The yard is a brilliant purple and white right now. The purple coming from creeping phlox, wild phlox and irises. The white from the daisies. I have to have at least a hundred of each.
Plus, I have some little pink perennials blooming.
The tulips, hyacinths and jonquils are gone, as are the lilacs.
The eponeous, azeleas, rose of sharon , golden privets, boxwoods, some of the yews and other evergreen bushes are still struggling to get going after that horrible winter.
Last day to burn yard waste, so I'll have to go out in a bit and do that.
Always Something Bloomin' in the Yard. --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.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
The Drive's 100 Greatest Classic Rock Albums-- Part 3
60. TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION-- Elton John-- '70
59. DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED-- Moody Blues-- '67
58. IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR-- Led Zeppelin
57. EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY-- Rod Stewart-- '71
56. NIGHT MOVES-- Bob Seger-- '76
55. CRIME OF THE CENTURY-- Supertramp-- '74
54. ABRAXAS-- Santana-- '70
53. GRAND ILLUSION-- Styx-- '77
52. MACHINE HEAD-- Deep Purple-- '72
51. DAMN THE TORPEDOES-- Tom Petty & Heartbreakers-- '79
50. VAN HALEN-- Van Halen-- '78
49. PET SOUNDS-- Beach Boys-- '66
48. BORN IN THE U.S.A.-- Bruce Springsteen-- '84
47. FRAGILE-- Yes-- '72
46. HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED-- Bob Dylan-- '65
45. BAND ON THE RUN-- Paul McCartney-- '73
44. COSMO'S FACTORY-- Creedence Clearwater Revival-- '70
43. STICKY FINGERS-- Rolling Stones-- ''71
42. PRONOUNCED--LEH-NERD SKIN-NERD-- Lynyrd Skynyrd-- '73
41. DEJA-VU-- Crosby Stills Nash & Young '70
Recognize Any of These? --RoadDog
59. DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED-- Moody Blues-- '67
58. IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR-- Led Zeppelin
57. EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY-- Rod Stewart-- '71
56. NIGHT MOVES-- Bob Seger-- '76
55. CRIME OF THE CENTURY-- Supertramp-- '74
54. ABRAXAS-- Santana-- '70
53. GRAND ILLUSION-- Styx-- '77
52. MACHINE HEAD-- Deep Purple-- '72
51. DAMN THE TORPEDOES-- Tom Petty & Heartbreakers-- '79
50. VAN HALEN-- Van Halen-- '78
49. PET SOUNDS-- Beach Boys-- '66
48. BORN IN THE U.S.A.-- Bruce Springsteen-- '84
47. FRAGILE-- Yes-- '72
46. HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED-- Bob Dylan-- '65
45. BAND ON THE RUN-- Paul McCartney-- '73
44. COSMO'S FACTORY-- Creedence Clearwater Revival-- '70
43. STICKY FINGERS-- Rolling Stones-- ''71
42. PRONOUNCED--LEH-NERD SKIN-NERD-- Lynyrd Skynyrd-- '73
41. DEJA-VU-- Crosby Stills Nash & Young '70
Recognize Any of These? --RoadDog
Just Got Back From Indy-- Part 4
MAY 25TH, 2014: We stuck around for the crowds to leave and saw Ryan Hunter-Reays' victory lap. Walked back to the Rv for some cookin' and went to last call at 7 PM of the American Legion and ran into some real interesting characters.
We watched the replay of the whole race in the evening to see...the rest of the story. Hey, we missed that.
MAY 26TH, 2014: Most of outside stuff put up last night. Drove about 50 miles on I-65 and pulled over for a Slider Attack. Arrived in Round Lake about five hours after leaving. Tickets, gas and camping came to $300.
Dropped some Indy stuff off at Indy fanatic Terri's and went to J's, Hello Folks and the Legion on the way home.
We did not watch the Hawks-Kings game at all as it came on too late (8 PM) and we don't get NBC Sports.
Thanks a Lot, NBC. I'll Remember This. --RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: What is considered formal attire for retirees? A: Tied shoes. (I tei mine because otherwise I would trip.)
We watched the replay of the whole race in the evening to see...the rest of the story. Hey, we missed that.
MAY 26TH, 2014: Most of outside stuff put up last night. Drove about 50 miles on I-65 and pulled over for a Slider Attack. Arrived in Round Lake about five hours after leaving. Tickets, gas and camping came to $300.
Dropped some Indy stuff off at Indy fanatic Terri's and went to J's, Hello Folks and the Legion on the way home.
We did not watch the Hawks-Kings game at all as it came on too late (8 PM) and we don't get NBC Sports.
Thanks a Lot, NBC. I'll Remember This. --RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: What is considered formal attire for retirees? A: Tied shoes. (I tei mine because otherwise I would trip.)
Friday, May 30, 2014
Just Got Back from Indy 500-- Part 3: Race Day
May 25, 2014:
Awakened by announcements and activity inside the track, just a couple hundred yards away. Big line for the Legion buffet, but good eating and bacon very crispy.
Much easier entry this time. Last year some folks got in right as the race began.
Climbed way up to our seats on the catwalk, as far up as you can go right between the first and second turns. Great seats, but now up to $186 (from $150).
The new race listing of top 16 cars made it easier to keep up with the "angry bees" going around track. Overall, I knew who was leading most of the time and would recognize them as they zipped by. I was pulling for James Hinchcliffe and Ed Carpenter who were right in the running for most of the race.
For 149 laps there were no caution flags so they were really driving hard. The last 51 laps, however, a bit rougher with a lot of crashes. Worst for me was when my two guys crashed into each other and slid over to right in front of us. Carpenter was ready to punch out Hinchcliffe when he got out of his wrecked car.
Ryan Hunter-Reay won the race.
--IndyDog
Awakened by announcements and activity inside the track, just a couple hundred yards away. Big line for the Legion buffet, but good eating and bacon very crispy.
Much easier entry this time. Last year some folks got in right as the race began.
Climbed way up to our seats on the catwalk, as far up as you can go right between the first and second turns. Great seats, but now up to $186 (from $150).
The new race listing of top 16 cars made it easier to keep up with the "angry bees" going around track. Overall, I knew who was leading most of the time and would recognize them as they zipped by. I was pulling for James Hinchcliffe and Ed Carpenter who were right in the running for most of the race.
For 149 laps there were no caution flags so they were really driving hard. The last 51 laps, however, a bit rougher with a lot of crashes. Worst for me was when my two guys crashed into each other and slid over to right in front of us. Carpenter was ready to punch out Hinchcliffe when he got out of his wrecked car.
Ryan Hunter-Reay won the race.
--IndyDog
The Drive's 100 Greatest Classic Rock Albums-- Part 2
80. RUNNING ON EMPTY-- Jackson Browne-- '77
79. FULL MOON FEVER-- Tom Petty-- '89
78. PERMANENT WAVES-- Rush-- '80
77. AFTER THE GOLD RUSH-- Neil Young-- '70
76. A NEW WORLD RECORD-- Electric Light orchestra-- '76
75. THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST-- David Bowie-- '
74. FLEETWOOD MAC-- Fleetwood Mac-- '75
73. A TRICK OF THE TAIL-- Genesis-- '76
72. LEFTOVERTURE-- Kansas-- '76
71. LIVE BULLET-- Bob Seger-- '76
70. HARVEST-- Neil Young-- '72
69. FOREIGNER-- Foreigner-- 77
68. ANIMALS-- Pink Floyd-- '77
67. DISRAELI GEARS-- Cream-- '67
66. ALL THINGS MUST PASS-- George Harrison-- '70
65. SOME GIRLS-- Rolling Stones-- '78
64. A NIGHT AT THE OPERA-- Queen-- '75
63. AMERICAN BEAUTY-- Grateful Dead-- '70
62. ELECTRIC LADYLAND-- Jimi Hendrix-- '68
61. THE YES ALBUM-- Yes-- '71
I Sure Have a Lot of These. --RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors? A: The term comes with a 10% discount. Plus, back in high school, SENIORS RULE!!
79. FULL MOON FEVER-- Tom Petty-- '89
78. PERMANENT WAVES-- Rush-- '80
77. AFTER THE GOLD RUSH-- Neil Young-- '70
76. A NEW WORLD RECORD-- Electric Light orchestra-- '76
75. THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST-- David Bowie-- '
74. FLEETWOOD MAC-- Fleetwood Mac-- '75
73. A TRICK OF THE TAIL-- Genesis-- '76
72. LEFTOVERTURE-- Kansas-- '76
71. LIVE BULLET-- Bob Seger-- '76
70. HARVEST-- Neil Young-- '72
69. FOREIGNER-- Foreigner-- 77
68. ANIMALS-- Pink Floyd-- '77
67. DISRAELI GEARS-- Cream-- '67
66. ALL THINGS MUST PASS-- George Harrison-- '70
65. SOME GIRLS-- Rolling Stones-- '78
64. A NIGHT AT THE OPERA-- Queen-- '75
63. AMERICAN BEAUTY-- Grateful Dead-- '70
62. ELECTRIC LADYLAND-- Jimi Hendrix-- '68
61. THE YES ALBUM-- Yes-- '71
I Sure Have a Lot of These. --RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors? A: The term comes with a 10% discount. Plus, back in high school, SENIORS RULE!!
Thursday, May 29, 2014
WLS Top Ten Survey: May 29, 1964
Fifty years ago, today.
1. LOVE ME DO/ PS I LOVE YOU-- Beatles
2. DEAD MAN'S CURVE/ NEW GIRL IN SCHOOL-- Jan & Dean
3. CHAPEL OF LOVE-- Dixie Cups
4. YESTERDAY'S GONE-- Chad & Jeremy
5. LITTLE CHILDREN/ BAD TO ME-- Billy J. Kramer & Dakotas
6. HELLO DOLLY-- Louis Armstrong
7. LOVE ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART-- Ray Charles Singers
8. DIANE-- Bachelors (jumped from #23)
9. IT'S OVER-- Roy Orbison
10. A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE-- Peter and Gordon
10A. A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE-- Bobby Rydell (Both of these last two songs jumped from #28)
--RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: "What's the biggest gripe of retirees?" . A: ""There is not enough time to get everything done."
1. LOVE ME DO/ PS I LOVE YOU-- Beatles
2. DEAD MAN'S CURVE/ NEW GIRL IN SCHOOL-- Jan & Dean
3. CHAPEL OF LOVE-- Dixie Cups
4. YESTERDAY'S GONE-- Chad & Jeremy
5. LITTLE CHILDREN/ BAD TO ME-- Billy J. Kramer & Dakotas
6. HELLO DOLLY-- Louis Armstrong
7. LOVE ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART-- Ray Charles Singers
8. DIANE-- Bachelors (jumped from #23)
9. IT'S OVER-- Roy Orbison
10. A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE-- Peter and Gordon
10A. A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE-- Bobby Rydell (Both of these last two songs jumped from #28)
--RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: "What's the biggest gripe of retirees?" . A: ""There is not enough time to get everything done."
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
The Drive's Memorial Day Rock and Roll 500
This past weekend, WDRV, Chicago's Drive, 97.1 FM played 500 great rock songs. I didn't hear much of it as I was out of town, but these are the top twenty, played on Monday, may 26th. You can go to their site to see the whole list, all 500 of 'em.
20. YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG-- AC/DC
19. YOU REALLY GOT ME-- Van Halen
18. HEY JUDE-- Beatles
17. PARADISE CITY-- Guns N' Roses
16. SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL-- Rolling Stones
15. SWEET EMOTION-- Aerosmith
14. KASHMIR-- Led Zeppelin
13. BABA O'RILEY-- Who
12. TWIST AND SHOUT-- Beatles
11. ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL-- Pink Floyd
10. MORE THAN A FEELING-- Boston
9. WHOLE LOTTA LOVE-- Led Zeppelin
8. POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME-- Def Leppard
7. HIGHWAY TO HELL-- AC/DC
6. (I CAN'T GET NO) SATISFACTION-- Rolling Stones
5. WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN-- Who
4. DREAM ON-- Aerosmith
3. FREE BIRD-- Lynyrd Skynyrd
2. LAYLA-- Eric Clapton
1. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN-- Led Zeppelin
Once Again, Great Job, Drive!! --RoadDog
20. YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG-- AC/DC
19. YOU REALLY GOT ME-- Van Halen
18. HEY JUDE-- Beatles
17. PARADISE CITY-- Guns N' Roses
16. SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL-- Rolling Stones
15. SWEET EMOTION-- Aerosmith
14. KASHMIR-- Led Zeppelin
13. BABA O'RILEY-- Who
12. TWIST AND SHOUT-- Beatles
11. ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL-- Pink Floyd
10. MORE THAN A FEELING-- Boston
9. WHOLE LOTTA LOVE-- Led Zeppelin
8. POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME-- Def Leppard
7. HIGHWAY TO HELL-- AC/DC
6. (I CAN'T GET NO) SATISFACTION-- Rolling Stones
5. WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN-- Who
4. DREAM ON-- Aerosmith
3. FREE BIRD-- Lynyrd Skynyrd
2. LAYLA-- Eric Clapton
1. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN-- Led Zeppelin
Once Again, Great Job, Drive!! --RoadDog
Just Got Back from Indy-- Part 2: May 24th
May 24, 2014:
This was my 63rd birthday.
After Paul made a great chirrizo and eggs breakfast, we walked over to the Legends Day event at the track. It costs $10 to get in, but a whole lot of stuff is open. Watched some of the Drivers Meeting, walked through the Gasoline Alley area where the cars are located and saw several of them outside.
I also went to the memorabilia show and didn't buy anything. I am making every effort not to get "hooked totally" on the Indy 500 and start buying stuff. So far, I haven't in my three years of going. Then went to the Chevy Experience area and had a look at one of the 2014 Camaro Indy 500 pace cars. I was impressed with the new 2014 Malibus and Impalas.
--RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: How many retirees to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but it might take all day.
This was my 63rd birthday.
After Paul made a great chirrizo and eggs breakfast, we walked over to the Legends Day event at the track. It costs $10 to get in, but a whole lot of stuff is open. Watched some of the Drivers Meeting, walked through the Gasoline Alley area where the cars are located and saw several of them outside.
I also went to the memorabilia show and didn't buy anything. I am making every effort not to get "hooked totally" on the Indy 500 and start buying stuff. So far, I haven't in my three years of going. Then went to the Chevy Experience area and had a look at one of the 2014 Camaro Indy 500 pace cars. I was impressed with the new 2014 Malibus and Impalas.
--RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: How many retirees to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but it might take all day.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Just Got Back from Indy 500-- Part 1
Always a great time out at the track.
FRIDAY, MAY 23RD: The drive to the track. We parked the RV at the American Legion right across from the track. After "we're here drinks" we walked over to the town of Speedway's Main Street area and listened to a band for awhile at Barbecue and Bourbon, even though Sue and Paul couldn't go into the roped off area because they didn't have ids. You'd think that at age 58 you wouldn't need an id.
Went to Dawson's for a bucket. They went back to the RV. I went back to the first band (as I had my id) and listened to them and had some really fine giant wings and corn on the cob drenched in their delicious bbq sauce..
I then went to the Rockin' on Main Street event and listened to a band and got Al Unser, Jr.'s autograph.
Back to the RV and then we went to the Legion and listened to a blues band.
'Cue, Suds and Bands. --RoadDog
RETIREE Q&A: Q: "When is a retiree's bedtime?" A: "Two hours after he fall asleep on the couch."
Monday, May 26, 2014
And, the Real Reason We Are Thanking Today
From the front of the Speedway, Indiana, Post 500, which had=s a memorial for one of its fallen:
CORPORAL ZACHARY B. NORDMAYER
FIFTH SQUADRON
FIFTH U.S. CAVALRY REGIMENT
AUGUST 5, 1987- FEB. 23RD, 2009
U.S. ARMY
KIA BALAD, IRAQ
A Fallen Hero.
