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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Jacobs Ladder)

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Sweet Emily’ Leon Russell and Friends (1970)

Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career that spanned multiple genres. He collaborated with many notable artists and recorded at least 31 albums and 430 songs. He wrote “Delta Lady”, recorded by Joe Cocker, and organizedContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Sweet Emily’ Leon Russell and Friends (1970)”

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (street art)

Street art US/Mexico border wall

Waiting for my Brother

I’m standing here (with dummy)Brother waiting forOh there you are my brotherWhy you on the floor? Oh where are you my sister?(Still standing here with dum)Here comes my other brotherSister where are gone?…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Puzzle

A puzzle for you sweetieWill help develop brainBring gazelle to bus my sweetYou like? we do again Yes mummy…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022

1, 2, 3

One, two, three can do2, 3 easy-like4 and 5 bit harderWhile 8, 9 quite a hike…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Swing

Write something incorporating the word ‘swing’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO SWING She sashayed through the swing doorSkimpy little dressHeading (yep) straight for meGot ready to impress She walked straight past Fan.?….. Am I doing something wrong?…… Fan asks is it my breath? Verse 2 SheContinue reading “Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Swing”

Loophole

Florida to become part of England:Brits find loophole in ancient treaty

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’ (Lennon-McCartney) Joe Cocker

John Robert “Joe” Cocker OBE (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. The song is believed to have been based on an incident involving some fans who took a ladder from McCartney’s garden, climbed into his house in Cavendish Avenue,Continue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’ (Lennon-McCartney) Joe Cocker”