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30 August 2006 - It's [b]1976!!![/b]
« Reply #45 on: August 30, 2006, 10:49:58 AM »
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What's this about anyway? I'm not picking up the timeframe.


I don't lock it into a timeframe; it seems to me the entire history of Puerto Rican immigrants to NYC, who are sold a bill of goods about the opportunities in the city then wind up in overcrowded and dingy apartments while institutional racism and classism prevent their ever realizing the American Dream.  Took me years to realize that "St. John" = "San Juan."

I didn't until just now.  Thanks for the insight.  I'm playing in the pit for "West Side Story" now, so San Juan is high in my consciousness.
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« Reply #46 on: August 30, 2006, 10:55:22 AM »
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What's this about anyway? I'm not picking up the timeframe.


I don't lock it into a timeframe; it seems to me the entire history of Puerto Rican immigrants to NYC, who are sold a bill of goods about the opportunities in the city then wind up in overcrowded and dingy apartments while institutional racism and classism prevent their ever realizing the American Dream.  Took me years to realize that "St. John" = "San Juan."


Well then it took me even more years...

I always figgered they were European immigrants who for some reason had a layover in New Brunswick, but then I couldn't reconcile the 'southern sky' reference.  Thanks for correcting that.
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« Reply #47 on: August 30, 2006, 10:58:34 AM »
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What's this about anyway? I'm not picking up the timeframe.


I don't lock it into a timeframe; it seems to me the entire history of Puerto Rican immigrants to NYC, who are sold a bill of goods about the opportunities in the city then wind up in overcrowded and dingy apartments while institutional racism and classism prevent their ever realizing the American Dream.  Took me years to realize that "St. John" = "San Juan."

I didn't until just now.  Thanks for the insight.  I'm playing in the pit for "West Side Story" now, so San Juan is high in my consciousness.


Which stand-up comedienne was it who said that West Side Story was her favorite Science Fiction movie?  'Cause the main character goes running down a street of Spanish Harlem yelling "Maria! Maria!" and only *one* window opens up & only *one* girl answers him.
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30 August 2006 - It's [b]1976!!![/b]
« Reply #48 on: August 30, 2006, 11:05:14 AM »
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Which stand-up comedienne was it who said that West Side Story was her favorite Science Fiction movie?  'Cause the main character goes running down a street of Spanish Harlem yelling "Maria! Maria!" and only *one* window opens up & only *one* girl answers him.


ROTFLSHIPMP!!!

I'm guessing maybe Marga Gomez?  (sure it wasn't Carlos Mencia in drag?)
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« Reply #49 on: August 30, 2006, 11:19:57 AM »
Bonus: "Still Crazy After All These Beers"
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« Reply #50 on: August 30, 2006, 11:23:15 AM »
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BOS for The Royal Scam -- a breath of fresh air after Aerosmith's smut (not that there's anything wrong with that).


What's this about anyway? I'm not picking up the timeframe.

And they wandered in
From the city of St. John
Without a dime
Wearing coats that shined
Both red and green
Colors from their sunny island
From their boats of iron
They looked upon the promised land
Where surely life was sweet
On the rising tide
To New York City
Did they ride into the street
See the glory
Of the royal scam

They are hounded down
To the bottom of a bad town
Amid the ruins
Where they learn to fear
An angry race of fallen kings
Their dark companions
While the memory of
Their southern sky was clouded by
A savage winter
Every patron saint
Hung on the wall, shared the room
With twenty sinners

See the glory
Of the royal scam

By the blackened wall
He does it all
He thinks he's died and gone to heaven
Now the tale is told
By the old man back home
He reads the letter
How they are paid in gold
Just to babble in the back room
All night and waste their time
And they wandered in
From the city of St. John without a dime

See the glory
Of the royal scam


Think it has something to do with Puerto Rican immigrants in NY.

ETA: I see that as usual, I'm a day late and a dollar short on that.
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« Reply #51 on: August 30, 2006, 11:33:42 AM »
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Which stand-up comedienne was it who said that West Side Story was her favorite Science Fiction movie?  'Cause the main character goes running down a street of Spanish Harlem yelling "Maria! Maria!" and only *one* window opens up & only *one* girl answers him.


ROTFLSHIPMP!!!

I'm guessing maybe Marga Gomez?  (sure it wasn't Carlos Mencia in drag?)


Actually on further review it may have been Ellen DeG. (just imagine her comic delivery.)
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me too!
« Reply #52 on: August 30, 2006, 11:38:44 AM »
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I miss the days when I had time to play with y'all...

BOS, Stevie.

work work work

Now I just have to archeologically dig to figure out what went down!
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« Reply #53 on: August 30, 2006, 11:45:09 AM »
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Which stand-up comedienne was it who said that West Side Story was her favorite Science Fiction movie?  'Cause the main character goes running down a street of Spanish Harlem yelling "Maria! Maria!" and only *one* window opens up & only *one* girl answers him.


