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Carole King
The Producer’s Guidelines
- Only performed by Carole King
- No duplicate songs
- Include the song title in your introduction text so others can see it
- To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line) – (I do not mind unembedding, so no apologies are necessary)
If her songs are good enough for a Broadway musical, they are good enough for here – Carole King – with “Smackwater Jack”
Next Concert: TBA
Past Concerts (Category): Beatles, Ex-Beatles, Moody Blues, Queen, Neil Diamond, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin
A Frank Angle 
Excellent choice, Frank. And nice of you to leave the obvious ones for your peeps…
I am choosing one that most recognise more for being sung by her former lover, James Taylor “You’ve Got a Friend” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qde5NMy7WTU But hey, SHE wrote it!
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Good evening Dale. Thought I’d surprise you with my appearance. Good choice … and there are many hits by others that she wrote. But at least you picked a version of her singing! 🙂
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And what a surprise it is! I forced my own self to stay up. And of COURSE I chose a version with her singing… (thought I canna lie, I kinda prefer his version… shhhhh)
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🙂 … but I am running out of gas.
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As am I… I almost swallowed my laptop with my last yawn!
Buonanotte, amico 🙂
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🙂 … good night.
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No Italiano from you ever, eh? 😉
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Oh Dale!!!!!!!! This was the one I was going to choose. Had it in mind since last week!!! I LIVE this song so much.
Ah….think think think….I’ll have to go and Google my heart out now to find another! You know in the 90s I heard the Brand New Heavies version. It’s so good: really funky. That’s how I came to hear it and then realised she wrote it. It’s worth a listen. Right! Off to find another!! Beautiful choice Ms. Mistress of Ceremonies ♥
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So terribly sorry! I was so very certain this was Taylor’s song and not hers that I figured it would be a safe bet and not anyone else’s choice… 😉
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You’re adorable. No need for sorry. I was just being silly ♥♥♥♥
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So was I 😉💜🧡💛💚
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I love that song, too–both versions. 🙂
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That version, for years and years I thought it was the original! Then you know last week when Frank posted a video from the Divas concert… well as I said then, I watched that concert so many times in my teens and it was only then I realised who she was and that she’d written like, a billion songs that were so familiar and loved. 💜
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We recently saw the music “Beautiful” about her, and I didn’t realize how many songs she had written (or co-wrote).
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It’s nuts. So much talent from one woman..
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Yeah–her first hit when she was 17 (and already in college).
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Yes, Dale, brilliant choice [would me mine too 😉 ]and so fitting as an opening to this friendly and lovely hosts’ post huh?!
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Right!! Now… I have to go and see what everyone has done!
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Fab choice, Dale! One of the best! ⚡️💥
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Ya baby! Shoot! I still haven’t gone through all of the selections! Been a busy day…
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It’s a lot earlier here on the west coast but I’m fading quickly, too! I am offering “Child of Mine,” which popped into my head first for some reason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kKJjLxBBG8 The first “real” concert I attended was Carole King and James Taylor, 1971. 🙂
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Debra,
Oh wow … reaching back to the first concert. (Mine was the Fifth Dimension). Good song – but I didn’t expect it so soon.
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I would have loved to see the Fifth Dimension! They were favorites. What a great concert. 🙂
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Definitely as they were high on the charts at the time.
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What a wonderful choice, Debra!
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Oh man, trying really hard to participate but need more time. Be back soon….
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Ponder,
Ha ha … ok … you must be a Carole King fan, so that’s OK … so here’s a song for you …. “Up On the Roof … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySAmXOy0CuE … 🙂
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I love this song, Frank.
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Okay so my NEW choice is Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow. https://youtu.be/GLA7sanwnN8. What a gorgeous song. I like the Shirelles version but I’ve posted the Carol King rendition because I am very good at following rules (ahem).
Love these lyrics of longing and sweetness. Have a great day! ♥♥♥♥
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I thin this is her signature song. Her live performance of this in her “Living Room” series isa classic!
