The Story
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 1: I
Act 2: You
Act 3: Me
Act 4: He
Act 5: Him
Act 6: She
Act 7: Her
Act 8: We
Act 9: Us
Act 10: They
Act 11: Them
Act 12: It
It – a pronoun referring to something previously mentioned or easily identified
It – an abstract identity
It – an explicit or implicit circumstance, situation, abstract idea, or
It – slang for appeal, latest fads, or understanding
It – a Stephen King novel and movie
It – a cousin to the Addams family
Guidelines
Songs must have It in the title (beware of Its)
Cautions
- No duplicates songs regardless of artists
- Foreign language equivalents unacceptable
- Contractions are acceptable at the discretion of The Producer
Production Note
- To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please
- Include the song title and artist in your text, and
- 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 final act of Pronouns: The Musical. We at aFa Productions weren’t sure how this one would go, so we greatly appreciate the response.
The list of songs we considered to open this act is lengthy – but when all was said and done, one song featuring a guest performer stood above the rest. The song was a mega-hit by a megastar. Featuring Jeff Davis, a Delaware police officer, here’s Taylor Swift with Shake It Off.
Encore?
Well,Frank. I have to admit I was rather hoping for the Lip synch battle with Dwayne Johnson, but this’ll do 😉
As for me… I had soooo many songs in my head but I’m gonna keep it Canadian with Burton Cummings and “Break It To Them Gently” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AReU2zUTgs
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I did not know this singer was Canadian – better late than never I suppose. An oldie but a goodie.
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Yes ma’am! 😉
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Pauline … an FYI … He was the lead singer for Guess Who.
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I have never heard of that group – but I did know of him as a solo artist. Ah the things we don’t know 🙂
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Classic group from back in the day. Great songs as American Woman, Share the Land, No Sugar Tonight, These Eyes, and more. Late 1960s until the early 70s.
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Nope, no bells ringing. Couldn’t have made it to these far flung shores….
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That’s OK … Here’s one from me to you for coming back … Take It to the Limit (Eagles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZQNinlKtRc
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Thanks Frank – always enjoy some Eagles. The revamped line up is coming to my city next February – it includes Vince Gill and Glen Frey’s son Deacon. Tickets were so popular two extra shows have been included.
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I like the smooth sound of this song, Dale. I’m not familiar with him but will check out some more of his songs. Thanks for the intro … Izzy 😎
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Love Burton! We’re both from Winnipeg, and he is an icon there. They named a theatre after him, the old Walker Theatre where Nelly McClung and the gals did their famous play that brought the women of Manitoba voting rights in 1916, the first in Canada. He survived a serious car accident in May of this year.
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Yay Winnipeg! He is for sure. Yes, I did hear that he had a serious one…
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Sigh!
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Dale,
Good choice of a fellow Canadian. Good song for a Night Club 2-Step. I’ll be watching for the lip sync battle.
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Lemme save you the trouble, dear Frank! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn3tUOJ9yv4
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LOL … pretty good .. thanks.
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He’s so much fun. I love that he never takes himself seriously.
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And here I come with one of my favourite country songs ever ‘Help Me Make IT Through the Night’ by the man himself of course. https://youtu.be/xh1y7Jkikuk You’re welcome.
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Oh, I love me some Kris Kristofferson! And…I watched his Star is Born before going to see the new one. Because, yum. Excellent choice!
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He was a serious yum back then wasn’t he! I saw him about three years ago on stage, solo, unplugged with a side helping of his daughter and he was still a charmer. I haven’t seen the latest movie yet and was wondering if I should do a review of his version first. Was it a good thing to do?
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He was indeed! Serious yum (I like that!). Lucky you!!
It’s what I did! I watched the Streisand/Kristofferson one a couple weeks before. The Gaga/Cooper one, while the premise is basically the same, is very different. And new music to fall in love with! I enjoyed it tremendously.
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I shall follow your lead then 🙂
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😀
Put me in the mood to see the new one…
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One of my favorite Willie Nelson songs. Kris Kristofferson does a fine job too. I think it’s Willies guitar playing that creates a different sound. I’ll add Willie in the event you haven’t heard him sing it. https://youtu.be/LwYS66Gbhwk/ Great selection … 😎
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I’ve always preferred Kris’ version – not that I don’t like Willie – but you know – you like what you like……..
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Pauline,
Definitely an all-time classic … and I’m not sure Kris Krost has ever appeared in a musical here.
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He was in ‘A Star Is Born’ opposite Barbra Streisand – the last remake before this new one with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. I’m not sure if that counts as a musical though.
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Dian Krall singing Nat King Cole. Doesn’t get any better than that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZouvvm7Mlw . “You Call it Madness”
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Oh, you are right!
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Nat King Cole is NKC… however, Diana Krall is definitely a wonderful singer and jazz musician so… yes!
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I’m surprised. You forgot mention she is Canadian.
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I was gonna… then thought I might be a pain in the yahooey 😉
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LOL. 😀
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😉
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Dale … Here’s NKC’s version for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQuF-2y1Vhk
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❤ ❤ ❤
Thought it is a different song 😉
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Mmmmmm … she’s sounds syrupy sweet. A great song for a smooth close dance.
I’ve heard it by Nat King Cole. Nice selection …
Isadora 😎
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Gary,
Oh wow … Krall is good, but she’s extra sultry on this one! Great choice!!!
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I’m feeling lively this morning. Buckwheat Zydeco’s “It Must Be Magic”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1F3GvtQEKU
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Good choice! 🙂
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What better way than to get my butt going on this grey day? Love it, Robin.
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LOVE this song. I’ve heard this one before. A fast lindyhop or jitterbug to get the heart rate up.
Great song and selection … Isadora 😎
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Robin,
Zydeco music is so much fun! Love it … so a very welcomed addition here!
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We saw Lucinda Williams last night. She did the entire Car Wheels on a Gravel Road album because it was the 20th anniversary. So she did this song: I Lost It – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiQVaGdJEMY
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I love the title song of the album, hadn’t gotten around to listening to her other stuff. Like it!
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I haven’t listened to the entire album in a long time. It was fun that she explained what most of the songs were about–several were about one relationship that didn’t work out.
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I love when artists do that. George Ezra did the same… That boy is talented and a fabulous entertainer!
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Speaking of your man, Leaving It Up to You (George Ezra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ7R5rfyCAs
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Excellent! I adore him
I was originally gonna give (It) Don’t Matter Now… but the “It” is not part of the title so I had to go elsewhere.
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But he also did “Blame It On Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ifSrE8iSg
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Which I almost also used…
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I liked this one. A nice country waltz to her fab singing. Nice selection … Isadora 😎
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Thank you! 🙂
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Merril,
This may be Lucinda’s first appearance in a musical here – then again, that’s a maybe. I didn’t know this song, but I like it!
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🙂
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I forgot to say-it’s called “I Lost It.”
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Was about to add it for you, but saw this 😉
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🙂
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The Doors with a song that say it twice in the title: Take It As It Comes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zesUGSFsjk.
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The Doors. Anytime.
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What’s not to like about the Doors. I love all their songs. Graet selection … Isadora 😎
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Yahooey,
Hey hey hey … back to your roots. 😉 … Love The Doors!
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I couldn’t pass up the double it.
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This one will stretch you, but here’s James Brown doing “Ain’t It Funky Now” (Part 1) given that I’ve picked it (seriously) for the opener for my first marching band show in my second life. Working on several possibilities for what should follow. Will appreciate suggestions for the closer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwCp9hMIkWU
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HA HA … James Brown is the only singer who could grunt a song and be famous.
YUP … he’s got a lot of funk. The mashed potatoes or a slop would be a good dance for this song. Good one … Isadora 😎
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What a funky choice, Tim! That was funky and groovy…
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Tim Loves JB
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Tim,
I know James Brown is part of your core. A marching band tribute show to the Godfather of Soul would be a hit! …. Meanwhile, JB also did this one, Say It Loud – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRSAVDlpDI
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The definitive James Brown marching band tribute show has yet to be written, but when it is, “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” should be in it!
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I have to go with one of my favorite singers. (also a lot of very nice looking folks on the video). Do It by Nellie Furtado https://youtu.be/Asy6Cpbtwfs
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Nelly! Lookit you, John… and she’s Canadian to boot 😉 Excellent choice, sir!
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She is Canadian which does make it better. My mom was born in Canada. (Victoria Falls)
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Lovely!
