Music for Little People- I'm a Little Teapot

In 1939, George Sanders and Clarence Kelley got together and penned one of the most brilliant songs about a teapot ever put on paper. (tongue in cheek)
I'm just a little curious... why did it take two of them to write this song?
Anyway, a version of this song is on "Toddler Favorites" by Music for Little People.
Big deal, you say. So what. You're wasting my time.
In 2003, this album was certified "Platinum" by the Recording Industry Association of America. That means that ONE MILLION of these albums have been purchased. Seriously?
You gotta wonder if old George and Clarence got to see any royalties off of that.
Here's a clip of Michelle (one of the Olsen twins) dancing the routine with Uncles Joey and Jesse accompanying her. Unfortunately, this version isn't on the album.

Dean Martin- Ain't That a Kick in the Head

I really discovered Dino about 2 years ago. I snagged a copy of his Greatest Hits and honestly couldn't stop listening to it.
One of the coolest of the Rat Pack, Dean Martin had a smooth sound and style that just puts you in "chill out" mode.
Since Wifey was out of town this weekend, I watched a couple of movies that she wouldn't be interested in (Training Day and Donnie Brasco).
Something in Donnie Brasco made me think of this song.
Maybe Dino's early Mafia connections...or it could be when the guy got kicked in the head.

Sticks McGhee- My Baby's Gone

My wife went on a "scrap-booking retreat" this weekend with about 10 other ladies. I'm glad that she was able to go. She needs time away to herself when she can unhitch from the normal day-to-day wagon and do things that she wants to.
We all need that.
We were at a marriage retreat a year or two ago and the speakers talked about the need for "self-care". "Self-care" isn't selfish-it allows you to refuel so that you can bring more energy to your relationships and responsibilities. It is also a good way that you can retain some of your own individual personality and passions instead of just being "mom" or "dad" or "husband" or "wife."
So I'm hanging with the chur-drun this weekend. Right now, everything's pretty chill. No one is touching anybody else so no one is screaming. I'm just praying for patience today.
Even when she's gone for just a short period of time, I miss my baby.
This morning, here's a little Appalachian Blues by Sticks McGhee.
Sticks got his nickname in his earlier years in Knoxville, Tennessee when he was pushing his brother Brownie, who was stricken with polio, in a wagon with a stick.
Keep wailin'.

Versa Emerge- Paint It Black

There's an album out now called "Punk Goes Classic Rock".
Up and coming punk bands do covers of classic rock songs.
You've got everybody from Boston to Jimi Hendrix to Queen to Journey being covered.
But this is my personal favorite. I mean their label is called "Fueled by Ramen". That's an awesome picture of a band trying to make it.
This is also probably one of THE best covers I've heard of the Rolling Stones classic.
If you don't like it, go revolt against something.

Celtic Woman- Amazing Grace

My favorite lyrics in the whole world--
"Thru many dangers, toils, and snares,
we have already come.
Twas grace that brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home."

Glee Cast featuring Neil Patrick Harris- Dream On

I watched "Glee" for the first time last night.
I'm not so sure what to make of it. There were a couple of parts that I thought were good but the total package I thought was lacking.
I was a big "90210" fan back in the day. Call me biased but I think I'll take Brenda and Dylan over these guys any day.
"Glee" is a very popular phenomenon, however. The show has won a Golden Globe, a People's Choice, and a Peabody award. I understand they make the songs from the show available for download after every episode, and they have released several CDs featuring the "Glee" cast. That's some pretty big business.
It's definitely different than anything that's on right now, and maybe that's the draw. Anyway, I heard Neil Patrick Harris was on and I thought that had to be pretty entertaining.
Are you a "Glee" fan?

Rolling Stones- Loving Cup

Some people can't keep a job 5 minutes.
The Stones have been rocking since 1962. That's 48 years, man.
Even if folks keep a job in the same company, they usually retire after 35-40 years.
Not The Stones.
"Exile on Main Street" was released in 1972, 10 years after the band was formed.
I was 2.
I'll be 40 next month. If they ever tour Atlanta again, I'd for sure like to see them.
I just pray that I keep the passion for my work when I'm older like they have done.
Here's "Loving Cup" from the recently re-released "Exile".