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United Kingdom's true gentleman was born way back in 1940. That would make him 71 today!
He still can be found being where he loves.
Any guesses?
Some of you may know, he had strong acceptance in '76 for a number that brought new attention.
But it was after 12 years time, he refocused on newer stuff that would give him more last'n appeal. Well, that did hit the right idea then with his very own son. You see, for a time, the man was facing, or even just dealing with the prospect of being forgotten. His son put him in-the-right with a solid partnership, adding the best approach in making TJ more sought after. It worked! Even his long-standing marriage has worked too! Ever since he tied the knot in the late 1950s. Wow, that is interesting, considering who he is. His happy '57 marriage needs an exclamation mark! But how is it possible that he avoided any difficulties?
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Added: 12th October 2011
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Do you vaguely recall bringing it into your life in October of that year? Radio. 8-track. Tape. How about that vinyl jacket. Do YOU remember? It really had an audience with encompassing all over the map - taking over the car and mini-van speakers day-to-day.
One of your very favorite memories then?
Eventually, with it going upward, it made it's way to #11. And pretty high on the all-ranking contemporary list, too.
It was actually somewhere at that point, you could say it was a real success for Ken. It was his 3rd break on his own. Did you know, he was born in the 8th year of the 1940s. Did you?
Beautiful. A genuine sound. A relaxed feelin' about it. So in a short time, many more became interested in it with its notoriety. It went to the "Soul List" that year for those obvious reasons. In truth, at the heart of it, basically a message for his father, as Ken had evoked an obvious love when it was pointed out by him.
His father had been through a rough time, and Ken wanted to talk about it through the best way he could with his friend Michael.
Ken's 3rd solo had acquired the collaboration of Mr.McDonald, who is heard throughout the glossy wording. Since going on his own from his previous partner Jim - not that long back. I know you know him. Messina. Recall?
Did you know that Ken has brought out (11) more releases since. Not including rejoining his previous partner Jim from years ago in these past years.
It should be noted, Ken spent a lot of time creating a string of titles for filmmakers. How many have you heard? What else do I have lined up for you? Time will tell. I'm only here to brighten your day.
I think you have figured that one out.
*E*
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Added: 2nd December 2011
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One of the most known memories for many from that era was from the United Kingdom. It was never mistaken at being what it is. Memorable. This was thanks to a group of brass instruments and a piano at times. We all knew them. Did you know they had a very uncool name to themselves. True. Long before settling on what we all know today. Funny enough, they really weren't deemed at being big in that period, compared to other parts of the world. Only in the United Kingdom and Canada where they garnered a bigger response. Still, I remember them commonly on the radio then. Remember the those summer months of '79? Together, they had actually started out in the the later half of the 1960s, getting cash backed-up from a Dutchman they knew. He was their hope at the time. They even played around with their name too. Eventually settling on a what we know today. Actually, they were inspired by a book of someone very famous from years prior. Ever heard of William Henry Davies? He took away the cheesy name they almost settled on. About the recognized melody, it was actually thought of before the members had agreed to partner-up together with Roger. He had been much younger when he put it down for himself. Actually, more than ten years prior to what was eventually brought out. From the mid 70's, the men, they became more and more stronger as a unit together, especially with the sounds of a harpsichord mixed with a clarinet and the cool trombone. It set them apart from others at the time, providing them with what they really wanted. Can you think of any other now that you could compare them with? Together, they were individuals, who in numerous ways would be remembered for something that would become tirelessly great. Fact, there was a time when they couldn't be productive at all. You could laugh now, as in the Eighties, they were seriously known as being well-known around the world. Genuinely cool. It started with Crime of the Century, brought to us in 09/74. It could be said, they could've been overwhelmed by the explosion of hype around them. Luckily, this did not happen. How many do remember that? You? This wasn't disposable nonsense. They were inventive. But so were many others were at the time. They even brought themselves over to America to live in the country that eventually recognized them. It sounded too good to be true. They had made it. *E*
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Added: 30th December 2011
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Did you know when it comes to a standard, I can't forget it. Just like you. Do you know about Bart Howard? A long-time writer from the past. It was his idea that really gave him a lift then. Especially in a few cabarets where it was basically heard at first. I don't think I have ever been to one of those places. Have you? Mister Howard eventually saw that things eventually changed with his composition being a success for himself. It lasted for years. Do you know that the man had an entire list of titles (49) that broke things open for him. This is what happens when you know how to get exposure with a lot of luck and efforts. Easier then (perhaps?) Originally, it was first heard way back in '54 in NYC. That must've been a fun time to be there. We know that. A lot of brilliant ideas were being signed with those you may know. Since then, it has become known across the country. The writer, he had chosen his words carefully, as it was once called "In Other Words". Did you know that Bart, he was getting his name across with his seperate works to the right people. Within a short time, the '54 number was redone by Frank in the seventh year of that decade. This was a time when Frank was getting a new start, revamping himself, as he was fallin' out from the rest who were rising over him, on a whole different level when compared to him. He just wasn't fitting in with trends, and was in danger of losing it all as others were more modern and "with it". In no time though, he accomplished a new rise with winning a golden man for a flick he was seen in at the time. Know it? Of course, things were not always good behind the doors. It's just the way things are for those who do that sort of thing. Now, he was rediscovered by more than women, all thanks to a lot of great chances to prove himself again. Show after show really did it for him. Remember? By the way, when it comes to the ambitious tune, people were really paying attention, as it was their second go together at it. It did well for both, especially with widening their social circle with close-ties along their way. The sparks were flying then for both with their careers on the move. It couldn't be avoided as both were eager with their creative efforts. They were then sure bets, and both hard to avoid with catching ears with a slew of invites around the world. They enjoyed each other too well, and could be seen together over the years doing significant work that hardened their partnership. On Basie, he was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, and is best remembered for the banner influential work he set in our culture throughout his lifetime. *E*
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Added: 31st December 2011
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Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died at the age of 48 on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The singer was reportedly found in a bathtub in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton hotel.
