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Welcome to Pronouns: The Musical.
Some may ask, “Pronouns?”, but we at A Frank Angle say, “Why not pronouns!”
A subset of nouns, pronouns serve as a substitute for nouns and noun phrases. These bits of linguistics and grammar are versatile and can almost refer to anything.
Although pronouns can be personal, objective, possessive, indefinite, relative, intensive, demonstrative, interrogative, reflexive, and reciprocal, this musical extravaganza focuses on selected pronouns.
Program
Act 2: You
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. (Charles R. Swindoll, American Clergyman)
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life. (Yoko Ono, artist)
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. (Confucius, philosopher)
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. (Albert Einstein, scientist)
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. (Maya Angelou, poet)
Guidelines
Songs must have You in the title
Cautions
- No duplicates songs regardless of artists
- Contractions are acceptable at the discretion of The Producer
- Your is unacceptable
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 the latest aFa Production – Pronouns: The Musical.
Act 2 is all about You – my readers. As one believing that most of the people of the world are good, the words of this 1967 hit support that mantra. Written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney, let’s have a rousing welcome for Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart, and Paul McCartney singing All You Need is Love.
Act 3: Me
Woot! Here I was thinking I had to wait until tomorrow night! But no, it is here now.
Ex – cel – lent version, you chose, sir…
As for me, I shall supply a song from a Canadian artist with a distinct voice. Her name is Basia Bulat and here is “It Can’t be You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j16MsgNtypM
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Dale,
Glad you enjoyed the opener. Definitely one with stars!!! Thanks for the Canadian artist. I enjoy being introduced to songs and artists I don’t know!
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That’s what I was trying to do!
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That a way!
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George Harrison, the only Beatle on this Beatles song, playing sitar. Eastern strings meets Western strings and I offer to you: “Within You Without You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsffxGyY4ck
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Yahooey,
Now that song marks a time and space in The Beatles musical evolution – especially Harrison’s! Good choice. Because I recall your love for The Doors, I’m surprised you didn’t use this one – Hello, I Love You. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KViYNzUp_7c
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I was tempted to test the rules and go with Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpGA0azFdCs
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I would DEFINITELY approve! Coz I loves me any Prince..
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I approve too
🙂
go u – I mean go Yahooey
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As part of his thorough process, The Producer checked the lyrics to discover “you” never appears in the lyrics … then again, “u” is the consistent substitute. He approved this one, but conditionally, that is, this decision establishes no precedent for future decisions. After all, he is The Producer.
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From the other comments on this suggestion, it would appear that I am not the only one that is happy with The Producer’s decision.
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Personally, I’m surprised he allowed it because he is quite cantankerous.
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That is true… he can be quite cantankerous…but he’s mostly lovable, so we stick around…
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So groovy
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Love your choice!! I am going to be super smart and lead in directly from the first act with The Avett Brothers ‘I and Love and You’ https://youtu.be/T0eSpAgqrWo
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Pauline,
Great choice – although I don’t know the artist or the song – but I still like it! 🙂 Thanks for the introduction.
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One of my favourites!
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“You send me” , have you noticed that pronouns are the most difficult to translate correctly? Have a lovely day.
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Holly!!!! … You made it! It is interesting has different languages handle pronouns differently. Meanwhile, here’s a song for you … an old one from you area … Rhythm is Going to Get You (Gloria Estefan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZkjeJKBI0M
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A favorite by Gloria (my hometown girl) and the Miami Sound Machine, thx Frank!
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🙂 … That’s a reason why I picked it.
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Ah! Thank you Frank , I adore their music!
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… and now you know who the blog musicals here work. Next week – songs with “Me” in the title – just bring one along – but beware of The Producer.
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I’m on it Frank! 🙂
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🙂
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I’ll be waiting for your entry on the next AFA musical!
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https://youtu.be/MIqVg8CM1Gg Always looking Deeper into Nature, loved that Einstein Quote.. 😀 Here is one for you Frank, ” Mother I hear YOU ” EnJOY.. ❤
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Sue,
As a person who enjoys a wide variety of music, I appreciate your addition of a different genre into this act. For me, I could feel a rhythm from nature in the song!
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What a wonderful piece… I definitely enjoyed 🙂
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Hello again, lovely to see your bright smile, and happy you enjoyed this version set with Mandalas, Enjoy your weekend 🙂
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Hope you had a good weekend!
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I did, hope you also did too Frank and Dale.
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I thought of some well-known titles–but decided to go with a musical.
“History Has Its Eyes on You” from Hamilton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nmqQlW-sMo
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I really have to see this one!
