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Edward “Teddy” Byrne is a Producer and Writer at WGCU on the “Southwest Florida in Focus” TV show team. After earning degrees in Journalism and Psychology from Keene State College Teddy settled in Southwest Florida starting with a job with WINK News. As a Sports Producer there, he had the opportunity to tag along with the FGCU Men’s Basketball team during their epic “Dunk City” adventure to the Sweet 16 in 2013. A trip back to the newsroom led to him becoming part of the NBC2/ABC7 team that spent multiple days covering Hurricane Ian. Now, he says he feels privileged to help develop strong newsworthy content to residents of Southwest Florida at WGCU. SONG 1: “Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass from their self-titled album released in 1972. https://youtu.be/DVx8L7a3MuE?si=gvoJp78YDuZYVTuC SONG 2: “Smile” performed by Nat King Cole, released in 1954...it's actually based on the theme song used in the soundtrack for Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times. https://youtu.be/phS7BfOfTOY?si=7wg07rdZOxYTyv97 SONG 3: “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf from their 1968 album The Second. https://youtu.be/zROGY_nH5BU?si=6K3rDHK-y_L2UYXy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of On the Road with Paul Ward, Paul visits the charming Cornell Wine Company and chats with local musician and event coordinator, Sierra Drummond. Sierra shares how she got her start organizing music nights at the venue, including open mic nights and featured artist events that spotlight both undiscovered local talent and internationally known musicians like Elliot Lurie, the songwriter of Brandy (You're a Fine Girl). With a rich musical heritage—her parents are both in the band Ambrosia—Sierra began performing at just four years old and has developed into a passionate performer and songwriter. She opens up about her own songs, “Look Out For Me” and “Slow Morning,” and the creative process behind her music. Sierra also reflects on her love of the stage, the evolution of her sound, and how music connects people, whether through live shows or her involvement in community outreach efforts like clothing drives following recent fires. The conversation dives deeper into Sierra's musical family, including her mom's background vocals for Jimmy Buffett and studio work with Pink Floyd, and her own experiences in the family's band, The Tin Drum Family Band. Sierra discusses her favorite genres, instruments, and how digital media compares to the energy of live music. She also touches on the resurgence of Yacht Rock and its influence on her father's career, upcoming events at Cornell Wine Company, and her role as a music teacher during the week. From her humble beginnings at Cornell to her multifaceted role as performer, teacher, and event planner, Sierra's story is one of passion, community, and the power of music. Watch the full episode HERE What you'll learn in the episode: 0:00 Welcome to On the Road with Paul Ward and introduction to our guest, musician, Sierra Drummond 0:34 We learn the location of today's episode, Cornell Wine Company. 1:04 Sierra Drummond tells us more about her role(s) at Cornell Wine Company 1:32 With a mix of events like open mic night, featured artists, etc. Sierra tells us how she got started at Cornell Wine Company and what goes into making a good, solid show. 2:39 The incredible undiscovered talent that performs at Sierra's events, as well as internationally recognized talent, including the songwriter for Brandy (You're a Fine Girl), Elliot Lurie 3:58 Sierra's parents are both in the band, Ambrosia, so she started performing at the age of four 5:15 Some insight into what makes a good songwriter and how songs come about for Sierra 6:37 Learn about Sierra's songs, “Look Out For Me,” and “Slow morning” 9:35 Sierra enjoys performing any way she can because she loves being on stage and the evolution of Sierra's music 11:18 Community outreach and a clothing drive with Matt Morris and The Cornell Wine Company after the recent fires 13:11 What Sierra is working on now and where she sees her music going 14:34 Sierra answers Paul question regarding whether she ever saw herself doing all that she does at Cornell Wine Company when she 1st started as event coordinator 15:22 More about Sierra's musical family, Ambrosia, and her mom's backups for Jimmy Buffett and studio work with Pink Flloyd 17:32 Sierra's genres and her favorite instrument to play 19:35 “The Tin Drum Family Band,” Sierra's family's band and Sierra tells us more about Abrosia 22:00 Music in this digital world versus live music 25:52 Yacht Rock, coined by Jimmy Fallon, is what reboosted Sierra's Dad's career 26:28 The upcoming events at Cornell Wine Company 28:35 Sierra is a music teacher throughout the week Related Episodes: Vines, Wines and Good Times at Cornell Wine Company Music, History & Magic: The Story of Tiny Porch Concerts at Peter Strauss Ranch Desert Dreams: The Palms, Wonder Valley's Artistic Oasis Sierra Drummond Instagram: @sierradrummond MORE HERE Cornell Wine Co. 29975 Mulholland Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-575-7010 www.cornellwineco.com Contact Paul Ward: 805-479-5004 paul@homeandranchteam.com Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS Escrow! On the Road with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor OPUS Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures that On the Road provides viewers and listeners with the best possible episodes.
If you are exploring the rise of prog rock, it doesn't take long until you encounter the power trio of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. This progressive rock band is actually a supergroup. Keyboardist Keith Emerson came from The Nice, vocalist and guitarist Greg Lake was in King Crimson, and percussionist Carl Palmer was from Atomic Rooster. Emerson, Lake & Palmer formed in 1970 and would make their mark as a prog rock band which adapted classic and symphonic music into the rock genre, with elements of jazz, acoustic, and art rock coming into play. Most ELP songs are long and complicated, not making any attempt to stay within the confines of the “hit single” pop track.Trilogy is the trio's third studio album, following their eponymously named debut, their second studio album entitled “Tarkus,” and their live album, Pictures at an Exhibition. Trilogy continues a tradition of combining original material with adaptations of classical music. It was also a challenging album for the group to make, utilizing more overdubs than previous albums. The upside is a great sounding, polished album. The downside is that the music was difficult to duplicate live, causing a number of the songs from Trilogy to be minimally used in set lists.The album was considered both a critical and commercial success, reaching number 2 on the UK albums chart, and number 5 on the US Billboard 200 chart.ELP would continue as a force in the 70's, breaking up in 1979. Both partial and full reunions would continue through the 1980's and 1990's, with their final performance being held in 2010. Both Keith Emerson and Greg Lake died in 2016.Wayne takes us through this prog rock masterpiece for this week's podcast. FugueWe open with an instrumental featuring Keith Emerson on keyboards. A fugue is a style of music involving counterpoint, popular in the Baroque musical era of the 1600's. You will get exposure to a lot of serious musical compositions and style listening to this group.From the BeginningThis is the "hit" from the album, if you think of Emerson, Lake & Palmer in terms of popularity. It went to number 29 on the US charts, and is the highest charting US single. Greg Lake wrote the music and lyrics, and plays the acoustic guitar for this ballad. The lyrics take on a philosophical sone, emphasizing the importance of the present moment, while not missing past mistakes and missed opportunities. The SheriffKeith Emerson wrote the music and Greg Lake wrote the lyrics to this western-themed track. It tells the story of an innocent man fleeing the law, encountering the law in the form of the Sheriff, then taking the Sheriff's place after shooting him. It ends with a great honkytonk piano solo.HoedownImmediately following “The Sheriff” on the album, the group creates an adaptation of Aaron Copeland's iconic “Hoe-Down,” written for his classic ballet entitled “Rodeo” in 1942. This tune became well known after being used in advertisements by America's Beef Producers. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the motion picture “Super Fly”Curtis Mayfield created this song for the black-oriented crime drama film of the same name. STAFF PICKS:Best Thing by StyxBruce leads off the staff picks with the first single from Styx's first album. Dennis DeYoung and James Young wrote the song and trade off on lead vocals. It peaked at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100. This is a great tune to hear and grasp what the early days of Styx sounded like. Rock and Roll, part 2 by Gary GlitterRob brings us a glam rock anthem made famous today by its use in sports stadiums nation wide. This single off “Glitter,” the debut album by Gary Glitter, is the only one of his singles to crack the U.S. top 10. Both “Rock and Roll” part 1 and part 2 peaked at number 2 on the UK singles chart.Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking GlassIt is a mystery how Lynch was able to pick up this well-known classic of yacht rock this late in the podcasts. This track tells the story of a waitress who gives her love to a sailor, knowing that he would never be on shore for long. Will It Go Round in Circles by Billy PrestonWayne's staff pick is a funky tune from the man often known as the fifth Beatle. Preston played with a number of musicians, including Ray Charles, Little Richard, Sam Cook, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Joe Cocker, and of course the Beatles. This soulful tune sold over a million copies and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Walk In the Night by Junior Walker & the All StarsThis jazz-infused (largely) instrumental track closes out the podcast for the week. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.
