Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
That's right, fifty years ago. How many do you have?
* means I have it.
1. *SANTANA-- Santana
2. THERE'S A RIOT GOIN' ON-- Sly & the Family Stone
3. AT CARNEGIE HALL-- Chicago
4. SHAFT-- Isaac Hayes
5. STONES-- Neil Diamond
6. *TEASER & THE FIRECAT-- Cat Stevens
7. IMAGINE-- John Lennon
8. *EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY-- Rod Stewart
9. MEATY, BEATY BIG AND BOUNCY-- Who
10. *TAPESTRY-- Carole King
Wonder If That Cat's Still Alive? --RoadDog
Past Movie Scratches-- Movies I saw on TV in 2020.
67. ROADHOUSE-- 4-4-- Patrick Swayze cleaning up a bar and a town. "A polar bear fell on me."
68. GHOSTBUSTERS-- 4-5-- "Grab Her!!" "This will be a disaster of Biblical proportions."
69. GHOSTBUSTERS II-- 4-5-- Five years later The runaway baby carriage. Versus Vigo and the River of Evil. The bug gal comes to the rescue.
70. DEADPOOL-- 4-5-- He is a bit dirty, but all action and a whole lot of humorous.
71. THE GREATEST SHOWMAN-- 4-10-- Wish I had seen this one on the big screen. Wow. A great musical and wow, that scenery.
72. HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE-- 4-11-- Golly, that Hermoine is sure growing up. The ball.
--RoadDog
THINGS YOU'D LIKE TO SAY: I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
The Top Ten and Debut songs in Chicago fifty years ago today.
1. SHAFT-- Isaac Hayes
2. BABY, I'M-A WANT YOU-- Bread
3. BRAND NEW KEY-- Melanie
4. FAMILY AFFAIR-- Sly & the Family Stone
5. HAVE YOU SEEN HER-- Chi-Lites
6. 6. WILD NIGHT-- Van Morrison
7. GOT TO BE THERE-- Michael Jackson
8. ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU-- Sonny & Cher
9. OLD FASHIONED LOVE SONG-- Three Dog Night
10. CHERISH-- David Cassidy
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DEBUTS
22. SUNSHINE-- Jonathan Edwards
23. NOTHING TO HIDE-- Tommy James
25. LET IT BE-- Joan Baez
26. SCORPIO-- Dennis Coffey
28. THEME FROM THE SUMMER OF '42-- Peter Nero
I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING-- New Seekers
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "One Month Ago Today I was Happy As A Lark." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Have You Seen Her"
Past Movie Scratches- Movies I saw on TV in 2020.
61. FERRIS BUEHLER'S DAY OFF-- 3-30-- How much fun can you pack into a day off in Chicago? Too funny. Abd the poor high school guy trying to track him down. Was this the "Smooth Operator" Sade was singing about?
62. STRANGE BEASTS AND HOW TO FIND THEM-- 3-30-- And those beasts sure were strange A prequel to Harry Potter.
63. GEOSTORM-- 3-31-- Watch the movie trailers, not the movie and you'll get the whole gamut of the good stuff.
64. DUMB AND DUMBER-- 4-1-- Nice they are, smart they are not.
65. MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME-- 4-4-- Weird people in a strange land. And even Tina Turner.
66. THE OUTSIDERS-- 4-4-- It's the Socs vs. the Greasers in 50s Tulsa. Lots of future stars in early roles.
--RoadDog
THINGS YOU'D LIKE TO SAY: How about never. IS never good enough for you?
JOHNNY CRAWFORD, 75
Died April 29, 2021
Was a Mouseketeer on the Mickey Mouse Club Show and played the son Lucas McCain on "The Rifleman" TV show for many years.
Most people don't know that he had four Top 30 songs and had a #8 in 1962 with "Cindy's Birthday."
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Went to Bricks 'N Ivy in Spring Grove, Illinois, and had that great Harry Caray pizza featuring four meats and four veggie, a real garbage pizza. And, best of all, it was half price. Also, $6 draft pitchers. Then to Sunnyside for the $1.50 draft pints.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Met a bunch of Sunnyside folks at the McHenry VFW to celebrate Rocky's73rd birthday. Absolutely great BLT sandwich. Then to the Polish Legion of American Veterans for cocktails and back to Sunnyside. Rocky somehow survived.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Temps in the upper 50s today, so did some yardwork to prepare for the winter.
