A Day To Live Your Life Is All We Really Need

Hey now! Do you know what to do this week?
I'll tell you.
Keep your head up and walk into the new decade with a feeling of curiosity!
It might be hard, now, to put aside the troubles in your mind. Life might seem like it has gone sideways. Well, honestly, it does tend to do that every once in awhile...

But what you don't know is what the future has in store for you. Now, don't get me wrong. The older you get the more you have to work at it. Whatever it is that you are striving for. And all we really have between rest is one day at a time. And luckily, that is all the time you need to create a future for yourself. Unless you have SO much goin' on that you need two days in a row before bedtime. If that's how you are then you might want to make a new years resolution and reorganize your life so that you have time to live it one day at a time.

The only thing that should be timeless is love, memories and music...

And here is a timeless piece by Jelly Roll Morton And His Red Hot Peppers:


More Jelly Roll Morton And His Red Hot Peppers here!

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Get Out Of The Cold And Into Duke Ellington's Caravan

Hey y'all! Winter is just around the corner. And people are starting to feel the cold weather getin' up under their skin. Money is the kindling for some folks, who are busy trying to stoke their financial fires. Hard to find enough money these days, huh? Thoughts of cold climate Christmas shopping are starting to intervene with your daily routines.
And for those who are just trying to keep warm thoughts in your mind, somehow...
I got somethin' for ya right here!

Imagine: you are out in the vast regions of a sandy wasteland; the desert. The heat from the afternoon sun causes you to sweat through your thin layer of silky wears. The canteen you have has just about a drop of water left in it. You start to feel a little woozy from the sweltering rays of that fire ball in the sky up above. But then...
...up ahead you spot a little palm tree grove...surrounding an open lake which sits across from a large fancy tent. There is music coming from inside. You run along side the cool breeze that must be coming from the lake and pop your head through the opening of the tent...to find Duke Ellington's band playing this song...



Remember: the other half of your memories are good


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Kansas City 5 - Count Basie

Hey everybody! How are you doing this fine day? Is the weather keeping you from anything? I hope not. I do know that right now, you are inside at your computer. While you are here, why don't you check out this amazing video of Count Basie and the Kansas City 5.









Here is an mp3 of the Kansas City 5 back in the roarin' 20's

Enjoy yourslf...
And Remember: A smile is free

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Robert Johnson: Blues Guitar Legend

Hey now! How ya doin' today? Bustlin'? Hustlin? You take a deep breath now and let some fresh air in. Who else can do that for you? Things might be crazy now...but honestly...they've always been. That's just how people like it. Just a little on the edge, sometimes. Ask my friend Robert Johnson...I'm sure he has had to deal with many moments of uncertainty. Listen to him, now...and don't YOU worry about a thing!

Robert Johnson – “Drunken Hearted Man” mp3

And check out this classic Robert Johnson song I found on the youtube...



Remember: A good routine will keep some eggs in the basket
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A Day In The Life Of Natalie Portman

Whew wee! Have you seen this video of Natalie Portman?! I'm not sure how hard I'm suppose to laugh! I know it's comedy, but it's also an inside view of how the youth is growin' up these days. So, to start off a full moon Monday...I'd like to share this hillarious video called Natalie Raps from SNL.
Remember: We grown ups like to sit and watch the youth grow up too.
Sometimes it's hillarious...



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Trick Or Treat? Open Source Music Has Free Mp3 Downloads For Halloween

Hey there everybody. Happy Halloween! I got a little treat for you. Reach into this little bag and grab some mp3s.
They are free, legal and good quality music. So while you're munchin' on that candy this weekend, sit back and listen to some music.



You can also click on the picture...

Enjoy!

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The Church Of Scientology Is A Fraud In France

" A Paris court convicted the Church of Scientology of fraud and fined it more than euro600,000 ($900,000) on Tuesday, but stopped short of banning the group's activities.

The group's French branch said it would appeal the verdict.

