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Video Gold:--> Tom Waits

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"...took out her barrettes... and her hair spilled out like root beer." - Tom Waits - The first time I heard Tom Waits ...was while driving my TV remote...blind through all the upteen channels on my digital box...one long bored afternoon. Austin CL was replaying a performance by Tom because of an extreme outpouring from hungry viewers. He was standing by some gas pumps...smoking a cigarette...looking like some hip-cat from the fifties. He recited a story about a young girls wanderlust for the unknown. Lost gem:--> "Burma Shave" . ..is paintbrush poetry.  Like knife-packin' fireflies at a summer evening glow-off! Beautiful...Mesmerizing...Unforgettable. Tom Waits performing "Burma Shave" on ACL 1978. Licorice tattoo turned a gun metal blue scrawled across the shoulders of a dying town the one eyed jacks across the railroad tracks and the scar on its belly pulled a stranger passing through he was a juvenile delin

200 Lost Gems & Forgotten Diamonds:-->Pt 16

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" Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. 'Cause that's all that matters in the end. ~ Kris Kristofferson This personal list of "lost gems & forgotten diamonds" continues . (A reminder...songs will be from the 70s decade...but not exclusively. ) I strongly encourage everyone to purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Part 16 - Let's Begin... 50:--> Deep Purple ------- "What's Going On Here " (4:56) -------- Burn (1974) "Roll me over slowly, I've been drinkin' all night. Help me make a move, I can't stand the light." Enter David Coverdale . This little known singer (at the time) seemed to light a fire under Blackmore and the rest. Obviously having some bar-bangin' fun on this number. 49:--> Lynyrd Skynyrd -- "Preacher's Daughter" (3:40) -- Skynyrd's First And... (1978) "And I'm talkin' about the preacher'

Video Gold:--> Squeeze

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" I'd beg for some forgiveness... but beggin's not my business." ~ Squeeze ~ I never dipped into the... Squeeze ...pond until hearing "...Junction" blowing out of the speakers at the high school gym trying to cut weight for a wrestling match the next morning. I've been swimming there ever since. The oddly lovable rhymings mixed with Beatlesque vocals of Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford ... strike a familiar chord  Many favorite songs later... Squeeze stills owns real estate on my CD shelf. Lost gem:-->  "Up The Junction" - Squeeze I never thought it would happen With me and the girl from Clapham Out on a windy common That night I ain't forgotten When she dealt out the rations With some or other passions I said you are a lady Perhaps she said I may be We moved into a basement With thoughts of our engagement We stayed in by the telly Although the room was smelly We spent our time

Casey Comedy: Kelly's Irish Pub

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" Everybody here seems to like to laugh. Either step in time or just don't hang around." Steve Forbert Forgive my shameless plug...but I'm getting a chance to do some Stand-Up later this month over at the awesome... Kelly's Irish Pub . This long-established groggery is located downtown in the fast growing... Old Town District in Wichita, Kansas . It's a great place to hang out...and I can't wait to do some comedy shtick there. I'm especially lucky, because I'll be sharing the bill with a few other dangerously funny guys (see below). And good friends, as well. All with creatively wacky minds...just waiting to help everyone temporarily forget their problems for a little while. 02/24/2009 TUESDAY NIGHT COMEDY REVUE KELLY'S IRISH PUB 917 E Douglas Ave Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 263-0755 Show starts @ 9:00pm MR BIGGS SAY WHAT DEREK AALDERS CASEY CHAMBERS JAMES GATES SHOW AUDIENCE Q & A I encourage everyone to come out and have a good time

200 Lost Gems & Forgotten Diamonds:-->Pt 15

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" I didn't think we would ever make enough money to pay rent by playing music. " ~ Gregg Allman This personal list of "lost gems & forgotten diamonds" continues . (A reminder...songs will be from the 70s decade...but not exclusively. ) I strongly encourage everyone to purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Part 15 - Let's Begin... 60:--> Doobie Bros. - -- "Down In The Track" (4:17) --- What Were Once Vices... (1974) "And late at night in the twilight of the South... They put you in a cell and let the bulldogs out." Classic summer tuneage from the Doobs. Underrated guitar action goin' on, too. Turn it up. 59:--> Moon Martin -- "Hot House Baby" (3:17) -- Escape From Domination (1979) "My test tube baby don't run down she drives it in the ground." Solid guitar churnin' RnR. Wicked catchy. Great driving music. 58:--> BOA --- "When Electricity C

Video Gold:-->Ronnie Lane

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"Oh,  you was my hero. Hell,  you are my good friend. I've been there and back and  I know how far it is." ~ Ronnie Lane ~ Ronnie Lane was one of the good guys of RnR. The kind of guy a person likes having around. Ronnie first cut loose with... Small Faces ...which also had the crazy big vocals of Steve Marriot . Ronnie then formed... Faces ...which was, for all intents and purposes, a supergroup. Joining Ronnie was Rod Stewart ... Ron Wood ... Ian McLagen ---&... Kenney Jones . Ronnie left the Faces in 1973 to begin recording a handful of solo albums with his backing band... Slim Chance. Ronnie made a few collaboration recordings...most notably with Pete Townshend on the critically acclaimed... "Rough Mix" (1977) . Ronnie Lane was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during this recording session...and after a strong battle...left this world a much sadder place...on June 4, 1997. Lost Gem--> " Debris" ...showcases

200 Lost Gems and Forgotten Diamonds:-->Pt 14

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" A nightmare... is two bassists on stage. " Chris Squire This personal list of "lost gems & forgotten diamonds" continues . (A reminder...songs will be from the 70s decade...but not exclusively. ) I strongly encourage everyone to purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Part 14 - Let's Begin... 70:--> Dan Fogelberg -------- "As The Raven Flies" (4:30) -------- Souvenirs (1974) "I see the raven's made her nest in your eyes. She's got you thinking that her love is a prize. " Double lead guitar action courtesy of Fogelberg & Joe Walsh battle from speaker to speaker. The 'Fogelmeister' has cahones after all. 69:--> Yes --------------- "Into The Lens" (8:32) ----------------- Drama (1980) "Here, by the waterside. There, where the lens is wide." Great bass and guitar work from Squire and Howe. And vocals from new member...Trevor Horn is nails. Lots of in