Kevin

Micheal Jackson , 'The King of Pop'

Robbie Williams

I think I went after 'The Poster Formerly Known As Rogerwaters' about something goofy . Came into town guns blazin'... Anyway, here's "The Last Post" for the first post ....Dun Da Daa, Dun DA DAAAA...

They all have hits with California cities/ areas in them: San Jose, Pasedena, Hollywood.

New Question: 1992 Grammys, Micheal Bolton for "When A Man Loves A Woman " ?

There really was a sense ' the music died ' that day as rock was quite new and fairly limited in stars. Thanks for the reminder , unclejoe ! BTW, anyone interested in Don Maclean's song can find a fair number of sites on the web, some of which analyze it as though it were one of the 'Canterbury Tales' or a Shakespearean sonnet ! -- which it is in a modern-sort of way, I guess. Check them out.

"Jive Talkin'"-- BeeGees; written a few years earlier then picked up along with others by Robert Stigwood for "Saturday Night Fever".

Always - Irving Berlin Close To You - The Carpenters Can I have This Dance - Anne Murray

"Smalltown Boy" -- Bronski Beat : relates the story of a young homosexual kid who has to leave his town and family because of the abuse and intolerance he experiences. One of the prettiest, most danceable nightclub melodies out there. "LA Woman" -- The Doors: A killer narrates his 'adventure' to a frantically upbeat rock rythm

"Woman" -- John Lennon "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me " -- Elton John

They both donated their bodies to science -- and were politely declined ?

They both prefer Fender Telecasters...?

Say, ATC, do you live in or near Frostbite Falls ?

" I know.... this... much is ... TRUE ! "

(Stumbling in a minute or two, too late)-- That's Aye-gore ! And wasn't YOUR hump on the LEFT side before .... ?

They all suck -- nay , perchance to dream ?

The Rolling Stones were one hit wonders from the '60's, mostly covered other people's stuff: biggest tune --"The Last Time " The Style Council

"MacArthur's Park" --Richard Harris: without a doubt. All dressed up and meaningless at the same time !

They were all charged with assault by their girlfriends...

I hadn't noticed either ! "STAR STAR" -- The Rolling Stones Baby, baby, I've been so sad since you've been gone way back to New York City where you do belong Honey, I missed your two tongue kisses, legs wrapped around me tight If I ever get back to Fun City, girl, I'm gonna make you scream all night. Honey, honey, call me on the telephone, I know you're movin' out to Hollywood with your can of tasty foam All those beat up friends of mine got to get you in their books And lead guitars and movie stars get their toes beneath your hook.Yeah! You're a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star yeah, a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star, a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep] star.Yeah, I heard about you Polaroid's, now that's what I call obscene, your tricks with fruit was kind a cute, I bet you keep your pussy clean. Honey, I miss your two tone kisses, legs wrapped around me tight. If I ever get back to New York, girl, gonna make you scream all night.Yeah! You're a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star yeah, a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star, a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep] star.Yeah, Ali McGraw got mad with you for givin' head to Steve McQueen, yeah, and me we made a pretty pair, fallin' through the Silver Screen. Honey, I'm open to anything I don't know where to draw the line. Yeah, I'm makin' bets that you gonna get (you man) before he dies. (John Wayne)Yeah! You're a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star yeah, a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star, a star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep], star [bleep] star.

"Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" -- Rupert Holmes Not sure if this one fits , but it should be mentioned (it's just so DAMN GREAT) : " Third Rate Romance" -- The Amazing Rythm Aces (performed notably by numerous country artists )

Alot of songs with serious themes or topics often are written and performed leaving us with a sad, helpless, and/ or thoughtful feeling. This is, of course, the intention of the artist. However some skillful artists can deliver a heavy message within an upbeat, funky, or even sexy melody--even danceable. One rarely feels down after listening to them -- in fact , just the opposite, often. Any thoughts on examples of the latter type ? TLC: "Waterfalls" -- great sexy- sounding tune that speaks about monogamy and the dangers of AIDS. Marvin Gaye: "What' Goin' On" -- funky tune about gun violence/ war Prince:" Sign O' The Times": -- again a funky song with various social evils/ troubles such as drug addiction

Thar's NO gold in them thar hills !

Also by Supertramp " Logical Song" -- guess they really hated school ! ::

Great story, Elena ! Fortunate , I think, that at least something resembling a name resulted -- it could be worse ! This is the first online forum I have ever joined and having little or no exposure to them, simply typed in my name when asked for it assuming everyone else did as well ( I always bow to the 'authority' of forms ). The numbers were assigned by the site -- and they kind of bug me now as I feel like an Alcatraz inmate or a robot or clone when I read it now.