Topic: I'M A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, I'M A LITTLE BIT ROCK-AND-ROLL (Read 16102 times)

bk · « **on:** June 24, 2009, 12:12:36 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a little bit country and a little bit rock-and-roll, and now it is time for you to post until the country cows come home - they're currently listening to Dolly Parton and Bo Diddley.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:13:27 AM »

And the word of the day is: OBLOQUY!

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:15:38 AM »

And now - Dino at the piano.

DAW · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:21:20 AM »

Fun notes today, bk!

And I'm quite astonished to learn that Bruce Villanch wrote for Donny & Marie!

DAW · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:23:09 AM »

I believe at some point John Williams stopped writing the Potter scores, but that subsequent composers had permision to quote his original main theme in a limited fashion. I don't know much about film music, so take that with a grain of salt.

DAW · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:24:12 AM »

bk · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:30:14 AM »

Williams at least wrote films one and three. Two was adapted by William Ross from the Williams' themes.

Matthew · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:43:00 AM »

Last Christmas, I gave the DP a DVD set of assorted Donny and Marie episodes. I was more excited than he was, but we still haven't opened it yet. I'll have to check it out, maybe one of bk's 4 episodes is included.

Ben · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2009, 03:00:19 AM »

Yes, David Pogue (who, even though I'm married, I find adorkably attractive) is the MD from Flora. He speaks often about his early life as a pit musician and MD on and off Broadway.

Ginny's son met him (IIRC) and DP was extremely nice to him. I love his columns and his writing because he's intelligent, fair minded and funny and doesn't talk down to people.

Ben · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2009, 03:00:33 AM »

Shower, and out the door.

Ben · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2009, 03:00:45 AM »

Jrand73 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:42:25 AM »

Stuff to do this morning. DR DAW I enjoyed both of those links about the WSS album.....iconic cans indeed!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:44:06 AM »

My first question for ASK BK day.....since I enjoyed the notes so much.

When you are a guest star on a program such as DONNY AND MARIE....is there a formal introduction session.....such as Mr Lynde...Bruce Kimmel, Bruce Kimmel....Mr Paul Lynde.... Or does everyone just jump in and start working together.

How were you introduced to Mr Lynde and what were some of his comments during the production that you found amusing?

Ginny · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:09:53 AM »

Wednesday morning greetings!

Quote from: Ben on June 24, 2009, 03:00:19 AM

Yes, David Pogue (who, even though I'm married, I find adorkably attractive) is the MD from Flora. He speaks often about his early life as a pit musician and MD on and off Broadway.

Ginny's son met him (IIRC) and DP was extremely nice to him. I love his columns and his writing because he's intelligent, fair minded and funny and doesn't talk down to people.

Yes, you're right, DR Ben. Nine years ago, I took Richard and Rob with me to the ALA conference in Chicago. They had a great time in the exhibit hall and Rob met David Pogue at the O'Reilly booth. DP was very nice to all of us and talked some about his growing up in Cleveland.

Ben · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:13:36 AM »

Ginny, I (and Anthony) would much rather have lunch with you and Richard but it looks like it will have to be on your next trip. Both presentations (which will go smoothly at least on my part) will take up much time on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

Maybe I'll see you for the millisecond that you're at the FC.

Laura · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:19:43 AM »

I am not surprised that Donny Osmond is a swell guy in real life. Even at age 12 I knew it.

Ginny · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:33:17 AM »

Quote from: Ben on June 24, 2009, 06:13:36 AM

Ginny, I (and Anthony) would much rather have lunch with you and Richard but it looks like it will have to be on your next trip. Both presentations (which will go smoothly at least on my part) will take up much time on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

Maybe I'll see you for the millisecond that you're at the FC.

We fully understand, DR Ben. I may even be able to avoid the trip to the FC, if Cindy in Cleveland can help me out via email. Hope the presentations go well and you and Anthony have a great holiday weekend on the Isle of Long.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:47:17 AM »

Good morning, all!

BK, I don't recall any of those Donny and Marie stories since I came on board in 2004.

Today, I am working on Jerome Moross' BALLET BALLADS, and tonight I'm having dinner with my friend Daniel Neer, who will tell me all about his experiences with a workshop of a new opera.

I have absolutely no other news.

Kerry · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:18:35 AM »

Quote from: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:24:12 AM

Is that one of those natural antiperspirant crystals or a piece of quartz?

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:20:35 AM »

Quote from: bk on June 24, 2009, 12:13:27 AM

And the word of the day is: OBLOQUY!

And The Song Of The Day Is: IT'S A CRYIN' SHAME

Kerry · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:20:49 AM »

Glad my posting of the show sparked such memories. I have two episodes of the show with you that I got on ebay lo these many moons ago.

You and Cindy had such a great chemistry, have you ever considered doing an act together?

Kerry · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:22:08 AM »

Quote from: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:21:20 AM

Fun notes today, bk!

And I'm quite astonished to learn that Bruce Villanch wrote for Donny & Marie!

I would imagine Donny and Marie needed good material no matter who wrote it.

DAW · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:45:30 AM »

Quote from: Kerry on June 24, 2009, 07:18:35 AM

Is that one of those natural antiperspirant crystals or a piece of quartz?

I think it's supposed to be a grain of salt. Magnified.

DAW · « **Reply #23 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:46:15 AM »

Quote from: Kerry on June 24, 2009, 07:22:08 AM

I would imagine Donny and Marie needed good material no matter who wrote it.

Oh, agreed. It just seemed like such an unexpected match of writer to performer.

Matt H. · « **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:47:05 AM »

Quote from: DAW on June 24, 2009, 12:24:12 AM

LOL!

More like a boulder of salt!

Matt H. · « **Reply #25 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:48:21 AM »

Good morning!

Another day, another set of temperatures in the 90s with hot, muggy conditions. The South is not a very pleasant place to be in the summer. That's why now that I'm "retired," it's my least favorite season of the year. (Of course, when I was teaching, it was my favorite season of the year.)

Matt H. · « **Reply #26 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:50:26 AM »

Last night, DR JRand asked:

"Thanks DR MATTH I will try that.....so it will give me better sound than using the R/W in their regular spots?"

Oh, yes. It will give you the entire 5.1 surround sound if the discs have that encode. With just the W/R connections, you'd be getting a downmixed stereo audio stream decidedly inferior to what the disc might offer.

Matt H. · « **Reply #27 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:52:11 AM »

I will be working hard to finish up BURN NOTICE today. Since there are six episodes left plus a commentary and deleted scenes and a gag reel (that I know about), I doubt I'll get it all done this afternoon. I'll have to carry the last few shows into this evening. However, once it's done, I should have some free time to watch a movie.

Matt H. · « **Reply #28 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:54:11 AM »

Right now I'm thinking it will be the Blu-ray of ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES (since I'd love to finish up with that set and get it placed on the shelf.

However, bk's working through the HARRY POTTER series makes me long to revisit some of them myself, and then I still have a stack of other catalog Blu-rays that need some attention, too.

Matt H. · « **Reply #29 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:57:27 AM »

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