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🙂
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John you find the funkiest songs. I hadn’t heard this one by Nellie Furtado. I do know a few others she sung. Nice one … 😎
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Thank you. Yes I have an unusual playlist for sure. 😀
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John,
I have to admit, like the others, your choices surprise me – and like the others, this one works well!
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Ha ha ha. Thank you, Frank.
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Good Saturday aFrank,
I had to laugh at the video. It’s a fun one. Taylor Swift … well, she’s a phenominal song writer and singer. Lots of super songs submitted. I want to go and listen to them all. Sadly, it the end of our final act but it was a SUPER SHOW.
Here’s a little Harry Connick which I thought would send this musical off the stage with a few stepping on to the dance floor. Thanks for the musical ride.
Isadora 😎
It Had to Be You – Harry Connick Jr. https://youtu.be/MUqV1HoEYLw
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I can never hear this version without thinking of “When Harry Met Sally”… and I love both.
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Yes, there was a video from the movie. I didn’t want to distract from the song. I loved that movie. Funny and cleverly written … Glad you liked my selection, Dale. 😎
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Isadora,
I used the policeman’s lip sync version because it is so fun to watch. Glad you enjoyed it. Your choice is a crooner classic – many good versions out there, so cheers to Connick’s version. A good Foxtrot! By the way, you may want to remember this song.
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Yes, indeed, aFrank. A very good foxtrot.
Happy Sunday 😎
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I’m in for Gladys Knight & The Pips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqmS961An4cversion of I Heard It Through The Grapevine
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Ya baby! Most woulda chosen Marvin Gaye’s version. But this one is great too!
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I like the California Raisins. 😉
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Hahahahaha!
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🤣
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Resa,
Gotta love Gladys and the Pips … definitely classic soul. Your song takes me back to last week;s opener (Them Changes) because Buddy Miles was the singer for the California Raisins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sYmpr0XiJk … Remember these commercials?
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Oh yes!!!
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My daughter learned to love raisins from the California raisins commercials.
She liked the small little boxes they came in too. LOL
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Classic song sung by Gladys and her Pips … Good one, Resa. Great choice 👍😎
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My favorite rendition of this old classic, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZj-qlihRe4 “It Had To Be You” sung by Ray Charles. Happy weekend, Frank. 🙂
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Quicki! Find a new one! Isadora already chose this one sung by Harry Connick Jr!!
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Sylvia,
I know you are out of practice, but Isadora used the song. I know you are out of practice, but The Producer insisted. However, I’m here to cushion his blow with a classic that I know you will like. … It’s Too Late (Carol King) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkOik48rm-Q
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Really, Frank? You have to suggest “It’s too late”? Oh the irony…
How about George Harrison’s “It Don’t Come Easy” 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOX8bhtevuo
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I couldn’t resist my choice. After all, just like Bruce Hornsby said, that’s The Way It Is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOeKidp-iWo
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Hahaha!
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So many great songs for this act … Here’s one of my favorites … Baby Likes to Rock It (Tractors) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqSOiawh0vI … It will get you movin’!
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So. Much. Fun!!
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Oh YEAH …. if you’re feet aren’t moving’ than you is dead. What a GREAT dance song, aFrank. You know I placed this one more than once. LOVE IT !!! Is that Jean Autry on the horse. The video is a little fast but I do remember his horse … or maybe … it’s Roy Rogers? Mmmm
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Isadora,
Definitely a fast song … even fast for an East Coast Swing – but still a great song. As for Gene Autry, maybe – but definitely not Roy Rogers.
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YUP … it’s super fast … could cardio song LOL 👍
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Sorry I’m late to the ‘party.’ Kind of drew a big fat blank on ‘It” songs and then you guys went all “It” on me with some great tunes. And Canadian! So, in keeping with the Cannuck theme, I chose Earned It by The Weekend. Took me some time to find a video not dripping in Fifty Shades of Grey scenes from the musical score. Still a nice R&B-ish tune on a cloudy day. Happy weekend! https://youtu.be/aGJGemcsOfI
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I don’t care that this is all Fifty Shades… it’s damn sexy! 😉
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It IS a sexy tune for sure. Love that sultry smooth voice.
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I might even say I have used it in the… um… background 😉
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😇 Good for you.