CORPORAL ZACHARY B. NORDMAYER
FIFTH SQUADRON
FIFTH U.S. CAVALRY REGIMENT
AUGUST 5, 1987- FEB. 23RD, 2009
U.S. ARMY
KIA BALAD, IRAQ
A Fallen Hero.
Thanks For Nothing, NBC!!!
NBC didn't get many viewers today. We would HAVE liked to watch the Black Hawks-Kings NHL game, but it is only shown on NBC Sports, which we DO NOT GET!! Plus, it comes on at 8 PM, pretty late for us.
We might have gone to see it at a local watering hole, but here in Spring Grove, Illinois, everybody closes for holidays.
It's time for NBC to change its GRB ways!!!
Well,Here's One We Won't See. --RoadDog
We might have gone to see it at a local watering hole, but here in Spring Grove, Illinois, everybody closes for holidays.
It's time for NBC to change its GRB ways!!!
Well,Here's One We Won't See. --RoadDog
A Summer Thunder Shower
Not much better than sitting out on the front porch and enjoying the smells and cool of a summer thunderstorm (well, a mild one). The smell...wow.
I was just outside and enjoying it.
--RoadDog
RETIRED Q&A: Q. How many days in a week. A. 6 Saturdays, 1 Sinday.
I was just outside and enjoying it.
--RoadDog
RETIRED Q&A: Q. How many days in a week. A. 6 Saturdays, 1 Sinday.
Memorial Day 2014
Wishing all the families of the fallen in American service the best, on this the annual observance of memorial Day.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
JSS: Senior Moment-- Address Labels-- Indy 500-- Forget That Third Period
JSS-- Just Some Stuff.
1. SENIOR MOMENT-- This morning, it was the great where did I put my coffee cup search. I make up a pot of coffee and then drink on it several days. I just heat a cup up in the microwave. I then return the cup to the sink. Well, this morning it wasn't there, nor was it anywhere else I sometimes leave it.
After looking all over, I decided to check the microwave...and there it was. And, it already had coffee in it. What had happened was that I had decided to have a second cup of coffee yesterday, put it in the microwave, walked away and.... Well, I forgot...evidently. Drank it today, though.
2. ADDRESS LABELS-- I couldn't help but chuckle when I opened my envelope of flyers and found an ad for address labels. You can get 250 for $3.99 or 500 for JUST $2 more. I kind of hate to break it to them, but I am kind up to my --- in address labels thanks to all the worthy causes that want my dough.
There is NO WAY I could ever use the ones I already have or the ones that continue to come in the mail...everyday!!
3. INDY 500-- Heading out tomorrow for that big raceway in central Indiana for the third time in as many years. No postings for the next several days.
4. FORGET THAT THIRD PERIOD-- Worst twenty minutes of Blackhawk hocker (that's right, Hocker...that sure wasn't hockey) ever. Five Kings goals and what was a 2-1 lead was a 6-1 loss. But, I'd rather lose like that than 3-2.
Perhaps our leaving Twisted Moose after the second period (with a 2-1 lead) had something to do with it. Not that we're superstitious or anything.
Just Some Stuff-- RoadDog
1. SENIOR MOMENT-- This morning, it was the great where did I put my coffee cup search. I make up a pot of coffee and then drink on it several days. I just heat a cup up in the microwave. I then return the cup to the sink. Well, this morning it wasn't there, nor was it anywhere else I sometimes leave it.
After looking all over, I decided to check the microwave...and there it was. And, it already had coffee in it. What had happened was that I had decided to have a second cup of coffee yesterday, put it in the microwave, walked away and.... Well, I forgot...evidently. Drank it today, though.
2. ADDRESS LABELS-- I couldn't help but chuckle when I opened my envelope of flyers and found an ad for address labels. You can get 250 for $3.99 or 500 for JUST $2 more. I kind of hate to break it to them, but I am kind up to my --- in address labels thanks to all the worthy causes that want my dough.
There is NO WAY I could ever use the ones I already have or the ones that continue to come in the mail...everyday!!
3. INDY 500-- Heading out tomorrow for that big raceway in central Indiana for the third time in as many years. No postings for the next several days.
