Mark Lavon “Levon” Helm (May 26, 1940 – April 19, 2012) was an American musician and actor who achieved fame as the drummer and one of the vocalists for the Band. Helm was known for his deeply soulful, country-accented voice, multi-instrumental ability, and creative drumming style, highlighted on many of the Band’s recordings Lyrics below [Verse 1]If you sang the song theContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Battle is Over but the War Goes On’ Levon Helm Band”
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Something’s Not Quite Right
Stuck foot on the pedalSomething’s not quite rightSounds not as expectedNor’s surrounding sight…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021
A Challenge for you Architect
A challenge for you architectWe need hotel designSomething very differentSophisticated, fine…. We’d like to stay in the smiling man wing…… Certainly sir. A navel suite or perhaps nearer the smile?……I think a smiley suite would be nice dear……. Certainly madam – they come with piped laughter……… How nice dear…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021 Hey? Done……. NextContinue reading “A Challenge for you Architect”
Stan’s Just Passed His Pilot’s License
I’m real excite to fly this planeJust checked outside airflowThe runway’s lined up straight aheadI’m landing here we go…. Jeez Stan, bit bumpy……. Don Matthews|July 2021
From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs
Watch your drinkingPatronize bars with mirrors
FCS Daily Video – Shakatak then and Now
Shakatak are an English jazz-funk band founded in 1980 Don MatthewsJanuary 2021
4x4s
My mate and I have 4x4sThey said they wanted sunWe’re getting pale here underneathWe listened, helped (all done)…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021
A Challenge for you Architect
A challenge for you architectThe owner wants a houseLike a flower blossoming (This is a tricky one…..) Done…… Next challenge?…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021
Priscilla Passes the Table Test
Despite my whiskey tippleI’ve passed the table testShown I am in full controlShown I’m at my best…. I am in full control…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021
Sam Levenson
“Insanity is hereditary.You get it from your children” Sam LevensonUS humorist