Siskoid Cinema presents... No Escape from Kurt Russell, the show that explores the filmography of one of American cinema's best leading men and tries to get a handle on his mystique. Why is it we'll watch anything so long as Kurt Russell's name is attached to the project? On this episode, Siskoid, Miss Inertia and Captain Entropy discuss 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2. A big MCU blockbuster, Siskoid? Yeah, Kurt Russell is in it! Listen to the episode below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via Apple Podcasts as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Credits: Bonus clips: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2" by James Gunn, starring Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, and Pom Klementieff, and featuring "Fox on the Run" by The Sweet; and "Brandy You're A Fine Girl" by Looking Glass. Thanks for leaving a comment!
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Elliot Lurie is a singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)”. Recorded by Looking Glass, featuring Lurie on vocals and guitar, “Brandy” was released in the summer of 1972. It quickly rose to the top of the charts, selling over a million copies and becoming one of the most played radio records of the year. Over time the song has endured, recorded by such disparate artists as Kenny Chesney and Red Hot Chili Peppers and featured in numerous films and TV productions including Charlie's Angels and The Simpsons. It was prominently featured in the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 in which Kurt Russell's character describes it as "possibly Earth's greatest composition"!
Did Looking Glass pretty much CREATE the yacht rock genre by writing a song about a man choosing his love of the sea over the love of a woman? “Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)” made it all the way to the top of the Billboard charts in 1972, and the song stayed in the public consciousness ever since…except in the instance of this week's guest PJ Caruso, who somehow didn't know this song until he heard it in Guardians of the Galaxy. It's hard to fathom how this is possible, but we'll try to figure it out in this week's episode. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcastingfor more information. Visit Punchlinefor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | creating Podcasts About One Hit Wonders | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS EPISODE: Hey ChatGPT! Please tell me about the podcast "The Story Song Podcast": Sure! "The Story Song Podcast" is a podcast that analyzes and discusses the stories behind popular songs. Each episode focuses on a different song and its lyrics, exploring the plot and characters within the song's narrative. Hosts Rachel O'Conner, Michael Gazen, and Dan McArdle use their backgrounds in music, theater, and comedy to provide a unique perspective on the songs they cover. They approach each song like a short story, breaking down the lyrics and exploring the themes, symbolism, and cultural context behind the music. Some of the songs they've covered include "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass, "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Vicki Lawrence, and "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels Band. The podcast covers a wide range of genres and time periods, from classic rock to pop to country. In addition to their analysis of the songs, the hosts inject humor and banter into each episode, making for an engaging and entertaining listen. They also share personal anecdotes and trivia about the artists and songs they cover. "The Story Song Podcast" is available on all major podcast platforms, and you can visit their website at thestorysongpodcast.com for more information and to listen to past episodes." Thanks ChatGPT, O'Conner, Gazen, and McArdle really appreciate it! Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No-one expected the '70s song "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" to endure. Least of all, ELLIOT LURIE who was the lead singer and main songwriter for the band Looking Glass, the group behind the hit song. The song has been on constant radio rotation since 1972 and has been featured in movies, TV shows and the Simpsons. Elliot is surprised by the song's staying power and admits it has certainly helped him build a career. He started playing guitar in high school bands and then in college he formed Looking Glass with two other guys. The band has had various drummers over the years but he and his bandmates decided to pursue music after college, renting a farmhouse in rural New Jersey to make demos. They drove their demos to New York City, eventually getting a manager and a record deal. After graduating college, Elliot told his parents that he and his bandmates were going to take one full year to see if they could make something out of their music. It was at that farmhouse that he wrote the song and he came up with the lyrics by playing around with a chord progression and singing the name of an old high school girlfriend, Randy. The singer then changed Randy's name to Brandy to make it more fitting for the story he wanted to tell. He explains that he had difficulty writing the chorus and had to run back and forth between the piano and his guitar to get it right. Elliot says the song's story came completely from his imagination and, contrary to urban legend, he had no prior background in the navy or sailing. He also confirms that his ex-girlfriend, Randy knew the song was written for her but had not been aware of this until it became a hit. Elliot revealed that the song had been recorded multiple times, first in a house, then again in a demo studio, and then with Steve Cropper in Memphis. When Clive Davis heard the song, he wanted studio musicians to help finish it, but Looking Glass insisted on playing their own instruments. "It doesn't surprise me as much that it was a number one hit record at the time as it does how well it has endured. I mean, it's endured better than a lot of records that were bigger hits at the time." -Elliot Lurie Elliot Lurie has enjoyed a successful music career spanning well over 50 years. He's not only been a singer/songwriter but has spent many years as a music director on several film scores. During the course of this interview he tells us all about his career path but keeps coming back to the fact that without Brandy, his musical career may never have gotten off the ground. As he puts it " it was luck and fate that led to the song becoming a hit." He does add, however, that many people may not know that Looking Glass definitely wasn't a 'one hit wonder' - they did score another Top 40 hit. Do you know which one that was? Find out this and much more this week. If you'd like to learn more about Elliot Lurie head for his website https://elliotlurie.com/ In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How did Elliot Lurie's song "Brandy" become a number one hit? 2. What was the experience like of playing in a bar band in the 70s? 3. What was the story behind the recording of "Jimmy Loves Marianne"? Other episodes you'll enjoy: Bobby Sherman https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-breath-of-fresh-air/id1618650164?i=1000603516865 John Ford Coley - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-breath-of-fresh-air/id1618650164?i=1000600070694 Gary Puckett (and the Union Gap) - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-breath-of-fresh-air/id1618650164?i=1000598959499 Connect with me: Instagram: @sandykayepresents Facebook: @sandykayepresents Website: https://www.abreathoffreshair.com.au Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating PLEASE!
