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200 Lost Gems & Forgotten Diamonds:-->Pt 1

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" Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." ~Confucius This is simply a personal list of "lost gems & forgotten diamonds... radio stations should add to their rotation. Most from the '70s decade...but not exclusively. There is no ranking or countdown.   Only a number to keep track of how far along I've gotten. I strongly encourage everyone to purchase the albums for an even better understanding. Now let's begin... 200:-->  "Rip Off"  -  T. Rex  / " Electric Warrior" (1971) A frenzied closing track that tends to make one believe Bolan could kick someone's ass. "I'm the cat from the alley. I'm the fleet-foot voodoo man." 199:-->  "Shadow Play"  -  Rory Gallagher / "Photo Finish"  (1978) Never heard any Rory?  This one is a box of matches! "I feel a little strange inside. A little Dr. Jekyll...A little Mr. Hyde." 198:-->  "That

DVD Pick:-->“Destry Rides Again” (1939)

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"Well, I tried to live the way I should. I've shed some tears and sweated blood. Don't you know, babe? And I think it's time I took a break. 'Cause I have took all I can take . Don't you know, babe?" Ten Years After NO SPOILERS: If you pick up this entertaining western....expecting something violent and dark...then I'm afraid you're getting your grain from the wrong feed and seed, my friend. “Destry Rides Again” (1939) is miles removed from the rugged westerns Jimmy Stewart would go on to make. Directed by George Marshall ... “Destry Rides Again” is one of those rare films...that strikes every note just right. "Destry..." is filled with many colorful and campy characters...from the obligatory town drunk and crooked gamblers...to the hard-hearted vixen and...of course...the new sheriff in town. The tough saucy saloon gal, Frenchy ( Marlene Dietrich ) ...is so full of herself...it hurts. And will quickly bring scenes