It is Not Really Winter in Chicago Until:
You've cursed at other people for declaring dibs for a parking spot.
You've greedily taken the parking spot of someone else who cleared a space but was too naive to claim t with an ugly chair. (In other words, DIBS.)
You've planned a winter vacation to somewhere warm or at least checked into it or airfares.
The waves on lake Michigan freeze.
You've heard at least one story about someone who has slipped on the ice and broken a bone. If you're lucky, that person isn't you.
You've flipped off or said bad things to your friendly neighborhood snow plow operator after they deposit all that super heavy snow on your driveway which you have just cleared.
--RoadDog
Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
It's Not Really Winter In Chicago Until...-- Part 2: The Art of Declaring Dibs
After we received a quick four inches of heavy snow yesterday.
IT'S NOT REALLY WINTER IN CHICAGO UNTIL:
You've gained 5 pounds.
Everything about you -- clothes, hair, skin -- feels hideous.
You don't care how you look. You'd rather be safe and warm than attractive.
You assure your friends who live in warm places who take sadistic pleasure in pointing out how toasty they are, that Chicago winters aren't really that bad.
You've told these folks that our winters make us tougher than everybody else.
You've spent an entire day inside because it is too cold and miserable to go outside.
Until you have declared dibs on a parking spot in the street. (This is a Chicago institution.)
This Means War If You Take My Spot!! --RoadDog
IT'S NOT REALLY WINTER IN CHICAGO UNTIL:
You've gained 5 pounds.
Everything about you -- clothes, hair, skin -- feels hideous.
You don't care how you look. You'd rather be safe and warm than attractive.
You assure your friends who live in warm places who take sadistic pleasure in pointing out how toasty they are, that Chicago winters aren't really that bad.
You've told these folks that our winters make us tougher than everybody else.
You've spent an entire day inside because it is too cold and miserable to go outside.
Until you have declared dibs on a parking spot in the street. (This is a Chicago institution.)
This Means War If You Take My Spot!! --RoadDog
WLS Top 40 Survey for March 4, 1966-- Part 4: "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
25. I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY-- B'J. Thomas
24. WOMAN-- Peter & Gordon
23. CALL ME-- Chris Montez Went to #22 on Billboard. He was a protege of Ritchie Valence. His biggest hit was "Let's Dance" which went to #4 in 1962.
22. MY WORLD IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU-- Supremes
21. WHAT NOW MY LOVE-- Sonny & Cher Went to #14 on Billboard. Written in France in 1962.
Dex Card plays all Silver Dollar Survey Hits daily 2:00 to 6:00 p.m..
Featured Albums
With Respect to Nat by the Oscar Peterson Trio
If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears-- Mamas & Papas
Name That Tune: "As I Go My Way Alone, I Find It Hard for Me to Carry On.:" RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS:
Teacher: Can anybody give me an example of coincidence?
Johnny: Sir, my mother and father got married on the same day, same time.
"My World Is Empty Without You"
24. WOMAN-- Peter & Gordon
23. CALL ME-- Chris Montez Went to #22 on Billboard. He was a protege of Ritchie Valence. His biggest hit was "Let's Dance" which went to #4 in 1962.
22. MY WORLD IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU-- Supremes
21. WHAT NOW MY LOVE-- Sonny & Cher Went to #14 on Billboard. Written in France in 1962.
Dex Card plays all Silver Dollar Survey Hits daily 2:00 to 6:00 p.m..
Featured Albums
With Respect to Nat by the Oscar Peterson Trio
If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears-- Mamas & Papas
Name That Tune: "As I Go My Way Alone, I Find It Hard for Me to Carry On.:" RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS:
Teacher: Can anybody give me an example of coincidence?
Johnny: Sir, my mother and father got married on the same day, same time.
"My World Is Empty Without You"
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
WLS Top 40 Survey for March 4, 1966-- Part 3: "Batman"
30. OUTSIDE THE GATES OF HEAVEN-- Lou Christie Really great song. Went to #45 Billboard. Follow up to his #1 "Lightning Strikes" (which was #5 on this week's WLS Survey).Born Lugee Sacco in Pennsylvania.
29. BATMAN-- Neal Hefti His only top 100, went to #35. This was the original TV them,e song you heard when you saw the show., starring Adam west and Burt Ward. Jan and Dean even had a "Batman" that went to #66. The Markettes also had a "Batman" on the WLS Survey at #19. It was a biggie. I know i watched this show and "The Monkees" all the time.
28. WAIT A MINUTE-- Tams OK, when I first saw the group name I thought it was that great Soul/Beach Music group out of Atlanta by that name. Went to #76 on Billboard by Tim Tam & the Turn Ons out of Detroit. Featured Rick "Tim tam" Weisend. Had that great falsetto voice and was a throw-back to 1950s Doo Wop. Very Four Seasonish. Also, listen to their "Cheryl Ann" song.
27. MOULTY-- Barbarians Went to #90.on Billboard. Part a talk song, part a romp. From Provincetown, Massachusetts. Follow up to their "Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl."
26. LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND-- Deon Jackson
Name That Tune: "When the Angels Looked Down They Saw You Walk away." --RoadDog
"Outside the Gates of Heaven"
29. BATMAN-- Neal Hefti His only top 100, went to #35. This was the original TV them,e song you heard when you saw the show., starring Adam west and Burt Ward. Jan and Dean even had a "Batman" that went to #66. The Markettes also had a "Batman" on the WLS Survey at #19. It was a biggie. I know i watched this show and "The Monkees" all the time.
28. WAIT A MINUTE-- Tams OK, when I first saw the group name I thought it was that great Soul/Beach Music group out of Atlanta by that name. Went to #76 on Billboard by Tim Tam & the Turn Ons out of Detroit. Featured Rick "Tim tam" Weisend. Had that great falsetto voice and was a throw-back to 1950s Doo Wop. Very Four Seasonish. Also, listen to their "Cheryl Ann" song.
27. MOULTY-- Barbarians Went to #90.on Billboard. Part a talk song, part a romp. From Provincetown, Massachusetts. Follow up to their "Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl."
26. LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND-- Deon Jackson
Name That Tune: "When the Angels Looked Down They Saw You Walk away." --RoadDog
"Outside the Gates of Heaven"
WLS Top 40 Survey for March 4, 1966-- Part 2: "Answer To My Prayer"
36. WHEN LIKING TURNS TO LOVE-- Ronnie Dove From Herndon, Va. Slow song. "What a wonderful, wonderful feeling."
35. I WANT TO GO WITH YOU-- Eddie Arnold (Actually, Eddy) Went to #18 Billboard. Follow up to his biggest pop hit "Make the World Go Away." Eddy Arnold is ranked the #1 Country Artist by Joel Whitburn from 1944-1993.
34. PHOENIX LOVE THEME-- Brass Ring Instrumental, one of two Top 40s for this New York studio band. From the movie "Flight of the Phoenix."
33. HUSBANDS AND WIVES-- Roger Miller Went to #26 Billboard pop chart. Slow song and follow up to "England Swings." Born in Texas, but raised along Route 66 in Erick, Oklahoma.
32. DON'T YOU KNOW-- Keith Everette Didn't rank in Billboard, but went to #10 on crosstown WCFL. Flip side was "Conscientious Objector" which called them cowards.
31. ANSWER TO MY PRAYER-- Neil Sedaka Went to #89 on Billboard. His last Top 100 until 1974's "Laughter in the Rain." Good song that should have done better.
Name That Tune: "Two Broken Hearts Lonely, Looking Like Houses Where Nobody Lives" --RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS:
TEACHER: Ellen, give me a sentence starting with 'I'.
Ellen: I is...
Teacher: No Ellen.... Always say, 'I am.'
Ellen: All right... 'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.
"Husbands and Wives"
35. I WANT TO GO WITH YOU-- Eddie Arnold (Actually, Eddy) Went to #18 Billboard. Follow up to his biggest pop hit "Make the World Go Away." Eddy Arnold is ranked the #1 Country Artist by Joel Whitburn from 1944-1993.
34. PHOENIX LOVE THEME-- Brass Ring Instrumental, one of two Top 40s for this New York studio band. From the movie "Flight of the Phoenix."
33. HUSBANDS AND WIVES-- Roger Miller Went to #26 Billboard pop chart. Slow song and follow up to "England Swings." Born in Texas, but raised along Route 66 in Erick, Oklahoma.
32. DON'T YOU KNOW-- Keith Everette Didn't rank in Billboard, but went to #10 on crosstown WCFL. Flip side was "Conscientious Objector" which called them cowards.
31. ANSWER TO MY PRAYER-- Neil Sedaka Went to #89 on Billboard. His last Top 100 until 1974's "Laughter in the Rain." Good song that should have done better.
Name That Tune: "Two Broken Hearts Lonely, Looking Like Houses Where Nobody Lives" --RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS:
TEACHER: Ellen, give me a sentence starting with 'I'.
Ellen: I is...
Teacher: No Ellen.... Always say, 'I am.'
Ellen: All right... 'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.
"Husbands and Wives"
Monday, February 29, 2016
Billboard Songs Leaping to #1 On Leap Day, Feb. 29th.
From the Feb. 29, 2016, Billboard "The Only Two Songs That Have Leapt to No. 1 on the Hot 100 on Leap Days" by Gary Trust.
A total of 1,052 songs have been #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 list since it began on August 4, 1958. But only two have reached the rarefied heights of #1 on February 29.
Back on February 29, 1964, the Beatles did it first with "I Want to Hold Your Hand."
Then, on Feb. 29, 1992, Mr. Big followed suit with the rock ballad "To Be With You."
There have been 15 Leap Days since the Hot 100 began, but only in 1964 and 1992, did Leap Day fall on a Saturday when the list is published.
Name That Tune: "Oh, Yeah, I'll Tell You Something I Think You'll Understand." --RoadDog
"I Want to Hold Your Hand"
A total of 1,052 songs have been #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 list since it began on August 4, 1958. But only two have reached the rarefied heights of #1 on February 29.
Back on February 29, 1964, the Beatles did it first with "I Want to Hold Your Hand."
Then, on Feb. 29, 1992, Mr. Big followed suit with the rock ballad "To Be With You."
There have been 15 Leap Days since the Hot 100 began, but only in 1964 and 1992, did Leap Day fall on a Saturday when the list is published.
Name That Tune: "Oh, Yeah, I'll Tell You Something I Think You'll Understand." --RoadDog
"I Want to Hold Your Hand"
WLS Top 40 for March 4, 1966-- Part 1: "It's Too Late"
From WLS Oldies Loon. You can listen to all these songs at You Tube.
40. SURE GONNA MISS HER-- Gary Lewis--
39. IT'S TOO LATE-- Bobby Goldsboro Went to #23 Billboard. Had a #1 song in 1968 with the ultra-syrupy "Honey." Had a TV show from 1972-1975. A really good song.
38. DON'T PUSH ME-- Hedgehoppers Did not make it to Billboard's Hot 100. Hedgehoppers Anonymous. Second single from them produced by British music mogul Jonathan King. Their only charting single was "It's Good News Week" which went to #48 Billboard.
37. I CAN'T LET YOU GO-- Hollies Actually "I Can't Let Go." Their third hit went to #42 on Billboard and came before their breakthru hit "Bus Stop later in the summer. From Manchester, England. Allan Clarke doing the singing.
Name That Tune: "Oh, I Try and I Try, But I can't Say Goodbye." --RoadDog
"I Can't Let Go"
40. SURE GONNA MISS HER-- Gary Lewis--
39. IT'S TOO LATE-- Bobby Goldsboro Went to #23 Billboard. Had a #1 song in 1968 with the ultra-syrupy "Honey." Had a TV show from 1972-1975. A really good song.
