The Story
Color is a large, broad topic, yet color is a human perspective.
We see because cones on the eye’s retina detects a specified range of colors in light, transforms the light messages into nerve impulses to be sent to the brain for interpretation and translation into sight. If it wasn’t for the cones on the retina we wouldn’t see the range of colors that we do … but we could still see without cones.
Colors are a range in the visible light spectrum that correspond to some guy named Roy G Biv. We categorize colors into different levels as primary, secondary, and intermediate. involve tints, shades, and hues with neutrals, pastels, warm/cool, and complementary/contrast … yet designers and artists organize usable colors into a palate.
While a color space organizes colors, a color model serves as a mathematical interpretation … yet 216 colors have been identified as safe for web pages – each with an identify code – each with its own mixture of RGB (red, green, blue), HSL (hue, saturation, lightness and HSB (hue, saturation, brightness).
Cultures adapt color for various symbolisms. The same color can mean excitement, purity, danger, success, and more … yet colors are associated with personality, psychology, meditation, philosophy, and marketing.
No matter the perception, scheme, physics, theory, psychology, or culture, this experience is Color:The Musical.
Act 1: Black
Black – the darkest of all colors – yet without color.
Black – a conundrum – the complete absorption of light – yet the color we see in the absence of light.
Black, the color associated with clergy, judges, government, poets, business, and fashion elegance – yet the color linked to mourning, evil, secrets, magic, and violence.
Black the color of the night and mystery – yet the color of clarity with the printed word.
Black is a term with wide application – Black Friday, black tie, black mark, black market, blacklist, black mark, black ball, black sheep, and in the black.
Black – a color on the flag representing Belgium, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, and South Africa
Guidelines
Songs with Black must be in the title
Cautions
- No songs using black as a compound word (blackbird, blackout, blackberry etc)
- No songs using a form of black (blacks, blackie, blackness, etc) .. .just “black”
- No duplicate songs regardless of artists
Production Note
To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please 1) include the song title and artist in your text, and 2) paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line). The latter will provide a link, thus not embed the actual video … but I don’t mind unembedding, so apologies are not necessary.
Announcement
Welcome to Opening Night of the latest musical by aFa Productions: Colors: The Musical.
Selecting the opening song for the opening act of a new musical is never easy – especially when one of my favorite songs would qualify. But, I decided to go outside the box with the one from Arkansas whose first band was the Landsberg Barbarians. The one who is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The one who wore black as in Man in Black – Johnny Cash!
Here’s Louis Armstrong playing trumpet and singing “(What Did I Do To Be So) Black and Blue?” a 1929 jazz standard composed by Fats Waller with lyrics by Harry Brooks and Andy Razaf. It was introduced in the Broadway musical “Hot Chocolates” (1929) by Edith Wilson. The show also included Waller’s hit compositions “Ain”t Misbehavin” and “Honeysuckle Rose” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vDm1lomVHU
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Mmmm …. Mmmm …. Mmmm – Love me some Louie ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong playing.
My hubby plays trumpet and he’s his favorite. He met him once in his home in Queens, New York. Nicest man …. humble to the end. I love all the songs you mentioned. We saw Ain’t Misbehavin’ in Manhattan. Well, enough, I could go on. Super selection …
Isadora 😎
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Tim,
Glad you see you’ve returned to your jazz roots, thus expanding the genre right from the start. Hearing Armstrong’s voice reminds me of seeing him on television during my youth. Well done!
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Here is the traditional celtic folk song, with beautiful photos, sung by Ciara Considine: “Black is the Colour of My True Love’s Hair” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjccr-nHDQk
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Cynthia,
What a wonderful selection … especially for my early morning. I enjoy the gentle, mystical sounds of Celtic music – so thanks for the pleasant surprise … and for another genre!
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Cynthia,
Here’s a song that I think you’ll appreciate … a duet with Doris Day (a Cincinnatian) and Howard Keep … from Calamity Jane … The Black Hills of Dakota https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p59nrGixAYY
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Thanks, Frank! I loved Calamity Jane….used to sing “The Deadwood Stage” from that show, all the time….and of course “The Black Hills of Dakota”…..a real treat to listen to this morning!
