My favorite show is back and it DID NOT disappoint. I can't wait to see how well Jericho did in the ratings!! Smart move not to put in on during IDOL (even my old stand-by Big Brother had to take a backseat to IDOL.)......
Stay tuned - I will give you the (hopefully) good news on the ratings tomorrow!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
I don't know how....I don't want to know. But my blog was hacked today. Such a violation! Thank you John for noticing and letting me know. The hard part was changing all of my online passwords.....that SUX! More to come later. I hope that this did not impact any of my readers!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
"I wear my Sunglasses at night"....singing this at the top of my lungs as I wore my sunglasses at night swinging on the swings of the resort at Lake Milton with my friend Jeff. Life was so innocent then.....
This song meant a lot to me growing up. In tribute to this great song - and fantastic LP, I perused my collection to come upon the first release from Corey Hart titled "First Offense."
Of Canadian grit, Mr. Hart added "Sunglasses at Night" at the last minute, to his debut LP in 1983. He was so popular by the release of his second LP "Boy in the Box" with the #3 Billboard Hit "Never Surrender" he was offered the role of Marty McFly in "Back to the Future." Corey turned down this offer - and the rest is history. Corey's career began its downward trend after "Boy in the Box," - maybe he should have taken on that role, who knows what would have happened?
Corey continues to write music, and though he now is in the background continues to influence the masses, including writing and producing for fellow Canadian Celine Dion.
So...my tribute to 1983....and wearing sunglasses at night...here is his Corey Hart's debut LP, "First Offense."
Sunglasses at Night
Peruvian Lady
Lamp At Midnight
She Got The Radio
It Ain't Enough
Does She Love You
Cheatin' In School
The World Is A Fire
At The Dance
Jenny Fey
"First Offense" peaked at #31 on the Billboard 200. The single "Sunglasses At Night" peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, the follow-up single "It Ain't Enough" peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Enjoy!
Video for "Sunglasses at Night"
Video for "It Ain't Enough"
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
The end is nearing for the Idiot. No More State of the Union's from this bozo. I am counting down the days.......
Did anyone else feel as if he was regurgitating previous SOU's? There was nothing new here. But then again, did anyone really expect anything new?
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
Dennis-
Thank you for making this an exciting time to be a Democrat. I am so happy that I got to promote you and your campaign. Your candidacy will not go unnoticed. It is with great appreciation that I bid you a sincere so-long to your run for President. I am so glad to say I come from the State of Ohio! Good luck on your re-election bid to Congress - you will succeed!!
At this time, I have decided that my vote will now go to Sen. Clinton on Feb. 5th. As I stated back in 1992 - I wanted Hillary to have her chance, and now she does!!
I have to show this again. This movie is a riot! If you haven't rented this - point your mouse towards Netflix and rent it NOW.
Here is Olivia Newton-John portraying Bisty Mae singing "Sordid Lives"
and HEADS UP!! The Logo Channel has OFFICIALLY picked up Sordid Lives as a 12 episode series to begin Fall 2008. Production has begun in Louisiana. There isn't much information on the Logo site just yet, but you can read more about it here
The series will see Olivia Newton-John, Bonnie Bedelia, and Leslie Jordan reprise their roles. Joining them will be Rue McClanahan, Caroline Rhea, and Margaret Cho. IT is gonna be an EXCITING FALL!!!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
My car talks to me. It also beeps at me when something isn't right. It also spells it out for me on my dash, and finally puts up a symbol for me to figure out.
Needless to say, I need washer fluid. It's January in Chicago - of course I need washer fluid!! But it's to damned cold to put it in!!! So I am stuck with the car talking, beeping, displaying a message on the dash - and, of course, that awful yellow icon that shows up under my RPMs. What does it remind you of? And who thought of that symbol to represent FILL YOUR FRIGGIN WASHER FLUID?????
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
We need to END welfare to the rich, and welfare to corporations. Let's put our tax dollars where they belong - in the hands of HONEST working people. I am sure this will get my brother all in a tisy - but there is something seriously wrong with the amount of wealth that is being accumulated at the top, while the middle class continues to shrink and take on the burden that should be shared by the wealthy. I see a class war on the horizon.....
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
I think the video speaks for itself....
At least it could have been a "cute" cop?!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
When I was younger - much younger we had a babysitter named Carrie Kovach (last thing I heard, she was in the marines and living in Hawaii - but that was over 15 years ago...).....anyway, there were certain songs that I associate with her, there are several that come to mind - the one I want to highlight today was one that you can't get out of your head once you hear it.
"Pop Muzik" by M was released in 1979, and reached the pinnacle on Billboard's Hot 100 (that would be #1). Often considered one of the first pop/new wave songs - this song was played virtually on the hour on every major radio station in the US. My babysitter used to turn up the radio when this song came on, and we used to dance around the living room singing "Pop.Pop.Pop Muzik" over and over again.
