Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry

Hair and a G-String

Bach is the music of choiceTo soothe buyers into a buyFrom shampoo, to cars, even lingerieAs writer, I ask is that why? Bach would not be happy with this commercialization of his musicHe was a very devout Lutheran https://www.classicfm.com/composers/bach/music-makes-us-spend-advertising-study/ Don MatthewsJuly 2021 I like the plum candy one dear….. I’ll take six please…. And the……Continue reading “Hair and a G-String”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Tobacco Road’ Nashville Teens (1964)

The Nashville Teens are an English rock band, formed in Surrey in 1962. They are best known for their 1964 hit single “Tobacco Road“, a top 10 UK hit and a top 20 hit in the United States. Lyrics below I was born in a bunkMama died and my daddy got drunkLeft me here to die or growIn the middleContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Tobacco Road’ Nashville Teens (1964)”

Ernest Hemingway

On 2 July 1961, wearing a red bathrobe and blue pyjamas , US author and bipolar Ernest Hemingway committed suicide at his home in Ketchum, Idaho Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic-depression, is a mental illness where sufferers cycle from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression). Caused by an imbalance of chemicals in theContinue reading “Ernest Hemingway”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Creep’ (Radiohead) Macy Gray

Natalie Hinds (born Natalie Renée McIntyre on September 6, 1967), known by her stage name Macy Gray, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday. Lyrics below When you were here beforeCouldn’t look you in the eyeYou’re just like an angelYour skin makesContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Creep’ (Radiohead) Macy Gray”