Spooky Tooth - Evil Woman

It is Halloween, and after 80 plus trick or treaters I needed to post a treat here :)






Live --- From Hamburg
Spooky Tooth - "Come Hell or High Water" - (I chase rainbows in the dark...)

I was surprised last year when I found that not alot of my listeners were familiar with Spooky Tooth.  For those that are not, Spooky Tooth was part of the last of the 60's/early 70's era focusing more on the hard rock to progressive rock sound that we are all familiar with.

Mike Harrison was a vocalist; Luther Grosvenor guitarist; Greg Ridley bassist; Mike Kellie drummer.  They recorded It's All About in 1968.  Spooky Two was I believe their most successful album in the United States.  The built up a loyal following in the UK, but it was in the USA that the band enjoyed greater success. "It's All About" was renamed "Tobacco Road" for the US, and belatedly made Number 152 in the US album charts in August 1970. (Check back tomorrow for the story about Tobacco Road).

The original Spooky Tooth line-up cut two more albums for Island, "Spooky Two" (Island ILPS 9098, released March 1969) and "Ceremony" (Island ILPS 9107, released January 1970), "Ceremony" included the featuring of Pierre Henry, an French electronics wizard .


When Greg Ridley left the group to join "Humble Pie", he was replaced by Andy Leigh.  Surprisingly Luther took on the name "Ariel Bender" and hooked up with Stealers Wheel.  The addition that will "rock you" is Henry McCullough, Chris Stainton and Alan Spenner (all from Joe Cocker's Grease Band).  ( Of course you all know Joe Cocker is still on the TOP of my list, and always will be). 

Even with the addition of the fabulous 3, Spooky Tooth faltered.  and Spooky Tooth broke up after "The Last Puff" in 1970.   They later reunited in 1973 with Wright, Harrison, and future Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones with which they produced several LP's, including You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw, but again, they faltered and broke up in 1974.   Tomorrow I will share the rest of the "Spooky Tooth" story..... but for tonite ....
the "Witches Brew" is calling my name.  "Bottoms Up".......

Garth Brooks Pre-Announcement Garth Playing with Band Dec 17, 2010 - Bridgestone Arena - Tenn. For Flood Victims

At 8:00 a.m. this morning, Garth Brooks will announce that he will be playing a show for Tennessee Flood Victims on Dec. 17, 2010 (according to the buzz from Jimmy Carter moments ago).  Garth's website simply states - Visit the website at 8:00 a.m. this morning for a special announcement. 

This is a full blown Garth style show, not the same as the versions he has been doing of late. 
More info to follow. 
Garth Website

Back To My Roots

Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles sing about "Who Say's You Can't Go Home", and Josh Kelly sings about my current stomping grounds "Georgia Clay", but I can get pretty darn close to going back home, if I tune in to this station!

RADIO YUR is North Carolina's only website to focus 2/47 stream on the traditional music and culture of the Western Carolina's.  You will hear such programs as Carolina Tales, The Liberty Flyer, Best of The Blue Ridge, Carolina Live and more.  Give a listen at Radio YUR.









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We've Been Boo'd Halloween Game

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Well I had a cute surprise this afternoon when I found a cute little brown sack with candy and a perfume in it on my back porch.  I think this is absolutely a very fun and unique way to make someone's day a little brighter.

Happy Haunting - You Have Been Boo'd Game works like this:

You print out the two pages that I have included as attachments, or you can hand write them if you prefer yourself.  (This would be an excellent penmanship home study).  (Big sigh, how I long to see children learn to write correctly); but I digress as usual from the subject at hand. 

Instructions:
  Print out or hand write the two pages.  (Use colored paper if you like or plain and you can put stickers, hand draw, etc. to personalize). 

You will need to do the above two times. 

Then take a plain paper bag or a gift bag, include some candy treats and a small gift.  The gift can be something you make yourself.  (I myself am partial to youngsters making prayer rocks, bookmarkers, and other useful things); however, this is only limited by your imagination.