Featured Songs: 00:38 - Joe Russo's Almost Dead - 01-26-23 - The Music Never Stopped - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY 11:39 - Kitchen Dwellers - 02-09-23 - Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) - Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, WA 16:24 - Widespread Panic - 02-09-23 - Walkin' (For Your Love) - Durham Performing Arts Centre - Durham, NC 21:43 - Umphrey's McGee - 02-11-23 - Creep - Jam Cruise - Miami, FL 26:16 - Bob Weir & Wolf Bros. - 02-11-23 - Franklin's Tower - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music impassioned storyteller JB Snyder continues to explore the soundtracks of our lives with their guest Tuck Malloy! Tuck Malloy is a Sex Educator & Sex Toy Expert that creates & teaches online courses exploring gender identity, kink, BDSM, relationships, and sexual energy. They also have been doing a lot of self work over the last few years that happens to have had a killer soundtrack. We explore their songs picks as we discuss the cross section of sexual shame and guilty pleasure songs, the healing power of sounds and theories around a famous diva being abducted by aliens. Tuck's Links: INTRASENSUAL WEBSITE: intrasensual.com ASS APPRECIATION PATERON: patreon.com/tuckmalloy INSTAGRAM: @intra_sensual instagram.com/intra_sensual SONGS FEATURED: 1. Come Away With Me by Norah Jones 2. Something Keeps Pulling Me Back by H.E.R. 3. Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass 4. Under The Night by Bedouine 5. It's All Coming Back To Me Now by Céline Dion Playlist of All Songs Featured: open.spotify.com/playlist/73oEX6BD4QgKPtKLtrwvZg?si=f30f04b639ca4670 Theme Song: Encouragement Pit by Deaf Dog Follow @juiceboxsays and @lifeontrackpodcast on Instagram Podcast formerly known as "Isolation Reflections" with previous episodes still available to listen Mental Health Resources: - Suicide Prevention Lifeline call 988 - Crisis Text Line / Text HOME to 741741 - Trans Lifeline call 877-565-8860 - Help Someone Else at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-someone-else - Learn about Mental Wellness at nami.org - Find a local therapist at therapyden.com
Women gymnasts testify in Ottawa hearings on the safety of women and girls in sport Guest: Kim Shore, a former member of Gymnastics Canada's board of directors and co-founder of Gymnasts for Change and Amelia Cline, former elite gymnast and co-founder of Gymnasts for Change The Ontario flour mill behind the resurrection of Red River cereal Guest: Mark Rinker, co-owner, Arva Flour Mills The story behind one of the 70s biggest hits as Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) turns 50 in 2022 Guest: Elliot Lurie, songwriter and co-lead singer of Looking Glass and former director of music at 20th Century Fox How Canada can help put advance democracy in Belarus? Guest: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of Belarus' democracy movement
Episode 569 This episode is dedicated in memoriam to Bill Roberto. Hour 1: The show starts off with the host reflecting fondly on his Uncle Bill, who passed away earlier in the week. The show is now just over 4K all-time total plays. Stewie and the couch potatos are back from celebrating Halloween, find out what happened. The host is now 35. Sports - Jim Rome gets an e-mail about Cleavlend beating Cincinatti, the bad e-mails and bad phone call resets flood the rest of the segment. Tampa Bay Lightning update. Britt Reid sentenced, folowed by "Tiger's Bad Legs". Kyrie Irving and Kanye, "Got No Money". Why didn't the host run the commercial for his friend Jeff during last week's episode? Family Guy making fun of podcasts. "Stewie Reacts - The Big Lebowski" goes into the interlude. Hour 2: Weird Al biography, the host plays the commercial for "UHF" featuring Phil Hendrie. Mold in LA apartment complex. Drug problem in Florida. A Family Guy Ukraine joke. After running out of stories, the host plays "Stewie Reacts - A Few Good Men", then does karaoke versions of "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" and "Lookin' Out My Back Door", and rounding it out with "Stewie Reacts - Casino". The show closes with a double shot of songs that remind the host of his Uncle Bill - "Cheeseburger In Paradise" by Jimmy Buffett, and "Here Comes The Son" by The Beatles, as it was the name of a show Bill hosted. Break music - "Growing Older But Not Up" by Jimmy Buffett Rejoiner music - "Miss You so Badly" by Jimmy Buffett --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lawrence-ross9/message
Episode 10.08 '70s September closes with one of the greatest hits of the decade, “Brandy (You're a Fine Girl),” and we've got writer/singer/guitarist Elliot Lurie here to tell us about the true Brandy, the massive integration of the song into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and much more! Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more ways to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Visit greatsongpodcast.com for archives, merch, and more! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod, and join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod. Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez, Jason Arrowood, Howard Passey, Micah Murphy, Tim Jahr, and Christopher Cudnoski --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greatsongpod/message
Originating from southern California, “Yacht Rock” is mellow soft rock music from the 1970s and 1980s, incorporating jazz fusion, harmonized vocals, and bouncy rhythms. The name came from a 2005 web series of that title, influencing musicologists to further analyze. There's playlists, countdowns, online polls, cover bands, podcasts, and streaming stations branding yacht rock. At the helm of my own interpretation, I crafted a 10 song playlist in chronological order, to lyrically make you feel you're on a yacht. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSpotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vgXVcoUhspT3Vx12X3JuB?si=641514c7a8884bdcSongs Mentioned: “Closer to Home (I'm Your Captain)” - Grand Funk Railroad (1970)“Ride Captain Ride” - Blues Image (1970)“Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)” - Looking Glass (1972)“Sail On, Sailor” - The Beach Boys (1973)“Reelin' in the Years” - Steely Dan (1973-1974)“Black Water” - The Doobie Brothers (1974)“Love Will Keep Us Together” - Captain & Tennille (1975)“Come Sail Away” - Styx (1977-1978)“Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” - Rupert Holmes (1979-1980)“Sailing” - Christopher Cross (1979, 1980)Yacht or Nacht - song survey: https://www.yachtornyacht.com/Masterclass' Yacht Rock article: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/yacht-rock-guide#what-is-yacht-rockWikipedia's Yacht Rock entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_rockSirius/XM's Yacht Rock channel: https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/yacht-rock-radio?intcmp=CG_NA_wwwAmazon Music - Yacht Rock Playlist: https://music.amazon.com/playlists/B01J4WJN0C?ref_=dmm_acq_mrn_d_ds_z_-c_c_601504487185_g_120309761644&gclid=CjwKCAjww8mWBhABEiwAl6-2RU8zjv0BpZxdINeIj6Irm9IanYSaK_eQTVaICt2c6g5WEUObxShJqhoC4rgQAvD_BwEPandora - Yacht Rock station: https://www.pandora.com/genre/yacht-rockYacht Rock Revue: https://www.yachtrockrevue.com/tourYacht Rock web series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMTI8vg7A5U
The O'Street Boys Performance-The guys sing Billy Joel's Piano Man and Looking Glass's Brandy (You're a Fine Girl).
