Joining Yogi and other skywatchers for #SkywatchFriday.
Someone I know who lives about an hour away from me sent me a picture of their outside temperature reading Sunday morning.
This -26F is -32.2C, for my readers who use Celsius.
Either way, it's cold. (And no, we weren't that cold, but we were still cold.) Still, the weather is warming up and I hope we are done with this cold wave.
Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for her #WordlessWednesday.
It's Monday, and it's time for music! Sadly, it's also time for a Rock and Roll Induction - actually, a triple induction.
Who are the Music Moves Me bloggers?
We are a group of music loving bloggers who blog about music each Sunday or Monday (or even later in the week). If you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only-meaning at least one music video, please! Otherwise, your post link may be labeled "No Music" or even removed.) We have occasional theme weeks, but you are welcome to ignore the theme and use music of your choice. Why not join us? You don't have to sing, or play an instrument. All music lovers are welcome.
Today, our theme is: You Pick. Three more greats have joined Rock and Roll Heaven, and it's time for a tribute.
First, Chuck Negron, co-founder of Three Dog Night, who died February 2 from heart failure and COPD at the age of 83. I loved his distinctive voice. What I didn't know is that, like me, Negron grew up in the Bronx, a borough of New York City.
Originally singing doo-wop, he also performed several times with the Rondells at the age of 15. Subsequently, Negron joined up with two fellow college students to form Three Dog Night in 1967.
We may hear the Three Dog Night hit Joy to the World a lot this week. Let's listen to a some other songs first.
A pre-Three Dog Night recording of Negron, who went by the name of Chuck Rondell for this recording. The song was arranged by David Gates, who went on to his own fame with Bread.
One of my favorite Three Dog Night songs: Out in the Country. from 1970.
Next: LaMonte McLemore, actor, photographer, vocalist, and founding member of The Fifth Dimension, died February 3 at the age of 90 after suffering a stroke.
Let's travel back to 1969 with The Fifth Dimension cover of Age of Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In.
1967's fun Paper Cup.
Finally, Brad Arnold, founder and lead singer from 3 Doors Down died Saturday at the age of 47. The cause of death was kidney cancer.
Their breakout hit from 2000, written by Arnold when he was 15 and in math class, Kryptonite, is still perhaps their most known.
And that's still another sad induction wrap. May these three musicians rest in peace.
Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.
Since it's too cold and windy to go outside this weekend, I am using three picture from late January for today's shadows. I did go outside yesterday to try to do some snow removal, and gave up because the wind kept blowing it back at me. Some days are just like that.
We are under a extreme cold warning until 1pm today due to wind chills.
Joining Lisa at This and That: A Blog, for her #ShadowshotSunday.
Today, I decided to mine my archives for a sunset post.
I found these pictures from November that I didn't use (at least, I hope I didn't use them. Memory doesn't always work right nowadays).
Call it a blue hour after-sunset.
I love those cloud(?) rays.
I love the blue hour (which really isn't an hour long) but it isn't always visible here due to our cloudy cold weather climate.
Joining Yogi and other sky watchers each Friday for #SkywatchFriday.
I can't wait for the first daffodils to bloom. It won't be for a couple of months.
Back in November, my in laws took me to a rural bakery in the countryside where they live. I bought a chicken pot pie from the bakery, and it made for a great couple of suppers.
The Daffodil Hill bakery is only open limited days in January and February. Hopefully, I can make it back sometime this spring. I'll be waiting for those daffodils to bloom. The weather doesn't say spring yet, but Nature is giving out signs. Small signs, but I know it will be spring one day.
Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for her #WordlessWednesday.
It's Monday and it's time for music. It's also Groundhog Day, but wouldn't you rather listen to music than hear everyone fussing over a poor groundhog that was yanked out of the ground to make an inaccurate guess of when winter will end?
I thought you would. So....
Who are the Music Moves Me bloggers?
We are a group of music loving bloggers who blog about music each Sunday or Monday (or even later in the week). If you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only-meaning at least one music video, please! Otherwise, your post link may be labeled "No Music" or even removed.) We have occasional theme weeks, but you are welcome to ignore the theme and use music of your choice. Why not join us? You don't have to sing, or play an instrument. All music lovers are welcome.
Today, our optional theme is: "February is the shortest month of the year. With that, use “short” in song titles or lyrics for your music choice inspiration. "
I'm going to try something a little different. What about some short songs? Maybe songs under two minutes?
Perhaps the shortest one I know is The Beatles and Her Majesty.
Come to think of it, there is also Golden Slumbers.
Queen with Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon
Here is a song I loved as a child. Stay, from Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs.
Herman's Hermits and I'm Henry the VIII I Am. I've seen them in concert several times and I so enjoy singing this with the audience.
Tenacious D and a tribute to a local rocker - Dio, a tribute to Ronnie James Dio.
Finally, it's over two minutes, but I just have to include The Royal Teens and Short Shorts.
And that's a wrap!
Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.
