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Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Illicit

Write something incorporating the word ‘illicit’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. Lexxy and Trixxy are hussy buddies ODE TO ILLICIT Lexxy’s informed me that hussiesAre OK and legal by lawIllicit they’re not so don’t worryIt’s OK to even call us a whore But we prefer hussy. More high-class……Continue reading “Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Illicit”

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts – the 1993 Christmas Cat Album

The songs are created by producer Mike Spalla who mixes actual animal sounds to match tones of the songs. He started with a version of “Jingle Bells” that was released to radio stations a few years before the full album came out. In all, it took more than 1,000 meows, screeches and growls to assemble 20 melodies. From all hereContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts – the 1993 Christmas Cat Album”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ Brenda Lee

Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known professionally as Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Performing rockabilly, pop and country music, she had 47 US chart hits during the 1960s and is ranked fourth in that decade, surpassed only by Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Ray Charles. She is known for her 1960 hit “I’m Sorry“, and 1958’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree“, which hasContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ Brenda Lee”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Better Be Home Soon’ Crowded House (Sydney 1996)

Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne in 1985. Its founding members were New Zealander Neil Finn (vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter) and Australians Paul Hester (drums) and Nick Seymour (bass). Later band members included Neil Finn’s brother, Tim Finn, and Americans Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod Don MatthewsDecember 2021