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I really love this one. In the 80s in the UK there was an advert on TV for “Real Fires” with a cat and a dog snuggling by the fireplace…I must have been about 6 or 7 but I used to sing it all the time! Tried to find a link for the ad but the video isn’t supported or some other YouTube rubbish lol.
Such a great song
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I love this song, too!
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We always seem to agree on our song choices! Love it 💜
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❤
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Fiery,
As a writer, prolific is a good word to describe her. I can see why you enjoy that song because the feeling is very you. Great choice … and thanks for coming back with a replacement.
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Yeah I do love that song. She was a good choice . I see next week’s concert is still TBA?
Are you taking suggestions or…
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Well … there will be something official on your Wednesday morning.
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Perfect xx
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This is where WP needs a ‘love’ button.
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Great choice and a good thing that you are a follower of rules 😉
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Lol. Sometimes yes!!
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I started listening to Carole King and following her music early in the 60s when she came out with her first single “It Might as Well Rain Until September.” She has made the music world a much better place. This is one of her classics and she included it in her “Living Room” series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCPsKuta2t8 – “So Far Away’
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Gorgeous song x
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Gary,
Huge hit!!!! … and to me, vintage Carole King. I’m glad readers are using live versions from the Living Room series. 🙂 Excellent addition.
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Love it!!!
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I so love this song. It’s funny, I think I took Carole King for granted until recently!
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This isn’t my favorite, but it’s going through my head all week because of a poetry prompt of lead and follow. It also gives me happy memories of watching The Gilmore Girls with daughters. 🙂 There’s a shout out to Stars Hollow in this version … Where You Lead, I Will Follow” … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3xwcji1BLQ
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Beautiful song.
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Merril,
Glad this song brought back some with your daughters. … and I had a feeling you would enjoy this concert. … and that you’ve seen Beautiful. Good song choice!
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Thanks, Frank! 🙂
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I didn’t know this song at all! Go figure… 🙂
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Oh, it was on her Tapestry album, along with a So Far Away, I Feel the Earth Move, etc. Not a Gilmore Girls fan, I guess. 😉
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Never watched it. Probably because I’m surrounded by boys . 😉
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Did you watch The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel? Same creator/writer.
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No! And you be mentioned it to me. I have to see if Prime has it…
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It’s an Amazon Prime show, so hopefully in Canada, too. It’s so good!
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We only get US Amazon Prime so… woot! I shall be able to watch it!
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Cincy,
I have like . . fifty Carole King songs in tow, but for the sake of the rules . . thank goodness one is all I need. But really, King was one of my first female vocalist crushes. She left an indelible impression on so many who would follow in her footsteps.
She had stage fright,which made touring damn near impossible early in her career. Over time, she overcame it and even starred in a Broadway play decades later. What a woman!
So many choices . . but I went with one to which the weather in my locale inspired. It’s dark, wet and gloomy outside, so the classic- a Monday morning standard if ever there was one- “It’s Too Late” will abide just fine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkKxmnrRVHo
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Marc,
This is one of her signature songs – no doubt! I knew the part of stage fright, and I also think her voice improved over time. Meanwhile, come back tomorrow with those unused songs on your list.
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I do too.
Great idea Cincy!!
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Great choice, B. I almost went with it myself! For me, this song equals Carole King.
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It’s such a great song, but like I told Frank . . the woman has so many great songs.
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Absolutely!
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I feel the Earth Move so I selected this one.https://youtu.be/6913KnbMpHM?list=PLvXUYSaKKM_utXoZkufo1ju5R9gLSzGqG
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That was my first choice!
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Excellent choice, John! Like Frank said, it is nice and bouncy!
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Nice and bouncy indeed. I remember this song was before “So Far Away,” on the Tapistry Album. I always wished the order was reversed.
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Funny how sometimes the order feels wrong on albums…
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Right? eh
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Eh? Right! LOL…
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Hoser.
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You trying to be a keener?
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No. I just though I would point out your hosiness in the eh department.
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John,
Great song that I’ve been waiting … and I’m bouncing along as I respond. It would have been a great opener, but I wanted to save it for others – and you came through!
