Take me out to the Ball Game

It's that time again - the all star break and the all star game - Tuesday, July 14th, which also happens to be Bastille day - but today we celebrate all aspects of the game known as the great american pasttime - all baseball!

Rhythms in Red, White and Blue

It's Independence Day weekend, and although the big event was yesterday, we're still seeing red, white and blue all around town. Today we keep the colors flying, musically that is.

Playlist:

The Rhythm in Red, White and Blue . . . The Dinning Sisters
A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnations) . . . Marty Robbins
Under a Blanket of Blue . . . Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Blueberry Hill . . . Louis Armstrong
Cherry Red . . . Jay McShann
Little Red Rooster . . . Junior Wells
Redbird Waltz . . . Redbird
Redbird . . . Redbird
White Shoes . . . Emmylou Harris
The Lady in Red . . . Chris de Burgh
Red, Red Wine . . . UB40
White rabbit . . . Jefferson Airplane
Red River Valley . . . Arthur Fiedler, Boston Pops
In Lovely Blue . . . Bill Douglas
Caribbean Blue . . . Enya
Rhapsody in Blue . . . George Gershwin
Shades of White . . . Jim Brickman
Whiter Shade of Pale . . . Tommy Sands
Blue Serge . . . Serge Chaloff
Blue a Bebe . . . Michale Doucet & Beausoleil
Blue Bayou . . . Linda Rondstadt
Conga Blue . . . Poncho Sanchez
Serenade in Blue . . . Ethel Ennis
Blue Satin . . . Henry Mancini
Blue Skies . . . Fred McCarty
Blue Moon . . . Rod Stewart with Eric Clapton
For You Blue . . . The Beatles

Songs I Would Sing to You if I Could Sing

I have always loved music - tried to play piano, guitar, sing - not particularly well, in any case. But my good friend, Cynthia Tarr, suggested I take voice lessons with her - and being one of the things I have been wanting to do, I jumped in. So far, I'm just making motorboat sounds, but in no time at all she'll have me sing a real song. She asked if I had one in mind, and on reflection, I found there were many songs I'd like to sing for you - too many even for this show. So I cut the list down, and that's today's theme - songs I would sing, if I could sing, and I will be singing before very long. In the meantime, enjoy these great songs by fabulous singers.

Triple Treat - Summertime, Father's Day and NASCAR!

It's the Trifecta for dads - summer, officially: barbeques, hammock time, late nights in the garden; Father's Day; and the big daddy of summer in Sonoma for dads: NASCAR races right down the street.

We have a great lineup of music for you today, Dad. Enjoy!

Playlist:
Summertime, Summertime . . . The Jamies
All Summer Long . . . The Beach Boys
Summer Day Reflection Song . . Donovan
So Nice (Summer Samba) . . . Astrud Gilberto & Walter Wanderley Trio
Once Upon a Summertime . . . Astrud Gilbert
Summertime . . . Carmen McRae
The Dance of the Caravan Summer . . . Up, Bustle & Out from the Quango World Groove album
The Green Leaves of Summer . . . Geoff Love & His Orchestra
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy . . . Herbert Von Karajan; Berlin Philharmonic
Orchestra
My Dad . . . Ray Stevens
My Dad . . . Chris Kilbride
My Dad . . . John Lehman
My Dad (My Pa) . . . Nancy Sinatra
Song for Dad . . . Keith Urban
Song for my Father . . . Horace Silver
Daddy . . . Sammy Kay with the Kay Choir
Daddy-O . . . Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums
Go Daddy-O . . .Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Ballad of Ole' Betsy . . . The Beach Boys
Drive My Car . . . The Beatles
Our Car Club . . . The Beach Boys
Little Honda . . . The Beach Boys
409 . . . The Beach Boys
Cherry, Cherry Coupe . . . The Beach Boys
G.T.O. . . . Ronny & The Daytonas
Hey Little Cobra . . . The Regents
Draggin' . . . The Texabilly Rockers
That's Just Racin' . . . Drivin' Sideways
NASCAR Dreams . . . Honchie
NASCAR Diehards . . . Drivin' Sideways
Thunder - The NASCAR Theme . . . David Robidoux

End Credits: Andalucia . . . Pink Martini

Graduation Day

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Dress for Success

Ok, Memorial Day has passed so you can break out the white shoes, just make sure your leathers match! More fashion dos and don'ts, with a lot of fun music mixed in. Get ready to be all dressed up with somewhere to go.