If you are using brown bags, you can decorate those in true fall/halloween fashion with drawings, stickers, ribbon, yarn, pebbles, etc.  (Use your imagination, this is suppose to be fun and creative).

Then simply prepare to be ghostly - pick two friends (or what I think is more fun, choose someone that you think is the least likely to receive one), then deliver to their porch quietly. 

You have now "haunted and boo'd" and had a great deal of fun in the process.

Enjoy!
  The file below can be downloaded to your computer and saved, or opened and printed. 

http://thesouthernstars.com/hhr/HAPPYHAUNTING.pdf

Secret Agent Man

Secret Agent Man--Johnny Rivers aka John Henry Ramistella

Rivers is a unique artist that at age 13 was a guitar player with a distinct sound.  He was taken with the performances of Fats Domino and Buddy Holly, but was not old enough to have fallen into that particular era of the music spin.  That, however, did not stop his R&B movement, he had his first recording debut with a band he created called the SPADES  in 1956, with "Hey Little Girl", a record on the Suede Label.  His music also seemed to share alot of Elvis Presley style as did his voice early on.  His first successes were actually not as a recording artist, but as a composer when James Burton (guitarist and hugely successful performer), passed to Ricky Nelson "I'll Make Believe" which he recorded.  This was the beginning of the magic, but hard times lay ahead for Jimmy Rivers.  His career has spanned the globe and reached out and touched many people along the way.  Jimmy Rivers is one of the names that you think of as eternal, and his performances are fun yet exhilarating.

Sugarland Live In Concert NYC - 10/18/2010 & Live On Youtube



Sugarland Live in NYC & Streaming Live On YouTube
This was a great concert, the streaming worked exceptionally well aside from my clearwire connection having exceptionally low speed which caused some buffering "sigh"; (an update on that scenario) I was told last week that after it took that week to get my ticket input from technician, that it could take an additional two weeks before the RF engineer actually reviewed the issue and checked that tower.  So we are now in that week two, so I am optimistic that this will get resolved this week.  You all know how I bragged on Clear for a year now, well let's hope they don't disappoint me this time around; six weeks going on seven is a long wait for bandwidth and has put me really far behind in things I need to do.  (Big SIGH).....
Now, back to the concert, it was a great concert complete with the likes of guests popping in throughout the show including - Ronnie Dunn (Brooks and Dunn (soon to be no more duo); Bon Jovi, and Little Big Town.  The highlight for me was Little Big Town  singing with Sugarland on "Walking In Memphis", that was the spotlight moment as far as I was concerned.  I like the new "Stuck Like Glue" song, but am not so sure the other songs on the cd are going to live up to that one.  The new songs that they unveiled did not have the whippy snappy beat that we have all come to associate with Sugarland, but maybe I will like them better on a second or third hearing :)  I'll reserve judgement until then. 
The guests were all amazing and did a top notch job, but nothing all night touched the Little Big Town/Sugarland - Walking in Memphis.   The concert will be archived on youtube, so you can still check it out if you missed it Live in Person, or via Tube.

One Lucky Fan Won an On the Spot autographed guitar. 

You can check out the archived video when it is available & order their new The Incredible Time Machine CD here.



You're Beautiful - A Must See Video

You’re Beautiful




Liu Wei, a 23 year old pianist wowed the China’s Got Talent after his “beautiful” rendition of James Blunts You’re Beautiful, what was even more beautiful was his “inner thoughts that he expressed by telling everyone they should pursue their dreams of the thing the most want”. He also concluded that he “If I can
do something someday for those who have helped me as well as others, I will do that”.

The judges were very overwhelmed with this young man, and his competition was quite good, but did not exceed the depths of Liu Wei’s inner soul.

This is one story that will both break your heart and warm it to the core of your soul.