Went to Half-Times in Johnsburg where they were having a NIU Watch Party for the televised Huskie football game. We had about 15 people there and the Huskies had a close game against Buffalo and finally won in overtime.
--RoadDog
Past Movie Scratches-- Movies I saw on TV in 2020.
55. HACKSAW RIDGE-- 3-27-- More fighting action than you can imagine. Should be renamed "Blood and Guts."
56. GRAN TORINO-- 3-27-- Clint learns to get along with his new neighbors, reluctantly. And, loses the great spitting war. My favorite Clint Eastwood movie.
57. SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING-- 3-28-- Spidey grows up and sure gets into a lot of trouble. Wait until you meet his girlfriend's father.
58. TROLLS-- 3-28-- Please don't eat the trolls. Make me happy.
59. THE REPLACEMENTS-- 3-29-- A bunch of misfits get another shot during a football strike.
60. SANDLOT-- 3-29-- A bunch of boys growing up, playing baseball and avoiding the Monster Dog.
--RoadDog
Just think, fifty years ago we were getting ready to soon sit down and gorge ourselves on Thanksgiving dinner and listening to these songs on Chicago's WLS, 890 AM.
1. SHAFT-- Isaac Hayes
2. IMAGINE-- John Lennon
3. PEACE TRAIN-- Cat Stevens
4. BABY I'M-A WANT YOU-- Bread
5. FAMILY AFFAIR-- Sly & the Family Stone
6. HAVE YOU SEEN HER-- Chi-Lites
7. ABSOLUTELY RIGHT-- Five Man Electric Band
8. EVERYBODY'S EVERYTHING-- Santana
9. TWO DIVIDED BY LOVE-- Grass Roots
10. WILD NIGHT-- Van Morrison
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DEBUTS
14. BRAND NEW KEY-- Melanie
18. OLD FASHIONED LOVE SONG-- Three Dog Night
20. STONES / CRUNCHY GRANOLA SUITE-- Neil Diamond
25. SUPERSTAR-- Temptations
27. A NATURAL MAN-- Lou Rawls
THEME FROM SUMMER OF '42-- Peter Nero
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "As You Brush Your Shoes, Stand Before A Mirror And Comb Your Hair." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Wild Night"
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13
I went to the Fox Lake American Legion for the USMC Birthday Breakfast and Toys for Tots event. One great tradition is when the birthday cake is cut with a ceremonial sword and the oldest Marine there gives the first piece to the youngest Marine to show the passing of traditions from one generation to the next.
Instead of the usual SOS and scrambled eggs, we had biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs. Talked with a Vietnam vet and we both agreed that the United States should have been fighting that war to win and do it as quickly as possible regardless of what anyone thinks about your methods.
He had one of the best tee shirts I've ever seen which read: "Not as Lean, Not as Mean, But Still a Marine."
Posted to all my blogs (which isn't easy) and watched two of the Harry Potter movies. I am a big Harry Potter fan.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Yesterday, Richmond-Burton (R-B) went to Chicago to play one of the better teams in the state, Phillips, for a trip to the Class 4A Semifinals next Saturday and I figured it would be close, and it was. The Richmond-Burton Rockets won 27-26. We never sent kids to R-B, but we sure send a lot of tax money, so I am a big fan.
Next week R-B has to play arguably the best team in the state at ANY LEVEL, Joliet Catholic. I'm not feeling too good about this one.
We went to Sunnyside Tap in Johnsburg and watched the Packers win
--RoadDog
THINGS YOU'D LIKE TO SAY: "I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce."
FRITZ McINTYRE, 62
Died 24 August 2021
Keyboard player / songwriter with Simply Red 18985 to 1995.
Group from Manchester, England with vocalist Mick "Red" Hucknall. From 1986 to 1992, they had seven songs in the Top 100 including two #1s.
"Holding Back the Years" (#1-1986)
"If You Don't Know Me" (#1-1989)
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. FILLIN' UP OVER THE BORDER-- Around here, folks have been taking to filling up their gas tanks just over the border in Wisconsin. Why, you might ask? Because gas in Wisconsin is anywhere from 40 cents to fifty cents less than Illinois. It sure helps to be living just eight miles from the Illinois-Wisconsin border. $3.10 sure beast $3.50 to $3.60.