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Tee hee…
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Sure is sexy … 😎
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Monika,
Well now … definitely a new song for me. Interesting for Viennese Waltz. Because I didn’t see any of the movies, guess I better go find the other videos for this song.
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Be prepared 😯
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I guess you are telling this … Sexy and I know It (LMFAO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyx6JDQCslE
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Bwahaha! Never thought of that one!
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🙂
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Here ya go, Frank… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waU75jdUnYw
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Oy!!! Not the one I thought… this is much more… ummm. ahem.
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Well now … must be the official video from the artist, not the movie.
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Indeed
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THIS is the one I wanted to share… eeesh… https://youtu.be/SpNJzx0ZlGg
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That was fun … 😉 … not as racy as I expected.
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Not like the first one I linked . 😳
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For you, Frank…Billy Joel “And So It Goes”. As this is the last act… this us a pretty good finale 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHO6a2H-pqY
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Billy Joel writes great songs. A nice last song for the party, Dale and aFrank.
I thought I’d add my back-up song for the Musical finale … I didn’t see anyone add it:
Michael Jackson : The Experience : Beat It https://youtu.be/2T0K40DjODc
Happy Sunday to all …. Isadora 😎
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Dale – Thank you for the beautiful song. Sure reminds me of a church hymn that I can’t come up with the title … but I know it wasn’t “Tell Her About It” (Billy Joel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0pM5dm–yQ
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A special thanks to Dale for her maître D work! Here’s a flashback from the past that made flower pots fashionable – Whip It (Devo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_QLzthSkfM
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Thank you for letting me traipse all over your comment section! Always dun to play along!
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You great at increasing the enthusiasm … and you also realize It’s My Party (Leslie Gore) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbOrjHBaDzQ … Wasn’t that slick!
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Very 😏
And that was fun… not dun 😁
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I’m out of town and have never tried to copy a link on my iPad. I didn’t see Bread’s “It Don’t Matter to Me,” but there was a lot of activity on this post! I may have missed it! https://youtu.be/VgB5_2Hcg0s But here goes and we will see if my effort contributes!
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Debra,
So many It songs are still available. Your song is a classic Bread hit from the past. Thanks. For your effort (being out of town and your long-time dedication to aFa musical productions, here’s one for you … It Don’t Come Easy (Ringo Starr) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvEexTomE1I
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I couldn’t let this one past … a rock anthem fav of many … It’s My Life (Bon Jovi) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx2u5uUu3DE
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… and let us not forget one of the greatest songs of all time … one from the Fab 4 … This one is for all visitors here – past, present, and future … Let It Be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUOF4ZsEq6c
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Perfect ending…😘
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Yep … and there are still plenty of songs left for late attendees.
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So very true. Kinda works out great as a final act…
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Oh, what have I been missing!!!!!!! As you would expect, my first titles would be by Frank Zappa, but I won’t add two of my faves [‘Stick It’ Out and ‘Keep It Greasey’, from the epic ‘Joe’s Garage’] for the obvious reasons [😱]. I’ll go with IT JUST MIGHT BE A ONE SHOT DEAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3expVNVi6Gw … and one of MJ (The Jacksons) best songs: Can You Feel It https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc8yoHlKBm4 .. oh, and a lovely song by Talk Talk: “Life’s What You Make It” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOgzJ8A2QLw .. More tba! 😉
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oops …me links don’t work! 😉
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“It.” from Genesis best album ever “The Lamb…” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWgphYPf0PA
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Marina! Been wondering where you were! 😉
Weird your other links don’t work… However, the Genesis one is wunderbar! 🙂
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Probably because of the [ ]! Hope these work: Frank Zappa: “It Just Might Be A One Shot Deal” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3expVNVi6Gw – Michael Jackson: “Can You Feel It” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc8yoHlKBm4 – Talk Talk: “Life’s What You Make It” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOgzJ8A2QLw
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Yep… that was it. I thought it might be 😉
And EXCELLENT choices, Madam!!
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🙏
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Oh. And the rest of the brothers may take offense that you give all the credit to Michael 😉 😛
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Oh, my bad… Jackson 5!!!! 😉 And the song was written by Michael and Jackie! 😉
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Tee hee… we’ll blame it on your being too frazzled 😉
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😇🙃🤯🤫
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Classic Genesis … and the perfect title for the act!
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