The court convicted the Church of Scientology's French office, its library and six of its leaders of organized fraud. Investigators said the group pressured members into paying large sums of money for questionable financial gain and used "commercial harassment" against recruits..." (Read More)

Well, I can't figure out why they would call it a church if they are trying to fool the people. Doesn't everybody know that God will see what you are doing? Come on now people, let religion be a part of your soul, not your bank account. And if you are going to congregate folks together, you have to give them something that enriches their hearts. Right now what the people need is some good music. If you get people to sing with spirit...well...they might just donate on their very own. That's how it's always been. Am I right? You know that I am. You cannot fool people with their own faith for too long...

Bessie Smith – “Foolish Man Blues” mp3

Found at Public Domain 2ten

Remember: A great leader will follow his own people and never lead them astray.

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Lightnin' Hopkins on Youtube

Hey Everybody!
How is the new fall season treatin' ya?
That good? Alright, now...
Well, today I'm gonna share with you some old school blues artists.
Startin' this week off with my man Lightnin' Hopkins. I hope you find this as enjoyable as I do.



More Lightnin' Hopkins at PD 2ten

Big Bill Broonzy has a great version of this song, too!

Enjoy!
And remember...don't think of the blues as anything but a remedy for sadness.

Love
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Jaycee Dugard...I'm Still So Glad!

"Dugard, now 29, tells People magazine she's "so happy to be back with my family" after being reunited Aug. 27. " (read article)

Oh my goodness, if that aint some great news! Look at her!
She looks all fine and dandy, don't she?! That puts a smile on my face and faith in the heavens above. Lord knows she has been through it all. She's been through slavery. Yes sir...

But NOW, she is safe and sound in the real world, full of every possible dream she could have! God bless her and may all feel inspired by the goodness in all our hearts!

And now...I'm gonna have to play this song again!
Because that's how I feel right now!

Skip James – “I’m So Glad” mp3

Remember: optimism is not on automatic transmission...you gotta make it work.

God bless
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MIchael Jackson Has A New Song

Hello there...how you doin? Gettin' ready for winter, I hope.
Hey, have you heard about the late Michael Jackson? He has a new song for you.

I'm sure I will run in to him in some time. He's here with us now. Floatin' around Netsville with time on is hands. Next time he moonwalks on by, I'll tell him you said hi. And I'm sure he will love it that you said so.
I got a personal dedication to give him when I see him next. It's a Billie Holiday song! You can press that there link to hear it...or...listen to it right here!

Billie Holiday – “Swing, Brother, Swing!” mp3

Remember...don't forget that when trouble comes around the corner...just put on some good music. And it will go away sooner than if you didn't!

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War And Blues

"After nearly a decade at war in Afghanistan, the United States still has not defined the terms of the conflict. Seven months after President Barack Obama's administration released its wide-ranging strategic review of the war, basic questions remain..."
(Continue reading article from Huffington Post)

(Sigh) Well, I guess no man knows the answer to war, really. Or else we'd a had one by now. They are now asking the question, " What is the solution for Afghanistan?" My question is, " Was there one ever? " Lookee here, people...war is like a bad relationship, sometimes. Which will just lead you to the blues. If you stop and think about it for a minute, you'll always have a song to sing. It will just be a blues song. Maybe one day we will have more blues songs than weapons for war. And I'll be so glad...


Skip James – “I’m So Glad” mp3




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Let Helen Humes Uplift Your Spirirt

Hey there good people! How are y'all doing this fine week? Got your mind on some things? Is the economy still troubling you? I know it will do that to just about anybody these days. But don't you worry for too long now. Sometimes, trouble is just temporary. Some folks just forget that. Money will cause a whole bunch of trouble, too. And when the money is bad...so is the feeling of living. And when the feeling of living is like that...you get the blues. And that's why music is so important. It may lift up your spirit just enough to get you through a day. Or an hour. Or even a few minutes. Take a few minutes and listen to the lovely voice of Helen humes. And see if she can uplift your spirit a little.

Helen Humes – “Song of the Wanderer” mp3


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Hugh Jackman Stops Show When Cell Phone Rings

" Hugh Jackman knows how to stop the show. He did it recently when a cell phone call interrupted a preview performance of "A Steady Rain," the Broadway play that stars Jackman and Daniel Craig...

