Music
23
Nov 12
Hey Joe – Otis Taylor
Chuck Campbell (Campbell Brothers) on pedal steel guitar; Anne Harris, violin; Nick Amodeo, bass; and Larry Thompson on drums.
03
Sep 12
Got Riffs?
Riffs are those openings to a song that we immediately recognize as soon as we hear them. This guy does 100 riffs in his History of Rock and Roll on his 1958 Fender Stratocaster guitar…
28
Jul 12
Army Of Me – from the movie “Sucker Punch”
This song, “Army of Me”, is part of the soundtrack of the movie Sucker Punch. A young girl is institutionalized by her abusive stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the mental facility.
The song was written and performed by Bjork and features Skunk Anansie. Army of Me caught my ear immediately. It’s driving industrial sound along with a techno beat fits the movie perfectly.
Army of Me Lyrics
Stand up
You’ve got to manage
I won’t sympathize
Anymore.
And if you complain once more
You’ll meet an army of me
And if you complain once more
You’ll meet an army of me
You’re alright
There’s nothing wrong
Self-sufficience please!
And get to work.
And if you complain once more
You’ll meet an army of me
And if you complain once more
You’ll meet an army of me
Army of me
You’re on your own now
We won’t save you
Your rescue-squad
Is to exhausted
And if you complain once more
You’ll meet an army of me
And if you complain once more
You’ll meet an army of me
And if you complain once more
You’ll meet an army of me
And if you complain once more
You’ll meet an army of me
Army of me
16
Jun 12
White Flowers on Black
White Flowers on Black – Project Flickr: 24/52 – Rule of Thirds, originally uploaded by James Milstid, aka PapaJames.
A simple still life with some white flowers, an empty Patron tequila bottle, and some black velvet.
I shot this for Project Flickr… the theme is “Rule of Thirds”. It’s pretty minimal, but I like minimal!
I set it up my “new” taboret that I found at a second-hand store. Just realized… ‘my new taboret’ rhymes with ‘Raspberry Beret’… I may have to paint it!
Listen or download Raspberry Beret for free on Prostopleer
16
Jun 12
Women of Blues…
I’m a blues lover. The soulful lyrics and melodies never fail to carry me to a place of pure enjoyment. Here are a few female artists, old and new, that I could listen to for hours.
Enjoy!
Listen or download Billie Holiday Stormy Weather for free on Prostopleer
Listen or download And I am Telling You I’m Not G for free on Prostopleer
Listen or download A Change Is Gonna Come for free on Prostopleer
Listen or download I Put a Spell on You feat.Joss for free on Prostopleer
06
Feb 12
Von Johin at The French Quarter in Second Life
Von Johin is one of my long-time favorite artists. He’s had a successful career in the music industry, but now chooses to play only in Second Life.
Major and his best girl, Harris, attended this fan-appreciation concert on February 4, 2012. And what a concert it was! A three-hour marathon, Von played and sang his heart out. Many of the songs I’d never heard him sing before. Much to his fans’ delight, he seldom adheres to the normal one hour time slot and this was no exception!
You can friend Von on Facebook… http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1493545055
These vids were from the live fan-appreciation concert… just crank up your speakers and enjoy!
14
Jan 12
Great song, Amazing performance
This group is so innovative… check out their other YouTube videos.
22
Dec 11
Bimbo
I woke up this morning with this song stuck in my head…
Bimbo, Bimbo, where ya gonna go-e-o… Bimbo, Bimbo, whatcha gonna do-e-o?
What a blast from the past… 1956.
Fifty-five years ago and I still remembered most of the lyrics!
The term “bimbo” took on a whole new meaning in later years, but Bimbo, the wide-eyed little boy in the song, was loved by millions in 1956.
I wonder how many more old songs are rattling around in my sub-conscious mind. I love it when they come out of hiding! What memories!
Bimbo
Jim ReevesBimbo, Bimbo, where ya gonna go-e-o
Bimbo, Bimbo, whatcha gonna do-e-o
Bimbo, Bimbo, does your mommy know
That you’re goin’ down the road to see a little girleo.Bimbo is a little boy who’s got a million friends,
And every time he passes by, they all invite him in.
He’ll clap his hands and sing and dance, and talk his baby talk,
With a hole in his pants and his knees a-stickin’ out,
he’s just big enough to walk.Bimbo, Bimbo, where ya gonna go-e-o
Bimbo, Bimbo, whatcha gonna do-e-o
Bimbo, Bimbo, does your mommy know
That you’re goin’ down the road to see a little girleo.Bimbo’s got two big blue eyes that light up like a star,
And the way to light them up is to buy him candy bars.
Crackerjacks and bubblegum will start his day off right,
All the girlies follow him just a-beggin’ him for a bite.Bimbo, Bimbo, candy on your face-e-o,
Bimbo, Bimbo, chewin’ on your gum-e-o.
Bimbo, Bimbo, when you gonna grow
Everybody loves you, little baby Bimbo.You never catch him sittin’ still, he’s just the rovin’ kind,
Altho’ he’s just a little boy, he’s got a grown-up mind.
He’s always got a shaggy dog a-pullin’ at his clothes,
And everybody calls to him as down the street he goes.Bimbo, Bimbo, where ya gonna go-e-o
Bimbo, Bimbo, whatcha gonna do-e-o
Bimbo, Bimbo, does your mommy know
That you’re goin’ down the road to see a little girl-e-o