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Stan the Balcony Builder

The balconies that I’ve built hereThey just could not work outThey ask me what my training inBalcony’s all about?……. What problem boss?…. Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

My Sisters

My sisters (three, I’m one in red)Are having photos tookWe each have our own feathered petTo add to photo look…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Mummy Help! I Need You!

Mummy help! I need you!I thought I’d play this gameOf being like a flower in potDiscovered not the same Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Mt Everest

To get to the top of Mt EverestRequires you be strong, fit and ableThe view at the top is damn stunningDespite size of two ping-pong tables I’ve been there. It’s true… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Short People’ Randy Newman (1978)

Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger and composer known for his Southern-affected singing style, early Americana-influenced songs (often with mordant or satirical lyrics), and various film scores. Lyrics at end Short People got no reasonShort People got no reasonShort People got no reasonTo live They got little handsLittle eyesThey walk aroundTellin’ great big liesTheyContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Short People’ Randy Newman (1978)”

ROY-G-BIV

I love the colours, sound ofSound of ROY-G-BIVPlease colour me around my legsWith all you have to give…… Slight fashion fail?…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Priscilla’s Getting Inventive

Priscilla (bored in lockdown)Wants new things to doAdmit I she’s inventiveNow she’s in the loo…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Daddy Out To Sea?

My mummy me and sisterAre smiling (happily)Why is daddy somber?Is he out to sea? Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

1986

1986A sad year was for allSeven died in shuttleAt Cape Canaveral Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Play That Funky Music’ Wild Cherry (1976)

Wild Cherry was an American funk rock band formed in Mingo Junction, Ohio, in 1970 that was best known for its song “Play That Funky Music“. Lyrics at end Hey, do it now Hey, once I was a boogie singerPlayin’ in a rock-and-roll bandI never had no problemsBurnin’ down the one-night stands And everything around meGot to startContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Play That Funky Music’ Wild Cherry (1976)”