Even though it was originally released in 1979, the song had legs well into 1980. Robin Scott, the mastermind behind "M" has actually had an amazing career in music dating back to the late 1960s and culminating in a retrospective of his work titled "M:The History-Pop Muzik The 25th Anniversary," a 2 CD set that revisits all of his work (even the obscure work never released!). This can be ordered at Union Square Music.
Mr. Scott is still hard at work today, branching out into painting.
His impact on the music world is definite and worthwhile. Please join me in celebrating this enigmatic character with a visit to the past.....
Pop Muzik (89 Reshuffle Mix)
Pop Muzik (Original Nik Launary 12" Version)
Pop Muzik (Steve Osborne Remix)
Pop Muzik (Hip-Hop Mix)
AND THE VIDEO:
Enjoy!!!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
My dear friend John - who doesn't write, doesn't call, and has basically decided that his life in L.A. by far is more interesting without his good friends in the mid-west.....(can you tell I am a bit bitter that he hasn't called....or written...??)
Well, anyway, my dear friend John decided to VLOG. Interestingly enough - I watched it (supposed to be 5 minutes - ended up being 5:28).....and though I can honestly say I didnt' learn anything really "new" about John - I did discover ....or re-discover that he is a geek at heart. (Much love to him though...) And I hope BC is feeling better.
So, becuase I am so lazy right now (not really- just spending a heck of a lot more time at the gym and at work - and don't feel like doing much blogging) - I am reposting his VLOG for you all to see....for those of you that know me - yes..that is "the John."..........
So, enjoy this guest spot - and visit him at his blog to give him some mad props!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
Before I even took this survey - I already knew who more closely mirrored my views. This survey confirmed my belief.. It is a fun little test that anyone can take - maybe you will be surprised.
Remember - we can't change things if we don't get involved!!!!!
Here is what the test says:
What do these results mean? The results are very simple. The table below lists the candidates in the order by which they most closely matched the criteria you just entered. Some of these candidates are no longer in the race. To the right of each candidate is a list of the items which you and the candidate explicitly disagreed upon and a list of the items that you expressed support or approval of but for which the candidate's position is unknown/other. Disagreements are not listed for candidates who have negative scores.
Score Candidate Disagreements, Unknowns, Other
85 Kucinich Disagreements: (2) No Child Left Behind, Guantanamo
Unknowns/Other: (0)
68 Gravel Disagreements: (1) Guantanamo
Unknowns/Other: (6) ANWR Drilling, Assault Weapons Ban, Guns - Background Checks, Wiretapping, Net Neutrality, Minimum Wage Increase
51 Obama Disagreements: (5) Patriot Act, Guantanamo, Border Fence, Iran Sanctions, Same-Sex Marriage
Unknowns/Other: (4) No Child Left Behind, Kyoto, Torture, Iran - Military Action
47 Clinton Disagreements: (8) Death Penalty, No Child Left Behind, Patriot Act, Guantanamo, Border Fence, Iran Sanctions, Iran - Military Action, Same-Sex Marriage
Unknowns/Other: (0)
43 Edwards Disagreements: (7) Death Penalty, No Child Left Behind, Patriot Act, Guantanamo, Iran Sanctions, Iran - Military Action, Same-Sex Marriage
Unknowns/Other: (2) Kyoto, Border Fence
42 Dodd Disagreements: (7) Death Penalty, No Child Left Behind, Patriot Act, Guantanamo, Border Fence, Iran Sanctions, Iran - Military Action
Unknowns/Other: (3) Same-Sex Marriage, Same-Sex Civil Union, Universal Healthcare
37 Richardson Disagreements: (7) Death Penalty, Assault Weapons Ban, Patriot Act, Guantanamo, Iran Sanctions, Iran - Military Action, Same-Sex Marriage
Unknowns/Other: (3) No Child Left Behind, ANWR Drilling, Iraq War
37 Biden Disagreements: (7) Death Penalty, No Child Left Behind, Patriot Act, Guantanamo, Border Fence, Iran Sanctions, Same-Sex Marriage
Unknowns/Other: (4) Kyoto, Iran - Military Action, Same-Sex Civil Union, Universal Healthcare
4 Paul Disagreements: (13) Abortion Rights, Embryonic Stem Cells, ANWR Drilling, Kyoto, Assault Weapons Ban, Guns - Background Checks, Guantanamo, Citizenship Path for Illegals, Border Fence, Net Neutrality, Minimum Wage Increase, Same-Sex Marriage, Universal Healthcare
Unknowns/Other: (1) Same-Sex Civil Union
-28 T. Thompson 9/14
-30 Cox 12/9
-33 Giuliani 14/3
-42 McCain 17/1
-48 Brownback 16/3
-52 Huckabee 16/5
-68 Tancredo 20/2
-70 Romney 20/3
-84 Hunter 21/3
No suprise that there isn't a single Republican that wasn't a negative score for me.