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I appreciate the fact you held off. Gave me a chance. 😀
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My pleasure … well, despite want Obama tried.
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Ha ha ha.
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Some great choices here, Frank. I’m going with one of my favourites, Tapestry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAqYzqHdXu8 Happy weekend to you and all your other concert goers.
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Sylvia,
Ah yes – the title crack of one of her best albums – well, at least in my opinion. Great choice!
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My opinion too, Frank. That was a very prompt reply. You’re really on the ball today. 👏🏻
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Just happened to be online at the same time as you. 🙂
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Such a beautiful song… Lovely choice Sylvia.
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Thanks, Dale.
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Great selection to start out the concert, Frank. Some terrific piano key work. For your consideration, I offer another cut from the Tapestry album, “Jazzman,” a snappy beat to warm up your Saturday morning. Happy weekend. https://youtu.be/6gy4tlabzB0
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Monika,
Thank you .. .Actually Jazzman was one of the songs one of the finalists for the opener, so cheers to your choice!
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Cool. One of my favorite Carole King tunes.
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Funny… I barely know this one. Thanks for the introduction, Monika!
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Oooh, then you’ve missed out all these years. 🎶
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Seriously…
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Tapestry was the first album I heard of hers and loved it. Most songs [Dale! ;-)] I’d have picked are already taken, so I’ll go ahead and add “Beautiful” [eventhough it’s been mentioned as a movie title] https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=41&v=vIBhzZxy3bs Have a lovely weekend everyone and Frank: yamas!!!!!!!!!
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Marina,
Beautiful is a beautiful song, so great selection to add … A cheerful Yamas to my Greek friend. 🙂
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Well, ya know what Marina? Your choice rocks… and so very sorry to have “stolen” your first choice 😉
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“One” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc93thQVIV8because it’s beautiful and it’s so great to see a recent performance! She is grace with age, and it is inspiring to me, and I hope all women!!
After reading all of the comments, I wanted to make sure this song was still available. The word “one” was used 23 times in comments, but I don’t think, as the song.
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Resa,
Now that’s a hard title to check .. but hey hey hey … it’s available and a good addition!
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Nice to have one song with a more mature Carole. She is grace with age indeed.
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“Smackwater Jack” is fab, Frank! Carole wrote a slew of fantastic songs for others. I’m glad she came out of the song writing closet, and performed them all for us!
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Thank you, Resa. Like a mentioned last week, picking the opener is an important process.
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Wow. Haven’t even heard of this one. I did think of you, though, Frank, when listening to music on Youtube and Sound of Silence by Disturbed came on. When it finished, my daughter called from the other room, “Can you play that one again? It was magical.”
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Betsy,
Music has a way of making moments special. So thanks for sharing your story. Meanwhile, here’s a song for you just for stopping by … and I can’t believe it’s still available … You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman. …. Enjoy!
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Ah, that one. That I’ve definitely heard.
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Sorry I didn’t paste the link. I’ll blame it on it was late just before going to bed. 🙂 … Dale included it below, so come back to listen.
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Got it!
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Frank! Where’s the link? I’m so late to the party, I’ve not been any help at all till now. But I’ll not supply one of the living room sessions… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOyvYnkdEcc
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Duh! (Head slap) …. it was late, so thank you!!!
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Hey… I’m just glad i.was useful at least once this go ’round!
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PS: A factoid you want to know … (if you don’t already) …. today is Nat King Cole’s birthday … #100!
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No way! Thanks, Frank! L*O*V*E 😉
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Yep.
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To start day 2, here’s one for everyone …. and a fitting title … One Fine Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJFTVKOQKQA … Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Love it! And was just about to “give” it to you!!
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To Dale, who I know has a lot on her plate at the moment … so I also wish her all the best. … Now and Forever …. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-tDCWZu6OI
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Thank you, Frank. You are most kind!
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Oh my, I love carole King, looks like so many are taken, taking a chance, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6913KnbMpHM
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You’ve saved yourself the buzzer – for now as you didn’t put the title! But “I Feel the Earth Move” has been taken! Hurry up and find another!