...It shows Jackman breaking character to tell the owner of the ringing cell phone, "You want to get that?" as the audience erupts in cheers. As the ringing persists, Jackman pleads: "Come on, just turn it off." He then paces the stage of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, waits about a minute for the ringing to stop and the play resumes. "

Aint that somethin'? You do realize that this has never ever happened before in the entire history of people on this planet. A private phone call from the crowd? In the middle of a play? Just think about that for minute...

Earl Johnson and his Dixie Entertainers – “Ain’t Nobody’s Business” mp3

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Beatles New Cd Is Sellin' like Gold Dimes

Nearly 40 years after breaking up, The Beatles are still breaking records for album sales. EMI Group PLC says consumers in North America, Japan and the U.K. bought more than 2.25 million copies of the Fab Four's re-mastered albums in the first five days after their Sept. 9 release.
(Huffington Post article)


Hmmm...that's nice. I wonder if that's helpin' them out some. I sure do know some folks who could use that kind of money...


Blind Lemon Jefferson – “One Dime Blues” mp3
(found at PD2ten)

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I Wonder..

Hey Y'all! I was readin' up on some of the things in the news today. Almost all the political mess gets me to sighin'...




I get to wonderin' if I don't hear this lady right here, singin' this song to her country.







Cecil Gant – “I Wonder” mp3
(found at pd2ten)





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Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

I guess San Francisco is famous for being kinda crazy. That's what I always hear, anyway. I couldn't really help but notice the name of this particular outfit. It kinda sticks to the roof of your mouth when you say it.

Hmmmmm...kinda reminds me of this group:

Jelly Roll Morton & his Red Hot Peppers – “Little Lawrence” mp3

Alright, y'all take care now...

Here's what they are sayin' about Lavay Smith:

" When it came time for Lavay Smith to pick a venue to celebrate the release of her group's new album, the ravishing San Francisco jazz singer didn't have to look far. It had to be Cafe Du Nord, the same spot she once played sold-out shows every week for nearly 10 years..."

(read more)

Saturday Sept. 19th at Cafe Du Nord 9pm and 10:30pm
www.cafedunord.com.



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A song for Obama

Hey y'all. Howz the week so far? I hope you have forgotten something today. And when you remember, I hope it brings a smile to you. Or if it doesn't bring you joy, I hope you have a way to smile anyway. Like these classic blues singers do. They might have things that bring them joy or sadness. But the way they sing seems to get them through another day. That's all we can do sometimes. Hmmmm...I can imagine the statue of liberty singin' this song to any president.
Aint that a strange thing to imagine?
Anyway...
Y'all make some time for yourselves today.
And think about what I said....

FSH

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Billie Holiday Says Swing It Brother

Hey y'all, how ya doin' in this crazy world today?
Don't worry, ya aint got to answer that now. What I'd like you to do instead is take a moment and
listen to Billie Holiday tell you how to deal with everything. Just let it swing...right here on this here page. Ya aint got to go no where to check this wonderful tune out!
Just hit play...
All right...have a good one

FSH



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A Story For The Rich...

Hey everybody, how are you doing today? Good, I hope. It's been a peculiar month of worries and woes for people. Take it from us blues artists; we know what we're talking about. For many years the blues has been a way for folks to release their emotions and concerns when it comes to dealing with heavy issues that life brings us. Whether it's R & B, country, rock and roll, bluegrass, soul, jazz and even classical music, it is important for people to share the feeling of togetherness. So that we are able to cope and deal with negativity by changing some of it into forms of positivity; the music.

Today's youth has brought about hip hop. Which some of us old folks are still getting used to. This very popular spoken word form of music and entertainment that allows us into the minds of these youngsters is important. To me hip hop was a natural development from the blues, jazz and R & B genres. It makes sense to have hip hop as one of the cultures story telling voices. More and more people have become so dependent on words because of the media and communication technologies, that it was inevitable for this to happen. So every once in a while, I try to tune in to what some of these youngsters are saying. They are getting more and more honest with their story telling, too.

