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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Olive Oatman)

Olive Oatman was abducted and sold to the Mohave tribe who gave her a noticable blue tattoo on her face  After she was kidnapped by an unknown Native American tribe from her homestead in what we now know as Arizona in 1851, Olive oatman was sold to the Mohave people. She spent five years living withContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Olive Oatman)”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Gloria’ Van Morrison and Them (1965)

Them were a rock group formed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in April 1964, most prominently known for the rock standard “Gloria” and launching singer Van Morrison‘s musical career. The original five-member band consisted of Morrison, Alan Henderson, Ronnie Milling, Billy Harrison and Eric Wrixon. Many think the lyrics of this song tell the tale of a woman engaged in prostitution. However, it isContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Gloria’ Van Morrison and Them (1965)”

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Meddlesome

Write something incorporating the word ‘meddlesome’ Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO MEDDLESOME Meddle SomeMeddle LotsNeighbours (yep)Neighbours what? Meddle oneMeddle twoSame first nameWell I’ll be I’m deteriorating Fan…… DM

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Tell Me When It’s Over’ Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. Her music incorporates elements of rock, pop, country, folk, and blues. Christopher Alvin Stapleton (born April 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer.Lyrics below You wanna build your wallsI wanna knock them downLooking for a heartbeatBut I don’t hear a sound But anything’s betterThan hanging ’roundContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Tell Me When It’s Over’ Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton”