Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry

12 July Different Coloured Eyes Day

The condition of different coloured eyes is called heterochromia, but Bowie’s was caused by a different condition, anisocoria. David had two eyesOne was coloured blueThe other chose the colour brownDifferent to me and you One of Bowie’s most unique traits was the difference between his eyes. At first glance, it appeared his eyes were twoContinue reading “12 July Different Coloured Eyes Day”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘I’ll Take You There’ Mavis Staples at the White House

Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family’s band The Staple Singers and also as a solo artist. Lyrics below I know a placeAin’t nobody cryin’Ain’t nobody worriedAin’t no smilin’ facesMmm, no noLyin’ to the races Help me, come on, come onSomebody help meContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘I’ll Take You There’ Mavis Staples at the White House”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘What’s Wrong with the Way I Live?’ The Twilights (1968)

The Twilights were an Australian rock band that formed in Adelaide in 1964. Alongside The Easybeats and The Masters Apprentices, The Twilights are widely considered to be one of the most significant Australian rock groups of the 1960s. During their run, they were noted for being on top of current musical trends, regularly covering British and American rock hits in theirContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘What’s Wrong with the Way I Live?’ The Twilights (1968)”