4. FORGET THAT THIRD PERIOD-- Worst twenty minutes of Blackhawk hocker (that's right, Hocker...that sure wasn't hockey) ever. Five Kings goals and what was a 2-1 lead was a 6-1 loss. But, I'd rather lose like that than 3-2.
Perhaps our leaving Twisted Moose after the second period (with a 2-1 lead) had something to do with it. Not that we're superstitious or anything.
Just Some Stuff-- RoadDog
WLS Top Ten Survey for May 22, 1964
1. LOVE ME DO / PS I LOVE YOU-- Beatles
2. DEAD MAN'S CURVE / NEW GIRL IN SCHOOL-- Jan and Dean
3. YESTERDAY'S GONE-- Chad Stewart & Jeremy Clyde
4. CHAPEL OF LOVE-- Dixie Cups
5. HELLO DOLLY-- Louis Armstrong
6. LOVE ME WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART-- Ray Charles Singers
7. TALL COOL ONE-- Wailers (You have to give these guys credit for sticking around right during the midst of all that Beatlemania stuff. They were Top ten for most of March-May.)
8. LET'S HAVE A PARTY / LITTLE DONNA-- Rivieras (I didn't know they had another hit besides "California Sun." Jumped from #24 the previous week.)
9. LITTLE CHILDREN / BAD TO ME-- Billy J. Kramer & Dalotas (Jumped from #29. Another British Invasion group from Liverpool.)
10. THE WORLD I USED TO KNOW-- Jimmy Rodgers
11. Thank You Girl/Do You Want to Know a Secret-- Beatles
I'll Have to Check Out Those Rivieras Songs. --RoadDog
2. DEAD MAN'S CURVE / NEW GIRL IN SCHOOL-- Jan and Dean
3. YESTERDAY'S GONE-- Chad Stewart & Jeremy Clyde
4. CHAPEL OF LOVE-- Dixie Cups
5. HELLO DOLLY-- Louis Armstrong
6. LOVE ME WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART-- Ray Charles Singers
7. TALL COOL ONE-- Wailers (You have to give these guys credit for sticking around right during the midst of all that Beatlemania stuff. They were Top ten for most of March-May.)
8. LET'S HAVE A PARTY / LITTLE DONNA-- Rivieras (I didn't know they had another hit besides "California Sun." Jumped from #24 the previous week.)
9. LITTLE CHILDREN / BAD TO ME-- Billy J. Kramer & Dalotas (Jumped from #29. Another British Invasion group from Liverpool.)
10. THE WORLD I USED TO KNOW-- Jimmy Rodgers
11. Thank You Girl/Do You Want to Know a Secret-- Beatles
I'll Have to Check Out Those Rivieras Songs. --RoadDog
The Drive's 100 Greatest Classic Rock Albums of All-Time-- Part 1
Back on April 7, 2011, WDRV, 97.1 FM in Chicago listed and played the first side of the 100 greatest classic rock albums of all time. That lucky Scott of Crown Point, Indiana, won ALL 100 on vinyl!!! I didn't, but have most of them anyway (and many on that vinyl stuff). The date following the artist is the year released.
Back in 2011, I was listing them as I heard them. This is the complete list.
100, SCARECROW-- John Mellancamp '85
99. THE CAPTAIN AND ME-- Doobie Brothers '73
98. TATTOO YOU-- Rolling Stones '81
97. THE STRANGER-- Billy Joel-- '77
96. PARADISE THEATRE-- Styx '81
95. LET IT BE-- Beatles '70
94. SYNCHRONICITY-- Police '83
93. MOONDANCE-- Van Morrison '70
92. ESCAPE-- Journey '81
91. SLOWHAND-- Eric Clapton '77
90. LED ZEPPELIN 3-- Led Zeppelin '70
89. BLONDE ON BLONDE-- Bob Dylan '66
88. FLY LIKE AN EAGLE-- Steve Miller Band '76
87. EAT A PEACH-- Allman Brothers '72
86. HYSTERIA-- Def Leppard '87
85. LIVE AT BODUKAN-- Cheap Trick '79
84. ENDLESS SUMMER-- Beach Boys '74
83. DARKNESS AT THE EDGE OF TOWN-- Bruce Springsteen '78
82. BAT OUT OF HELL-- Meatloaf ''77
81. SWEET BABY JAMES-- James Taylor '70
How Many Do You Have? --RoadDog
YOGI-ISMS: "You have to give 100 percent in the first half of the game. If that isn't enough, in the second half, you have to give what is left." Last one.
