Friday night, the steady and I went to the Cheyenne Jackson and Michael Feinstein "Power of Two" concert at Carnegie Hall. The fine evening of music was filled with ballads from "The Great American Songbook" of the mid-1900s (lots of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, etc.).
One of the tunes performed was "Old Devil Moon" from the 1947 musical "Finian's Rainbow."
For this week's "YouTube clip for a peaceful weekend," here is that song from the show's 2009 Broadway revival (also starring Cheyenne Jackson).
Peace:
An aside: As a native of Western Pennsylvania, I struggled Friday with how to pronounce the concert venue. Was I at CARN-egie Hall (NY style) or Car-NEY-gie Hall (Pittsburgh/Scotland style)?
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
A Better Day
Last week, I posted the original.
Here is the 25th anniversary remake to benefit Haiti:
It's cheesy. But, around 6:40, I found myself not caring about the cheese and getting into it.
I think they should have omitted the Michael Jackson footage and maybe Barbra Streisand, too -- in the spirit of being new.
I'd be interested in hearing what others thought of the rap addition. I rather liked it.
Hat-tip: Deacon Greg
Here is the 25th anniversary remake to benefit Haiti:
It's cheesy. But, around 6:40, I found myself not caring about the cheese and getting into it.
I think they should have omitted the Michael Jackson footage and maybe Barbra Streisand, too -- in the spirit of being new.
I'd be interested in hearing what others thought of the rap addition. I rather liked it.
Hat-tip: Deacon Greg
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Like the River Jordon
For this week's "YouTube clip for a peaceful weekend," I tried to locate a high-quality a capella version of Michael Jackson's early 1990s hit "Will You Be There." Below are three versions that aren't too bad.
Pax:
Jennifer Hudson, of course, was the inspiration:
Pax:
Jennifer Hudson, of course, was the inspiration:
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Need Look No More
I am on the road this week. On Tuesday, I left NYC for Las Vegas where one of my younger brothers, Cliff, got married on Wednesday. (Cliff is the proprietor of Big Shot Bob's -- be sure to stop by if you're ever west of the Pittsburgh and hungry for some excellent wings.)
The wedding was at the Luxor, which had very poor wifi access (hence the lack of blogging mid-week).
On Thursday, I flew from Las Vegas to Pittsburgh. This leg of the trip was for the wedding of my cousin, Ben, yesterday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Burgettstown, PA.
While here in wonderful Western Pennsylvania, I've been staying at my mom's house in the village of Primrose, west of McDonald Borough. The house is situated in a spot with lots of trees and a small creek ("crick") abutting the back yard. Early Friday morning, I was pleasantly surprised by a symphony of birds out back.
But, while the nature is nice and all, mi madre has neither wifi nor standard Internet (hence the lack of blogging late-week).
So, tonight, I come to you live from Crazy Mocha on Pittsburgh's South Side. (They have wifi ... whew.)
I'm pleased to report that, in addition to Ben's wedding, this visit to PA afforded me the opportunity to meet Nora Louise, as well as catch up with Mariah Paige.
On Tuesday morning, the Delta flight to Vegas included personal television sets with satellite TV. Like many others on the flight, I watched nearly the entire CNN coverage of the Michael Jackson memorial.
I know, I know. The coverage has been too much. MJ should not be seen as a role model. I agree. But, indulge me. For this week's rather late "YouTube clip for a peaceful weekend," I have chosen another MJ song: "Ben." (It fits rather well with the nuptials theme of this post.)
I actually had forgotten about "Ben." Dual hat-tip to my old high school buddy, Ed, and my cousin, Amy, for mentioning it.
There are YouTube clips of MJ himelf singing "Ben." But I think I prefer this newer, in-concert version by another vocalist (song starts after 0:19).
Peace:
The wedding was at the Luxor, which had very poor wifi access (hence the lack of blogging mid-week).
On Thursday, I flew from Las Vegas to Pittsburgh. This leg of the trip was for the wedding of my cousin, Ben, yesterday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Burgettstown, PA.
While here in wonderful Western Pennsylvania, I've been staying at my mom's house in the village of Primrose, west of McDonald Borough. The house is situated in a spot with lots of trees and a small creek ("crick") abutting the back yard. Early Friday morning, I was pleasantly surprised by a symphony of birds out back.
But, while the nature is nice and all, mi madre has neither wifi nor standard Internet (hence the lack of blogging late-week).
So, tonight, I come to you live from Crazy Mocha on Pittsburgh's South Side. (They have wifi ... whew.)
I'm pleased to report that, in addition to Ben's wedding, this visit to PA afforded me the opportunity to meet Nora Louise, as well as catch up with Mariah Paige.
On Tuesday morning, the Delta flight to Vegas included personal television sets with satellite TV. Like many others on the flight, I watched nearly the entire CNN coverage of the Michael Jackson memorial.
I know, I know. The coverage has been too much. MJ should not be seen as a role model. I agree. But, indulge me. For this week's rather late "YouTube clip for a peaceful weekend," I have chosen another MJ song: "Ben." (It fits rather well with the nuptials theme of this post.)
I actually had forgotten about "Ben." Dual hat-tip to my old high school buddy, Ed, and my cousin, Amy, for mentioning it.
There are YouTube clips of MJ himelf singing "Ben." But I think I prefer this newer, in-concert version by another vocalist (song starts after 0:19).
Peace:
Friday, July 03, 2009
Bring Salvation Back
I can't deny that my inner-soundtrack this week has been dominated by the music of Michael Jackson.
An MJ-related song that I particularly like is "I'll Be There," a hit of The Jackson 5 from 1970.
So, for this week's "YouTube clip for a peaceful weekend," here is a great take on that piece by the ACM Gospel Choir.
Peace:
An MJ-related song that I particularly like is "I'll Be There," a hit of The Jackson 5 from 1970.
So, for this week's "YouTube clip for a peaceful weekend," here is a great take on that piece by the ACM Gospel Choir.
Peace:
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Man in the Mirror
In 1988, I turned 12 years old. It was a big year for my pre-teen self -- I transitioned from 6th Grade at McDonald Elementary School to 7th Grade at Fort Cherry Jr./Sr. High School.
In that final full year of the Reagan administration, I lived with my mother, brother and sister in the upstairs apartment of a little yellow-siding house on Grant Avenue. My favorite pastime was going to the library just down the block.
And, hands down, my favorite song of 1988 was the Michael Jackson hit "Man in the Mirror." If memory serves, I even had a black t-shirt with the King of Pop's face on the front.
I couldn't helping thinking of that tune today following the news of M.J.'s death at age 50.
So, for old times sake, here is "Man in the Mirror" for this week's "YouTube clip for a peaceful weekend." May the voice behind it rest in peace.
Peace:
In that final full year of the Reagan administration, I lived with my mother, brother and sister in the upstairs apartment of a little yellow-siding house on Grant Avenue. My favorite pastime was going to the library just down the block.
And, hands down, my favorite song of 1988 was the Michael Jackson hit "Man in the Mirror." If memory serves, I even had a black t-shirt with the King of Pop's face on the front.
I couldn't helping thinking of that tune today following the news of M.J.'s death at age 50.
So, for old times sake, here is "Man in the Mirror" for this week's "YouTube clip for a peaceful weekend." May the voice behind it rest in peace.
Peace:
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