To be honest, I haven’t much enjoyed the last five years or so. I’m not just talking about politics, though, if there was ever a time in which it became apparent how much politics affects every aspect of our every day lives, this was that time.
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Pat Blythe – Going to the movies…..and music
Posted in COVID 19, life, Movies, music, Opinion, Review with tags Bob Segarini, DBAWIS, Don't Believe a Word I Say, happy, laugh, luvthemusic, Movies, Pat Blythe, Pat Blythe A Girl With A Camera, Smile on June 10, 2020 by segariniI’ve written three columns over the past 36 hours. None of which I’m happy with. The air outside is rife with frustration, sadness and depression…..but mostly frustration. No clubs, no bars, no live music…..sorry folks, streaming doesn’t count…..and restaurants opening cubicle style with wait staff wearing PPE. Not my idea of a fun evening dining out.
So…..a little amusement and lightheartedness. Something to make you laugh (or at least smile). Let’s start with movies since our noses seem to be permanently pressed up against our computer (or TV) screens these days.
Pat Blythe – The Stories Behind The Songs – Part Three
Posted in Opinion, Review with tags A Girl With A Camera "The Picture Taker", AHI, BB King, Bobby Curtola, DBAWIS, Don't Believe a Word I Say, George Chkiantz, Greg Simpson, Hard Rock Café, Hugh's Room, Jerome Godboo, Jimmy Winston, Joe Kelly, Justin Bieber, Kenny, Mod, My Psycho Ex, Olympic Studios, Pat Blythe, Robbie Lane, Robbie Lane and The Disciples, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Lane, Sam Taylor, Seven44, Small Faces, Smile, Steve Marriott, TAFT, Teniversary, The Beebs, Toney Springer, UG3 Live, We Made It Through the Wreckage, Western Fair on February 2, 2017 by segariniSome things just happen for a reason. A parking spot just as you need it. That cheque you’ve been waiting for arrives in the mail at precisely the right time. The job opportunity comes along right when you need it most. Somebody mails you a CD out of the blue while you’re considering what to write for the next column. Well….the latter just waltzed into my mailbox….it’s the most beautiful rendition of this classic I’ve ever heard. The vocalist was only twelve when it was recorded.
Segarini: David Anderle
Posted in Opinion with tags Art, Beach Boys, Bob Segarini, Brian Wilson, Cherry Cola's, David Anderle, DBAWIS, Don't Believe a Word I Say, Elektra Records, Frazier Mohawk, Jac Holzman, Los Angeles, music, Records, Rita Coolidge, Smile on September 3, 2014 by segariniThere were at least eleven of us sitting around the restaurant table. It was an impromptu dinner, decided upon on a whim. No vote, no forethought, just a bunch of like-minded people who found themselves together and decided they were hungry.