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(I Want A) Rock and Roll Guitar, Johnny Preston (1960)Preston’s biggest hit was Running Bear and made No. 1 on the pop charts in 1959. The “Indian” sounds on the record were performed by J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and George Jones.
Misheard Christmas song lyrics.
Who was Shorpy Higginbotham?
Party Hard is the best Christmas song you’ll hear all week.
Theater In The Round nativity play is fun (interactive vid).
5 Minutes of a Pink Oyster Mushroom Playing a Synthesizer.
Use of Gamification Techniques to Encourage Garbage Recycling.
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The Smithsonian’s Natioal Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute has some great information:
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Dynaflow Blues, The Johnny Shines Blues Band (1965) Vanguard Johnny Shines (1915-1992) played with some of the greatest bluesmen of his time, including Robert Johnson. He recorded sporadically from 1946 with little success, and in 1952 sold his equipment and returned to construction. Vanguard Records found him in 1965 and revived his career.
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Mind Your Own Business, Hank Williams (1949)“The song’s lyrics were likely inspired by the singer’s own tempestuous relationship with wife Audrey Williams and the buzz it created. […] Hank had cut several duets with his wife Audrey, who by all accounts had limited singing talent.” – Wikipedia
Very cool candles. [h/t Octopus]
Class Action Park – Official Trailer.
I remember games that began like this.
Nobody does Kurdish techno dubstep beatbox better.
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