A 50-year-old record dedicated to the people of New Brunswick includes a tune that became a national hit: Looking Glass' “Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)”
Featured Songs: 00:38 - Joe Russo's Almost Dead - 02-10-22 - Lazy River Road - Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia, PA 07:30 - Goose - 04-29-22 - Jive 1 - Salvage Station - Asheville, NC 18:02 - Kitchen Dwellers - 05-07-22 - Brandy You're a Fine Girl - Pearl Street Warehouse - Washington, DC 22:09 - Disco Biscuits - 05-08-22 - Freebis Slinky - Joy Theatre - New Orleans, LA 37:59 - Billy Strings - 05-14-22 - Running on Empty - The Mission Ballroom - Denver, CO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 441 of On Screen & Beyond - Elliot Lurie stops by to talk about his band Looking Glass that gave us the monster hit "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)' and talks about his years on the road along with what he is up to now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-screen-and-beyond/message
If you want to get technical about it, Looking Glass was NOT a one-hit wonder. "Brandy" was, to be sure, their biggest hit and the song that most people identify with the band. But "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne," the opening track from their second album, spent only one week less on the Billboard Hot 100 chart than "Brandy" did. Okay, it peaked at #33 while "Brandy" spent most of its chart life at or near the top, but still. "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" was actually a departure from their usual sound, which was a little more Jersey Shore Rock and Roll. This wound up creating a little trouble for audiences who came to see them expecting to hear an entire evening of "Brandy"-grade music, and it probably contributed to the demise of the band. Founding member Elliot Lurie left the band in 1974 for a solo career, and by the end of the next year the band changed names twice and moved into a power pop/metal sound. That band, called Starz, did have a couple of hits and they do still play from time to time. Lurie, meanwhile, moved into the production and music supervision side of things for awhile, and occasionally returns to live performances. Click here for a transcript of this episode. Click here to become a patron of the show.
What about Alex Smith? We found him on his farm in northern Italy to chat about Moving Pictures, feeding chooks and goats, that vocal performance on What about Me and some backstage shenanigans with the host. Our new segment I Love That Song debuts with Brandy You're a Fine Girl, a seventies classic from Looking Glass. The man who wrote and sang it Elliot Lurie chats to Brian and Kevin about the song's near fifty year history. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. Call them on 1300 555 576 or visit the website murcotts.edu.au Advanced and defensive driving courses that will make you safer behind the wheel. Don't put it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the gang bring in more of their favorite cover songs to talk about. Whose lists does Steve rip apart? Which two members of the gang have never heard Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) before? Tune in to find out! Hosted by Steve Wright, Brian "BC" Chapman and Ryan "BB" Bannon Produced by Dylan Wright Music by Mark Sutorka Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AQ5ciFxZ48vP4H2aOOTMN?si=7913b5cd533b48b2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcast
Hello! Welcome back! On this edition, me and my co-host Jack talk about the decade of the seventies! Some important events that happened in the 70's, and also just culture things. Next week is another decade, and I'll go more into depth with that one as well. Hopefully you enjoy this one! I didn't use Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) like I originally planned for the episode, but just ignore that mistake! Still, enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Elliot Lurie & Yonge Guns Quartet - 2020 a Cappella single of "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" Looking Glass 1972
Request Episode #4Intro/Outro: Stay With Me by Faces (requested by William)1. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass (requested by Barrett)2. Love Song by Tesla (requested by Marty)3. No Hard Feelings by The Avett Brothers (requested by Tim)4. Everything by Michael Buble (requested by Ollie)5. When You Say Nothing At All by Alison Krauss (requested by Lauren)Barrett's Podcast: Bear ChristianityAnd check out these awesome 70's hairstyles...Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) Album Art
In this week's Otis Brown Podcast, I recount a chance meeting with an old friend and explore the complex feelings we have when new information does violence to old memories.Key words:J.D. Salinger. The Catcher in the Rye, Seymour: An IntroductionEugen Herrigel. Zen in the Art of ArcheryLooking Glass "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)"Dixie Fire
This week Steven and Karl explore the influences behind the Rakish Rogue Indiana Jones and his many inspirations. TheRaider.net - Indiana Jones film influenceshttp://www.theraider.net/information/influences/inspirations.php TV Tropes - Indiana Joneshttps://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Franchise/IndianaJonesYma Sumachttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yma_Sumac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-C7jZfAQ34Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-springLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePrelude and Action by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-actionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseUpbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-foreverLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass | Karaoke Version | KaraFunhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s0SBT5ZdCk&feature=emb_err_woytThe Ahnenerbehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AhnenerbeHelena Blavatskyhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky TV Tropes - Indiana Joneshttps://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Franchise/IndianaJonesHiram Binghamhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_Bingham_IIIIndiana Jones Originshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_(character)#Origins_and_inspirationsIndiana Jones in History https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dNlUXEvFla06X3GmWifp5?si=UKt0twrTQ5e6YmL_RpBdqA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A6hqx0m7mC3K17xkOXWeNfc
This week rock guitar God Eddie Van Halen died after a long battle with throat cancer. As a guitar who was 13 when Van Halen's first album was released, and whose band provided the soundtrack to my adolescent years this hit me hard. With this in mind, I wanted to talk about things podcasters can learn from Eddie Van Halen. Sponsor -Profit from Your Podcast: Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners into a Livelihood Methods and Advice for Making the Most of Your Podcast—Pricing, Sponsors, Crowdfunding, and More Pick up any book on podcast monetization, and you will find 90 percent of it only covers how to launch a podcast. If you already have a podcast, you have that information; you’re ready for the next step. Profit from Your Podcast provides top strategies and real-life examples of podcast monetization. This book is more than what to do. It also tells you how to do it. 