38. DON'T PUSH ME-- Hedgehoppers Did not make it to Billboard's Hot 100. Hedgehoppers Anonymous. Second single from them produced by British music mogul Jonathan King. Their only charting single was "It's Good News Week" which went to #48 Billboard.
37. I CAN'T LET YOU GO-- Hollies Actually "I Can't Let Go." Their third hit went to #42 on Billboard and came before their breakthru hit "Bus Stop later in the summer. From Manchester, England. Allan Clarke doing the singing.
Name That Tune: "Oh, I Try and I Try, But I can't Say Goodbye." --RoadDog
"I Can't Let Go"
It Is Not Really Winter in Chicago Until This Happens-- Part 1
From the Jan. 13, 2016, Chicago Tribune "The Talk" by Mary Schmich.
As we have a winter storm warning for tonight, but so far, we can't really complain about winter as it hasn't been overly bad, even though I see we're close to normal amounts of snow.
IT'S NOT REALLY WINTER IN CHICAGO UNTIL YOU'VE:
Gone in search of long underwear.
Lost at least one glove.
Seen your heating bill and swear.
The ice turns black and lingers for at least two weeks.
Slipped on that ice.
Shoveled (or used the snowblower) at least three times.
Felt vaguely guilty about letting someone else do the shoveling.
Cursed your neighbor for not shoveling.
Forsaken nice looking shoes for ugly boots.
Winter. UUGGHH!! --RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS:
Teacher: Tommy, why do you always get so dirty?
Tommy: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
As we have a winter storm warning for tonight, but so far, we can't really complain about winter as it hasn't been overly bad, even though I see we're close to normal amounts of snow.
IT'S NOT REALLY WINTER IN CHICAGO UNTIL YOU'VE:
Gone in search of long underwear.
Lost at least one glove.
Seen your heating bill and swear.
The ice turns black and lingers for at least two weeks.
Slipped on that ice.
Shoveled (or used the snowblower) at least three times.
Felt vaguely guilty about letting someone else do the shoveling.
Cursed your neighbor for not shoveling.
Forsaken nice looking shoes for ugly boots.
Winter. UUGGHH!! --RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS:
Teacher: Tommy, why do you always get so dirty?
Tommy: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
Friday, February 26, 2016
2016 Academy Awards
I also saw two of the Best Acror nominees: Matt Damon "The Martian" and Leonardo DiCaprio "The Revenant." My pick of these two would be DiCaprio.
For Best Actress, I saw Saoirse Ronan "Brooklyn", Jennifer Lawrence "Joy" and Brie Larson "Room." All three put in great performances, but I would go for Saoirse Ronan.
I saw all five Best Supporting Actor nominees: "Mark Rylance "Bridge of Spies," Sylvester Stallone "Creed,: Mark Ruffalo "Spotlight," Christain Bale "The Big Short" and Tom Hardy "The Revenant." My pick is Sylvester Stallone.
best Supporting Actress I just saw one, Rachel McAdams "Spotlight."
For Best Visual Effects I saw four of the five nominees: "Mad Max: Fury Road," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Martian" and "The Revenant." I pick "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Pooping the Corn for the Show. --RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS:
3rd grade teacher: Willie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
Willie: Me!!
For Best Actress, I saw Saoirse Ronan "Brooklyn", Jennifer Lawrence "Joy" and Brie Larson "Room." All three put in great performances, but I would go for Saoirse Ronan.
I saw all five Best Supporting Actor nominees: "Mark Rylance "Bridge of Spies," Sylvester Stallone "Creed,: Mark Ruffalo "Spotlight," Christain Bale "The Big Short" and Tom Hardy "The Revenant." My pick is Sylvester Stallone.
best Supporting Actress I just saw one, Rachel McAdams "Spotlight."
