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)”
Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry
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)”
Priscilla Stands Up For her Rights
We’ve always taught Priscilla toStand up for what is hersWhether they be covered inFeathers or in fur…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021
Stan the Drain Builder
I put all my geometryTo work and built this drainTo do what it’s supposed to doDrain away the rain…… I’m proud of my drainsmanship….. What problem boss? Stan is a registered drain-layer and paid-up member of the Drain-Layers Union. Contact Stan for your next drain job Don MatthewsJanuary 2021
Rooster
One day a roosterNext day a feather duster
Sliding Door Company
We’re known for making sliding doorsNarrow ones or wideEnter (see the latest range)Front door, come inside Don MatthewsJanuary 2021