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Not exactly a thriving time of high energy, guitar-oriented hard rock. They played clubs for years. In 1976 (four years later) Gene Simmons of Kiss financed a demo tape, and arranged a performance in front of Kiss's management and was told that "they had no chance of making it" and that they wouldn't take them. Gene then removed himself from further involvement. A year later when they were playing the famed "Starwood: club Ted Templeman of Warner Brother saw the band and they were offered a contract. Good Planning Leads to Less Editing As they had been playing clubs for years, the band was well-rehearsed and ready to go. Their first album was recorded in three weeks with almost no overdubs. You Don't Need to Spend a Ton of Cash There are two popular guitars in rock music. A Stratocaster has a thin sound and used by blues players and it had a whammy bar. A Les Paul has a thicker, chunkier sound. Eddie took the guts of a Less Paul and put them into the Stratocaster (called the Frankencaster). He made the guitar himself using a guitar body that cost fifty dollars and a guitar neck that cost eighty. He ended up with a thicker, chunkier guitar tone that had a whammy bar. The guitar that cost $130 to make has a replica that now goes for thousands of dollars. He stated that because he was poor he had to find ways to make the noises on the guitar. He Learned Through Trial And Error In the process of creating his own guitar, Eddie states, "I ruined a bunch of stuff." The bottom line he never stopped experimenting. In the song intruder, you hear Eddie creating bizarre sounds on his guitar. It turns out that some of those sounds were Eddie Swiping a Schlitz beer can up and down the neck. In the song poundcake, Eddie uses an electric drill. The bizarre noise on Automic Punk is Eddie running the side of his hands up and down the strings. He was always looking for ways to make different noises (like an elephant) with his guitar. The strange wooshing noise in the middle of the song Panama is Eddie's Lamborgini. He had an endless curiosity and was constantly experimenting. He Never Learned How To Read Music He would watch his teacher's fingers and then play whatever he just saw. His parents forced him to play the piano and won contests when he was ages 9-11. After using the Beatles and the Dave Clark Five he picked up the guitar. Because he never learned guitars lessons "by the book" he believes he wouldn't play the way he does if he had done "Traditional" guitar studies. Inventions Around Van Halen I mentioned how he created his own guitar. He holds a patent for a device that allows you to stand and hold the guitar flat. He perfected a style of playing called "tapping" where he play notes with both hands. This lead to the invention of guitar tablature as people couldn't figure out how to put down on paper what he was doing on the fretboard. Enjoy Your Soup How did Van Halen get their sound? Drummer Alex Van Halen prefers straight forward rock. Eddie liked progressive rock, and David Lee Roth like disco at the time. Eddie referred to this as ingredients in your soup. I like singer Gary Cherone from the band Extreme. He joined Van Halen and recorded Van Halen III. On that album bassist Michael Anthony has stated that Eddie told him what and how to play, Gary stated that Eddie was playing bass and drums, making it more or less an Eddie Van Halen Solo album. One point here is this album came out in 1998, and was not sober until 2008. This was the first album to not go platinum (it did achieve Gold status). I was also the longest studio album. Embrace Who You Are When they were in the clubs, they were playing covers. As Eddie put it, no matter how hard I tried I couldn't play what was on the record. I could only be me. Consequently, when you hear a Van Halen record, it sounds like a Van Halen record. Go To Where Your Audience is and Promote Nonstop When they couldn't get a record deal they started throwing their own parties and concerts. They toured for 11 months straight to promote their first album including 23 shows in 25 days in the UK. When he got home Warner Brothers alerted the band that they owed the record label three million dollars and a new album. They wouldn't take no for an answer. They stuffed flyers in lockers of high schools. If you liked them or not, you were at least going to know about the band. Slowly they built an audience of 3-5000 people which attracted the attention of Warner Brothers. He Was Always Nervous Going On Stage In the early days, he asked his Dad how he dealy with stage fright. His father gave him alcohol and cigarettes (and would later die from Alcohol-related issues). After Eddie got sober, his son was in the band and Eddie said, "If my sixteen-year-old son can be out there kicking butt, then I guess I better get out there." You Don't Have To Release Everything Eddie built himself a studio and was always recording, experimenting, but it is assumed that there is quite a bit of music that was not released. Have Fun One of the things you can hear in a Van Halen record is fun. Watch Eddie play guitar and you will see one thing that never changes. He smiles. Why? Because he came to this country from Holland with his parents who brought a piano and what amounted to $50. He didn't speak the language and got bullied as he was considered a minority. Money Changes Everything In the book Runnin' wit the Devil" he states that the Van Halen brothers (along with David Lee Roth) gave Michael Anthony an ultimatum right around the time the “1984” album came out. In a nutshell, they did not believe Michael’s contributions to the band’s music entitled him to an equal 1/4 split of the profits, so they drew-up a contract that stipulated that he would no longer share in any royalties from Van Halen recordings from the “1984” album on, and I believe it also limited what he would receive from the previous records, touring, and merchandise sales as well. In effect, while Michael would technically still be in the band, he would essentially become a paid employee from that point on. Most die-hard fans found this offensive. We want to believe you all get along and are best buddies. Put Your Family First In 2006 Eddie Van Halen replaced Michael Anthony with his son Wolfgang. He knew this was not going to be a popular choice, but he put his family first. What father wouldn't want to play with his son? Communication is the Lubrication Eddie Van Halen wasn't on social media. The website as I write this now does not even have a notice that Eddie has died. For years his audience had no idea what he was up to. Michael Anthony found out he had been replaced via the Internet. He could have kept that connection stronger by keeping people in the loop. Why? Eddie was a nice guy, but an introvert. He just wanted to make music. Upon his cancer diagnosis, he retreated even further. Profit From Your Podcast Is Available Thanks to Letitia Evans who was the first to write a review of my new book Profit from your podcast: Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners into a Livelihood. She said, "Dave is one of the best in the podcasting space! This book does a great job of sharing the pieces that need to come together for podcasters to serve their listeners well without shortchanging their livelihoods. Any podcaster that wants to start right and continue well will benefit from this book. Mentioned in This Episode Audio Technica ATR2100x microphone Samson Q2u Start Your Podcast Worry-Free at the School of Podcasting You're worried you'll sound stupid. 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Toni likes Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 a LOT better than its predecessor. Take a listen and maybe search for Looking Glass' hit song, Brandy (You're A Fine Girl).
Beth & Amy review "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass. Listen to the song before Beth & Amy ruin it for you.Email us at amyandbetharesorry@gmail.comVisit us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/sorryiruinedthatsong?igshid=1cqqhy050qg8qVisit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sorry_song
Amy G Taking You Back (All About You) - 04 March 2020 YOU are my starship - Dazz Band YOU remind me - Usher YOU rock my world - MJ I want YOU - Thalia ft Fat Joe Ride wit U - G unit & Joe Used to love YOU - John Legend Lovin YOU no more - Diddy ft Drake Buy YOU a drank - T pain ft Yung Joc Me and YOU - Cassie I feel for YOU - Chaka Khan Would i lie to YOU - Charlie & Eddie Close to YOU - Maxi Priest Where YOU at - Joe ft Papoose Break YOU off - The Roots ft Musiq Soulchild YOU don't know my name - Alicia Keys Love sets YOU free - Kelly Price Someone to love YOU - Ruff Endz Cry for YOU - Jodeci Have YOU ever - Brandy YOU might need somebody - Shola Ama Make YOU feel my love - Adele Lost without YOU - Robin Thicke Without YOU - Jagged Edge Losing YOU - Keyshia Cole & Anthony Hamilton I'm still in love with YOU - Sean Paul ft Sasha YOU've got the love - Florence + the Machine
BONUS EPISODE: Hello sailor. Belly back up to the bar with this SSP Classic Episode. This week your hosts revisit their review of the 1972 pop rock classic, "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl" by Looking Glass. Come aboard for the tale of a fine lady in a classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Forge Audio Network.