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Hooray as my feeling was correct on this one! … and you may enjoy my sultry jazz selection to end the next post.
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How about the Rolling Stones, Paint it black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6d8eKvegLI
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Elyse,
I figured this would be one of the early ones to go … and so it be 18 minutes into the act. Nonetheless, a classic! Back to work today?
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Yup. And hopefully to the park. Duncan has cabin fever!
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Duncan is ready to roam … if not, he may go into extra-destructo mode.
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We got to the park — and he had a nice run/struggle through tons of piled up snow. So he is tired!
He has never (knock wood) gotten terribly destructive. When he wants to be a demon he steals my shoes and pulls the insoles out of them and hides them in his crate. He is a nutcase.
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I knew Mom will take care of his needs … park, food, and shoes.
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This was a hard one, Frank. I could only think of a few songs. I chose Black Horse and The Cherry Tree by KT Tunstall, because my husband used to sing the ooh-whoo parts in the background. Glad I caught the first act! 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQmDUEv939A
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Maddie,
Great that you could attend Opening Night! For your planning purposes, next one will probably be in two weeks, so watch the Hear Ye page. Cheers to hubby being part of the background vocals for sparking your thought … and a wonderful song!
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Blue comes to mind that that’s not black. Will have to think about one. Getting ready to shut down for tonight. Interesting challenge to see what people submit.
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CC,
Welcome to Opening Night! These acts usually provide a wide range of music, including many classics. Google is wonderful for finding songs. Meanwhile, “Blue” will be a future act, … but I’m not sure what the next one will be. Keep your eye of the Hear Ye page … or stay tuned for Opinions in the Shorts (not this week, but the week after) for the announcement. Meanwhile, here’s a song for you …. one from The King … Black Star (Elvis Presley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Jkv1cs6PE … enjoy.
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Either proving that I’m not yet over the hill and tumbling down the other side, or that I couldn’t come up with anything else in the time available – here is AC/DC ‘Back in Black’. 🙂 here is the link Frank though you probably won’t want to listen to it ………………… https://youtu.be/pAgnJDJN4VA
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Pauline,
That’s an AC/DC classic .. .and yes, I not only listened, I listened to the entire song! Good choice … and it seems Bruce supports your choice!
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Now that the audience is properly warmed up it is time to bring out those heavy metal superstars AC/DC for “Back In Black”… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAgnJDJN4VA&sns=em
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Looks like the Contented Crafter and I have the same taste! Was teeing this entry up as they were already being “introduced!” Let’s say the audience brought them back for an encore…
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The Contented Crafter (aka Pauline) is a wonderful Kiwi with a wide range of music tastes. However, encores? The Producer eats chipped glass as meals on production days.
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What can I say…Pauline hit “Post Comment” before I did!!(Maybe my button was stuck…or…I listened to the song too long myself before submitting….)
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I tried to talk the producer out of it, but he already had a handle on the posting times. (Yes, we’ve had the same song posted as someone else is writing.) At least you took his action in stride.
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Bruce,
Welcome to your first musical. However, you should know that I employee a graduate of the Joseph Stalin-Idi Amin School of Theater Arts to serve as a producer. He’s even legally changed his name to The Producer. He calls the shots from the production room here at the aFa Performing Arts Center. All this means …
The Producer declared the No Duplicates rule. However, in order to soften his blunt style, here’s a song from me to you. … similar genre … Black Leather (Guns M’ Roses) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixkgg0IyIwA
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If we learn something new in a day…it’s a good day!
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Agree about how continual learning make a good day!
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Hi Bruce, sorry about pipping you at the post – especially on your first attendance day at aFa musical – that producer is tough! One time he wouldn’t let me encore a song from the previous act into the present act – ! was most indignant!! 🙂 I promise no more heavy metal from me – for this musical anyway……….
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Pauline, how nice of you to check in on what will historically be now known as “Black Tuesday” in aFa musical lore. Indeed it was my first response to one and I had no idea what I was wading into. Again, thanks for sending me a positive “note” about the “music.”
