Bits n' Bobs

A cooler day than the last two if still humid but i can live with that. The last few days have been T shirt, shorts and flip flops mostly.

Finished two more books recently so i am well on my target to reach at least eighty by the end of the year.

Popped over to Faversham to sell some books and forgetting that my bookshop is not open on this day - head bang! At east i picked up some pipe tobacco for around three quid to last me for the next few days.

Just hoping that a_phoenixdragon is okay , as her problems seem more daunting than mine. Sending out good vibes to the lovely Shannen Doherty as for anybody going through the trauma of cancer is something that is irreversibly horrendous to go through. My heart goes out to her, and her family.

I have now finessed reading the Nick horny book "Polysyllabic Spree". It was a joyful insight into how someone else collects and read books.

I will speak later, as i need to get some grub for dinner tonight.

Anita O'Day

From the clasic Jazz On A Summer's Day movie two sings from Anita O'Day - pure magic.


Anita O'Day - Sweet Georgia Brown & Tea for Two (Live @ Newport Jazz Festival 1958)

"Anita O'Day - Sweet Georgia Brown & Tea for Two (Live @ Newport Jazz Festival 1958)" (Watch on YouTube)

I can watch this all day.

Stax Story Clip

A clip from that excellent Stax Story DVD -

"The Stax Records Story 06" (Watch on YouTube)

Wattstax

And of course from that great black music history is the film Watstax in full-


Wattstax - Full Documentary (1973)

"Wattstax - Full Documentary (1973) - subtítulos español" (Watch on YouTube)

Soul Train

Another classic documentary - dig the afros, the dancing and the funky clothes -



Soul Train - The Hippest Trip in America

"Soul Train - The Hippest Trip in America" (Watch on YouTube)

Few television series were as innovative and influential as Soul Train. Set first in Chicago, and later in Los Angeles, the Soul Train dance party reached national significance and became one of the longest running syndicated shows in television history. In commemoration, Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America is a 2010 documentary celebrating the show's many contributions to pop culture, music, dance and fashion. From 1970-2006 the series offered a window into the history of Black music, and its charismatic host, Don Cornelius was The Man responsible for a new era in Black expression. A trained journalist, Don created a media empire that provided an outlet for record labels and advertisers to reach a new generation of music fans. As the epitome of cool, many of his expressions entered the popular American lexicon: "A groove that will make you move real smooth," "Wishing you Peace, Love and Soul!" The documentary will feature performances and great moments from the show, as well as behind-the-scene stories and memories from the cast and crew. In addition, popular musicians, comics and actors of yesterday and today will comment on growing up with the show and will share their stories of how Soul Train affected their own lives

Prue Halliwell 9 Most Funny Moments

In honour of the illness that Shannen Doherty is going through here are some of the funny moments of Prue Halliwell - "Charmed" forever!

Prue Halliwell 9 Most Funny Moments

"Prue Halliwell 9 Most Funny Moments" (Watch on YouTube)