Perhaps now sleep will come to High Heel Rose - Best Wishes to Liu - You're Beautiful.

Living Memorial That Grows - The Late Great Johnny Cash

I don't think any of us really want to be forgotten after we are deceased; and it seems very fitting and proper that the Man In Black will forever be immortalized with this new project. 

It also gives closure to people that perhaps never got to say good-bye, or send a flower, or just be able to close out their thoughts on what they would have liked to say or do for him. 

This project gives every one that chance.   Personally, I think it is one of the neatest projects that I have seen, is entirely creative and innovative, and will be a living memorial that grows; so it's purpose is really two fold I think; expression by the fans, and a living and growing subject that will just evolve over time.

Here's your chance to express yourself. 



http://www.thejohnnycashproject.com/

Prescription Drugs That Cause Parkinson's Disease

Don't pay attention to the subscribe and all of that, just read the document that shows which prescription drugs can cause Parkinson's Disease. Including medicine's for high blood pressure (Hypertension); Epilepsy Medications; Depression Medications; Contraceptive; Nausea; Cancer Meds; Thyroid.....

http://www.worstpills.org/info/page.cfm?pageid=89

Beatles VS Rolling Stones

Beatles or Rolling Stones

  Is there really anyone that does not love at least one Beatles song?
  Is there any woman out there that hasn't had at least one thought that was perhaps not pc about the Rolling Stones? 

Well, I guess there's only one way to know......... and it's been done before, but this time you get to vote.  Leave your comments below.

Beatles or the Stones -- Which is your favorite?

Special FREE Tools For Those of Us That Need Them

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This service allows you to assign each group a phone number.  Therefore you send a text to that number and it sends to everyone in that group.  You can reply to that number and everyone will see the reply.  You can also CALL the group number for an instant conference call.  Users have options of leaving conversation, call, etc.  DID I MENTION THIS IS ALL FREE? 

http://groupme.com/  -- Just click on link and get yourself all organized with your phone.  CAUTION:  If you get charged for texting, use sparingly so your wallet does not suffer; but for those of us lucky enough to have unlimited texting ... text away. This service is free. 

Enjoy, and oh you are saying what does this have to do with music?  I'll text and let you know :)



 

Sweet Distraction



It's All About the Music Here



Sweet Distraction

Sweet Distraction

Just sharing new songs for this week - Top of The Charts. Have a listen :) & Happy Friday

Matt Gary - I'm Just Sayin' 

I really like this single - he seems to be getting alot of attention with this song.
 Have a listen to David Adam Byrnes- Sweet Distraction

A modern day Jerry Springer Show Song - Another song about a Sleepy Town in Texas with all the Harper Valley PTA drama  (leaving for a best friend; child that don't belong; rehab; lol, best said another "Chicken fried group of friends)".  Jody Booth - Small Town News 


Mavericks Country Member Raul Malo has gone Jazz Crazy with new Album  SAINTS & SINNERS
RAUL MALO  - best known for his performance with the 1990's Country Group "The Mavericks", has taken on a different singing persona, at least partially, by including Jazz and Rock n Roll into his music with this new album. 

You will probably remember David Lee Holt, lead guitarist for the Mavericks.  MCA Records signed the Mavericks in the fall of 1990 and released "From Hell To Pardise" and five more albums for the band during the 90's.  David Lee Holt was replaced with Nick Kane.  They had several songs that reached the Top 40, including "O What A Thrill" in 1994; "There Goes My Heart" reached number 20 on the charts. They received a Grammy and Country Music Association gave them Top Vocal Honors twice.  Towards the end of the 90's Malo started incorporating Latin rhythms and their albums had more of a Tejano/Latino swagger, which left the country rhythm in the wind.  Their last collective music shared was via their "Millennium Collection".  The Mavericks stopped their band gigs in early 2001 but still remain tightly affiliated.