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Bruce … as I said, Paulette is a grateful Kiwi.
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Pauline … thanks for reaching out to Bruce, but you caused The Producer to grumble because you referred to him as “that producer” and not “The Producer” – which is his legal name. Heck, I have to write his paychecks to The Producer.
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Apologies to The Producer Frank – please ask him not to blacklist me – grovel if you must……
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He accepted … and smart move about the blacklist because he can be difficult.
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Lonnie Johnson and Jet Black Blues 1929. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWI-8FssvtQ
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Cool Jazz … my favorite New Orleans style sound. Bluesy song perfect for a smokey cafe.
GREAT song … played it 4 times. Good choice. 😎
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I’m glad you liked it. Lonnie Johnson is the source for a lot of interesting blues.
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I’m going to look up more of his songs on You Tube.
Thank you for introducing him to me. 😎
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I was an easy-to-like song.
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Jim … What about this one … (My Woman Has A) Black Cat Bone (Albert Collins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1WohReltuo
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“Everything I do…I do it wrong.”
One should always carry a black cat bone. You never know when it will come in handy.
Thanks, Frank.
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Glad you enjoyed this!
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Jim,
Excellent …. You are one of the attendees that I count on to expand the genres with a touch of the blues. That was wonderful!
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He is one of my favorites from long ago.
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Great opening song for the musical – “Colors”. Johnny Cash, the wandering balladeer, who sings for the common man. Looks like this musical is going to showcase some interesting selections.
Here is one singer I enjoyed. Sadly, gone too soon. The victim of her own ghosts. Enjoy ..!!!
Amy Winehouse – Back To Black https://youtu.be/TJAfLE39ZZ8/
Isadora 😎
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This was going to be my choice… so obviously, great one, Isadora!
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Awww … sorry Dale. I had a few others on hold in the event that this one might be taken before I could post it. Thanks for enjoying. 😎
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Ha ha! I was actually thinking of another tune too! I’ll wait before submitting
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Isadora,
Glad you enjoyed the decision to have Johnny Cash as the opening act for Opening Night. Although I’m familiar with Amy Winehouse, I don’t know much of her music … but one thing for sure, I think this song!
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This is going to steal a potential entry for a future act, but I can’t help myself. I love — love — LOVE this song. This is “Black and White” by Cherryholmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgTz3sA446k
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Alisha,
I know I can count on you for something that I don’t know, yet I like … and this one is no exception. … and yes, this song is welcome for the act featuring white (whenever that is) … probably near the end.
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I really liked this song. The singer has a unusual tone to her voice.
Thank you for the introduction to this singer.
Isadora 😎
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One of my favorite artists, Santana, and here’s “Black Magic Woman,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij4gc8iBDaI This should be a fun Musical. Thank you, Frank!
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Debra,
Alright … you’ve transported us back to when we were much younger … and that’s OK because I’ve enjoy Santana then and now! Excellent choice.
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Good choice. Peter Green (early member of Fleetwood Mac) did this song very well also.
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Santana is one of my favorites. He has the same birthday as me. But, I can’t sing. LOL
Really nice choice.
Isadora 😎
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I am extremely late… but lucky me, my choice was not chosen! Pearl Jam’s Black https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV2iYFl5eSk
OK… maybe I lie. I was going to go for Amy but it was chosen!
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Oh! And… I was so hoping you would have Colour Musical and here it is!!!
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Your vibes must have reached me 3 weeks ago when I made the decision, then sought Marina’s help for the playbill cover (which is awesome). See the Hear Ye page.
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I am so behind in my reading…yet I think I may have mentioned it myself…😉
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Colors wasn’t the leader until the very end … so it must have been the vibes.
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Dale,
Although I know Pearl Jam, I really don’t because I don’t know their songs … but I must say I liked this one! Meanwhile, I’ll be nice and not expand on the reason for your tardiness.
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Ha ha!!! We’ll just keep that betwixt us! 😉
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Several lines I could use, but I’ll be nice.
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Yes…you do that!
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What …. remain nice or use the lines?
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Remain nice!