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
I wanted to take a moment to thank all of those people out there in cyberworld who have made it a point to visit my little place on the web. I am truly honored by your presence and comments. This is the time of reflection and re-examination: As I look back I know that I have been extremely blessed this year, and every year.
I look forward to the new year because we have an opportunity to change the direction that this country is heading. We have 1 year left of the Bush Crime Family. That in and of itself is enough!
Thank you all for visiting - 2008 will prove to be an even bigger year in my blogging - so continue to come back and visit!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
AMAZING!!!
Rarely does a movie leave me speachless. Tim Burton managed to make this dark musical a bit darker and a bit more violent than you might originally think.
Like I said before......AMAZING!!!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
Ok. I admit that I am madly in lust with Chris Daughtry. He should have won IDOL, but has proven that it doesn't take a win on IDOL to be a win in the real world.
I got an email from the Daughtry site touting their new video. SO I decided, why not show it all for you all to see?
So enjoy....I know I will.....
Did I mention that Chris is AMAZINGLY HOT????
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
The Leader of the Band has passed away. He died at the age of 56 of Prostate Cancer. A terrible loss to the music world.
Some of my most favorite music was made by Dan Folgelberg. He will truly be missed.
Please take a moment to donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation . You can donate as little or as much as you would like...my goal is to donate what I would normally buy at I-tunes in a month....
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
Thank you all for your patience. The holidays have really gotten me wrapped up in other projects that my blog has taken a back seat. Even though I have promised a number of things - that have so far not been delivered. (Worry not my friends, I will keep my promise.)
But in the spirit of the holidays, I came across a lost 80s Christmas LP, "Christmas With The Jets.".jpg)
An all-in-the-family group in the vein of The Osmonds (yes, The Jets are also Mormon) and the Jackson 5. The Jets blasted on the scene in 1985-86 on MCA records with their first smash hit "Crush on You," (Billboard Hot 100 #3, Hot Dance Music/Club Play #4). Their first single "Curiosity" failed to gain any airplay on the pop charts (but you could definately feel the Minn/Prince vibe happening!)(Hot Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks #8). They decided to cash in on the success of their debut LP "The Jets" (Billboard Top 200 #21), with a Christmas LP the following year in 1986. Easily a rushed project (that shows in the production and choice of songs), this LP was meant to showcase the individual talents within the group - with each member taking a lead vocal on a selected track. My synopisis of this is simple - most of the members should have remained back-up vocals. This did not stop The Jets chart success - the following release in 1987 "Magic" continued the success of the first two LPs (Billboard Top 200, #35). The biggest track from this LP was "You Got It All" (Billboard Hot 100, #1), followed by the dance track, "Rocket 2 U" (Billboard Hot 100, #6, Hot Dance/Club Play #3). I have included the 12" remix of "Rocket 2 U" as your bonus present.
So here is your Early Christmas Present...
Download: The Jets "Christmas With The Jets"
Bitrate: 128Kbps
Tracklisting:
SIDE A:
This Christmas
Christmas In My Heart
All Alone On Christmas Eve
On Christmas Night
Home For Christmas
SIDE B:
Somewhere Out There
Love So Rare
Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year
You Make It Christmas
The Christmas, This Year
~~Ripped From Vinyl~~
BONUS CHRISTMAS GIFT
Download: The Jets "Rocket 2 U" 12" Remix
Bitrate: 128Kbps
Tracklisting:
Rocket 2 U (Extended Version)
Rocket 2 U (Radio Edit)
Rocket 2 U (Dub)
Rocket 2 U (Percappella)
~~Ripped From Vinyl~~
BONUS BONUS CHRISTMAS GIFT
Enjoy - and remember to donate non-perishable food items to your local food pantry...there are many throughout the country that are running extremely low on food or are out completely!
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
Today is a day of remembrance. Remembering those that have died of AIDS and those that are currently living with HIV/AIDS. We have not won this battle yet. 33 Million people have this terrible disease. Take a moment today to learn about how HIV/AIDS has impacted the world. The fight is not over. Silence=Death.
Here are few organizations that you can give freely of your time and especially your money. Please give generously!
46664 Foundation
AIDS Memorial Quilt
amFAR
BUY RED
This is not a day of mourning....it is a CALL TO ACTION. This is why I alway sign off my posts with....
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
Hi everyone -
Been extremely busy with the holidays! It is my solemn promise to have a few great posts by this weekend for your enjoyment.
Preview: Big Pig Full Length LP (FINALLY!)Big Pig 12" Remix/ Sam Harris 12" Mix /Street Heat 12" Remix (may have to be postponed)/Thoughts on Thanksgiving/President Bush Does it Again.
Now doesn't that have your interests piqued?????
Peace.Love.Live.
JPB
