Category Archives: Music

But it sounded like it would sting.

Michael Bates over at BatesLine writes: Oklahoma! OK, but Discoveryland could use a spruce-up. We have this great gift — a groundbreaking Broadway musical, packed with unforgettable tunes, choreography, and characters, and it’s named after our state (although it nearly wasn’t). … Continue reading

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Barry Manilow Stripped The Gears on This One

My wife recently celebrated her birthday (1 day before Valentine’s Day so I luck out in remembering important dates) and I purchased Barry Manilow’s new CD, The Greatest Songs of the Fifties for her. I was picking my daughter up … Continue reading

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One Wonders What Okies Sang For The First 64 Years

Charles notes that "jewelry is the gift to give".  Why?  Because it’s the gift you know can’t fail. Non-Okies are probably scratching their head and wondering what we are talking about.  We are, of course, talking about the BC Clark … Continue reading

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Allen Like Band

One of my favorite bands, Jimmy Eat World, is performing tonight at the Ford center in OKC.  I’m sorry to say that I couldn’t make the concert, but it should be a real treat for power-pop/alt-rock fans.  One of my … Continue reading

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Be Sure To Bring Your Germ-Packing Freaks

As alluded to earlier, the family and I spent Spring Break in Branson, MO. If you are in the Branson during the Thursday to Sunday time period, be sure to stop in at the Buzzard Bar at the Big Cedar … Continue reading

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Tribute To Those Who Were Called

I mentioned earlier a moving tribute to our armed services. I now point you to another tribute that is also quite moving.   Load the lyrics (separate window) and watch the video (separate window). If you like the presentation, GCS Distributing … Continue reading

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Then Rudolph Ate His Liver With A Nice Chianti and Some Fava Beans

As noted earlier, I saw Andy Williams in his Christmas concert in Branson.  One of the classic Christmas songs Andy sang was It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Written by Eddie Pola and George Wyle, the lyrics include: … Continue reading

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IIIIIIIIIIII Am A Man

Of Constant Sorry Well, not really. But you can teach yourself how to play the banjo with a CC licensed book. [Via BoingBoingBlog]

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But I Doubt It

My son and I were coming home from Scouts the other night in my car. I had the radio tuned to the Buzz when Green Day’s American Idiot came on. Here is a snippet of the lyrics from a popup … Continue reading

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In The TikiTikiTikiTiki Room

Streaming rip of Tiki Room vinyl

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