For Best Visual Effects I saw four of the five nominees: "Mad Max: Fury Road," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Martian" and "The Revenant." I pick "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Pooping the Corn for the Show. --RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS:
3rd grade teacher: Willie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
Willie: Me!!
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Predatory Ticket Policy of the Dear Old Nashville Predators
From the Jan. 13, 2016, Chicago Tribune "Smack! Predatory ticket policy? Can we sue them?" by Steve Rosenbloom.
Sadly, the Nashville Predators are not the only NHL team to make uit hard for Chicago Blackhawk fans to see their games on home ice. The Tampa Bay Lightning also take it to the extreme.
And, the Hawks play the Predators tonight, but, fortunately at home, not theirs. Attention Predator fans, you're welcome to attend here.
What the Predators are upset with is hawks fans taking over their stadium. To keep the numbers to a minimum, they make it really hard for our folks to get tickets.
--RoadDog
Sadly, the Nashville Predators are not the only NHL team to make uit hard for Chicago Blackhawk fans to see their games on home ice. The Tampa Bay Lightning also take it to the extreme.
And, the Hawks play the Predators tonight, but, fortunately at home, not theirs. Attention Predator fans, you're welcome to attend here.
What the Predators are upset with is hawks fans taking over their stadium. To keep the numbers to a minimum, they make it really hard for our folks to get tickets.
--RoadDog
WLS Survey for February 25, 1966: "Ballad of the Green Berets"
1. LIGHTNING STRIKES-- Lou Christie
2. THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING-- Nancy Sinatra
3. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'-- Mamas & Papas
4. LISTEN PEOPLE-- Herman's Hermits
5. BALLAD OF THE GREEN BERETS-- Barry Sadler
6. I FOUGHT THE LAW-- Bobby Fuller Four
7. GLORIA-- Shadows of Knoght (Chicago Boys)
8. HOMEWARD BOUND-- Simon & Garfunkel
9. 19TH NERVOUS BREAKDOWN-- Rolling Stones
10. GEORGIANA-- Princetons
Name That Tune: "Like To Tell You 'Bout My Baby."
"Gloria"
2. THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING-- Nancy Sinatra
3. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'-- Mamas & Papas
4. LISTEN PEOPLE-- Herman's Hermits
5. BALLAD OF THE GREEN BERETS-- Barry Sadler
6. I FOUGHT THE LAW-- Bobby Fuller Four
7. GLORIA-- Shadows of Knoght (Chicago Boys)
8. HOMEWARD BOUND-- Simon & Garfunkel
9. 19TH NERVOUS BREAKDOWN-- Rolling Stones
10. GEORGIANA-- Princetons
Name That Tune: "Like To Tell You 'Bout My Baby."
"Gloria"
George's "Other" Birthday Today
From Neatorama "A Few Things You Might Not Know About George Harrison" by Miss Cellania.
Today, while listening to WXRT this morning, Lin Braehmer and Mary Dixon talked a bit about the confusion over George Harrison's birthday, but said they, and the radio station were going to celebrate it today. It will be interesting to see which day major Beatles fan Terri Hemmert considers to be the "Day."
We do know for sure George's death on November 29, 2001, of lung cancer.
Anyway, here is a list of some things you might not know about George.
** George's favorite color was purple, loved Formula One Racing, egg sandwiches and watching Monty Python on TV.
** His favorite movie was Mel Brooks' "The Producers" (1967).
** Birthday: For most of his life, George thought it to be February 25, 1943, and that is the way it is listed in most Beatle books and magazines. But near the end of his life, he changed it to February 24. However, a family document says he was born at 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 1943.
--RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS: Teacher: What is the chemical formula for water?
Sarah: 'H I J K L M N O!!"
Teacher: What are you talking about?
Sarah: Yesterday you said it was H to O!
Today, while listening to WXRT this morning, Lin Braehmer and Mary Dixon talked a bit about the confusion over George Harrison's birthday, but said they, and the radio station were going to celebrate it today. It will be interesting to see which day major Beatles fan Terri Hemmert considers to be the "Day."