Back in 2011, I was listing them as I heard them. This is the complete list.
100, SCARECROW-- John Mellancamp '85
99. THE CAPTAIN AND ME-- Doobie Brothers '73
98. TATTOO YOU-- Rolling Stones '81
97. THE STRANGER-- Billy Joel-- '77
96. PARADISE THEATRE-- Styx '81
95. LET IT BE-- Beatles '70
94. SYNCHRONICITY-- Police '83
93. MOONDANCE-- Van Morrison '70
92. ESCAPE-- Journey '81
91. SLOWHAND-- Eric Clapton '77
90. LED ZEPPELIN 3-- Led Zeppelin '70
89. BLONDE ON BLONDE-- Bob Dylan '66
88. FLY LIKE AN EAGLE-- Steve Miller Band '76
87. EAT A PEACH-- Allman Brothers '72
86. HYSTERIA-- Def Leppard '87
85. LIVE AT BODUKAN-- Cheap Trick '79
84. ENDLESS SUMMER-- Beach Boys '74
83. DARKNESS AT THE EDGE OF TOWN-- Bruce Springsteen '78
82. BAT OUT OF HELL-- Meatloaf ''77
81. SWEET BABY JAMES-- James Taylor '70
How Many Do You Have? --RoadDog
YOGI-ISMS: "You have to give 100 percent in the first half of the game. If that isn't enough, in the second half, you have to give what is left." Last one.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Good Times in the Area: Chain Crawl Kickoff Party and Hawks Game
MAY 16TH, FRIDAY: Met Sue and Paul at Dirty Rooster in Antioch and then Kevin and Kelly at the Legion in Fox Lake.
MAY 17TH, SATURDAY: Kick-off party for 2014 Chain Crawl. This is a boating thing (even though our boat is still in the barn in Hebron). 38 places in one summer to go to and get passports stamped. Always a good time. We picked up our passport, tee shirt and book at Port of Blarney in Antioch (On channel off Grasslake).. Then had lunch at Bella Luke's Hot Dogs in Fox Lake. Got our second stamp at the Lagoon Lounge (off Pistakee Lake) in Fox Lake who now have throwback Hamm's Beer "From the Land of Sky Blue Waters" on tap.
Next stop at Dockers ( Pistakee Lake)in Fox Lake where we met a fun couple and then El Puerto on Nippersink Lake.
Came home and cut the grass and then went to Captain's Quarters (off Fox Lake) and saw the band Hans & the Harmones and their hectic rock. The place was packed.
So, we got five passport stamps today.
MAY 19TH, SUNDAY: The main thing today, after listening to my two radio shows in the morning (Rock and Roll Roots and Breakfast With the Beatles) was the playoff game between the Black Hawks and LA. Kings (this matches up the winners of the Stanley Cup the last two years). Lots of fun with food and drink specials, air horns, flashing lights and "Chelsea Dagger" when the Hawks would score.
Big crowd as usual and most in Hawk gear and cheering. We had eight of our Usual Suspects football-watching crew there as well.
Afterwards went to Rusty Nail in Ringwood and then Antonio's in Spring Grove with Kevin and Kelly.
Not a Bad Weekend. --RoadDog
MAY 17TH, SATURDAY: Kick-off party for 2014 Chain Crawl. This is a boating thing (even though our boat is still in the barn in Hebron). 38 places in one summer to go to and get passports stamped. Always a good time. We picked up our passport, tee shirt and book at Port of Blarney in Antioch (On channel off Grasslake).. Then had lunch at Bella Luke's Hot Dogs in Fox Lake. Got our second stamp at the Lagoon Lounge (off Pistakee Lake) in Fox Lake who now have throwback Hamm's Beer "From the Land of Sky Blue Waters" on tap.