I was reading some news today about the progress of this nation within the past 8 years. Economically riddled with confusion, this country has seen the money evaporate like a drop of water on a hot skillet. And as the new administration attempts to figure out the problems, the conclusions seem to come up the same every time. The poor and middle class folks are losing their money to the rich.
Here is a quote from the Huffington news:

" If the economy's growing, but middle-class and low-income families are falling behind, then the growth must be accruing to the top of the scale. And that's exactly what happened. "

And so I thought of this little hip hop story. From another perspective. Listen up, now...

Heavyweight Dub Champion
“Dawn (feat. Dr. Isreal)” (mp3)
from “Rise of the Champion Nation”
(Champion Nation Recordings)

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Forclosed House Of Blues: Zakiya Hooker

John Lee Hooker's daughter has got a sign for you to put on the front of your house of blues. It aint no surprise that she has the right key for a door to your heart.

I caught wind of this track from another girl called Super Fan 2009. And she is lettin' y'all have this mp3 for no money down...no interest...and it aint no loan, either! You can move this track right into your home now for free...

Zakiya Hooker Forecloses on a Bad Love

Zakiya Hooker

“Love Foreclosure” (mp3)
from “Keeping It Real”





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GM Is Trying To Shake The Blues

Hello everybody and how are you doing today? I like it when people ask me that, too. It's always a good start. Kinda like the way the motor industry started. They were going strong for so long, too. Then they crashed on the road they built themselves. Already sounds like a blues tune to me. And wouldn't you know it, Harmonica Shah done beat me to it!

He's also givin' this mp3 away for free. That is like an emotional stimulus package for GM. Who I hear might be on the road to rebuilding their industry. Good luck GM. Until then, the rest of the automobile companies, please enjoy this tribute from

Harmonicah Shah - Blues For Ford, Chrysler And GM


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Freedom Jazz Dance Covers The Blues

Thank you Mrs. Stim for the kind words. Must be a real music fan. I know I am. It becomes a remedy for confusion when all you see is the hectic headlines in the world news. Sometimes the blues is all we got. But up above beyond the blues, I feel the blessed beauty of it all. If you have lost that freedom of thought then maybe you need a little spice in your life. Hmmm...maybe you need to Jazz up your day or evening. A nice glass of whatever tickles your fancy, a smile to the heavens above and a little dancin' to move the soul. Sound good? Good. Because I found a great sound track to go with that...it happens to be a classic tune from Miles Davis...and we know his kind of Blue.

Enjoy

Dodge the bollocks, do a “Freedom Jazz Dance”

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I confess, when I saw the title Freedom Jazz Dance, I half expected an ironic indie rock send up, sax or perhaps a sloppy jam band abomination. What we have instead is, well, a freedom jazz dance! And it’s funky. This has a great, low swing to it and some tasty, lovingly executed leads on tenor sax and muted trumpet.

Dodge
“Freedom Jazz Dance” (mp3)
from “Javabubbaboogaloo”
(Jazzhead)

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Blues Music Mp3's For Free??

Hey Everybody! Long time no talk to. I been away on virtual vacation, here in Netsville. Wonderin' about these financial blues that seems to be everywhere. You look left, you look right, up, down and all around...I don't even know, really, what to say about it.
One thing I can say about it, though, is that when ever I have the blues...I gotta play or go get me some blues music. But with all this economic frustration, I can't afford to buy any. I can't even support my own peoples music. It's a shame, I know. But, Lord knows I aint the only one. Some folks are lookin' around for some kind of remedy. And don't really have a way to pay nobody nothin' in exchange. Do you understand what I'm sayin' here?
These are hard times...

But then I stumbled across a brand new website that's just givin' away music for free! Now I aint talkin' about illegal mp3's that are gonna get you in trouble. No sir. I'm not even talkin' about PD4U. That's a good source of blues, but old news. Old songs, too. Good songs, though. But what I'm talkin' about is a brand new and modern up to date music source, with up to date mp3's. They got ALL kinds of music, sure, but they also have a little blues page started up.
Check her out...she's hip and cool and has come to my rescue...

