FReeper Canteen ~ Tunes For Our Troops! ~ 25 March 2017

Our Troops Rock !! | Canteen DJs

[Publius]

Once my therapy was complete, they gave me a sheet of daily exercises and another sheet of harder exercises for two to three times a week. It’s helped immensely in a number of areas.

[Publius]

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

GEORGE GERSHWIN

LITTLE MISS BLUEBEARD

COUNT BASIE: “I WON’T SAY I WILL”

It was said that Basie played only a few notes on the piano, but they were always the right ones. This live recording from the Thirties is very naughty and a lot of fun.

Count Basie: “I Won’t Say I Will”

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stuff with menthol in it is good. Ibuprofen helps with inflammation.

Glad your lessons are ready to start again.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I am off for home....back in a bit.

[SandRat]

nope

[left that other site]

Yes...I got the sheet of exercises too, and even some bands to facilitate the work.

But even with that, it didn’t take long. I think it is because the problem wasn’t one injury, but ongoing arthritis.

[left that other site]

One of my little students noticed how I had taped up my wrist and asked me why. I explained that I had a “boo boo inside my bones”.

He said, “Eyew...if it’s INSIDE your BONES, I can’t kiss it and make it better!”

[Publius]

My issue was osteoarthritis. For years, Feldene was the anti-inflammatory that worked.

Once my issues progressed beyond that, I ended up taking Indomethacin when my problems flared up. That's normally prescribed for gout, but it did the job when I had a problem.

You may need something stronger than over-the-counter pain remedies.

[Publius]

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

GEORGE GERSHWIN

NIFTIES OF 1923

PICCADILLY REVELS: “NASHVILLE NIGHTINGALE”

This is British dance band music from 1927, and they do a fine job. Note that with electric recording and microphones, you get a clearer hint of what this music actually sounded like live, and the bass lines come through cleanly. This is a British version of Le Jazz Hot.

Piccadilly Revels: “Nashville Nightingale”

[left that other site]

That’s possible. I will have to discuss this with my MD.

[left that other site]

WOW! I LOVE that!

Great recording too.

[SkyDancer]

Fiddle - just got word flights canceled due to weather. Going home Saturday.

[Publius]

I've run across some fine British dance band recordings on this journey, and they have been underrated for decades.

The next entry, coming in a few minutes, will make you pull out your hankie. George was developing the melodic ability to go straight for the heart.

[left that other site]

Although they are several decades apart, British Dance Bands were where Van Morrison got his start in the Business. He used to do the horn arrangements.

[Publius]

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

GEORGE GERSHWIN

PRIMROSE

This show from 1924 was written and staged in London, where it ran for several years. It wasn’t staged here until the Seventies. Desmond Carter was the lyricist, and the songs have more in common with Gilbert & Sullivan than Broadway.

JUDY KAYE: “ISN’T IT WONDERFUL?”

This song should be better known; only Gershwin could have written a melody that takes your breath away like this. Your screen will go blurry at the end.

Judy Kaye: “Isn’t It Wonderful?”

[Randy Larsen]

Hi Kathy,

Just wanted to check in to say hi and wish all the troops much success and give them my heartfelt THANK YOU for all they do.

Randy

[Publius]

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

GEORGE GERSHWIN

PRIMROSE

ELLA FITZGERALD: “BOY WANTED”

No, this is not a song about San Francisco! Ella’s 1959 recording captures the humor.

Ella Fitzgerald: “Boy Wanted”

[The Mayor]

Thanks! You got here early. 9:00 right on the dot. Usually it’s 9:02 my time... :)

[Publius]

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

GEORGE GERSHWIN

PRIMROSE

KIRI TE KANAWA: “BOY WANTED”

New Zealand’s favorite opera soprano recorded a version in 1987 that gives you a feeling of what the song sounded like in the show. Gershwin was conversant with the music of Gilbert & Sullivan, and it shows.

Kiri Te Kanawa: “Boy Wanted”

[Publius]

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

GEORGE GERSHWIN

PRIMROSE

THE SAVOY ORPHEANS: “WAIT A BIT, SUSIE”

Gershwin’s songs for this show were recorded liberally in England, but they were almost unknown here until 50 years later when the show received its American premiere. This is typical British jazz dance band music.

The Savoy Orpheans: “Wait a Bit, Susie”