Saturday, April 27, 2024

Another unexpected Friday




Another unexpected Friday : That fellow Mister Unexpected won't go away. He showed up again in the latest economic data. Let's look at the story: Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced across the economy, grew by 1.6%…..
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Had not heard "The sun ain't going to shine anymore" for a long time!





A few days ago, I heard "The sun ain't gonna shine anymore" by The Walker Brothers.

It was a great tune. I love the harmony and arrangement. It was also a big international hit.

Last, but not least, this is one of the best "heartbreak" songs ever!

The Walker Brothers were not really brothers. It was a stage name!

In fact, they were Noel Scott Engel, Gary Leeds and John Maus.



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Whatever happened to Bob Lind?

Bob Lind wrote "Elusive Butterfly", one of the greatest songs of the 1960's.

And then he did not record any other hits!

I understand from his website that his songs were recorded by other artists. Frankly, I am not familiar with them.

Whatever happened to Bob Lind? Is he the all time "one hit wonder"?

 Elusive Butterfly
(written by Bob Lind)

You might wake up some mornin'
To the sound of something moving
past your window in the wind
And if you're quick enough to rise
You'll catch a fleeting glimpse of someone's fading shadow
Out on the new horizon
You may see the floating motion of a distant pair of wings
And if the sleep has left your ears
You might hear footsteps running through an open meadow
Don't be concerned,
it will not harm you
It's only me pursuing somethin' I'm not sure of
Across my dreams with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
You might have heard my footsteps
Echo softly in the distance through the canyons of your mind
I might have even called your name
As I ran searching after something to believe in
You might have seen me runnin'
Through the long-abandoned
ruins of the dreams you left behind
If you remember something there
That glided past you followed close by heavy breathin'
Don't be concerned, it will not harm you
It's only me pursuing somethin'
I'm not sure of
Across my dreams with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love

 Across my dreams with nets of wonder
I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love"
Pretty good song!



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1947: Baseball said goodbye to Babe Ruth


On April 27, 1947, baseball said goodbye to the Babe.    He was very sick and would eventually die in February 1948.      
Every major league park remembered Ruth with a ceremony.   Of course, the highlight was Yankee Stadium and the Babe showed up.
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April 27, 1973: Steve Busby no-hitter # 1

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We remember Steve Busby who threw his first no-hitter on this day in 1973.     It was the first no-hitter of the DH era, or not having to face a pitcher batting.     

 Busby pitched another no-hitter in 1974.    

 His career ended due to injuries and then became an excellent baseball TV analyst with the Texas Rangers.    

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World War I, part 7, with Barry Jacobsen

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Friday’s podcast: A chat with Leslie Eastman, Legal Insurrection


 

Friday’s podcast:    

A chat with Leslie Eastman, Legal Insurrection.   We will discuss the politics of climate change, anti-Israel protests in colleges, Newsom in 2024 and illegal immigration on the California border.....





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Friday's video: A chat with Leslie Eastman, Legal Insurrection


A chat with Leslie Eastman, Legal Insurrection. We will discuss the politics of climate change, anti-Israel protests in colleges, Newsom in 2024 and illegal immigration on the California border.

 
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No camping in Texas





No camping in Texas: Don't try setting up a camp in Texas unless you are on camping grounds or private property. Don't try it at the university grounds because we don't put it up with it in the Lone Star state. For the record, no heads were cracked, but so...

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Happy # 77 Amos Otis

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We say happy birthday to Amos Otis who was born in Mobile, Alabama, on this day in 1947.   He turned into one of the best players of the 1970s.  

Amos Otis was one of the key pieces of the Kansas City Royals who won the AL West in 1976, 1977, 1978 and finally made it to the World Series in 1980.    They were a very complete team, from George Brett to Frank White to superb pitching.

Otis was a very good outfielder and had great career numbers:  .277 batting average, a very good .343 On Base average, 2,020 hits, 193 HR & 1,007 RBI in 1,998 games.   And he stole 346 bases.

Amos was an AL All Star 5 times (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 & 1976) and AL Gold Glove (1971, 1973 & 1974).    


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The story of World War I with Barry Jacobsen, part 4


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The story of World War I with Barry Jacobsen, part 4 08/28 by Silvio Canto Jr | Politics Podcasts:

Guest: Barry Jacobsen, military historian and blogger. This is our 4th show about World War I. 

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Thursday's podcast: Campus madness, Abortion in 2024, Trump free publicity plus more stories

 


Thursday's podcast:   

Campus madness, Abortion in 2024, Trump free publicity plus more stories.....


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Thursday's video: Campus madness, Abortion in 2024, Trump trials and more




Thursday's video: 
 Campus madness, Abortion in 2024, Trump trials and more.....

                            

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Who were those masked men talking to Claudia?




Who were those masked men talking to Claudia?: Bizarre! What else do you call it? A few days ago, Mrs. Claudia Sheinbaum, the woman likely to win the presidential election in Mexico, was approached by masked men while on tour in South Mexico. This is the story: On Sunday, April 21…..
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FIRST WORLD WAR, PART 5, WITH BARRY JACOBSEN, MILITARY HISTORIAN.


THURSDAY: FIRST WORLD WAR, PART 5, WITH BARRY JACOBSEN, MILITARY HISTORIAN....Listen in now at http://t.co/c8f3jfUezP. #BlogTalkRadio

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