Super Fan 2009 (blues section)

You'll know what I mean...

Ok now...try to stay positive.
Use the music, people...


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How Long will it take for Obama to Check the Banks?

U.S. Planning to Reveal Data on Health of Top Banks

"The Obama administration is drawing up plans to disclose the conditions of the 19 biggest banks in the country, according to senior administration officials, as it tries to restore confidence in the financial system without unnerving investors." ~New York Times

Most of us forget that in order to restore the economy for everybody, we are going to have to be patient. Now, I wonder about that these days. It takes so long for us to agree on simple things like health care and environmentally friendly energy. Besides...we are still waiting...while every other country seems to be relatively ok with those issues. And on the other hand we are moving so fast with the speed of technology, there doesn't seem to be a way for us to even know if anything is working. This is a mutual affair here. It's between all of us, wouldn't you say?

Hmmm...I wonder now...

How Long will it take Obama check the banks?
Who's going to keep an eye on the
Money Brothers and sisters?

I guess we'll have to see...

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WItness (1Hope)- Roots Manuva

Hello everybody! How are you doing today? Good, I hope. I just wanna wish everyone in the mid west plains luck this week. It's Spring and it's a blizzard! So may the Lord be with all of you. I pray in cyber space that you will be alright. When it's Spring and it's this cold, you have to start thinking about making plans in a completely different way. You have to adjust and adapt. The weather has changed. It's different now. It takes a while for it to sink in. That's why I like to listen to these rappers discuss topics like this. The message is in the songs. The songs come from the mind. The mind is dealing with the crazy climate changes. The crazy climate changes are caused by greed and irresponsibility to the nature of things. You have to manifest a hope that will be conducive to the times...

Witness (1 Hope)
by Roots Manuva
hip hop, UK hip hop

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The Troggs Tapes

My goodness...have you all heard that tape of that one band havin' a meltdown at a recording studio? Lordy lord...what is wrong with some of these people?

Not all bands have this much drama. These boys have some special needs, ok? Keep that in mind when you are listening, alright?

Have a good day everybody.

Allright...here ya go:

Down load Troggs Tape here!

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Be Easy- Ghostface Killah

Hey Everybody! How are ya'll today?

Good, I hope. I aint got much to say today except for what this fine young man is preachin'

-play the song-

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Watch out for Lock Step Blues!

Well hello there people! We still gotta black president, don't we? Hmmm...that sounds nice. 

He has been getting support from everybody so far. Which is gonna take some getting used to. Some of my friends out there are telling me that they just aint used to workin' for the man...when the man is Obama! And folks aint ever worked for nobody like that before. SO...ya'll take your time out there makin' that transition. Ya don't wanna end up locked up for trying to make a change now. Then you'd be singin' this Blind Lemon song all night long...

-play the song-

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Take me out to the ball game...

Look...it's a bird...it's a yo mama...it's Barrack Obama!!

He has the mighty gavel of justice now. And he's swinging it like a bat at a ball game. 

Well...I must say that America has stepped up to the plate and hit a home run this time.  And for the first time I am interested in the game of life itself! Thank you America and thank you world and go on Obama...it's time to swing that bat like super man...

-play the damn song-

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Oakland bart protests and the 44 blues

Hello everybody. We been through one week of this new year and I already heard folks losin' it out there.

Ya got to keep it together people! Over in Oakland there was a police man at the Fruitvale Bart station who got caught on TV shootin' a brothah down. In cold blood! But it looks to me like that officer was reachin' for his taser, panicked and pulled the wrong trigger on the wrong weapon. Damn shame, really. 

 Now everybody is angry, sad and confused. 

This photograph here is the riot in the streets that happened afterward.  I gotta song  y'all might wanna hear right about now...

-play the damn song-

SH

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The Star Spangled Banner

Oh say can you see the hope that this country has been travelin' down the road with? I can now.

I would like y'all to take a listen to this song and tell me if it don't ring a bell of freedom inside your heart now...

-play the song-

SH

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John Travolta has the blues

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