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I haven’t seen it yet, but I’ve listened to the album over and over. We bought a theater series (adding a third one to the two we already have) of Broadway shows in Philadelphia just to get Hamilton tickets. 🙂
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Ooohhh so cool!
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I want to see it, but chances of getting tickets here in Cincinnati (this coming season) are slim … so I’m willing to go to Chicago to see it. The question is when!
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One of my favorites from the 60s – Arthur Alexander’s “You Better Move On” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOT7OwcbK-k
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That was lovely.
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Gary,
Wow …. An oldie that is new to me! Thanks for the step back in time.
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Nice job, well done sir. A great selection especially in this day of polarization. We really do need more love.
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So, where’s your song? 😉
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I just gave her one at the same time you commented. 🙂
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LOL
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Uh oh… where’s the “you”? … this will never fly, yanno…
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Bwahaha. Still a favorite though. 😈
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😎😋
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But you’re gonna get the Buzzer!!
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Buzz away. I won’t take that song away. I’d rather be disqualified. Probably won’t be the first time.
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You rebel, you!
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Guilty as charged.
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😁
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Monika,
Good Morning. Love, respect, and listening would be great starters in today’s world! Meanwhile, all visitors must have a song, so here’s one of my favorites by one of my favorites … You’re Still the One (Shania Twain) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNZH-emehxA
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Another great one. I’m rather partial to Martha & the Vandella’s 1964 summer anthem, “Dancing in the Street.” https://youtu.be/CdvITn5cAVc
Cheers to a groovy summer weekend! ☮️
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Great song or not, The Producer is banging his head on the wall.
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Sorry to give you a headache. I stand by my choice even if I overlooked the rules.
🎶 Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat
Summer’s here and the time is right
For dancing in the streets
They’re dancing in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
In New York City
All we need is music, sweet music
There’ll be music everywhere
They’ll be swinging, swaying, records playing,
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn’t matter what you wear, just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the world
They’ll be dancing, dancing in the street
It’s an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
They’ll be laughing and singing, music swinging
Dancing in the street
Philadelphia, PA
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Bwahaha 💥
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Hahahahahahahahah!
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You Are My Lucky Star by Sammy Davis Jr. https://youtu.be/Avfg6sMK1r0
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John,
Oh how much I enjoy a good crooner. Thank you ….. and enjoy them so much, I’ve got to add another one – The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgrvCb778kk
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Loved this one too.
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Can never fail with the crooners, eh guys? Love ’em!
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Yeah adds a little Je ne sais quoi to the performance. Thanks, Dale.
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Indeed!
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😀
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Cheers to whatever you said. 😉
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(a little extra but not explainable)
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Hi Frank! I turned to my playlist for writing and found six songs with You in the title. The obvious choice was a Sinatra classic, but most of my music is loud and upbeat, so here’s My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark by Fall Out Boy. I watched the video for the first time today. I guess “light ’em up” fits! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkIWmsP3c_s
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Great song!
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Maddie,
I love this one! Besides a different genre for the act, it’s a great Tango or Paso Doble! Thanks for lighting us up!
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Here’s Ol’ Blue Eyes singing “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” from the “Reprise Collection” of Sinatra’s best-ever recordings released on his 75th birthday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1AHec7sfZ8
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Tim,
Cheers to another crooner – let alone a classic from a classic performer!
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You can never go wrong with Ol’ Blue Eyes, Tim…
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With or Without You by U2. We had a different U2 song as our wedding song, but we like to joke that this is the one we chose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DeDzsCGbsQ
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Betsy,
Excellent choice … at least I know this one! PS: I added to the video to your comment.
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What a great version you chose, Frank.
And that is funny, Betsy.
My first wedding song was “Damn U” by Prince… 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Box4XDvBSgE
Which, hey! Applies for this act, right, The Producer?
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Dale,
Quite the sultry song! A bit advice for the future …. don’t push your luck by challenging The Producer. The Producer applies the same principle here as he did for Yahooey.
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This was not my official addition, but if you need to… speaking of which, where did my comment about about warning her go? I can stop being such a nosy Nellie, if you prefer…
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Hmmmm … just checked Spam and Trash folders, don’t see it … Damn WordPress Gnomes! (which are Obama’s fault).
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It’s weird. I thought you had removed them!
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Well, I read all the comments, and it seems my choice is still available. Again, I’m in the box, happy! The song is fun, and the video double fun. You Can Call Me Al https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-gYOrU8bA by Paul Simon, with Chevy Chase in the video. 🎵🎵🎵🎵
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Resa,
If you only knew how much I love this song … especially the video as it still makes me laugh. Excellent choice!!!!