The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this. ~Mark Twain

A dress makes no sense unless it inspires men to want to take it off you. ~Françoise Sagan

When in doubt, wear red. ~Bill Blass

Never wear rhinestones before 6 p.m. - and 211 more fashion tips from The Master's Tech

Today's Playlist

Song - Artist
The Dressing Song - Michael Feinstein
You're Never Fully Dressed without a Smile - Clare Burt and Company from Annie
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails - Francis THorne
Prete a Porter - Paris Combo
A Shine on your Shoes - Mandy Patinkin
Finishing the Hat - Mandy Patinkin
Joseph's Coat - Jacob and Sons - Kelli Rabke/Michael Damian/
Company from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Rainbow High - Bob Gunton, Mandy Patinkin, Original cast of Evita
Tuxedo Junction - The Manhattan Transfer
Lipstick on your Collar - Connie Francis
Dirt on Your Skirt -
Itsy Bitsy teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Brian Hyland
White Sport Coat - Marty Robbins
Chantilly Lace - Big Bopper
Mind the Dresser - Nightnoise
For Emily, Whenever I May find Her - Simon & Garfunkel
Mustat Kengat/Black Shoes - Varttina
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes - Paul Simon
Sparkling Diamonds - Nicole Kidman,
Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend - Carol Channing
Lassie with the Golden Hair - Alasdair Fraser
Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair - Patrick Ball
Mustat Kengat/Black Shoes - Varttina
Diamonds are Forever - Shirley Bassey
Sparkling Diamonds - Nicole Kidman
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes - Paul Simon
Do Wrong Shoes - Carmella Rappazza
High Heeled Shoes - Christine Lavin
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
White Shoes - emmylou Harris
Old Brown Shoe - The Beatles
Long Haired Lady - Paul McCartney
Wig in a Box - John Cameron Mitchell
Leather and Lace - Stevie Nicks
A String of Pearls - Glenn Miller

closing credits: Andalucia - Pink Martini

Memorial Day - We Remember

Memorial Day, May 25, 2008 - Today's theme - We remember you

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.
--- Joseph Campbell

Each year, the last Monday of May is set aside to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. This Day of Remembrance dates back to the end of the Civil War, when women were compelled to decorate the graves of their loved ones, a measure of their gratitude for the sacrifice made in the name of freedom and country.

Today's show is dedicated to all who gave their lives, in gratitude for the gifts afforded me and all Americans today.

Playlist:
Song - Artist
Remember Me - The Celtic Tenors
Everywhere - Pink Martini
I'll Be Seeing You - Rod Stewart
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole
Remember Me My Friend- The Moody Blues
I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan
The Grave - Don McLean
Requiem For a Soldier - Amici Forever
The Story of a Soldier - Ennio Morricone
The Death of a Soldier - Ennio Morricone
Where Have All The Flowers Gone - Kingston Trio
Polonaise for Piano in A, Op. 20 Heroique (Chopin) - Halina Czerny-Stefanska
Soldiers'Dance from William Tell, Gioachino Rossini - album: Masters of the Opera
The Soldier's Tale: March Royale, Stravinsky - Nicholas Ward, Northern Chamber Orchestra
Universal Soldier - Glen Campbell
Soldier Boy- The Shirelles
American Salute - U.S. Army Band & Chorus
Armed Forces Medley - U.S. Army Band & Chorus
Songs of War - U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum
Freedom Isn't Free - U.S. Army Band & Chorus
Oh Freedom - Joan Baez
Freedom - Paul McCartney
Unforgettable - Fred McCarty
Now The Day Is Over - The Innocence Mission
Somewhere a Star Shines for Everyone - The Innocence Mission
Some Gave All - Billy Ray Cyrus
Salute - Phil Driscoll
On Memorial Day - Lex & The Hood
Taps -
Amazing Grace - Gypsy Soul
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Closing song: Andalucia - Pink Martini

Thanks for listening!