We do know for sure George's death on November 29, 2001, of lung cancer.
Anyway, here is a list of some things you might not know about George.
** George's favorite color was purple, loved Formula One Racing, egg sandwiches and watching Monty Python on TV.
** His favorite movie was Mel Brooks' "The Producers" (1967).
** Birthday: For most of his life, George thought it to be February 25, 1943, and that is the way it is listed in most Beatle books and magazines. But near the end of his life, he changed it to February 24. However, a family document says he was born at 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 1943.
--RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS: Teacher: What is the chemical formula for water?
Sarah: 'H I J K L M N O!!"
Teacher: What are you talking about?
Sarah: Yesterday you said it was H to O!
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
George's Birthday Today-- Ten for George "Something"
From Bob Stroud's February 24, 2016, Ten at Ten on WDRV, 97.1 FM in Chicago.
WHAT IS LIFE-- George
WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS-- Beatles
GIVE ME LOVE-- George
TAXMAN-- Beatles
HANDLE WITH CARE-- Traveling Wilburys
SOMETHING-- Beatles
CRACKERJACK PALACE-- George
HERE COMES THE SUN-- Beatles
WHEN WE WAS FAB-- George
MY SWEET LORD-- George
Name That Tune: Let me Tell You How It Will Be, There's One for You, Nineteen for Me." --RoadDog
"Taxman"
WHAT IS LIFE-- George
WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS-- Beatles
GIVE ME LOVE-- George
TAXMAN-- Beatles
HANDLE WITH CARE-- Traveling Wilburys
SOMETHING-- Beatles
CRACKERJACK PALACE-- George
HERE COMES THE SUN-- Beatles
WHEN WE WAS FAB-- George
MY SWEET LORD-- George
Name That Tune: Let me Tell You How It Will Be, There's One for You, Nineteen for Me." --RoadDog
"Taxman"
Happy Birthday to George Harrison, But Was It the 24th or 25th of February?
As in George Harrison.
Well, I was looking up the year George was born and Wikipedia and several other sources said he was born on February 25, 1943. I was wondering why Bob Stroud wouldn't know that and had his Ten at Ten on George today, but then I found another source that said for years George Harrison thought he was born on Feb. 25th, but near the end of his life said it was actually February 24th.
My Favorite Beatle. --RoadDog
Well, I was looking up the year George was born and Wikipedia and several other sources said he was born on February 25, 1943. I was wondering why Bob Stroud wouldn't know that and had his Ten at Ten on George today, but then I found another source that said for years George Harrison thought he was born on Feb. 25th, but near the end of his life said it was actually February 24th.
My Favorite Beatle. --RoadDog
Name Game Songs-- Part 2: "Sweet Jane"
MARY LOU-- Steve Miller
ELEANOR RIGBY-- Beatles
MICHELLE-- Beatles
HELP ME RHONDA-- Beach Boys
PEG-- Steely Dan
JUDY IN DISGUISE-- John Fred & Playboy Band
ALL THE GIRLS LOVE ALICE-- Elton John
JACK AND DIANE-- John Cougar
SWEET JANE-- Velvet Underground
Name That Tune: "Well Since She Put Me Down I've Been Out Doin' in My Head." --RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS( From the February 2016 Orange Peel): Teacher: John, how do you spell "crocodile?"
John: "K-R-O-K-D-A-I-L"
Teacher: No, that's wrong!
John:: Maybe it's wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
Why teachers get gray hair so young.
"Help Me Rhona"
ELEANOR RIGBY-- Beatles
MICHELLE-- Beatles
HELP ME RHONDA-- Beach Boys
PEG-- Steely Dan
JUDY IN DISGUISE-- John Fred & Playboy Band
ALL THE GIRLS LOVE ALICE-- Elton John
JACK AND DIANE-- John Cougar
SWEET JANE-- Velvet Underground
Name That Tune: "Well Since She Put Me Down I've Been Out Doin' in My Head." --RoadDog
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS( From the February 2016 Orange Peel): Teacher: John, how do you spell "crocodile?"
