the soundtrack of my life
music producer phil ramone passed this week.
his first big hit was lesley gore's 'it's my party' that starts this lesley gore medley.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Happy Birthday Agnetha
from the soundtrack of my life
i missed agnetha's birthday yesderday, the 5th. so here goes. i have always loved this woman. her voice is damn near perfect. she was the best part of abba.
so to celebrate her birthday and the her soon to be released cd.
'when you loved someone' from the cd 'a' releasing may 14th
'the day before you came'
the official video of 'the day before you came'
funny how the last song abba recorded stands as my favorite for years
Friday, April 5, 2013
TV: What I've Been Watching
'the americans'
i really like this show. it's adult, intelligent and complicated. it's already been deservedly renewed for a second season. it's a 'cold war' drama and it captures the time and it's fears realistically. give it a shot. the show often has subtitles as some of the principals speak russian which lends to it's authenticity. keri russel and matthew rhys topline and are damn good. and may i add that any show that signs on susan misner gets my vote. she is one of the best underutilized actresses around. it has been renewed for a sophomore season.
grade: A+
susan misner
'house of cards'
the best show that is not on tv. as of now it is only available on nteflix streaming. it would be worth to subscribe to the service just to see this original series. it hooked me in episode 1 and watched the entire season in two marathon viewings. kevin spacey and robin wright head a terrific cast. you can't go wrong with this series about political high jinks in washington .
it has been renewed for a second season.
it has been renewed for a second season.
grade: A
season 1 also featured the amazing corey stoll who gave us the brilliant portrayal of ernest hemingway in 'midnight in paris. he's amazing.
(it appears it will now be available on dvd in june)
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Happy Anniversary 'Andrea Mitchel Reports'
and report she does and damn better than most. i seldom miss her msnbc show, my favorite source for political news, and will dvr it when necessary. she is an example of excellence to all reporters everywhere. Congratulations and i look forward to many more years.
Josh Doyle: 'The Meaning of Life'
from the soundtrack of my life
i just discovered josh doyle. he sang this on 'the road to rogue' promoting the new series 'rogue' on directv. i love this song and his voice. i'll be checking out the series this weekend. i happen to like it's star thandie newton since i first saw her real talent in 'crash'.
here's a vocal only version. better sound quality.
thandie newton
'My Name Is Marius Pour Merci', 'And Mine's Cosette'
'cosette i don't know what to say'
'then make no sound'
'i am lost'
i am found'
i just found these photos via 'vogue' and just wanted to share them. i think they are quite beautiful. they have the air of 'their time' about them.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
'Smash': 'I Heard Your Voice in a Dream'
from the soundtrack of my life
one of the few musical highlights this season unexpectedly comes from the episode 'bells and whistles' sung by jeremy jordon.
'The Big Wedding' Opens April 26th
might be fun. will katherine heigl ruin it? she has not proven herself on the big screen yet to me. if so can sayfried, deniro and sarandon save it?
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Genie Francis
genie francis is back on 'general hospital'. finally. each time ms francis was written off the show it lost something. perhaps it's heart. we were teased with 'special appearances' every now and then. one of those appearances actually, finally, won her an emmy award. from what i hear she is now back on contract and hopefully for a long long time. welcome home genie.
genie talks gh
'Hello Dolly' Releases Today on BluRay
i know streisand hates this film and her performance in it. i disagree. i think she was damn terrific as dolly levi. she was funny and charming. and even poignant. i really like this filmed version of 'hello dolly' and recommend it to anyone who enjoys musicals and a fun time.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Happy Anniversary: 'General Hospital' Turns 50
for it's anniversary the opening credits mix the old with the new
and the return of the nurse's ball
Sunday, March 31, 2013
'A New Argentina' and 'Buenos Aires'
writing of the man who is now pope, from argentina, the soundtrack of my mind plays on. the question is patti or madonna. easy. both!
'a new argentina'
'a new argentina'
with mandy patinkin
'buenos aires'
Is There Finally a Pope for the New Millenium?
urbi et orbi
a mere 13 years old this century is. and yet none too soon the papal state may have found a papa closer to the teachings of the man called jesus than ever before most especially the last man who held this title. for he presents himself as merely a man. this is a good thing. as a jew, like jesus, i possibly can see this man in the jesus image. his humility. his grace. his spirit. no conversion here i assure you but i can see this man as i saw ghandi. that is a good man, a man of peace. we can only hope he can truly take up the sins of his church and renew the spirit of the prophet jesus.
his easter sunday sermon.
a sermon of peace
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