You Heard Me!

  The Beach Boys   sing Surfin' U.S.A . [1964] Even though it is claimed to be Chuck Berry's melody (thanks Chuck!), the Beach Boys made this song into an American rock'n'roll classic!  Listening to music performed live, as it used to be, makes one appreciate their raw talent. Another Beach Boys classic was,   Fun,Fun,Fun  !  All I can say is, kids, put down your iPhone /Blackberry/what-cha-ma-callit, stop texting for a moment, go outside and enjoy your Summer!                                                                                       

From this...                                                          ...to this! and he  deserve s every bit of it ...but that "Wall of Sound" by the Ronettes will live forever!!!     My sister Ericka and I had similar pairs of those "go-go boots" and I know we thought we looked pretty "boss" in them!  Never could get my flat hair to poof-up like that though...

The Sunflower-William Blake "Ah, Sunflower, weary of time, Who countest the steps of the sun; Seeking after that sweet golden clime, Where the traveller's journal done; Where the youth pined away with desire, And the pale virgin shrouded in snow, Arise from their graves, and aspire Where my Sunflower wishes to go!" Helene Grimaud B ach:  Chaconne in D minor, 1st movement

Here's another film that my son, Michael, crafted for a class assignment. He chose a location/setting that is close to his heart; his Grandfather's ranch, in Clearlake, CA. I think my father would have enjoyed seeing this very much.

Big Mama Thorton belts it out like a good Mama should! Buddy Guy on guitar (1965).

I got such a kick out this film-short that my son, Michael made for one of his film classes at San Francisco State University.  After living with a few clueless slobs, he finally gets it!