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  • Music Monday-Sawyer Brown "Thank God For You"

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 06:00 in holidays, thanksgiving, music monday

    Since Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, I decided to select a song for Music Monday that gives thanks. It may not be exactly the meaning of what the holiday is truly about, but it's kind of fun. Sawyer Brown and "Thank God For You." Come join Musi...

  • Music Monday-Hank Williams Jr "Red, White, and Pink Slip Blues"

    Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 06:19 in Economy, unemployment, music monday

    With unemployment over 10% and little to no relief in sight, I thought I would pick a song for Music Monday for those folks.  Let's hope we don't have too many more people who end up with the "Red, White, and Pink Slip Blues."  Besides, it ...

  • Music Monday-Lynyrd Skynyrd "That Ain\'t My America"

    Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 05:23 in Germany, health care, house of representatives, music monday, berlin wall

    Twenty years ago, the Berlin wall fell.  Germany, one of our allies, asked our president to join in their celebration of freedom.  He could not find the time in his schedule to be there.  That Ain't My America. The House of Representa...

  • Music Monday-George Harrison "Here Comes the Sun"

    Posted on Monday November 2nd, 2009 at 06:00 in guitar, beatles, music monday

    I have always loved The Beatles. Many years ago, when I was in college, I worked with a young lady who was a year or two older than I was.  Her favorite Beatles song was "Here Comes the Sun." Well, I wanted to go out with her, but she was dati...

  • Music Monday-U2 "Sunday Bloody Sunday"

    Posted on Monday October 26th, 2009 at 07:00 in u2, music monday

    A few weeks ago, U2 held a concert at Fed Ex Field in Landover, MD.  That concert caused a huge backup on the beltway and made my usual one hour commute home take about two and a half hours.  Since the Redskins are playing tonight at Fed Ex...

  • Music Monday-Elvis Presley "Viva Las Vegas"

    Posted on Monday October 19th, 2009 at 06:00 in elvis presley, las vegas, music monday

    I have a business trip to take this week and will be headed to Las Vegas for a trade show.  I don't expect that I will have too much of an opportunity to partake of all that Vegas has to offer, as our schedule will be rather full.  However,...

  • Music Monday-Hall and Oates "She's Gone"

    Posted on Monday October 12th, 2009 at 05:42 in music monday, blue-eyed soul

    Last week, my choice for Music Monday was The Righteous Brothers. They were the epitome of "blue-eyed soul" in the late 60's and 70's. They were succeeded ably in the late 70's and 80's by Hall and Oates. They are my choice for Music Monday this week...

  • Music Monday-The Righteous Brothers "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"

    Posted on Sunday October 4th, 2009 at 19:13 in music monday, blue-eyed soul

    Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield were better known as the Righteous Brothers.  They were the epitome of "blue eyed soul" in the 60's and 70's. Their mega hit "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" is my pick this week for Music Monday. Come join Mu...

  • Music Monday-Tim McGraw "My Next Thirty Years"

    Posted on Monday September 21st, 2009 at 07:00 in music monday

    The main reason I am posting this song for Music Monday is for the following verse: In my next thirty years, I'm gonna watch my weight  Eat a few more salads and not stay out so late Drink a little lemonade and not so many beers Maybe I'll reme...

  • Music Monday-Three Dog Night "Liar"

    Posted on Monday September 14th, 2009 at 06:44 in music monday

    After Barack Obama's speech the other night, and Joe Wilson's little boo boo, I could not resist making this my choice for Music Monday.  I was hoping to find an edited version that showed Obama's picture whenever they were singing the chorus if...

  • Music Monday-Johnny Paycheck "Take This Job and Shove It"

    Posted on Monday September 7th, 2009 at 06:44 in music monday

    In honor of Labor Day and all of us working stiffs, my Music Monday choice is Johnny Paycheck and "Take This Job and Shove It."Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab th...

  • Music Monday-Ain't No Sunshine

    Posted on Sunday August 30th, 2009 at 18:49 in Bill Withers, music monday, rhythm and blues

    This is the kind of music I listened to when I was a kid. Solid rhythm and blues from Bill Withers and "Ain't No Sunshine." Dude has an unbelievably soulful voice.I don't usually go for covers, especially when the original was pretty close to perfe...

  • Music Monday-George Benson & Earl Klugh "Dreamin"

    Posted on Sunday August 23rd, 2009 at 22:25 in jazz, music monday, george benson, earl klugh

    A little something different for Music Monday today. Two great jazz guitarists, George Benson and Earl Klugh with "Dreamin"Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this ...

  • Music Monday-Jimmy Buffett "Son of a Son of a Sailor"

    Posted on Monday August 17th, 2009 at 09:34 in jimmy buffett, music monday

    Image via WikipediaI just got back from a few days in Ocean City, MD. Damn do I love the ocean. If I could find a job in a beach town where I could support the family, I would go in a minute. So in tribute to the sea for Music Monday is Jimmy Buffe...

  • Music Monday-Tim McGraw "If Your Reading This"

    Posted on Monday August 10th, 2009 at 06:00 in military, tribute, music monday

    My choice for Music Monday is dedicated to those who have served in the military & paid the ultimate sacrifice and the families they leave behind. Tim McGraw and "If Your Reading This."Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simp...