John: "K-R-O-K-D-A-I-L"
Teacher: No, that's wrong!
John:: Maybe it's wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
Why teachers get gray hair so young.
"Help Me Rhona"
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
And I Also Saw All the Best Director Nominees
Yesterday I wrote that I had seen all eight movies nominated for Best Picture.
I also saw all five movies where their directors were nominated for best.
George Miller-- Mad Max: Fury Road
Lenny Abrahamson-- Room
Tom McCarthy-- Spotlight
Adam McKay-- The Big Short
Alejandro G. Inarritu-- The Revenant
My pick: "Mad Max: Fury Road."
--RoadDog
I also saw all five movies where their directors were nominated for best.
George Miller-- Mad Max: Fury Road
Lenny Abrahamson-- Room
Tom McCarthy-- Spotlight
Adam McKay-- The Big Short
Alejandro G. Inarritu-- The Revenant
My pick: "Mad Max: Fury Road."
--RoadDog
Name Game Songs-- Part 1 "Jackie Blue"
From the April 29, 2012, Rock and Roll Roots Show on WDRV, 97.1 FM Chicago.
HELEN WHEELS-- Paul McCartney
MISS JUDY'S FARM-- Faces
ALONG COMES MARY-- Association
CROSS-EYED MARY-- Jethro Tull
GLORIA-- Them
JIMMY LOVES MARY-ANNE-- Looking Glass
JACKIE BLUE-- Ozark Mountain Daredevils
JENNY TAKE A RIDE-- Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels
AMIE-- Pure Prairie League
MOLINA-- CCR
MONY MONY-- Tommy James & Shondells
BETTY LOU'S GETTING OUT TONIGHT-- Bob Seger
Name That Tune: "I Can See Why You Think You Still Belong to Me." --RoadDog
YOU KNOW IT'S JULY IN FLORIDA WHEN: You realize that it only takes two fingers to steer your car.
"Amie"
HELEN WHEELS-- Paul McCartney
MISS JUDY'S FARM-- Faces
ALONG COMES MARY-- Association
CROSS-EYED MARY-- Jethro Tull
GLORIA-- Them
JIMMY LOVES MARY-ANNE-- Looking Glass
JACKIE BLUE-- Ozark Mountain Daredevils
JENNY TAKE A RIDE-- Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels
AMIE-- Pure Prairie League
MOLINA-- CCR
MONY MONY-- Tommy James & Shondells
BETTY LOU'S GETTING OUT TONIGHT-- Bob Seger
Name That Tune: "I Can See Why You Think You Still Belong to Me." --RoadDog
YOU KNOW IT'S JULY IN FLORIDA WHEN: You realize that it only takes two fingers to steer your car.
"Amie"
Monday, February 22, 2016
A First for Me, I Saw All Eight Movies Nominated for Best Picture
Usually, the most I see of the movies nominated for Academy award for Best Picture might be half, but for some reason, I saw all eight this year, thanks to Classic Cinemas bringing back "The Room" and "Brooklyn."
Besides those two, I also saw:
Bridge of Spies
Mad Max: Fury Road
Spotlight
The Big Short
The Martian
The Revenant.
All of them were great in one aspect or another, but, if I had to pick an absolute favorite, it would be "Brooklyn."
I still think the Academy awards should have two categories: Movies People Have Seen and Movies People Haven't Seen.
--RoadDog
Besides those two, I also saw:
Bridge of Spies
Mad Max: Fury Road
Spotlight
The Big Short
The Martian
The Revenant.
All of them were great in one aspect or another, but, if I had to pick an absolute favorite, it would be "Brooklyn."
I still think the Academy awards should have two categories: Movies People Have Seen and Movies People Haven't Seen.
--RoadDog
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