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Stan. Expert in Everything Lift-Wise

I’m expert in everything lift-wiseWhich way is up, which way downI’m always in such great demandBy businesses here in the town…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Sister Christian’ (New Ranger) Band Geek

Lyrics below Sister ChristianOh, the time has comeAnd you know that you’re the only oneTo say, okayWhere you goingWhat you looking forYou know those boysDon’t want to play no more with youIt’s true You’re motoringWhat’s your price for flightIn finding mister rightYou’ll be alright tonight Babe, you knowYou’re growing up so fastAnd mama’s worryingThat youContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Sister Christian’ (New Ranger) Band Geek”

What a Lovely View Dear

What a lovely view dearLiving right up hereFoundations safe and sturdyNothing left to fear…. What’s that trembling dear……Just a minor earthquakeNothing to worry about……. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

My Sunday Write

As poet I won’t change the worldPollies will do thatSo I will just keep writing onWriting dis and dat Don Matthews(For FCS Sunday Column)October 2021

Stan Flies Into Hong Kong. No Worries

I’ve done this plenty times before(Hello Mrs Jones)She’s seen me (now she’s waving back)Ahead my runway cones…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Yes Sir That’s My Baby’ Tuba Skinny

Tuba Skinny on Royal Street, New Orleans 4/9/2012 Erika Lewis – vocals Todd Burdick- Tuba Shaye Cohn – Cornet Barnabus Jones – Trombone Robin Rapuzzi – Washboard John Doyle – Sax Sam Doores – Bass Drum Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Wheee….

Wheee! it’s fun here zooming downWaiting for the landAt the other end of itNice soft bed of sand…. Wheee…… Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Disgusting Tragedy

This one has no humourDisgusting tragedyPhotograph explains itScroll down and you’ll see…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Fire Extinguisher

A fire has just broke outI gotta put it outWhere the hell is it?Use eyes you silly git…. Where?…… Don MatthewsOctober 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Jambalaya’ Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles

Jambalaya like you never heard it before. Featuring Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ron Wood (producer), Paul Shaffer and Sugar Blue. Background vocals and percussion by one totally pumped audience. Recorded at the legendary Storyville Night Club in New Orleans by Cinemax on June 5th, 1986. Lyrics below Goodbye Joe me gotta goContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Jambalaya’ Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles”