One Track Mind (To Make Money)

Hmmm...this kid looks like he knows what he's talkin' about.

Sounds like he's talkin' about Obama. The man at the front of the train, trying to bring a little hope to our heart and minds.

And yeah, we do seem to spend a lot of our time back seat driving.

I dunno...great lyrics and great beat though...these crazy kids and their new age music!

And it's kid friendly.

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The Blues Understands You More Than Facebook

Oh the blues...the root of most western therapy.
Some may tell you how it happened. Some may tell you what to watch out for in the days to come. But whatever the case may be, a great blues artist will let you know what he or she is feeling with the music to buffer the pain. And for some folks, that's the only thing that may make sense for the time being.
Now I aint sayin' that things will be better or worse in the future, because only God knows about that stuff. What I can say is that in hard times when the heart is so cold and shaky that you can barely breathe, hardly anybody wants to talk to you. Why is that? When it's so bad that all you can think about is the pain, you might be lucky if your own family wants to be around you. And when it's that bad, you get to thinking that nobody on earth will understand.
Heh!
That's what I say to that. Because all blues artists know about this stuff. Especially when the money is gone; the material possessions have vanished; friends are happy and married. Rich people are rubbing their success in your face. And you might be stuck by yourself without a hand to reach out to.
The blues music can be part of that first step we all need to take if things are that bad. It may not be something you can rely on for more than a little while, but it sure makes for some good timing. Especially with all these social networks that people love to share their business on.
( Facebook is hard on a relationship )You could be in your worse state and see your ex lover's picture and lose all hope and reason for living. Which is a brand new thing to deal with in this world. Think about it. And when you are in that state, most people shrug you off like you are too pathetic to deal with. Aint that nice of them? Just when you need someone the most. They say that nobody loves you when you are down and out.

Now hold on a minute. Before you start typing a comment, all I'm saying is that the blues music will always be there for you. There is an entire network; a force; an army of folks that might know how you feel deep inside. Maybe not exactly. But it's a spark of hope to have some kind of understanding. Especially at the start of a new year after a decade of G.W. Bush politics! We are walking away from that and must deal with some new ideas to better our selves with.

Let Henry Thomas share his understanding with you...in his way.

Henry Thomas – “Texas Easy Street” mp3


Keep your head up until it's time to rest again. Then rest and live another day...you can do it.
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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.

FSH

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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
FSH

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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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