Next stop at Dockers ( Pistakee Lake)in Fox Lake where we met a fun couple and then El Puerto on Nippersink Lake.
Came home and cut the grass and then went to Captain's Quarters (off Fox Lake) and saw the band Hans & the Harmones and their hectic rock. The place was packed.
So, we got five passport stamps today.
MAY 19TH, SUNDAY: The main thing today, after listening to my two radio shows in the morning (Rock and Roll Roots and Breakfast With the Beatles) was the playoff game between the Black Hawks and LA. Kings (this matches up the winners of the Stanley Cup the last two years). Lots of fun with food and drink specials, air horns, flashing lights and "Chelsea Dagger" when the Hawks would score.
Big crowd as usual and most in Hawk gear and cheering. We had eight of our Usual Suspects football-watching crew there as well.
Afterwards went to Rusty Nail in Ringwood and then Antonio's in Spring Grove with Kevin and Kelly.
Not a Bad Weekend. --RoadDog
#1 Songs for Week of May 18th-- Part 2
1961-- RUNAWAY-- Del Shannon
1962-- STRANGER ON THE SHORE-- Mr. Acker Bilk
1963-- TWO FACES HAVE I-- Lou Christie
1964-- LOVE ME DO/PS I LOVE-- Beatles (Beatlemania, don't you know.)
1965-- MRS. BROWN YOU HAVE A LOVELY DAUGHTER-- Herman's Hermits
1966-- MONDAY MONDAY-- Mamas and Papas
1967-- DON'T YOU CARE-- Buckinghams (Chicago's own)
1968-- MONY MONY-- Tommy James & the Shondells (Mutual of Omaha New York)
1969-- GET BACK-- Beatles featuring Billy Preston (How would it be to get featured by the Beatles?)
1970-- CECILIA-- Simon and Garfunkel (One of my favorite S&G songs.)
1971-- JOY TO THE WORLD-- Three Dog Night (What was the name of that bullfrog?)
1972-- THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE-- Roberta Flack
1973-- TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLE OAK TREE-- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando
1974-- THE LOCO-MOTION-- Grand Funk
1975-- IT'S A MIRACLE-- Barry Manilow
1976-- WELCOME BACK-- John Sebastian (Go, Sweat Hogs and Vinnie Barbarino.)
1977-- WHEN I NEED YOU-- Leo Sayer
1978-- NIGHT FEVER-- Bee Gees
1979-- REUNITED-- Peaches & Herb
1980-- CALL ME-- Blondie
I Know Everything After 1955. --RoadDog
YOGI-ISMS: "You can see a lot by observing."
1962-- STRANGER ON THE SHORE-- Mr. Acker Bilk
1963-- TWO FACES HAVE I-- Lou Christie
1964-- LOVE ME DO/PS I LOVE-- Beatles (Beatlemania, don't you know.)
1965-- MRS. BROWN YOU HAVE A LOVELY DAUGHTER-- Herman's Hermits
1966-- MONDAY MONDAY-- Mamas and Papas
1967-- DON'T YOU CARE-- Buckinghams (Chicago's own)
1968-- MONY MONY-- Tommy James & the Shondells (Mutual of Omaha New York)
1969-- GET BACK-- Beatles featuring Billy Preston (How would it be to get featured by the Beatles?)
1970-- CECILIA-- Simon and Garfunkel (One of my favorite S&G songs.)
1971-- JOY TO THE WORLD-- Three Dog Night (What was the name of that bullfrog?)
1972-- THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE-- Roberta Flack
1973-- TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLE OAK TREE-- Dawn featuring Tony Orlando
1974-- THE LOCO-MOTION-- Grand Funk
1975-- IT'S A MIRACLE-- Barry Manilow
1976-- WELCOME BACK-- John Sebastian (Go, Sweat Hogs and Vinnie Barbarino.)
1977-- WHEN I NEED YOU-- Leo Sayer
1978-- NIGHT FEVER-- Bee Gees
1979-- REUNITED-- Peaches & Herb
1980-- CALL ME-- Blondie
I Know Everything After 1955. --RoadDog
YOGI-ISMS: "You can see a lot by observing."
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