  • Music Monday-Muddy Waters "Hoochie Coochie Man"

    Posted on Monday August 3rd, 2009 at 05:58 in blues, eric clapton, muddy waters, music monday

    Image via WikipediaI love me some blues. Nobody exemplifies the blues more than Mr. McKinley Morganfield, better known as Muddy Waters. Muddy was regarded as the Father of Chicago Blues. His influence, however, stretched way beyond Chicago.Muddy was ...

  • Music Monday-Ray Stevens "The Streak"

    Posted on Sunday July 26th, 2009 at 21:16 in music monday

    In the 1970's, Streaking was all the rage. Mind you, it was not an activity that I ever participated in. Ray Stevens was well known in country music for his novelty songs. With the popularity of streaking, he had a #1 hit with "The Streak." So he...

  • Music Monday-Rich Mullins

    Posted on Monday July 20th, 2009 at 05:35 in religion and spirituality, rich mullins, music monday

    Image via WikipediaWhen I was in my 20's, I was very involved in the Christian faith, in particular Baptist churches. I did all of the things that good baptists were supposed to do; Sunday school & service on Sunday morning, Sunday evening servi...

  • Music Monday-"Behind the Mask"

    Posted on Monday July 13th, 2009 at 19:04 in phil collins, michael jackson, eric clapton, music monday, greg phillinganes

    Image via WikipediaI first heard "Behind The Mask" on the Eric Clapton CD "August." It was one of the Clapton albums that Phil Collins produced and played drums on. Along with Clapton and Collins, the album also featured Nathan East on base and Greg...

  • Music Monday-Van Zant "These Colors Don't Run"

    Posted on Monday July 6th, 2009 at 06:00 in music monday, fourth of july, van zant

    In honor of the 4th of July, a tribute to our flag and our military. Van Zant and "These Colors Don't Run."Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Plea...

  • Music Monday-The Temptations "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"

    Posted on Monday June 29th, 2009 at 19:23 in music monday

    I was visiting the blog of my friend Intrepid Ideas and he paid his tribute to three icons who passed away in the past few days, Farrah Fawcette, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays. He also brought into the discussion Elvis Presley, Luther Vandross, an...

  • Music Monday-Johnny Cash "A Boy Named Sue"

    Posted on Monday June 15th, 2009 at 18:56 in music monday

    Since Sunday is Father's Day, this week's Music Monday selection is a song about the relationship between a father and his son. OK, maybe not the most ideal relationship, but sometimes tough love is needed to help your kids make it in this world.The...

  • Music Monday-Keith Carradine "I'm Easy"

    Posted on Monday June 8th, 2009 at 06:44 in music monday

    Last week, David Carradine passed away. He was best known for his role in the television show "Kung Fu." I can't say that I ever saw the program, though I was always a fan of martial arts films. With the passing of David Carradine, it reminded me ...

  • Music Monday-The Monkees "I'm a Believer"

    Posted on Monday June 1st, 2009 at 19:48 in music monday

    When I was a kid, I loved the Monkees television show and their music. This particular song was written by Neil Diamond and hit #1 on the Top 40 charts on December 31, 1966 and stayed at #1 for seven weeks.Come join Music Monday and share your songs...

  • Music Monday-Ray Charles "America"

    Posted on Monday May 25th, 2009 at 16:09 in music monday

    On this Memorial Day, in honor of those who have served to keep us safe and freeCome join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRI...

  • Music Monday-Dean Martin "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime"

    Posted on Monday May 11th, 2009 at 07:36 in music monday

    Since Sunday was Mother's Day, I decided to post a song from an artist that my mother used to enjoy, Dean Martin. As a kid, my folks would get out the old LPs and turn on the stereo. Sometimes we would listen to my father's Hank Williams, Sr. or Jo...

  • Music Monday-Billy Currington "People Are Crazy"

    Posted on Monday May 4th, 2009 at 03:05 in music monday

    When I first heard this song, it immediately reminded me of a night in my past. It is a story about a guy who meets an old man in a bar. They spend the evening drinking beer and telling stories.The song took me back to a night several years ago in ...

  • Music Monday-Phil Collins "Through These Walls"

    Posted on Monday April 27th, 2009 at 18:45 in music monday

    I was a big fan of Phil Collins when he was with Genesis and his first few solo efforts. This song was on his first solo album. It is a rather dark tune about a man obsessed with his neighbor. Obsessed to the point that he becomes rather voyeurist...

  • Music Monday-Santana "The Game of Love"

    Posted on Sunday April 19th, 2009 at 21:04 in music monday

    It occurred to me that most of my Music Monday posts had been older songs. This week I decided to be a little bit more contemporary. Carlos Santana featuring Michelle Branch with "The Game of Love."Come join Music Monday and share your songs with u...

  • Music Monday-Linda Ronstadt "You're No Good"

    Posted on Monday April 13th, 2009 at 19:50 in music monday

    When I was in high school, this is one of the posters that I had hanging up in my room.  This one and the famous Farrah Fawcette poster that I think every guy in the 70's had.  Anyway, I had a major crush on Linda back in the day.  I mean, just lo...