The History and Legacy of “Mystery Science Theater 3000”, Chapter 10: Staring into the Abyss! We continue our deep dive into the truncated Seventh Season with the inconsistent saga of Deathstalker, the most incredible of melting men, and that time Best Brains used host segments for the purposes of group therapy.Plus? Detours into “The Thin Man” series, “Mrs. Doubtfire” and much more. Continue the journey with your wonky yet affable host! Keep the show alive today, get early episodes and hours of exclusive content for only $5: https://www.patreon.com/coolnesschronicleshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coolness-chronicles/id1431611476https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-coolness-chronicles?refid=stprhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0sONU9Bdsq35PwO8mE3jVThttp://www.buzzsprout.com/200242Twitter: @coolnesspodryan, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolnesspodryan Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com) The clips featured in this podcast were for critical review and parody, which are protected under the Fair Use laws of the United States Copyright Act of 1976. All rights are reserved and acknowledged."Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass. (P) 1972 Sony Music EntertainmentSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/coolnesschronicles)
Here's a look at the award-winning Friday version of 'Today in Rock History' featuring: Lead singer of The Strokes, Julian Casablancas is 41. Shelley Long is 70. Rick Springfield is 70. Rudy Ruettiger is 71. Keith Moon was born on this day in 1946 and River Phoenix was born today in 1970. Today in 1962, John Lennon and Cynthia Powell married in a secret ceremony in Liverpool. In 1972, "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" by The Looking Glass,hit #1 on the pop chart.
St. Paul’s Boutique met Gijsbert Kamer als gast. Met deze week: Eerste Uur Art Brut - My Little BrotherLizzo - Like A GirlArnie Love & The Lovettes - I’ve Had EnoughFat White Family - I Believe In Something BetterWives - Waving Past NirvanaBoek van de maand: Joy Division, The Oral HistoryJoy Division - DisorderFlying Lotus ft. Little Dragon - SpontaneousBlack Flower - Clap HandsFun Boy Three - The Lunatics Have Taken Over The AsylumThe Go Go’s - We Got The Beat Tweede Uur Fontaines DC - Dublin City SkyThe Pogues - London You’re A LadyAnderson Paak ft. Brandy - You’re A LadyVloervuller van de maand: Marie Davidson - Work It (Soulwax Remix)O Terno, Devendra Banhart & Shintaro Sakamoto - Volta e MeiaJoe Jackson - Steppin’ OutNilüfer Yanya - In Your HeadShortparis - All The Young DudesInterview Talk Talk CountdownTalk Talk - April 5th
WARNING: There are a few cusswords in this episode. Even Steve utters one! Hide the dog, lest his vocabulary be corrupted!TABLE OF CONTENTSAdvice From Tony Lazzeri*Massacres (and Tony Lazzeri Again)*Tom Breihan: Too Many Super-Hero Films?*Nobody Talks the Way They Talk in Marvel Movies*Captain Marvel vs. The Trolls*Fantasies of Empowerment*The “Watchmen” Perspective as Anti-Entertainment*The Batman Silliness and the Mugger’s Story*Bloodless Violence and the Denazified “Captain America”*Mr. Rodgers Against Super-Heroes*Pause for Baltimore Orioles Cheap Shots That Aren’t So Cheap*I Love Spock Whether He’s Gay or Not*Emotional Storytelling in “Avengers Infinity War”*Characters Without Constituencies*In Defense of The Shadow*Writer Origins, “My Ding-a-Ling,” and “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” Ties It All Together*Coming Attractions*Goodbyes.THE INFINITE INNING ARCHIVE: All episodes available, popcorn extra.THE INFINITE INNING FACEBOOK GROUP: Socialize with like-minded people!SUPPORT THE INFINITE INNING: Visit our Patreon page.
Looking Glass made a brief, but lasting impact in 1972 when they scored the #1 smash "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" off their debut album. After only one more album in 1973, the band broke up and Brandy's songwriter Elliot Lurie put out one non-starting solo album in 1975 before his music career basically ended. He went on to a long and successful career as a music supervisor for films and is responsible for the soundtracks to films like 9 1/2 Weeks, The Last of the Mohicans, and Jumping Jack Flash. In more recent years, thanks to the rise of the yacht rock movement, as well as the inclusion of "Brandy" in the uber successful Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack, Elliot is enjoying a comfortable life. Enjoy! https://www.elliot-lurie.com/
Topics: Shirley Anita Chisholm, H. Rap Brown, Diana Ross, Al Green, Superfly, Sanford & Son, & Fat Albert. (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound) 1. 1972 - A Transitional Year, New Directions, Politics and Pimpin 2. News snapshots 3. Nixon wins reelection 4. Watergate: 5 dudes arrested for breaking into the DNC headquarters 5. Vietnam War: year 17 of 19 6. Deaths: 641 down from 2357 in 1971 7. June29 - SCOTUS rules death penalty unconstitutional 8. Economic snapshots 9. Black unemployment is 9.9%. highest since great depression. 10. 31% black families headed by women 11. Minimum wage: 12. Sports snapshots 13. Super Bowl: Dallas def. Miami 14. World Series: Oakland A's def. Cincinnati (4-3) 15. NBA Championship: LA Lakers def. New York 16. Science snapshots 17. CAT scanning, compact disks, electronic mail, and Prozac are developed. 18. Apollo XVII, the last manned moon landing to date 19. Entertainment snapshots 20. Time Inc. drops HBO, the first pay cable network. 21. Atari breaks out Pong, the first arcade video game. (home version in 1974) 22. Women dominate the Grammy Awards, grabbing the big 4. Carole King won Record, Album and Song of the Year, while Carly Simon won Best New Artist. 23. Music (top selling albums): #3. Fragile by Yes, #2. American Pie by Don McLean, #1. Harvest by Neil Young / just an fyi, #13. Led Zeppelin IV 24. Movies (top grossing): #3. What's up Doc, #2. The Poseidon Adventure, #1. The Godfather 25. Television: #3. Hawaii Five-O, #2. Sanford and Son*, #1. All in the Family 26. Black snapshots 27. Mahalia Jackson and Jackie Robinson pass away 28. NYC graffiti breaks out. it's one of the 4 pillars of hip-hop 29. MJ (@14) goes solo: hits w/ Ben 30. Cicely Tyson (@48) stars in Sounder: Box office hit. Proving that the black audience will take, a non 'super black' exploitation movie seriously. 31. QUESTION: What pops out for you? 32. Socio-political (1st major shift to a new direction, political power) 33. Shirley Anita Chisholm, (@ 47): politician, educator, and author of "Unbought and Unbossed! -1970 autobiographies. 34. in 1972, she became the first black person EVER to run for POTUS AND the first woman to run for the Democrats. 35. Already, in 1968, she was the first black woman elected to Congress. 36. Her campaign was underfunded, dismissed as a symbolic, & basically ignored by the power structure. 37. And she was not instantly a heroine for black people. 