2. SO SAD ABOUT KENOSHA-- That well-publicized trial is coming to an end in Kenisha, Wisconsin, where the teenager killed those two people during the riots there in August 2020. And there is a big fear that certain people will start rioting, burning and looting again if they are not happy with the verdict.
That is a sad thing to have to worry about.
3. $9.39 FOR A McRIB MEAL?-- I went to my local McDonald's the other day to buy a McRib meal and didn't. I wanted to, but not at the $9.39 they wanted for a McRib meal. Gosh. Inflation give me a break. I could buy almost three gallons of gas for that price.
4. THE KIND OF BOY YOU CAN'T FORGET"-- RAINDROPS-- I was listening to Jim Morgan on the Surf, 94.9 FM in North Myrtle Beach (SC) the other day and heard this song again for the first time in a long time. Give it a listen on You Tube. And, it has a very interesting story to how it was made.
Listen Up. --RoadDog
PREGNANCY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again. A: When the kids are in college.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5
We went to Cuda's and met Glen, Barb, Kevin and Kelly and had that great fish fry. Afterwards we adjourned for cocktails and 50-50 at the Fox Lake American Legion.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Started taking down Halloween decorations. Liz and I met Glen and Barb at the Fox Lake American Legion that afternoon to enjoy the sounds of John Polito playing in the bar area. Sure enjoy having music during a Saturday afternoon in November.
Afterwards, we met Kevin and Kelly at Stucky's in Johnsburg for the salisbury steak special and all those wonderful $1 draft pints. We, however, left before karaoke as we had had enough to drink by then.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7
I was finally able to get to my huge burn pile and burn it.
We went to the McHenry American Legion for those great "Adequate" $2.50 Bloody Marys and watched the Packers lose, but were impressed with their backup quarterback, who hopefully will be taking over next year.
Having Fun Around Here. --RoadDog
Fifty years ago today, these were the Top Ten songs and Debuts on Chicago's WLS AM, 890.
1. SHAFT-- Isaac Hayes
2. IMAGINE-- John Lennon
3. GYPSYS, TRAMPS & THIEVES-- Cher
4. PEACE TRAIN-- Cat Stevens
5. ABSOLUTELY RIGHT-- Five Man Electric Band
6. INNER CITY BLUES-- Marvin Gaye
7. BABY I'M-A WANT YOU-- Bread
8. TIRED OF BEING ALONE-- Al Green
9. YO YO-- Osmonds
10. CHARITY BALL-- Fanny
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DEBUTS
29. RESPECT YOURSELF--
30. ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU--
A NATURAL MAN-- Lou Rawls
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "Oh, I've Been Happy Lately, Thinking About The Good Things To Come." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Peace Train"
RAZZY BAILEY, 83
Died August 4, 2021
Had five #1 Country Songs.
"Loving Up a Storm" (1980)
"I Keep Coming Back" (1980)
"Friends" (1981)
"Midnight Hauler" (1981)
What a great name for a country singer.
That's right, just a "mere" fifty years ago. How time flies by. I still can't blame this year is about over.
* Means that the song is climbing the chart.
The number after the artist is how high the song got on the Billboard Hot 100 National Chart.
10. I'VE FOUND SOMEBODY OF MY OWN-- Free Movement
9. INNER CITY BLUES-- Marvin Gaye Kind of funny how this still applies.
8. CHARITY BALL-- Fanny If you don't remember this one. do yourself a favor and go to You Tube to listen to it again. You'll be glad you did. These gals could Rock!!!
7. YO YO-- Osmonds The really floppy-haired Jackson Five. Warning, the video will wear you out just watching it.
6. ABSOLUTELY RIGHT-- Five Man Electric Band Follow up to "Signs." Just 2:17 long. Should have been longer.
5. PEACE TRAIN-- Cat Stevens
4. IMAGINE-- John Lennon
3. TIRED OF BEING ALONE-- Al Green
2. GYPSYS, TRAMPS & THIEVES-- Cher
1. SHAFT-- Isaac Hayes
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "And Papa Woulda Shot Him If he Knew What He'd Done." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves"
BRIAN TRAVERS, 62
Died 22 August 2021
Saxophonist / lyricist with reggae/pop band UB40.
Co-founder of the band.