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At least I sought clarification.
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The Doobie Brothers’ Black Water. A feel good toe tapper with a chorus that makes me want to sing along (and I usually do): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4oZCtfmh44.
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Yahooey,
Now that’s a sing-a-long song from back in the day! I’ve been waiting for that one, so thanks for providing it. Is that a young Michael McDonald on the piano?
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I believe so. This would be around the time he started filling in for Tom Johnston but before he became a full-time member.
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I didn’t recognize the trim version. By the way … on YouTube … search Three Michael McDonalds … it’s a hoot..
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Thanks for the tip. I’m still grinning.
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I knew you would enjoy it!
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From a blues man who’s influenced many musicians, Son House: ‘My Black Mama’ from Rory’s Block album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izH23epjfTc [you can hear Son sing it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXOVG30J4zU%5D and of course my usual Frank Zappa contribution to the list: Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention “Let’s Make The Water Turn Black” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=207pbJQNl58
Happy Wednesday, my friend! 🙂
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I expect to see the other blues man’s very popular song soon, sang by o-so many artists! 😉
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The song I was referring to was: ‘Black Betty’ by Leadbelly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYrK464nIeY [still not sure it hasn’t been mentioned already!]
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This is awesome! (Nope, not used until now) … I added another blues tune somewhere in the thread (by Albert King).
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Marina,
I went through many comments before returning to your music treats. From Rory to Zappa is quite the span! Thanks for the tunes … and I’m confident you’ll be back for more.
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🙂
Yes…. but I’ll wait! 😉
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Here’s one I like: Alannah Myles, Black Velvet: https://youtu.be/tT4d1LQy4es
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X,
I’d forgotten this one … so many thanks for remembering! Good choice!
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Enjoyed reading your information about the color black. I like the color and have no shortage of black clothing. Not that I’m goth or anything, but, you know, it goes with everything.
I’m sure somebody already mentioned the Rolling Stones song. Paint it Black, but that’s the first one that comes to my mind. Great song.
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Carrie,
I’ll buy into your non-goth appreciation for black … therefore a fitting song for you … and yes, one of my all-time favs. Almost used it as the opener, but left it for others to use … but since nobody has jumped on it, here is Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress (The Hollies). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0LTRPMpOVM
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That’s a good one too!
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Great choice, Frank, beginning with the Man in Black! Cynthia beat me to the first song I thought of. So how about the way I drink my coffee? “Black Coffee,” done here by Ella. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjOoD94ucEQ
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Merril,
Wow … now that is sultry! Whew!!!! One can see why this song is a Jazz Standard and one that has been done by many … including this one by Julie London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFN_Iu_PD-g
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Sultry, indeed! K.D. Lang also does the song.
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Dear Frank! Here is a tune: Black Balloon by the fabulous Goo Goo Dolls?! Here’s a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=834lnECcFw0 (I’m now merrily, merrily humming Paint it Black by the Rolling Stones! ~Theadora)
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Theadora,
Hooray …. a touch of Paris is good for all. Great choice for a song … and I’m glad that Paint it Black also came into your head (plus you stay away as your submission) … Check the Hear Ye page for act 2.
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One of my all time favourites from 1966. “Black is black” by Los Bravos. I’ve danced myself silly to this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGeFf_rIAVQ
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Sylvia,
There is always room here for a classic like that … wonderful!
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I was so surprised no one else had come up with it. 😃
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Yep …. and still many good songs available.
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Did anyone have “Baa Baa Black Sheep?” 😀
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Nope.
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Well there you go. How remiss of everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dttq5p0xUM
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😀
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Hey Archon,
I know you enjoy a bit of electricity in your music, so here’s one from me to you … Black Dog (Led Zeppelin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtN8oBjMr_E
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And reminded me of their ‘Immigrant Song’! Thanx. 🙂
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Woo – Hoo … dancing’ in the house. Oh, it isn’t a party. Sorry …!
But, I had to dance to it while it was playing. It’s a fun tune, Sylvia.
Are those ties odd looking? Fashion … always changin’.
