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15 Minutes All It Took

The flood came out of nowhereNo-one was preparedHouses under waterFlood just didn’t care 15 minutes all it tookCars, vans washed awayTrees uprooted, houses downWhat more can I say? Turned into a war zoneDozens ended deadNature didn’t give a tossCausing this bloodshed The nature/human balanceAt times hangs on a threadWe need to understand thisI’ve no moreContinue reading “15 Minutes All It Took”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘I Want Candy’ The Strangeloves (1965)

The Strangeloves were a band created in 1964 by the New York-basedAmericansongwriting and production team of Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, and Richard Gottehrer. They initially pretended to be from Australia. The Strangeloves’ most successful singles were “I Want Candy,” “Cara-Lin”, and “Night Time“. ‘I Want Candy’ has turned out to be one of the most covered songs ever Luv the dancing girls….. Lyrics below IContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘I Want Candy’ The Strangeloves (1965)”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Hallelujah’ Pentatonix

Pentatonix (abbreviated PTX) is an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying (baritone), Mitch Grassi (tenor), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano), Kevin Olusola (vocal percussion), and Matt Sallee (bass). Characterized by their pop-style arrangements with vocal harmonies, basslines, riffing, percussion, and beatboxing, they produce cover versions of modern pop works. Pentatonix formed in 2011 Previously posted Pentatonix tribute to Daft Punk   the other side of Pentatonix Lyrics below Now, I’ve heard there was aContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Hallelujah’ Pentatonix”