UB40 has had 39 UK Top 40 singles and 28 Top 40 UK albums and have sold 100 million albums worldwide. Took name from the British Unemployment Benefit Form 40.
Had big U.S. hits with
"Red Red Wine" (#1-1988)
"The Way You Do the Things You Do" (#6-1990)
"Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" (#7-1991)
"Can't Help Falling in Love" (#1-1993)
They are in my Ultimate Jukebox, of course.
MIKE FINNIGAN, 76
Died 11 August 2021
Keyboard player. Worked with Jimi Hendrix and CSN.
Besides touring with Hendrix, he also toured with Cher, Peter Frampton, Ringo Starr, Etta James, Joe Cocker and Steve Winwood.
15. NEVER MY LOVE-- Fifth Dimension #12 Hit #1 on Adult Contemporary. This was the second Association song done by someone else in this survey. The other one was "Cherish" by David Cassidy at #25.
14. *BABY I'M-A WANT YOU-- Bread #3 One comment said that he had met his wife at a Bread concert. Hit #1 on Adult Contemporary. Soft rock group formed in Los Angeles.
13. MAGGIE MAY / REASON TO BELIEVE-- Rod Stewart #1 His first hit. What a first hit!!!
12. *TRAPPED BY A THING CALLED LOVE-- Denise LaSalle #9 A great Beach Beat to this song. Great backup singers and horns. Her only Top 40. #1 R&B hit.
11. ONLY YOU KNOW & I KNOW-- Delaney & Bonnie #20 Folk-rock duo. One of their only two Top 40 songs.
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "Like A Guiding Light To Help Me Through My darkest Hour." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Baby I'm-A Want You"
* Means the song is climbing the charts. The number after the artist is how high the song got on the Billboard Hot 100 National chart.
20. *ROCK STEADY-- Aretha Franklin #9 The Queen of Soul gives us some Funk. Follow up to "Spanish Harlem."
19. *TWO DIVIDED BY LOVE-- Grass Roots #16 Creed Bratton (("The Office") had already left the group by this time. One comment says they still have this on 8-track. Group formed in San Francisco with Rob Grill on vocals and bass.
18. *I DON'T WANT TO LIVE INSIDE MYSELF-- Bee Gees #53 At first, I really thought this group was the Beatles in disguise.
17. DO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN-- Lee Michaels #6 He found out about her and who? From Los Angeles.
16. *EVERYBODY'S EVERYTHING-- Santana #12 That's the Tower of Power on horns. Gregg Rolie on Hammond organ and vocals. Is that a party way to start this song?
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "Every Night Your Tears Come Down." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Two Divided By Love"
A well-deserved thank you to all those who have, are and will serve the United States as members of our Armed Forces. This is your day.
I have written about veterans in seven of my blogs and even went over to Fox Lake, Illinois, for the annual ceremony by the train station on Grand Avenue as I usually do, but, alas it wasn't there this year. I don't know what happened to it.
Today, Bob Stroud did his own salute to veterans on his Ten at Ten show on Chicago's WDRV, 97.1 FM, the Drive, which was a bout the "Red, White & Blue." This will repeat at 10 pm and it streams.
Here are the songs he played:
RED RAIN-- Peter Gabriel
REV ON THE RED LINE-- Foreigner
RED RED WINE-- UB 40
WHITE ROOM-- Cream
WHITE WEDDING-- Billy Idol
WHITER SHADE OF PALE-- Procul Harum
BLUE ON BLACK-- Kenny Wayne Shepherd
BABY BLUE-- Badfinger
BULLET THE BLUE SKY-- U2
BLUE MONEY-- Van Morrison
Thank You Vets!!
The history of the United States Marine Corps began on November 10, 1775, when two battalions of Continental Marines were formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
They were a force of infantry which could operate on both land and sea (and now air).
All across the United States and the world today Marines are celebrating the birthday.
An old Marine tradition.
I will be going to a Marine Birthday celebration at the Fox Lake (Illinois) American Legion this Saturday.
JOEY AMBROSE, 87
Died 9 August 2021
Saxophonist, played with Bill Haley & His Comets.
Real name Joseph D'Ambrosio.
Played tenor saxophone on two of the group's biggest hits: "Rock Around the Clock" and "Shake, Rattle, Roll."
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Was considered as being the last-surviving member of the original group.
