I’m going to be at the ‘Bluegrass, Brews and BBQ’ at Furnace Town today. For those of you who can’t make it, here is a sampling of some good bluegrass music.
This may be one of the best known…
Earl Scruggs was one of the original members of Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass boys who gave bluegrass music it’s name. Here he is with a classic.
Here is a modern group, Della Mae
Finally, here is another modern group, Southern Raised Bluegrass, performing an old favorite…with some flairs!
Wednesday. Wen-nes-day. Wednesday! Wednesday is the day before Thursday It is the day that two greek gods crossed paths Wednesday is when murcury met Woden… Wednesday is the beginning of hopefulness it ensures that Friday will soon be here! I like wednesday because it always seems to sneak up Wednesday is a crafty snake that won't bite it is the middle sibling of Thursday and Friday
See the rest of the poem HERE.
Burnout…
This song went to number one on this day in1965
The transition from rural to suburban…
Teach your kids!
Bada Bing!
What is the first prize in a competition to lose muscle mass? A trophy.
Theory is when you know everything but nothing works.Practice is when everything works but no one knows why.In our lab, theory and practice are combined,nothing works and no one knows why.
If Watson isn’t the most famous doctor, then Who is.
How to cook crack and clean a crab.Step one: Use commas.
Back in my day, we didn’t have cup holders in our cars.We had to hold our beer between our legs to drive.
I haven’t shoveled the driveway once this year, since I got the flame thrower.
A pastor was giving a children’s sermon and asked: Why do you think I wear this collar?One kid answered: Because it kills ticks and fleas for up to 30 days?
I don’t want to brag or make anyone jealous, but I can still fit into the socks I wore in high school.
One day Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook will join and be called Youtwitface.
It’s sad that even your very best homework efforts gets your kid detention.
I need a new friend. The last one escaped.
Her: Ohhhh…. undress me with your words.Him: There’s a spider in your bra.
If you’re being chased by a pack of taxidermists, do not play dead.
Other than if I slowed my breathing and stopped blinking, I’m not sure if it would be possible for me to be any lazier than I’ve been today.
I accidentally called Alexa “Siri”. Now the thermostat is set to 90 degrees and I can’t unlock my doors or open my windows.
The first rule of the Condescending Club is really kind of complex and I don’t think you’d understand it even if I explained it to you.
Why it takes me so long to do this every morning…
I didn’t find any good birthday’s today, so here’s another song from the sixties….
I was reading that there is yet another Bond film due to be released later this year and apparently the title song is by Billie Eilish. I like some of her stuff but I’m not particularly impressed with this one. So, I thought this would be a good opportunity to revisit my list of my top five favorite Bond songs. I know I did this once before on Facebook, but this platform provides a better opportunity to really show the music.
Number One.
My eldest daughter has persuaded me that this one should really be Number One! Who does not know this song? Shirley Bassey just blasted this one out and into our memories.
Number Two.
I know most won’t agree with me, but I think this song just fits the theme of the Bond series so well and it’s more musical than many besides being one of the best odes to Bond’s sexual prowess. Carly’s voice sounds a little thin coming right after Shirley Bassey, but that would happen to anyone. Carly Simon does have the chops for this, though.
Number Three.
Paul McCartney and Wings did this little ditty and it’s pretty impressive, I think. Frequent tempo and volume changes keep us listening and I like it.
Number Four.
For this one, they brought Shirley Bassey back and she does a good job, I think. She definitely puts one in the mood for a Bond film.
Number Five.
I like this one. Nancy Sinatra does a fine job of fitting the song to the movie. It’s a nice, breezy melody. My understanding is they wanted her father but couldn’t get him.
Number Six.
I know I said five, but once I got started I thought a few more would be good. Gladys Knight (no pips) did a good job of getting us in the mood on this one.
Number Seven.
I thought Pierce Brosnan was a mediocre Bond, but he had some great musical introductions. Tina Turner does another great job of setting the mood here.
Number Eight.
Adele certainly has the talent to do a great Bond song, but I don’t think this worked as well as it could. The music and chords don’t seem to change a lot during the long song and she doesn’t really get into it. But here it is.
Number Nine.
Sheena Easton has a nice voice and she does a good job on this one. I think it’s kind of plain though.
Number Ten.
As some one pointed out, there are two kinds of Bond songs – very loud ones that are belted out and quieter, more sensitive ones. This one, by Sheryl Crow, seems to try to fit between the two with some quiet vocalizing and a loud chorus.
There are my ten. I have no doubt that most of you will have different opinions. Feel free to comment and tell me where you think I went wrong!
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