I know you must be wondering why this one moved to the list so soon after only being on the runners up list for a few days. Well, it’s not the same version. Desi Arnaz recorded this one in 1946. The one on the runners-up list is the version Desi recorded with Lucille Ball for their 1950s mega-hit “I Love Lucy.”
Introduced by Desi himself in 1946 in the movie of the same name, Cuban Pete, along with Babalu, is closely associated with of Desi Arnaz’s act.
These are the songs I picked between 12 July and 19 JULY, 2014. I’ll talk about them on my next instalment.
Cuban Pete – Desi Arnaz
That Old Black Magic – Frank Sinatra – … I had a very hard time listening to Frank Sinatra today, so hard that for a moment, I wondered if Sinatra might have been a tad over-rated.
You Do Something To Me – Frank Sinatra – … Anyway, it was while hearing You Do Something To Me that I came up with my first story. You see, for years I’ve used music as an inspiration to write short stories, scripts, and novels.
I Could Write A Book– Frank Sinatra
Bye Bye Blackbird *– Rod Stewart
(The)Japanese Sandman – Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks
Cut, Print… Moving On– Katharine McPhee – … The excitement of the unknown convinces us that the next best thing is just around the corner for sure. Just let go of the past and move on.
People! Turn down the volume on your iPods; Ethel Merman has arrived at the list. Oh! Don’t act surprised, you knew La Merman would be on the list, how could she not? Yes, there’ll be more belters joining her.
For almost 25 years I Got The Sun In The Morning has been one of my all-time favourites. It is kind of poetic that it comes on the list on the 4th of July. You see, that is the day I left Venezuela in 1990, exactly a week after my 25th birthday.
At the end of the summer, I arrived in Washington, D.C. I had been accepted in the Film and Video Master’s program at AU (American University.)
These are the songs I picked between 4 July and 11 July 2014. I’ll talk about them on my next instalment.
I Got The Sun In The Morning – Ethel Merman
Anything Goes– Sutton Foster – … However, this version made it to the list because of Sutton Foster, the woman can do no wrong.
Varsity Drag Mambo – Cesar Concepción
The Glory Of Love – Jimmy Durante – … The year was 1993, and after graduating the year before and landing a good job at a big organization as a photographer and videographer, I was ready to move on with my life.
That’s Entertainment– Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray, Oscar Levant
Be Our Guest – Angela Lansbury, Jerry Orbach – … Although it would eventually make it to the stage, Beauty and Beast was described at the time as the best Broadway show not playing on the great white way.
These are the songs I picked on my first week, between 27 June and 3 July 2014.
01 FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2014
The Spirit of Adventure – Craig Copeland
I was introduced to this song when I saw the movie “Up” in 2009, and I instantly liked it. Actually, the entire soundtrack of this movie is a masterpiece. Effortless, yet multi-layered, this Academy Award-winning score by Michael Giacchino no doubt will be regarded in the future as one of the greatest scores of this early century.
When I chose this song, I hadn’t created any of the playlists yet. I picked it that day at the gym after I read the “Packing for a Long Trip” chapter on Jane Pauley’s book. I decided to include it perhaps with the idea of what the year ahead had in store for me or how special I would make the next 12 months. There may not be any big adventures, but no doubt that the catchy and inviting syncopation of the melody made me believe at that moment of a great year full of possibilities.
On 27 June 2015 I’ll be turning 50, so, I’m making a list of songs to bring with me into the future. These are songs that I have collected in my first 50 years of life, songs that in the future will make me feel alive, and give me a purpose to still dream and let my imagination fly.
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27 June 2014 was the first day of the last year in my forties. It is not as if it worries me to get old, but turning 50 is a milestone nonetheless. So, a few months ago, in preparation for my fiftieth year on earth, I started to take care of certain things, such as having a physical, organising my finances, etc. Things I did not want to deal with or worry around my 50th. Continue reading →
These are the songs I picked between 27 June and 3 July 2014. I’ll talk about them on my first instalment.
The Spirit of Adventure – Craig Copeland
Proud of Your Boy – Adam Jacobs –… On that day, 28 June, Proud of Your Boy took me back to the days when I was a kid, and either my mother or father tucked me in bed every night.
Long Ago And Far Away – Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes – … The idea that there is one particular person predestined for you; or someone you can dream of, and who will be easy to recognise when you meet them, gave me hope.
The Way You Look Tonight – Teddi King
Maybe – Alicia Morton – … However, my friend couldn’t come up with new music for my lyrics, so I had to use the Maybe melody with my newly minted lyrics.
Coney Island – Amanda Balon, Gary Beach, Harve Presnell, Kathie Lee Gifford, Shelly Burch
Who Do You Love, I Hope – Andrew Palermo, Nicole Ruth Snelson
On 27 June 2015 I’ll be turning 50, so, since my 49th birthday I’ve making a list of songs to bring with me into the future. These are songs that I have collected in my first 50 years of life, songs that in the future will make me feel alive, and give me a purpose to still dream and let my imagination fly.
Since 27 June 2014 I’ve been listening to the more than 7500 songs in my iTunes library. Every day I pick a song, whichever I like the most, or the song touches me the most on that day. If there are other songs that I like on a particular day, I place them on a “Runners Up” list. I will listen to songs on that list again after I finish listening to the songs on my library. As of 4 January, I still have approximately 200 songs left to hear.
Each song will be accompanied by a brief description of the selected piece, such as the year the song was originally published and the genre it initially cataloged. I will also include an explanation on why I’ve picked that song. Whenever available, I will incorporate a file of the song, and any other link to illustrate any point I may be trying to make.
Here’s a preview on how the list will be presented. This song is from Week 03.
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15 FRIDAY 11 JULY 2014
Cuban Pete – Desi Arnaz
I know you must be wondering why this one moved to the list so soon after only being on the runners up list for a few days. Well, it’s not the same version. Desi Arnaz recorded this one in 1946. The one on the runners up list is the version Desi recorded with Lucille Ball for their 1950s mega hit I Love Lucy.
Introduced by Desi himself in 1946 in the movie of the same name, Cuban Pete, along with Babalu, is closely associated with Desi Arnaz’s act.
Before moving to the United States, I only knew Desi as the one who loved Lucy. But I made a point of study him during my master’s program and was impressed by all of his accomplishments in Television. As some of you may be aware, Desi was a pioneer not only in television production, but also in the way networks do business, and distribute their shows. How many Trekkies out there? Without Desilu Productions, the company he founded with Lucille Ball, nobody would have gone where no man has gone before. Desilu produced the first year of Star Trek before Paramount Television absorbed the studio. Just saying.
Song Title: Cuban Pete – 1946 Genre: Soundtrack Artist: Desi Arnaz Composer: Joseph Norman (Jose Norman) Lyricist: Joseph Norman (Jose Norman) Album: The Best Of Desi Arnaz The Mambo King
Favourite Lyrics:Si, senorita, I know that you will like the chicky boom chick / ‘Cause it’s the dance of Latin romance / And Cuban Pete doesn’t teach you in a hurry like Arthur Murry / You’re now in Havana and there’s always mañana.
Runners Up: Long Ago and Far Away • I’ve Never Been in Love Before • Vida Mia • Where or When • All the Things You Are
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Additionally, I’ll be making a list of contenders for my Top 10 list of songs of all time.
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