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Mood Music: Paul Lynde, Sandy Duncan – ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’ (1974)

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

From the Terrible/Wonderful file: Here’s Paul Lynde and Sandy Duncan performing Jim Croce’s “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.” The clip finds the duo presenting the pop hit in a Laugh-In meets 1920′s style and comes from the Sandy Duncan Special which … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: ‘Company’ original cast – ‘Barcelona’ (1970)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

And now for something completely different for Monday’s music. A wonderful tune from 1970s Broadway. Here’s Dean Jones (who you’ll remember from Disney films like The Love Bug) and Susan Browning performing “Barcelona” from the Stephen Sondheim musical Company. Company … Continue reading →

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Mood Music: Elton John, ‘Tiny Dancer’ (live ’71)

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Mood Music time. Here’s Elton John performing “Tiny Dancer” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1971. This performance likely dates from around September, 1971 and one of the first episodes of Whistle Test. “Tiny Dancer,” written by … Continue reading →

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Music for Earth Day: ‘The Lorax,’ ‘Under the Trees’ (1972)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate the planet and stand vigilant against pollution and greed – here’s 38-seconds filled with sweet memories of Dr. Seuss’ Truffula trees and Bar-Ba-Loots. The song “Under the Trees” first aired along with the entire CBS … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: The Rutles, ‘Cheese and Onions’ (1978)

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

“I have always thought – in the back of my mind – cheese and onions.” Monday. “Tax Day.” I think we can all use a good laugh…and a Yellow Submarine Sandwich. Here’s The Rutles with “Cheese and Onions” from their … Continue reading →

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Mood Music: Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Mull of Kintyre’

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Paul McCartney & Wings (or technically, just ‘Wings’) released “Mull of Kintyre” in November of 1977, where it went to #1 in the UK – becoming the first single there to sell over two million copies. Here in the US, … Continue reading →

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