Isadora 😎
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Dancing in the aisles during the performance is something The Producer can’t stop.
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I hate being late! Not as many people see my outfit, but I got on a shoot for a few days. A girl’s got to work! Amazing how many of the songs I thought of are taken! Nonetheless, Michael Jackson has a goody: Black or White https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0 Also, if it’s okay with the producer, I’d like to offer an extra song (Marina did) as It is perfectly showy for an opening night; Queen – The March of the Black Queen by Queen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBbkUOPDNRI ⭐
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Resa,
I’ve been waiting for Black or White, so thanks for coming through. Your Queen submission is interesting as it is from a tribute band (not them) … amazing how well they do. Here’s a video of the original band doing the same song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nroq7gmQiSE
Marina usually submits one, then returns later with others, so she surprised me this time … but I think she’ll return with more.
So you are off to work on a shoot … any big-named stars?
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Okay, next time… I’ll return with a second one.
Tribute band looked good to me. Do they count?
I only took a few days helping out on a project, as I needed some $. I’m holding out for 2 others. One would be a departure, but a great parlay of all my experience. (My big hope) The other has an older TV star in it, but I can’t say right now.
Apparently the show I did with Kim Cattrall is being released in May.
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I talked The Producer into accepting the song because Queen did the original. He grumbled then gave in .. .besides, he knows I sign the paycheck. Meanwhile, I edited my original comment to you to include a link to Queen doing the song.
Thanks for the scoop on your upcoming gigs. Good luck. The one with Kim Cattrall, was it a movie or television show?
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It was a 6 episode TV series. She was amazing!
TY for convincing the producer to allow the Queen tribute song! You know, I have a long history of getting along with producers. I have worked with some amazing producers & directors.
I feel I have to mention Joseph Sargent, who passed away this year. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0765121/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1 I worked on 2 movies with him. I truly hope he gets a mention at this year’s Oscars.
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Resa’s IMDB page http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566212/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1
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Thanks … Some of the titles make me laugh … Homie Spumoni? Hmmmm … Which one involved Catherine Bell?
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Homie Spumoni was lots of fun, but could have turned out better. Whoopi was a lot of fun.
I did 2 “Good Witch” MOW’s Here’s a link to a trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aib7J3OxaXA
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Oh my … Catherine as a good witch. …. grrrrrrrr
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Since some of the songs I first thought of are taken, Athlete’s “Black Swan Song.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WCFTKI5lu4
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Robin,
Now that’s a beautiful song … I may not know it, but wonderful!
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I’m glad you like it, Frank. I think it’s beautiful, too.
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I must check my emails more regularly, I nearly missed the opening act, and all of the songs I thought of first were taken. Luckily I am a teenager of the ’70’s, when I had all the time in the world to listen to music, and yet another song came to mind, “Black and White” from Three Dog Night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e4kDXsM6lk This will be one fantastic playing list when compiled, Frank.
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Joanne,
Being from the same era, I’ve was hoping for this song, so many thanks for coming through. In terms of future acts, (in general) I hope to do them every two weeks at the same time and day of the week (I guess it’s sometime your Wednesday morning). I announce them on the Friday before … BUT … I post the next act’s theme and date on the Hear Ye page/tab before announcing it in a post. For instance, Act 2 info is already there.
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Because I appreciate a mix of musical genres, enjoy Men in Black (Will Smith) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJoBWii2lNM
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Loved all the music! Such a wide variety
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Val,
Glad you enjoyed the collection. Do you remember this one from the early M-TV days? … Black Coffee in Bed (Squeeze) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9QZhLSKEps
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Loved both this and Black Dove, thank you!
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You must Black Dove as in Black Dove (Tori Amos). Here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ0f8KDQmwU
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Yes, exactly.
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Shame, shame, shame on me if I didn’t include Black Eyes, Blue Tears (Shania Twain) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vufPbd5Jv4Q
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With the excellent choice of Johnny Cash starting us out, I immediately thought of Bob Dylan. Dylan thinks the world of Johnny, as we see here:
“Blessed with a profound imagination, he used the gift to express all the various lost causes of the human soul. This is a miraculous and humbling thing. Listen to him, and he always brings you to your senses.”