I really like his Living For Today Song.  We are just living for today... My dog don't know his own demise, seems like pretty good advice, no more intellectual, living out there ..... we're just living for today.. I'll let you have your own listen to his songs below.  Malo has connected via vocals and backup with well known names from Country Music including  "Shelby Lynne", worked with Ethan Allen and K. T. Oslin producing; and did a solo recording of Bruce Springsteens' "Downbound Train".  (We'll have to do a trip down memory lane with a post on Shelby and K.T. soon).  Alot of credit for the new album goes to Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel topdog), and his Studio. 



 Other Blogs Of Note 
Southern Santa

"THE MAD COW POSSE" Steve Havens & LOL "YOU CAN KISS MY COUNTRY ASS"

Well too funny but after posting a few days that Michael Bolton should probably sing this song for Bruno, I run across a band that I do not yet know :) and guess what they were singing? Yes, You guessed correctly. You must have a listen, they do it superbly.


KISS MY COUNTRY ASS by Steve Havens & The Mad Cow Posse

and I will bid you all a good night tonight, don't forget to pray for someone that needs it (well wouldn't hurt to include Rose in that either), and tell someone that "you love them". As always share the music...

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A Soldier's Christmas

I first heard this on Moby In The Morning on the Atlanta Station several years ago...
Seems befitting even though its not Christmas to go ahead and post this; am sure someone will want to read this at some point.  THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.... YOU ARE APPRECIATED BY ME.
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the

room and I cherished the sight.


My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me,

angelic in rest.

Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe, Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.

My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep, Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.

In perfect contentment, or so it would seem, So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near, But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.


Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know, Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.

My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear, And I crept to the door just to see who was near.


Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night, A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.


A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old, Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.


Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled, Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

"What are you doing?" I asked without fear, "Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!

Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve, You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"

For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift, Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..

To the window that danced with a warm fire's light Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right, I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night."


"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line, That separates you from the darkest of times.


No one had to ask or beg or implore me, I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.

My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,"

Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."

My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ', And now it is my turn and so, here I am.

I've not seen my own son in more than a while, But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.

Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag, The red, white, and blue... an American flag.

I can live through the cold and the being alone, Away from my family, my house and my home.

I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet, I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.

I can carry the weight of killing another, Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..

Who stand at the front against any and all, To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."

"So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright, Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."

"But isn't there something I can do, at the least, "Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?

It seems all too little for all that you've done, For being away from your wife and your son."

Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret, "Just tell us you love us, and never forget.

To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone, To stand your own watch, no matter how long.

For when we come home, either standing or dead, To know you remember we fought and we bled.

Is payment enough, and with that we will trust, That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

It's A Beautiful World -- Words of Wisdom

It's A Beautiful World - Dierks Bentley and Patty Griffin



You may not realize it, but

1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.


3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. You are special and unique.

8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received.

12, Forget about the rude remarks.

13. Don't forget to dance, don't forget to pray even if you think you don't know how (he still listens); and don't be a bully, be a lover and a friend and when you think you can't get up tomorrow.....
just remember "It's A New Day, and if you Smile, the world will smile with you, if you still need to cry....
call me and i'll cry with.



Cody Robins Band - Being Next To You   Great Song!

Inner Hank -- (Cody Robins Band) -- Yes has a Hank Sound and Feel !

Nothing's Going To Get Me Down

Awesome Song -- My New Mantra -- Nothing's Gonna Get Me Down by The Kelly J. Band
                             LOL, I think she was watching my days before she did this video and song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuTxXg0fagE&feature=player_embedded




Have a Listen to Roses In The Snow - Kelly J. Band 

And it really shouldn't work but it does - Faithfully by Journey done as a country song - Faithfully by Kelly J. Band



and wow something actually went right, my embedded videos actually worked.  :)

Heartbeat by Enrique Iglesias STOP STEALING MY HEART AWAY

Heartbeat by Enrique Iglesias

Be The Match - How You Too Can Be A Donor (No Surgery Options Now Available)

If you have not already decided to be a donor, please consider it, what better way can we help our families than to provide a gift for someone that needs it when we no longer do. In addition, there are many that need
blood; bone marrow transplants, etc. Those are two things most all can do at present. IF YOU ARE AFRAID OF SURGERY, SEE THE NO SURGERY OPTION.
Please visit "Be The Match" for more information.