At her peak, Houston was the golden girl of the music industry. From the middle 1980s to the late 1990s, she was one of the world's bestselling artists. She wowed audiences with effortless, powerful, and peerless vocals that were rooted in the black church but made palatable to the masses with a pop sheen.
Her success carried her beyond music to movies, where she starred in hits like The Bodyguard and Waiting to Exhale.
She had the he perfect voice, and the perfect image: a gorgeous singer who had sex appeal but was never overtly sexual, who maintained perfect poise.
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Added: 11th February 2012
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Hal March, born Harold Mendelson, was best known as the host of the popular 1950s quiz show The $64,000 Question from 1955 to 1958. This TV Guide cover is from August 1955 when the show was ascending to the top of the TV ratings after just three months on the air. Although no scandal was ever associated with the show, The $64,000 Question was axed in 1958 when rigging scandals involving other prime time game shows soured the public's appetite for them. March was also an actor. He appeared on a 1966 episode of The Lucy Show as a comedian whose partner was a very large monkey (played by a man in a monkey suit). March was hoping to make a comeback as a game show host in the fall of 1969 with It's Your Bet, but ill health quashed those plans. After completing about 13 weeks of tapings, March complained of weakness and tiredness. A medical exam confirmed the worst: March, a lifelong heavy smoker, had an advanced case of lung cancer. He died on January 22, 1970 at the age of 49.
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Added: 11th March 2012
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A young female streaker, wearing a big smile and little else, pranced across Centre Court moments before the men's 1996 Wimbledon final.
The 23-year-old streaker's name was Melissa Johnson. With her courage bolstered by a few drinks, Johnson climbed over a barrier at one end of the court and dashed the length of its periphery--passing in front of finalists Richard Krajicek and MaliVai Washington as they posed near the net for photographs.
Johnson, who had been working at a Wimbledon pizza stand, wore only a tiny maid's apron. She was quickly escorted off the court near the Royal Box by two policemen.
Both players broke into laughter, as did most of the 14,000 fans.
Washington paused a moment and then doubled over trying to contain his laughter. Walking back to the baseline to begin his warmup, the American lifted up his tennis shirt to bare his own chest and received a large ovation.
"I look over and I see this streaker ..." said Washington, who lost to Krajicek in straight sets. "Gee, she smiles at me. She had on an apron. She lifted it up and she was still smiling at me. I got flustered, and three sets later I was gone. ... That was pretty funny."
Johnson was taken to Wimbledon police station where she was held until the end of the match. A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said "no further action" would be taken.
Usually stiff and proper, The All England club was unexpectedly light-hearted regarding the moment.
"Whilst we do not wish to condone the practice, it did at least provide some light amusement for our loyal and patient supporters, who have had a trying time during the recent bad weather," a club statement said.
A Centre Court spectator, 57-year-old travel agent Peter Goord, said Johnson's streak even drew a humorous reaction from the royals in attendance.
"When she got in front of the Royal Box, she lifted it up and showed everything off," Goord said. "The Duke of Kent was laughing like mad. She then ran into the policemen's arms. There was no way she was trying to get away."
Wimbledon officials had expressed concern before the opening of the tournament that a streaker might appear--coaxed on by several of Britain's large bookmakers offering odds on it happening.
Before the tournament, William Hill bookmakers reduced the odds on a streaker interrupting Centre Court play during the final to 4-1. John McEnroe, doing commentary for NBC, apparently approved of the goings-on. "We need a replay from every possible angle!" he excitedly exclaimed. His broadcast partner, the distinguished Dick Enberg, reminded McEnroe that it was "a family show." Replied McEnroe, "My family would love it!!!"
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Added: 30th March 2012
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A first for them, as it was an inevitable attempt at tapping into being original, with the confident narrative details being brought about of not being clearly bitter about having one woman unable to break his swaddled heart.
Sure, most of you think it is timeless,and it did help them grow to be who they are today.
They went the extra mile since arriving in 1962 looking dapper, and due to that, it become the men's career launcher. And with today, it really still stands out as a lone number all in itself. The good thing about it then, it wasn't filled with the wrong message, unlike their other numbers that were yet to be heard. It still got a lot of succeeding attention that allowed it to reach a higher part of the chart (19). And the two undisciplined, partying partners, their attitudes would later toss them into the controversial world we would soon know them for. As well, being accountable for actions that in some ways made them dominate the scene even more then. As you'd expect, I bet some parents tucked away their liking for the boys from their own teens.
Nevertheless, I have it on good authority now, it's so tame to modern standards. You know that.*E*
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Added: 5th April 2012
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Where does one begin? The ensemble, if that is what you want to call 'em? It all had started years previous to the mid-seventies. All behind them, they continued with a new stage with their converted naming. Even better than their previous outing. Who can argue with that? The way it is, I really can't explain them in a vague way though. In the year stated, they were digging with something that could be called, a place where we all live. It just so happens, as with so many together in a room or long-journey bus, they were stirring up trouble amongst themselves. It represented a problem. Too many thick thoughts can lead to aggravation. Lifestyle habits may of been the fault? There is no way around that. Also, cracks in their partnership were showing with a falling out, spilling out a few fears that they were soon-to-be-history. Remember? They were, as we know today, pretty cool with going around-the-world back in the day. In this case, Europe and the US. Who said they weren't cool?
*E* :)
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Added: 7th April 2012
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