And so I thought of Dylan’s “Man in the Long Black Coat.”
“Crickets are chirpin’, the water is high
There’s a soft cotton dress on the line hangin’ dry
Window wide open, African trees
Bent over backwards from a hurricane breeze
Not a word of goodbye, not even a note
She gone with the man
In the long black coat” …. https://youtu.be/tAPv7xWQzgs
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Bruce,
Given Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, that’s a double-dose of Americana. Thanks for the wonderful listening.
FYI: No apologies necessary on the embedding because unembedding is what I do (easier to upload the post).
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love this song! 🙂
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A couple more: “Black Friday” by Steely Dan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbjFbGwsXak
and “Black Satin Dancer” by Jethro Tull https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBFXAN0pTjo [needless to say how much I love these guys! 😉 ]
More tba…
Happy Friday, Frank!
ps I hope The Producer and you, my kind friend, don’t have a problem with the additions. Please advise when would be a good time to add more! So many great songs are still missing… 😉
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Marina,
I enjoyed both of these songs. The Tull sound and style is so unique, but no wonder they aren’t in the R&R HoF. (arrgh … )
No problem with your additions. After all, you wait (giving others ample time to submit) … and I appreciate your additions! Many thanks!!!!!
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🙂
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Enjoy the sultry, jazz sounds of Black Crow (Diana Krall) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJx2oVCKGLs
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This song goes out to Amy (@Bumble Files) because her computer is being difficult. Hey Amy – This song is before your time, but I know you’ll enjoy the crooners from back in the day … here’s Black Moonlight (Perry Como) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKKgs0qhXQQ
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Many still, but I’ll add a couple more I’m pretty sure many won’t remember… [ 😉 ] “(In The) Black Room” by Peter Hammill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDtTJCGGpMo and another brilliant group Focus: “Black Beauty” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_KyZeuygZM 🙂
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Stevie Wonder seems to be timeless! … I didn’t know Peter Hammill or the song … still listening as it is a long one. Meanwhile, here’s one that matches the title of Stevie’s song … Black Beauty (Lana Del Rey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKxR_uoudkM
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You probably know Peter Hammill as Van der Graaf Generator [his band – progressive rock]. He is an amazing musician – songwriter*. They weren’t as popular as they should be, however they [and he, as a solo artist] have very very loyal fans all over the world [me included!] Thank you for the Black Beauty. 🙂
* My favorite album of his is “THE SILENT CORNER AND THE EMPTY STAGE” https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0MBpM8tdKwC0HCLu_JeIGZU_a80Fhpd
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Hi Frank. Been a rushed week, so I’m late ( and hoping it’s not above…looked by sometimes your eyes miss things)
Johnny Cash 1959 “Long Black Veil” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FA9WaOWBMk
It was real popular at the time and we used to sing this all the time on car trips.
Here’s a 1993 version with Cash and Kris Kristofferson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krJNQEuPCHI
Buzz if you must!
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Mouse,
The Man in Black sure knew how to write about life … and if this is the last song of the act, fitting that Johnny Cash serves as the bookends.
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Whew!
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I’m late to the party but still happy to contribute. I grew up to the sounds of big band music playing on my Dad’s “hi-fi” player and he was a particular fan of Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Here’s a classic live recording of “Black” from Ellington’s larger work “Black, Brown, and Beige”. I picked this version because the Duke speaks about it before the music starts. http://youtu.be/D26LhK2AXbc
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And one more by guitar legend Big Bill Broonzy, “Black, Brown and White” http://youtu.be/k0c1c0ZsTLA
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I may have no more REDS but I do have lots of Black leftovers! hehehe! 😉
Dead Can Dance: Black Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LMXTfK_zMs • Muse: Supermassive Black Hole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pta-gf6JaHQ • Black Sabbath: Black Sabbath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lVdMbUx1_k • Depeche Mode: Dressed In Black https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1JAwLrQy9k • The Beatles: Baby’s in Black https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIjm50FQ8WE • ….there’s more [about 10!] but you may wish to add them?????
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