BE THE MATCH (The new donor registry)

Celine Dion-My Heart Will Go On

A Beautiful Candle Snuffed Out - Dr. Gary F. Purdue

A Beautiful Candle Snuffed Out By A Drunken Driver
Dr. Gary F. Purdue
This story reminds me of the childhood song: "This Little Light of Mine"
and according to all that I read about Dr. Purdue, he certainly was a very bright shining light.

This is a story every person should read; a man that has along with his wife helped the Gladney Center for Adoption over the years by caring for 39 infants awaiting adoption (Including a set of triplets); saved countless lives at the Burn Center and been a true blessing to so many; unfortunately his life has been snuffed out and a multitude of people will suffer for the needs of such a doctor as he.

There truly are not many doctors that seem to have the capacity that I have read that this Doctor had, a seeming true zeal for life, for helping others, and an inspiration for so many. It is truly sad that his life has been taken, I guess we will never know what his last minutes were,
but I hope that those reading this will consider the true consequences of what happens when one is reckless with alcohol or other substances. Lives that should be saved get lost and the loved ones are left behind to
pick up the pieces of what is left of their life without them; and that, is no small task when everywhere you look is a reminder of "what could have been".

Please pray for this Doctor's wife and the ones that he has left behind; and pray for the one that created the cause/action; somehow I hope he will be forgiven, and to those left behind to mourn him, ultimately that
sometimes proves to be the hardest trial of all.

When A Man Loves a Woman - Michael Bolton


Links About Dr. Purdue

Read The Story In Dallas Morning News

The Dept. News

His Transplant Successes

Letter To God Test of Div Share

Testing DivShare Player share with Teea Goans - Letter From God

Will Bolton Sing a Country Song Tonite To Dancing With The Stars?

Sadly Susan Boyle will not be singing on Dancing With the stars tonight due to a throat issue, and Michael Bolton will be replacing her on Dancing With The Stars.  Hmmm wonder if Music is going to speak louder than words after last week's ill mannered comments from Judge Bruno.
Well let's hope Mr. Ill Manners has enough courtesy to apologize for his mean commentary last week to Bolton. 

Now I am left wondering what will MB sing tonight?  If it were me I'd be tempted to sing this song LOL,
R. Atkins -

but I am sure tempted as he might be, he will probably sing this:

Bolton - Said I Love You But I Lied
or this:
Go The Distance

or maybe I will get a wonderful surprise.  Bolton - To Love Somebody

This will definitely be one night that HHRose is interested in Dancing With The Stars :)

Letter From God

Well the devil obviously did not want me to post this today, not sure if blogger issue, or clearwire, and since I have been having WIMAX issues (sigh last few weeks according to Clear the tower in my area is having issues; so I have not been able to DJ either.   I did want to share this song with all of you, and hopefully it will bring a happiness to your heart.

First though, have to say a huge thanks to the Southern Yankee (yep converted), LOL, another story for another day.... but this fabulous song from Teea Goans was a southern find.  Also,
A huge thanks to another Jukebox Blogger KayLyne, for posting this song, (I did not find a video link).

Teea Goans - Letter From God - Letter From God

Now if I could play on the air for you I would probably include it in the following set:

George Strait - It's Not The Breaths You Take - But the moments that Take Your Breath away -

Craig Morgan - This Ain't Nothing -

Lee Brice - Love Like Crazy -

Ronan Keating - I Hope You Dance -


So today, I will have to be thankful for what I have and don't have, and keep right on taking chances and dancing..........   I Hope you All Love Like Crazy and please don't forget to dance.


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