38. Of course, black male colleagues showed little love: "When I ran for the Congress, when I ran for president, I met more discrimination as a woman than for being black. Men are men.... They think I am trying to take power from them. The black man must step 39. forward, but that doesn't mean the black woman must step back." 40. QUESTION: Is this the real reason more black women haven't run? (only other black woman was Carol Moseley Braun from Il in 2004) 41. About her legacy, she said, “I want to be remembered as a woman … who dared to be a catalyst of change.” (Obama?) 42. Famous Quotes: 43. "Tremendous amounts of talent are lost to our society just because that talent wears a skirt." 44. "The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says, 'It's a girl'." 45. "In the end, anti-black, anti-female, and all forms of discrimination are equivalent to the same thing - anti-humanism." 46. Conclusion: In our lifetime we saw THE MOST successful path for black advancement. Politics. Only 36 years from Shirley to Obama. 47. Shirley Chisholm was an underappreciated legend and icon. 48. Other Comments? 49. Meanwhile...the Black Power Movement is falling apart! (2nd major shift) 50. 1971-1972 the Panthers split into different camps. Huey vs Eldrigdge 51. They went "Hatfield vs McCoy" and started retaliatory assassinations. 52. H. Rap Brown (@ 29), is the latest high-profile BPM figure to fall. 53. Others include: Angela Davis, Assata Shakur, Elaine Brown, Eldridge Cleaver, Fred Hampton, Huey P. Newton, Stokely Carmichael, and Bobby Seale 54. H Rap Brown sentenced for an attack on a New York City bar?!?! 55. Currently serving a life sentence for murder after shooting of two Sheriff's deputies in 2000. 56. He was known for taking over SNCC after Stokely and his autobiography, Die Nigger Die! 57. Probably most famous for saying, "violence is as American as cherry pie” -and- "If America don't come around, we're gonna burn it down." 58. QUESTION: Was the decline of the BPM more internal (reliance on the gun and violence), external (black people lost interest) -OR- did black people choose to go the "integration" route? 59. Conclusion: The BPM had a great message: Pride, Self-reliance, and education. But, I think they were too extreme. 60. Other Comments: 61. Music: 1972 Top Singles #1 Roberta Flack The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face #2 Gilbert O’Sullivan Alone Again (Naturally) #3 Don McLean American Pie #4 Nilsson Without You #5 Sammy Davis Jr. Candy Man #6 Joe Tex I Gotcha #7 Bill Withers Lean On Me #8 Mac Davis Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me #9 Melanie Brand New Key #10 Wayne Newton Daddy Dont You Walk So Fast #11 Al Green Let’s Stay Together #12 Looking Glass Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) #13 Chi-Lites Oh Girl #14 Gallery Nice To Be With You #15 Chuck Berry My Ding-A-Ling #16 Luther Ingram If Loving You Is Wrong I Don’t Want To Be Right #17 Neil Young Heart Of Gold #18 Stylistics Betcha By Golly, Wow #19 Staple Singers I’ll Take You There #20 Michael Jackson Ben #21 Robert John The Lion Sleeps Tonight #22 Billy Preston Outa-space #23 War Slippin’ Into Darkness #24 Hollies Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) #25 Mouth and MacNeal How Do You Do #26 Neil Diamond Song Sung Blue #27 America A Horse With No Name #28 Hot Butter Popcorn #29 Main Ingredient Everybody Plays The Fool #30 Climax Precious And Few 62. Vote: Best Single, __________________________________ 63. 1972 Albums 64. Jan - There's a Riot Going' On - Sly & the Family Stone 65. Jan - Black Moses - Isaac Hayes 66. Mar - Solid Rock - The Temptations 67. Mar - Let's Stay Together - Al Green 68. May - First Take - Roberta Flack 69. Jun - A Lonely Man - The Chi-Lites 70. Jul - Still Bill - Bill Withers 71. Oct - Super Fly Soundtrack - Curtis Mayfield 72. Nov - All Directions - The Temptations 73. Dec - I'm Still In Love With You - Al Green 74. Vote: Best Album, __________________________________ 75. Key Artist - Diana Ross (@28): Singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Detroit. 76. Became famous as the lead singer the Supremes, the best charting girl group in history. With twelve number-one hit singles. ("Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby Love", "Come See About Me", "Stop! In the Name of Love", "You Can't Hurry Love", "You Keep Me 77. Hangin' On", "Love Child", and "Someday We'll Be Together", etc...) 78. The movie dream girls was inspired by the group 79. She also did a few big films: Lady Sings the Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz, etc... 80. Question: Here's my problem with The Boss. Mary Wilson was the heart and soul of the Supremes. Florence Ballard was the best singer. Diana was what? 81. Conclusion: The Supremes were deliberately glamorous, because Gordy wanted all of Motown to be crossover artists. Beyonce has real game, I'm not convinced Diana wasn't just hyped up. 82. Other Comments: 83. Key Artist - Al Green (@26): singer, songwriter and record produce. Born in AR, grew up in Michigan, discovered in Memphis. 84. Kicked out of the house when his very religious daddy caught him listening to Jackie Wilson. 85. Quote: "I also listened to Mahalia Jackson, all the great gospel singers. But the most important music to me was those hip-shaking’ boys: Wilson Pickett and Elvis Presley. I just loved Elvis Presley. Whatever he got, I went out and bought." 86. Started out in 1967, flashed in 1971 with the album, "Al Green Gets Next to You", PEAKED in 1972 with 2 albums - "Let's Stay Together" & "I'm Still in Love with You", and capped 1973 with the lp "Call Me", a critically acclaimed "Masterpiece!" 87. Basically, everything we love about Al was dropped in that 3-year window. 88. 1974 he was born again 89. Soon after that his "girlfriend" dumped boiling grits on him in the bathtub before shooting and killing herself. (with his gun!?) 90. By 1976, he was ready to go gospel. 91. His longtime producer, Willie Mitchell (the guy who discovered him and crafted his music), passed on doing gospel music. (Bounced check story) 92. 1977, he dropped "The Belle Album", his 12th. Rolling Stone magazine said, "We may someday look back on The Belle Album as Al Green’s best" 93. Question: Just an observation really. This is the 3rd major shift in 1972. Al didn't make political or activist music. Some said he was the last great "Soul Man". In 1971 Marvin asked, what's going on. During 1972, in the middle of war protests, Watergate, an 94. election, civil rights protests, the Panthers shooting up the streets, Al Green made LOVE ok again. 95. Other Comments: 96. Vote: Key Artists, ________________________________ 97. Movies 98. Lady Sings the Blues: Based on Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday 99. Starring: Diana Ross (@28), Billy Dee Williams (@35), Richard Pryor (@32) 100. Blacula: important because it was a successful black horror film 101. Buck and the Preacher: important for casting blacks as leads in a western and was the first film Sidney Poitier directed 102. Super Fly: 4th Major shift (The streets are talking) 103. Priest is done with the clothes, the cars, the drugs, the money, and the white women. 