ROTFLSHIPMP!!!

I'm guessing maybe Marga Gomez?  (sure it wasn't Carlos Mencia in drag?)


Actually on further review it may have been Ellen DeG. (just imagine her comic delivery.)


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« Reply #54 on: August 30, 2006, 11:52:12 AM »
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What's this about anyway? I'm not picking up the timeframe.


I don't lock it into a timeframe; it seems to me the entire history of Puerto Rican immigrants to NYC, who are sold a bill of goods about the opportunities in the city then wind up in overcrowded and dingy apartments while institutional racism and classism prevent their ever realizing the American Dream.  Took me years to realize that "St. John" = "San Juan."

I didn't until just now.  Thanks for the insight.  I'm playing in the pit for "West Side Story" now, so San Juan is high in my consciousness.


Which stand-up comedienne was it who said that West Side Story was her favorite Science Fiction movie?  'Cause the main character goes running down a street of Spanish Harlem yelling "Maria! Maria!" and only *one* window opens up & only *one* girl answers him.


I really think it was Chris Rock, actually.  Or maybe Chappelle.  I fainlty remember seeing this on TV a few years ago.
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« Reply #55 on: August 30, 2006, 11:55:43 AM »
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What's this about anyway? I'm not picking up the timeframe.


I don't lock it into a timeframe; it seems to me the entire history of Puerto Rican immigrants to NYC, who are sold a bill of goods about the opportunities in the city then wind up in overcrowded and dingy apartments while institutional racism and classism prevent their ever realizing the American Dream.  Took me years to realize that "St. John" = "San Juan."

I didn't until just now.  Thanks for the insight.  I'm playing in the pit for "West Side Story" now, so San Juan is high in my consciousness.


Which stand-up comedienne was it who said that West Side Story was her favorite Science Fiction movie?  'Cause the main character goes running down a street of Spanish Harlem yelling "Maria! Maria!" and only *one* window opens up & only *one* girl answers him.


I really think it was Chris Rock, actually.  Or maybe Chappelle.  I fainlty remember seeing this on TV a few years ago.


I was in a gay bar once and this guy (an ex-dancer) was talking about the time he did WSS in a road show, and of course all the dancers who played the Sharks and the Jets were gay -- and fuh-LAME-ing! "We were the nelliest street gangs in history!"
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« Reply #56 on: August 30, 2006, 01:27:40 PM »
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What's this about anyway? I'm not picking up the timeframe.


I don't lock it into a timeframe; it seems to me the entire history of Puerto Rican immigrants to NYC, who are sold a bill of goods about the opportunities in the city then wind up in overcrowded and dingy apartments while institutional racism and classism prevent their ever realizing the American Dream.  Took me years to realize that "St. John" = "San Juan."

I didn't until just now.  Thanks for the insight.  I'm playing in the pit for "West Side Story" now, so San Juan is high in my consciousness.


Which stand-up comedienne was it who said that West Side Story was her favorite Science Fiction movie?  'Cause the main character goes running down a street of Spanish Harlem yelling "Maria! Maria!" and only *one* window opens up & only *one* girl answers him.


I really think it was Chris Rock, actually.  Or maybe Chappelle.  I fainlty remember seeing this on TV a few years ago.


I was in a gay bar once and this guy (an ex-dancer) was talking about the time he did WSS in a road show, and of course all the dancers who played the Sharks and the Jets were gay -- and fuh-LAME-ing! "We were the nelliest street gangs in history!"

I'd pay to see that.  But perhaps not 3 hours of it.
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« Reply #57 on: August 30, 2006, 01:55:11 PM »
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I miss the days when I had time to play with y'all...

BOS, Stevie.

work work work

Now I just have to archeologically dig to figure out what went down!


Just working really really hard.  New CEO, new deadlines, new work ethic.  It sucks some, but it's somewhat exciting, too.  Learning lots of stuff that will look great on my resume.
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« Reply #58 on: August 30, 2006, 11:11:54 PM »
BOS definately goes to Detroit Rock City.
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« Reply #59 on: August 30, 2006, 11:48:37 PM »
8/30/2006 - Midweek!!! Bicentennial year...1976!!!
 
1.  Stevie Wonder - As  
2.  Kiss - Detroit Rock City (BEST OF SET!!)  
3.  Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night  
4.  Boston - Peace of Mind  
5.  ELO - Livin' Thing  
6.  Genesis - Squonk  
7.  Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From  
8.  Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music  
9.  Aerosmith - Walk This Way  
10.  Steely Dan - The Royal Scam  
 
BONUS TRACK:  Paul Simon - Still Crazy After All These Years
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