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Music Monday The Four Seasons and “Oh, What a Night”

Posted on June 23, 2014 by annetbell

This is  the real Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Over the weekend, we saw Jersey Boys staring Frank Valli and the Four Seasons so for this Music Monday, I decided to  combine it all into one post. Clint Eastwood was … Continue reading →

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“Fire and Rain” Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone. Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you. I walked out this mornin’, and I wrote down this song; I just can’t remember who to … Continue reading →

Posted on June 16, 2014 by annetbell | 14 Comments

“Russian Ark” A Film

Posted on June 11, 2014 by annetbell

The “Russian Ark” was released in 2002. It could have been one of many international films of culture and history filmed in one country or other from around the world, but it is forever  innovative  because of the filming technique. … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Ode to Joy” Ludwig Van Beethoven Flash Dance in Vienna

Posted on June 9, 2014 by annetbell

A joyful gift performed in an elegant, monumental  city. . . . .      

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Music Monday Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven”

Posted on May 26, 2014 by annetbell

Memorial Day is a day to honor service men and women who have given their lives in the service of others.  “Tears in Heaven”  written and sung by Eric Clapton  is a memorial song written from a  father’s unspeakable grief … Continue reading →

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Music Monday, Smash Mouth “All Star”

Posted on May 19, 2014 by annetbell

  Smash Mouth  is a Californian band formed in  1994 .  They popped on the national scene with this song and “Believer” both in “Shrek” the hugely popular film.  I bet there will be some of you are familiar with … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “I Will Always Love You” Whitney Houston

Posted on May 5, 2014 by annetbell

  Sending some love from  the ineffable Whitney, this Monday morning. . . . . .  

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Music Monday “Gimme Three Steps Mister” Lynyrd Skynyrd

Posted on April 28, 2014 by annetbell

  I am just in the mood today for a little more Skynyrd from this concert from  Kentucky. I do  love the Southern rock and even if they have weird spelling ….they obviously love BBQ!

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Music Monday Janis Joplin ‘Piece of My Heart’

Posted on April 7, 2014 by annetbell

In 1966 Janis Joplin was a drifter, but four years later she was a rock ‘n’  roll legend. Her powerful bluesy-inspired voice was full of passion, and fueled by drugs and alcohol.  We saw her in concert in Charlottesville. She … Continue reading →

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Music Monday, Josh Groban and the African Children’s Choir sing ‘You Raise Me UP’

Posted on April 1, 2014 by annetbell

  To me, this song has a universal theme and could be song to a lover, a family member, or friend . It is could be song as a inspirational spiritual song of devotion.  I love the choir as part … Continue reading →

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