of the secret thinks they are, simply put, silly.
this film is charming and delightful. that julianna margulies has her best film role to date makes it worth seeing even more. but have no doubt that this is andy garcia's movie. and he deserves an oscar nomination for it. in fact with the best picture field still at the ridiculous ten nominations the movie itself deserves a nom.
rent this film. you will hopefully be as pleasantly surprised as i was. i love finding these small gems. in an otherwise slim film year so far this small gem is a diamond.
trailer
Song of the Day: 'Vienna'
i feel in love with linda eder when i saw her in 'jekyll and hyde' on broadway.
'vienna', not from the musical, is just a beautiful song delivered by a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. but i warn you: in concert she is a total bore. she has zero stage presence. buy her cd's and listen to them at home.
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