* Means the song was rising in the charts. The number after the artist is how high the song got on the Billboard Hot 100 National Charts.
25. *CHERISH-- David Cassidy #9 No doubt that he had quite a voice on this one. His biggest hit. You might know him better as Keith Partridge on the "Partridge Family."
24. SUPERSTAR-- Carpenters #2 That Karen Carpenter had such a unique voice. Just unique. Born in 1950 Died in 1983. So sad. So soon.
23. WHAT ARE YOU DOING SUNDAY-- Dawn #39 A great trio. The gals are Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent. This song grows on you with more listening. But, this sure isn't giving the bride much time to prepare.
22. IF YOU REALLY LOVE ME-- Stevie Wonder #8 Born in Saginaw, Michigan.
21. *HAVE YOU SEEN HER-- Chi-Lites #3 R&B vocal group from Chicago. This one really takes me back to my college days.
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "One Month Ago Today I Was Happy As A Lark." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Have You Seen Her"
Fifty years ago this week, these were the top 30 songs in Chicago according to WLS, 890 AM.
* Means it was climbing the charts. The number after the artist is how high it got on the music charts.
HITBOUND:
*STONES-- Neil Diamond #14 Elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984.
30. *BIRDS OF A FEATHER-- Raiders #23 That old Joe South song. Was Mark Lindsey still with the group back then? Where was Paul Revere?
29. *GOT TO BE THERE-- Michael Jackson #4 His first solo effort.
28. *FAMILY AFFAIR-- Sly & the Family Stone #1 The story of two kids. Definitely ahead of his time.
27. *WILD NIGHT-- Van Morrison #28 That is one great start to the song. Gets you right into it.
26. SWEET CITY WOMAN-- Stampeders #8 You've just got to love any rock song with a banjo.
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "One Child Grows Up To Be Somebody That Just Loves To Learn." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Family Affair"
DENNIS THOMAS, 70
Died 7 August 2021
Saxophone player and co-founding member of the soul/funk band Kool & the Gang.
Some of their songs:
"Ladies Night" (#8-1980)
"Celebration" (#1-1981)
"Get Down On It" (#10-1982"
"Joanna" (#2-1984)
Kool & the Gang's Greatest Hits CD is on my Ultimate Jukebox.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30
On the internet much of the morning. In the afternoon I rolled up the front hose (not real easy as there is 150 feet on it). I also was able to figure out how to get the Halloween lights back on along the front porch.
We went to Stucky's for the $1 draft beer and I had the special which was a stuffed orange pepper cut out like a jack-o-lantern. While we were there, five golf cart groups from Sunnyside Tavern came by on a Halloween scavenger hunt and they were all dressed in costumes. We particularly liked the one group of our friends dressed like the different characters of the Addams Family.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31
After the usual radio and internet, we went to the McHenry American Legion and watched the Bears lose another game. Then stopped at Sunnyside in Johnsburg on the way home.
--RoadDog
PREGNANCY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Q: Do I have to have a baby shower? A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Yesterday, Bob Stroud played these "Time" songs on his Ten at Ten on Chicago's WDRV 97.1 FM.
DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS-- Chicago
TIME STANDS STILL-- Rush
TIME PASSAGES-- Al Stewart
AIN'T WASTIN' TIME NO MORE-- Allman Brothers
ONLY TIME WILL TELL-- Asia
GOOD TIMES BAD TIMES-- Led Zeppelin
BAD TIMES-- Grand Funk
ISN'T IT TIME-- Babys
THE BEST OF TIMES-- Styx
LOVE TAKES TIME-- Orleans
Like the Chambers Brothers said, "Time Has Come Today" for your clocks to fall back an hour.
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "As I was Walking Down The Street One Day, A Man Came Up To Me." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
Drove to McHenry, Illinois, and had the $5 half pound burger special at Windhill Pancake Parlor on Il-120 at the bridge. It cost extra for additional toppings and I got the crumbled blue cheese and grilled onions for $1.50. One great meal. But the main reason for going there was the Halloween decorations. They definitely go overboard decorating for Halloween. Everywhere you look there is something to see. I know of no other place that decorates this much for the occasion.
