How Humanity Got Hooked on Coffee

May 20, 2024

Jonathan Morris explains how humanity got hooked on coffee. A TED-Ed video, directed by Harry Tennant. Addison Anderson, narrator.

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Walkin’ After Midnight

May 19, 2024

“Walkin’ After Midnight,” written by Alan Block and Don Hecht, recorded by Lynn Howard and The Accents, 1956. The original recording of the song, possibly a demo. Love those high heel footsteps. Patsy Cline recorded the classic version in 1961 with the Jordanaires (some prefer her 1957 version).

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Better Not Tell You

May 19, 2024

“Better Not Tell You,” written by Akie Bermiss, performed by Lake Street Dive, 2024. Rachael Price (lead vocals), Michael Calabrese (drums, vocals), Bridget Kearney (bass, vocals), James Cornelison (guitar, vocals), Akie Bermiss (keys, vocals),
Abe Rounds (percussion), Jon Lampley (trumpet), Dan White (saxophone), Chris Ott (trombone).

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You’re On Top

May 19, 2024

“You’re On Top,” written by Chester Pipkin and Brice Coefield, recorded by The Untouchables, 1961. Sounds like someone dug out their old trumpet from high school band for the solo.

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I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name

May 19, 2024

“I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name,” written (and originally recorded by) Lee Emerson, recorded by Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, 2008.

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Heaven Is My Goal

May 19, 2024

“Heaven Is My Goal,” written by Chester Feemster, recorded by The Salem Travelers,

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So Far Away

May 18, 2024

“So Far Away,” written by Carole King, recorded by Lake Street Dive, 2022.  Rachael Price (vocals).

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You Got to Have Money

May 18, 2024

“You Got to Have Money,” written and recorded by The Exits, 1967. They were from LA, so maybe the name alludes to the freeways.

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Oh, Daddy

May 18, 2024

“Oh, Daddy,” written by Ed Herbert and William Russell, recorded by 22-year-old Spanky McFarlane, 1964. First recorded by Ethel Waters in 1921.

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Magoo’s Moose Hunt

May 18, 2024

“Magoo’s Moose Hunt,” a 1957 UPA theatrical cartoon featuring Mr. Magoo, directed by Robert Cannon, written by Ed Nofziger, and Bill Scott. Voice actors: Jim Backus and Earl Bennett. Note: In the 20th century, mocking people with disabilities was considered hilarious.

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