Workout, DJ Dewey, Workout!
The 4 SEASONS “Working My Way Back to You”
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The CANNONBALL ADDERLEY SEXTET “Work Song”
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ROY ORBISON “Workin’ for the Man”
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The ISLEY BROTHERS “Work to Do”
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The 5th DIMENSION “Workin’ On a Groovy Thing”
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P.S. Judith: "Small Sad Sam" by Phil McLean, a Cleveland DJ, born in Dewey Detroit, is a parody of "Big Bad John". It spent 10 weeks on the national charts, peaking at #21. "Big Bad John" spent 16 weeks on the national charts, 5 of them at #1.
"God" Hilliard in '08 and beyond.
DEWEY'S RECORD PARTY!
If that's a recent photo, you would appear to be wise beyond your years, then again, you're in San Fran and that would certainly help explain your wisdom!
... Dear Hollis,
If you consider 1965 "recent" ... then, yes indeed,
it IS a recent photo!
I'm not sure living in San Francisco imbues anyone with
much wisdom ... insanity is more like it!
Fondly,
Mook
... Dear Hollis,
If you consider 1965 "recent" ... then, yes indeed,
it IS a recent photo!
I'm not sure living in San Francisco imbues anyone with
much wisdom ... insanity is more like it!
Fondly,
Mook
"Is this the 1940s?
Is everything in black and white?
Are you Robert Ryan?"
- James Lileks
Is everything in black and white?
Are you Robert Ryan?"
- James Lileks
Dear Mook,
in 1965 i was 13 years old! No pictures of me at that age exist! Thank God! You ought to grace us with a more recent photo. I wish they all could be California Girls!
As always,
Hollis
P.S. A dear, dear friend just informed me of your true identity. Please forgive my ignorance. I wish that I'd paid more attention to the boards, as there were any number of your father's films I would have liked to talk about. My own favorite is "Bad Day at Black Rock" where he played so well off Spencer Tracy. Bye for now!
in 1965 i was 13 years old! No pictures of me at that age exist! Thank God! You ought to grace us with a more recent photo. I wish they all could be California Girls!
As always,
Hollis
P.S. A dear, dear friend just informed me of your true identity. Please forgive my ignorance. I wish that I'd paid more attention to the boards, as there were any number of your father's films I would have liked to talk about. My own favorite is "Bad Day at Black Rock" where he played so well off Spencer Tracy. Bye for now!
From the Way-Back Machine
I just made a most bizarre discovery on Youtube that I feel compelled
to share ... it's not exactly a music video, but it does feature Bob Dylan ...
being interviewed (and being stunningly obnoxious) on a late night radio
show I often listened to in 1966, in New York, when I was in 8th Grade.
At the very end of the clip I can be heard, calling in, making
NO mention of Dylan, and asking if they're planning to play
any more music ... and how about some Jim Kweskin?
I've wondered for ... oh, the past 42 years ... if a tape of that show
existed ... and there it is, on Youtube, in all its obnoxious glory.
Unbelievable.
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to share ... it's not exactly a music video, but it does feature Bob Dylan ...
being interviewed (and being stunningly obnoxious) on a late night radio
show I often listened to in 1966, in New York, when I was in 8th Grade.
At the very end of the clip I can be heard, calling in, making
NO mention of Dylan, and asking if they're planning to play
any more music ... and how about some Jim Kweskin?
I've wondered for ... oh, the past 42 years ... if a tape of that show
existed ... and there it is, on Youtube, in all its obnoxious glory.
Unbelievable.
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"Is this the 1940s?
Is everything in black and white?
Are you Robert Ryan?"
- James Lileks
Is everything in black and white?
Are you Robert Ryan?"
- James Lileks
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klondike
FROM MSN THIS MORNING:
Neal Hefti, composer of 'Batman' theme, dies
Oct. 14, 2008, 11:01 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Neal Hefti, a Big Band trumpeter, arranger and composer of themes for the movie "The Odd Couple" and the "Batman" television series, has died. He was 85.
Hefti died Saturday at his home, said his son Paul Hefti.
Neal Hefti's notable achievements include the iconic theme of the 1960s superhero series "Batman," which became a Top 40 hit and won a Grammy Award in 1966 for best instrumental theme. He also composed music for "The Odd Couple," "Barefoot in the Park" and "Harlow," which featured his classic track "Girl Talk."
His son said the "Batman" theme was Neal Hefti's most difficult piece, taking him at least one month to compose the driving bass and explosive trumpet bursts.
"He threw away more music paper on this thing than any other song," Paul Hefti told The Associated Press. "It got down to the blues with a funny guitar hook, the lowest common denominator and a fun groove."
Neal Hefti was born Oct. 29, 1922, in Hastings, Neb., and played trumpet with local bands as a teenager to earn money.
As an adult, he worked with and arranged music for the greats of the Big Band era, including Count Basie, Woody Herman, Charlie Spivak and Harry James.
"He was one of the really great arrangers and composers of all time," radio and television personality Gary Owens, a longtime friend, told the Los Angeles Times.
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Neal Hefti, composer of 'Batman' theme, dies
Oct. 14, 2008, 11:01 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Neal Hefti, a Big Band trumpeter, arranger and composer of themes for the movie "The Odd Couple" and the "Batman" television series, has died. He was 85.
Hefti died Saturday at his home, said his son Paul Hefti.
Neal Hefti's notable achievements include the iconic theme of the 1960s superhero series "Batman," which became a Top 40 hit and won a Grammy Award in 1966 for best instrumental theme. He also composed music for "The Odd Couple," "Barefoot in the Park" and "Harlow," which featured his classic track "Girl Talk."
His son said the "Batman" theme was Neal Hefti's most difficult piece, taking him at least one month to compose the driving bass and explosive trumpet bursts.
"He threw away more music paper on this thing than any other song," Paul Hefti told The Associated Press. "It got down to the blues with a funny guitar hook, the lowest common denominator and a fun groove."
Neal Hefti was born Oct. 29, 1922, in Hastings, Neb., and played trumpet with local bands as a teenager to earn money.
As an adult, he worked with and arranged music for the greats of the Big Band era, including Count Basie, Woody Herman, Charlie Spivak and Harry James.
"He was one of the really great arrangers and composers of all time," radio and television personality Gary Owens, a longtime friend, told the Los Angeles Times.
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My favorite Neal Hefti tune...
The COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA (w/ Freddie Green), "Lil' Darlin'"
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"God" Hilliard in '08 and beyond.
The COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA (w/ Freddie Green), "Lil' Darlin'"
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"God" Hilliard in '08 and beyond.
Everyday people...that's what's wrong with the world. -- Morgan Morgan
I love movies. But don't get me wrong. I hate Hollywood. -- Orson Welles
Movies can only go forward in spite of the motion picture industry. -- Orson Welles
I love movies. But don't get me wrong. I hate Hollywood. -- Orson Welles
Movies can only go forward in spite of the motion picture industry. -- Orson Welles
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klondike
Feelin' a tad torchy today; let's bop over & visit the delicious Dinah Washington (bring some wine & a blanket, it might get snuggly) -
It's Magic
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September in the Rain
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Is You Aint My Baby
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Relax Max ( you won't see this on the DoubleTree commercial!)
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A little bit of bio, & then My Lean Baby
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Mad About the Boy (in tribute to a certain Tasmanian Devil . . . )
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It's Magic
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September in the Rain
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Is You Aint My Baby
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Relax Max ( you won't see this on the DoubleTree commercial!)
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A little bit of bio, & then My Lean Baby
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Mad About the Boy (in tribute to a certain Tasmanian Devil . . . )
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jdb1
Too bad about Neal Hefti - he was one of the greats of screen & TV, and radio and everything else musical.
Here's his Girl Talk, with lyrics by Bobby Troup, sung by Mrs. Troup, a/k/a Julie London
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Here's one of my alltime favorite songs, Hefti's Cute. It was a staple of high school bands, and tap dancers in school talent shows. Is it still? ("Mind if I say you're cute?/In every way you're cute . . . . .")
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Here's his Girl Talk, with lyrics by Bobby Troup, sung by Mrs. Troup, a/k/a Julie London
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Here's one of my alltime favorite songs, Hefti's Cute. It was a staple of high school bands, and tap dancers in school talent shows. Is it still? ("Mind if I say you're cute?/In every way you're cute . . . . .")
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hi guys. It's a rainy day in KC, Autumn is really kicking in. This is my first attempt at the turntable, so bear with me!
presenting Ms. Sarah Vaughn
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this is my personal favorite.
presenting Ms. Sarah Vaughn
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this is my personal favorite.
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be.. It's the way it is..
The way we cope with it, is what makes the difference." ~ Virginia Satir
""Most people pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it." ~ Soren Kierkegaard
The way we cope with it, is what makes the difference." ~ Virginia Satir
""Most people pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it." ~ Soren Kierkegaard
Some more jazzy jive…
One Chicagoan introducing another: MEL TORME “A Foggy Day
in London Town”
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BETTY CARTER “How High the Moon”
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LAMBERT, HENDRICKS & ROSS “The New ABC”
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CARMEN MacRAE “Trouble Is a Man”
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BILLIE HOLIDAY “It’s Easy to Remember”
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"God" Hilliard in '08 and beyond.
One Chicagoan introducing another: MEL TORME “A Foggy Day
in London Town”
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BETTY CARTER “How High the Moon”
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LAMBERT, HENDRICKS & ROSS “The New ABC”
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CARMEN MacRAE “Trouble Is a Man”
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BILLIE HOLIDAY “It’s Easy to Remember”
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"God" Hilliard in '08 and beyond.
Everyday people...that's what's wrong with the world. -- Morgan Morgan
I love movies. But don't get me wrong. I hate Hollywood. -- Orson Welles
Movies can only go forward in spite of the motion picture industry. -- Orson Welles
I love movies. But don't get me wrong. I hate Hollywood. -- Orson Welles
Movies can only go forward in spite of the motion picture industry. -- Orson Welles
Fearless Leader, here's another one for your listening pleasure:
So Many Stars
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So Many Stars
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"Life is not the way it's supposed to be.. It's the way it is..
The way we cope with it, is what makes the difference." ~ Virginia Satir
""Most people pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it." ~ Soren Kierkegaard
The way we cope with it, is what makes the difference." ~ Virginia Satir
""Most people pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it." ~ Soren Kierkegaard