We then went to Stucky's in Johnsburg to see the return of local entertainer Jim Sieg who we've been following for years. He came down with a bad case of the Covid and has recovered now. He had his full band and he was having a great time.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
We went back to Windhill Pancake Parlor again, this time with Kevin and Kelly and try their fish fry and fish boil. I got the fish boil and Liz the fish fry for $14.25 each. It was AUCE, but neither one of us could finish and we took plenty home. Kevin and Kelly had not been there for the decorations and were impressed.
Afterwards, we went to the Fox Lake American Legion where Kelly pretty much drank for free answering the "Wheel of Fortune" questions. We then had the fifty-fifty, but none of us won anything. Came home and enjoyed Margaritaville in the basement and watched the World Series game,
--Why Go Anywhere Else? --RoadDog
PREGNANCY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Q: My childbirth instructor said it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right? A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
TUESDAY, OCTONER 26
Unfortunately, I couldn't get the '85 Firebird to start, so that's it for my Firebird Cruises until next spring. Hopefully I can get the problem with starting it worked out then. Well, actually I wasn't going to get much more in cruising as my Extended Antique license plates only go to the end of October.
I went to McHenry and bought two cassette bricks at Meijer and had a Wendy's four for $5 special, then a McHenry County Civil War Round Table Board of Directors meeting at Sandy's house.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
We had quite the spread of snacks at Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes. No live trivia today, but we did enjoy playing along with the "Beast," "America Says" and Jeopardy on TV.
--RoadDog
CHARLIE WATTS, 80
Died 24 August 2021
Drummer with the Rolling Stones.
Never flashy, just laid down the beat for so much great music.
A great one. Never looked like a rock star. So different from Da Mick and Da Keith.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
Drove to Crystal Lake, Illinois, for the McHenry County Civil War Round Table discussion group meeting at Panera Bread. Today's topic was the Battle of Perryville. And, we actually somewhat stayed on topic much of the time.
Later, we went to Stucky's in Johnsburg, Illinois, for dinner and the $1 draft Pints. Had a great time singing karaoke.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
The usual morning on the internet, posting blogs and listening to the radio stations.
We went to the McHenry American Legion and watched one of the worst beat-downs ever on Da Bears at the hands of Da Brady and Da Buccaneers. It was sad. Very sad.
Then went to Stucky's to further drown our sorrows.
--RoadDog
CONNIE HAMZY , 66
Died August 21, 2021
She went out with a whole lot of band members back in the day. She was the "Sweet, sweet Connie" mentioned in the Grand Funk song "We're an American Band."
"Out on the road for forty days
Last night in Little Rock put me in a haze
Sweet sweet Connie, doin' her act
She had the whole show and that's a natural fact."
She was probably one of the biggest groupies around.
Goodbye, Sweet Sweet Connie.
These were the Top Ten and Debuts on Chicago's WLS AM Radio fifty years ago today.
1. YO YO-- Osmonds
2. GYPSYS, TRAMPS & THIEVES-- Cher
3. CHARITY BALL-- Fanny
4. I FOUND SOMEONE OF MY OWN-- Free Movement
5. TIRED OF BEING ALONE-- Al Green
6. SHAFT-- Isaac Hayes
7. ONLY YOU KNOW & I KNOW--
8. MAGGIE MAE / REASON TO BELIEVE--
9. ABSOLUTELY RIGHT-- Five Man Electric Band
10. NEVER MY LOVE-- Fifth Dimension
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DEBUTS
25. ROCK STEADY-- Aretha Franklin
26. HAVE YOU SEEN HER-- Chi-Lites
30. CHERISH-- David Cassidy
ALL HIT BOUND: FAMILY AFFAIR-- Sly & the Family Stone
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "Papa Would Do Whatever He Could, Preach A Little Gospel, Sell A Couple Bottles Of Doctor Good." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves"
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 23
Well, Illinois high school football season ended and it was the second straight year that I didn't get to see any games. I sure hope to start seeing them next year.
Anyway, here are the final records of the teams I back:
Johnsburg: 3-6
Richmond-Burton: 9-0
Grant (Fox Lake): 2-7
Round Lake: 2-7
Palatine: 6-3
Fremd (Palatine): 1-8
Mt. Carmel (Chicago): 6-3
Goldsboro (North Carolina): 4-5
Some Good, Some Bad. --RoadHigh
PREGNANCY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Q: How long is the average woman in labor? A: Whatever she says divided by two.
