Category Archives: Music

BRAZIL – Aquarela do Brasil – 3 versions

Posted on July 14, 2016 by wordcloud9

On July 14, 1942,  Helen O’Connell and Bob Eberly sang their last duet together when they recorded the famous “Brazil” with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. The following year, Helen O’Connell got married, and retired. But when her marriage broke up … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 14, 2016

Posted on July 14, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 14th is Shark Awareness Day Mac and Cheese Day Pandemonium Day World Nude Day FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD Czech Republic – Colors of Ostrava, Moravo-Shlezia France – Bastille Day/Feté de la Fédération (French Polynesia, Martinque, New Caledonia, and St. Martin … Continue reading →

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Billboard Hot 100 – Dedicated to the One I Love

Posted on July 13, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 13, 1959 —  The Shirelles released “Dedicated To The One I Love”   And it really is dedicated to the one I love – Today is my husband’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Love! “Dedicated to the One I Love” was written by Lowman … Continue reading →

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Top of the Charts – July 11, 1964

Posted on July 11, 2016 by wordcloud9

“I Get Around”  by The Beach Boys, from their All Summer Long album

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Coffee Shop: A Song to Take You ‘Over the Hills’

Posted on July 11, 2016 by wordcloud9

“Over the Hills and Far Away” is a familiar song, dating back to at least the 17th century. The tune and the title have remained constant, but they’ve been given several sets of lyrics over time. The Coffee Shop is an open … Continue reading →

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Number One on the Charts – July 10, 1950

Posted on July 10, 2016 by wordcloud9

“Mona Lisa” sung by the unforgettable Nat King Cole. The song was written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston for the Paramount Pictures film Captain Carey, U.S.A. and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1950. The arrangement was … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 10, 2016

Posted on July 10, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 10th is: Clerihew Day! (see below) Nicola Tesla Day Teddy Bear Picnic Day National Piña Colada Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD The Bahamas – Independence Day Mongolia – Political Flag Day On This Day in HISTORY 1746 – … Continue reading →

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Water in Summer: THE FOUNTAINS OF ROME

Posted on July 9, 2016 by wordcloud9

On a hot summer day, the sound of water is so cooling. Happy 137th Birthday to Ottorino Respighi, born this day, July 9th, 1879, in Bologna, Italy. Here is Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra playing Respighi’s The Fountains of Rome. ROMAN … Continue reading →

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Best of Summer: COUNTRY GARDENS

Posted on July 8, 2016 by wordcloud9

Whatever the weather is wherever you are, here’s some lovely music and beautiful flowers for a perfect summer day. Happy 134th Birthday to Percy Grainger, born in this day, July 8, in 1882 in Melbourne, Australia. The music is his … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 6, 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 6th is: National Fried Chicken Day National Air Traffic Control Day International Kissing Day Belated News – July 2 was the final day of the ……………………..                            Wife … Continue reading →

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