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YAY!!!!
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Such a good choice, Resa!
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I love Freddie Mercury and Queen and this song, “I Was Born to Love You” is a winner in my book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fna56a_r41s&list=RDFna56a_r41s&t=47
I can’t wait until November and the release of the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The previews are spectacular for anyone who loves this era of music!
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Debra,
Gotta love Freddie and Queen. Simply top-of-the-line classic!!! Lots of energy in this video. It also reminded me that last year’s cruise ship had a Freddie Mercury impersonator for a show. … Regarding that movie, thanks for the tip because I didn’t know!
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Love this, Debra. It’s not a Queen song we hear all that often. And I’m with you… I cannot wait to see the movie!
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Hi – enjoyed this post and wow – the video showed me a side of Rod Stewart I never knew – did not know him very much – but knew his hits.
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also – here is one of my Favorite Kenny Chesney songs
“It’s always going to be YOU….” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UczuFdpR_mQ
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Love me some country music, Yvette…And Kenny has such a lovely timbre to his voice.
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well said – well said – I am not a huge country music fan, but Kenny is at the top of my country list
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Yvette,
Rod Stewart is more versatile than many realize. Did you recall his crooner album? Meanwhile, thanks for giving Chesney’s Barefoot Nation a voice in this act! Definitely a beautiful ballad. Another act next weekend!
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No – I did not know his album – but thanks for highlighting his talent – just viewed him as pop artist with “do you think I’m sexy” lyrics – ha!
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I think it was in 2002 … here’s a sample that qualifies for this act – I’ll Be Seeing You (Rod Stewart) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-KkwTqPWAE&list=PL3FFB80D2E8215728
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Frank – that was wonderful – felt similar to harry Connick Jr-ish to me
🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it. The entire album is in that genre …. and has many songs that qualify for various acts. 🙂
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nice… you have such a broad range of interests and taste – makes for good blogging fodder
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I’m approaching 10 years here, and the Categories in the sidebar show the array of topics, which keep me fresh!
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so many fresh vertices (ha)
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Thank you.
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This entry is personal; a vote for “If I Don’t Have You” by the Skyliners. This is a song that was played at all the school dances when I was growing up and the perfect “slow dance” for young lovers 🙂 The Skyliners are from my home town of Pittsburgh, led by Jimmy Beaumont (who passed away last year); a friend of mine, Donna Groom, is one of the vocalists. The group still actively performs; some songs, and bands, never die 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU9Mx8R72co
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Lynn,
Now that’s a connection. Thanks for sharing! I found a video of them singing the song, so I added that to your comment!
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What a great entry, Lynn (way to go, Frank!)
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I’ll have to note to catch up! (Meanwhile, is it true that pronouns are just nouns that play for money?)
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and I know I need a tune – shall return
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Anyone get this one?
Cher “You better sit down kids” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osVCIlTto2Q
or
Brenda Lee’s “You can depend on me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g6KGhzZk-4
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I must admit that although I surely know the artists, but both of the tunes were new to me. The Brenda Lee song is classic Brenda Lee.
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Figured only the obscure were safe.
Brenda Lee is classic.
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I didn’t know that Cher song either! (And you’re right, the more obscure, the better our chances…)
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From the Austin Lounge Lizards: Jesus Loves Me (But He Can’t Stand You) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hsj3CYVnXo
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Mudge,
Oh my … LOL … This is very good! That’s of fun!!!
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Buahahahah! Love this!
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Dear aFrank,
Here’s a great singer/artist/song writer whose time is no more but his words and music live on.
His voice was a lot more raspy in his older years which I happen to like better than his younger years. It’s as if he’s preaching his emotions for all to hear. Obviously, he’s a favorite of mine. I hope you enjoy this one. Leonard Cohen … You Got Me Singing https://youtu.be/ZSuvba-QGTg/
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
Leonard Cohen is a classic, and the Canadians in attendance love you for adding him to the act. They’ll want him in all the acts!
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YEAH … it’s always nice to know that others will enjoy him. Thank you for hosting the great musical.
Isadora 😎
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Canadian content. Joni Mitchell live with A Case Of You. https://youtu.be/f_OtHVLAF4o
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John,
Hooray … glad you made it. Joni Mitchell is a classic – so thanks for the Canadian addition to the program! FYI: Act 4 features HE … this Saturday 1 AM (Eastern US)
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Been at our lake site in the mountains. Missed act 1, will watch for the next one. And I love that song. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s finest export.
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Glad your back … but the lake in the mountains away from the typical routine is a good thing!
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