104. But, his partner, Eddie isn’t. 105. Quote (Eddie talking to Priest): "You're gonna give all this up? 8-Track Stereo, color T.V. in every room, and can snort a half a piece of dope everyday? That's the American Dream, nigga! Well, ain't it? Ain't it?" 106. Curtis Mayfield (@30) wrote and produced the AMAZING soundtrack. 107. Starring: Ron O’Neal (@35), Carl Lee (@46), Sheila Frazier (@24) 108. At the time of its release, lots of black folks didn't like what Super Fly was representing. 109. Quote from the Hollywood NAACP branch: “we must insist that our children are not exposed to a steady diet of so-called black movies that glorify black males as pimps, dope pushers, gangsters, and super males.” 110. The filmmakers (White producer / black director) say they wanted to show the negative and empty aspects of the drug subculture. 111. Regardless, Super Fly landed BIG TIME with the "post-Civil Rights" generation. 112. They thought Eddie spoke the gospel. 113. Quote (Eddie talking to Priest): " I know it's a rotten game, but it's the only one The Man left us to play. That's the stone, cold truth." 114. Question: Ultimately, what is the legacy of Superfly? 115. Conclusion: I really enjoyed the movie. However, it blatantly dismissed the BPM, and spoke directly to the criminal elements in the black community. This movie, along with the "Urban" writers, Donald Goines and Iceberg Slim, helped spawn a generation 116. of criminals. That can't be a good thing. 117. Other comments: 118. Vote: Key movie, ____________________________________ 119. Television 120. Jan - Sanford and Son debuts on NBC (6 seasons) 121. Groundbreaking: 1st "Black" cast sit-com on the air...at least 2yrs before: That's My Mama ('74), Good Times ('74), The Jeffersons ('75), and What's Happening!!('76) 122. Theme music by Quincy Jones (@39) 123. Starring: Redd Foxx (@50), and Demond Wilson (@26) 124. Foxx was born in St. Louis, raised in Chicago, and ran the streets with pre-Muslim Malcolm X back in the day. 125. He came up performing raunchy comedy and developed a cult following in the 50's and 60's. 126. In 1970 he flashed in the comedy movie "Cotton Comes to Harlem" and the producer of All in the Family hit him up. 127. Question: Is Lamont crazy? Quote: "MLK left black people hooked on economic dependence and Sanford and Son taught entrepreneurship" 128. Conclusion: Undeniably funny. Redd had the respect and help from some of the best young comics in the business, black and white. Classic! 129. Other Comments: 130. Sep - Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (8 seasons) 131. Fat Albert first popped up in 1967 during Cosby's stand-up comedy routine "Buck Buck," 132. Starring: Bill Cosby (@35) 133. Born and raised in Philly. High school drop-out. Got his G.E.D. and went to Temple Univ. on a scholarship. While bartending, he discovered his comedy talent. 134. He dropped out of college and mastered crossover comedy in the early sixties. 135. In 1965 he broke out in the hit tv series I-Spy and by 1970 he was America's top Black comic. 136. He went back to college in 1970 and got involved with PBS and the Electric Company. 137. During this time, he cooked up "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" 138. It was based on his childhood friends and every show had an educational lesson in it. 139. A lot of times the crew would end the show playing a song in the neighborhood junkyard. 140. Question: Frankly, did the sex scandal undermine his whole career? 141. Conclusion: I used to really like Bill. 142. Other comments: 143. Vote: Television, ___________________________________ 144. Vote: 1972 Biggest Shadow, __________________________
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The first week of network premieres is upon us, prompting another lengthy episode of the podcast. We kick things off with the comedies, including the premieres of Speechless, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superstore, and Will & Grace, the finales of Difficult People and People of Earth, and more delightful episodes of The Good Place and DuckTales. Next up are the reality and drama offerings, including the premiere of Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders, a beautiful Halt & Catch Fire, and the conclusion of Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s The Vietnam War. Finally, we wrap up the episode with our spotlight segment, diving deep with the two-episode premiere of Star Trek: Discovery. Spotlight: Star Trek: Discovery premiere (1:50:03)Our Week in Comedy Speechless premiere (11:24) Brooklyn Nine-Nine premiere (18:29) Superstore premiere (22:36) Will & Grace premiere (25:07) The Opposition with Jordan Klepper premiere (31:59) Difficult People finale (38:30) People of Earth finale (42:02) The Good Place (47:34) DuckTales (56:36)Our Week in Reality and Drama Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders premiere (1:04:37) Halt and Catch Fire (1:11:59) The Vietnam War (1:23:10)Music Featured: Kenneth’s cover of “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)”, from Speechless, sung by Cedric Yarbrough and John Ross Bowie; “We Belong” by Pat Benatar
This week is our shortest episode ever. So far. Michelle and Brandi talk about design tools and whether it's the tool or the user that's actually important. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by The Looking Glass Prophet Story by Cobi Pat Hines & Microsoft Word Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea!: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any questions you want Brandi to cover at brandi@brandisea.com. Thanks to Vesperteen for letting us use his genius (“Shatter in The Night”) in every episode of Design Speaks!
This week is our shortest episode ever. So far. Michelle and Brandi talk about design tools and whether it's the tool or the user that's actually important. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by The Looking Glass Prophet Story by Cobi Pat Hines & Microsoft Word Find us on all forms of social media […]The post Do Your Design Tools Matter? – Episode 018 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..
Something Old: Paper Moon (1973): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070510/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Top Gun (1986): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Something New: Guardians of the Galaxy (2017): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3896198/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Josh's Proposal: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the Sling Blade of super hero movies. Skye's Proposal: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 serves as a parable for what happens when we make the mission of God more important than anything else. A Candle in the Darkness, Wess Stafford: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/may/9.23.html Something Borrowed: Songs! Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) Mr. Blue Sky. Something Blew: Bridge of Spies (2015): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3682448/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Palette-Swap Ninja's: Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star Plans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCapwOjRXqlFSvLCwEmSYkzQ