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Looks like slim pickings now LOL! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLA7sanwnN8
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Nope! Taken! Do a CTRL (or Command) -F and type in the title to see if it’s taken…
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ok!
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Oh! And don’t forget to include the title to your choice 😉
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this better work for me this time….agggg. 🙂
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LOL!
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That’s not working for me!
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Darn it! You have a PC? or a Mac?
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A PC. sigh.
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Me to. No sighs about it 😉
When you click CTRL and the F at the same time, a little box will appear in the bottom left corner with two arrows beside. As you type, you will see text highlight on the post…
Lemme know if it works!
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Okay, thanks for the assist, I shall return! 🙂
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And for you, Frank. How about a little “Welcome Home” https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=59&v=tGwJc1CpzRw
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Thank you, Dale! … and that’s one that I don’t know.
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Woot!! That makes me happy!
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Some of Your Lovin https://www.youtube.com
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Darlin’… now you gave us the link to youtube… how’s about you give us the link to the song 😉
I’ll put you out of your misery and help you out!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSyATJG-JxM
Great choice!
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haha! I’m so discombobulated! I should have finished school! 🙂
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There are days where doesn’t matter what we do, we hit a wall!! So. I felt you needed some lovin’ 😉
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So very much, you are kind!
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You are most welcome!
I have my moments 😉
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I probably have more…lol!
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Ha ha ha!
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No, see how discombobulated I am! I meant to say thank you!!
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😀
Most welcome!
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Dale – Thanks for saving and helping Holly. I must admit, the interaction had me laughing! … but I think The Producer has the buzzer ready elsewhere.
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Hahaha! Holly! That’s her name (sorry, Darlin’, had me a brain fart).
Good. After all that work, she better bother no buzzer!
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No buzzer for Holly thanks to you … but buzzers now appear.
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And a good thing! That was some hard work!!
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Holly,
Hooray … you successfully made! Good song .. One I don’t know, but it sounds like early Carole King – but I don’t know. … PLUS, I must say, the banter between you and Dale had me laughing. No buzzer for you because I was away for a bit. The FIND function is a handy tip. 🙂 Way to stick with it.
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Haha, Frank , Dale deserves some kind of tribute for patience. I had a lot of fun with her though we were both pulling our hair out, at least I was! She is a darling.
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She does great with the patrons here. 🙂
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She’s a great asset over there at aFrank Angle! Btw, I was completely exhausted!
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You guys! Stop. Wait. I’ll take darling… 😉
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You are a darling, Frank called a patron. I feel like I should send money. 😊
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Buahaha!!
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😊
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No money necessary … “On the house” is what we do for patrons.
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Lovely gesture! Thank you so much Frank.
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Day after choice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySAmXOy0CuE Upon the Roof!
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Resa,
Sound used about 13 hours earlier as I supplied it to Ponder (one of the early commenters. But hey … here’s one for you … Nightengale … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsvrbW5w1sg
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Sorry, I am so late Frank. This was a weekend from hell. Actually looking forward to Monday. I have been doing my Ctrl + F but nothing comes out. I bet it is a different combination for mac.
Well, here we go. So Far Away https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UofYl3dataU
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Drew,
It was used earlier. Reminder … You are now on a Mac … It’s Command + F (at same time) … CRTL+F is for Windows systems). However, I will soften The Producer’s hard blow with one that The Producer may disagree with … but for you … the title is perfect … Nobody Wants to be Lonely … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a-KSUzqmaY … King is a support musician on this one – but it was at one of her concerts.
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So sorry. With my blurred vision it is difficult. Oh, that ios the perferct song for me. LOL
Mucho Thanks Frank.
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No apologies necessary. 🙂 … and I had a feeling you would enjoy the song.
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Yeah, it is a really good one.
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Did ya feel the earth move, under your feet?
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Hansi,
As a first-time concert goer here, your background in parole will help you understand here. No duplicates songs (it’s already been used) …. But hey – being very benevolent, here’s a song for you … actually the title fits your background … Chains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfotGvZNyOk … Enjoy
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