December 25, 201312 yr Well this song has more than one word, but had to post it with Christmas tomorrow...Hoss will love their dance moves!
December 25, 201312 yr Author This one's a little more Christmassy, and only has one word in its title! Troika - Sergei Prokofiev Part of the tune also appears in Greg Lake's 'I Believe in Father Christmas': Edited March 12, 201610 yr by HossC Replaced dead video link.
January 27, 201412 yr Author I heard this catchy little number at the beginning of a movie that was on earlier.NB. I'm playing the single, repeated word rule here .Alright, Alright, Alright - Mungo Jerry
February 19, 201412 yr Author Apparently, this song is from the soundtrack of 'Despicable Me 2' - I only got around to seeing the first one at Christmas! It still seems to be getting a lot of air play, and was the song that closed the BRIT awards earlier tonight.Happy - Pharrell Williams
March 9, 201412 yr Author After I posted the video above which was filmed in Los Angeles, I discovered that people around the world had made their own versions. To do my bit for Fáilte Ireland, here's the one from Dublin. As you'll see, leprechauns are real - they're just a bit bigger than you imagined .Happy (Dublin Is Also Happy) - Pharrell Williams
July 16, 201412 yr Author I know we've just had two versions Pharrell's 'Happy', but I couldn't let the release of a new "Weird Al" album go by without posting something, and this is one of the first videos to come out. Watch out for several celebrity cameos in this one-take video. I think my favorite line at the moment is "Got my new resume, it's printed in Comic Sans" .Tacky - "Weird Al" Yankovichttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWo8apgLys
January 11, 201610 yr Author Today the news broke of the death of another Duke. This was the Thin White Duke aka David Bowie. He released his final album, Blackstar, last Friday, which was his 69th birthday. RIP David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016). Starman - David Bowie Fame - David Bowie
January 19, 201610 yr Author This thread has seen a couple of covers of this song posted previously, but now it's sadly time for the original. Desperado - The Eagles RIP. Glenn Lewis Frey (November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016)
February 4, 201610 yr On 7/16/2014 at 3:27 AM, HossC said: I know we've just had two versions Pharrell's 'Happy', but I couldn't let the release of a new "Weird Al" album go by without posting something, and this is one of the first videos to come out. Watch out for several celebrity cameos in this one-take video. I think my favorite line at the moment is "Got my new resume, it's printed in Comic Sans" . Tacky - "Weird Al" Yankovic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWo8apgLys I was just listening to this yesterday. LOL.
February 6, 201610 yr Author We're only just into February, and we've already lost another big name in music. This time it's founder member of Earth, Wind and Fire, Maurice White. Here's one of their best known songs. September - Earth, Wind & Fire R.I.P. Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 3/4, 2016)
February 6, 201610 yr We just wanna give gratitude yeah Got plenty love we wanna give to you yeah With feel good music we're tryin' to say Thank the good Lord's gonna make a way Gratitude - Earth, Wind & Fire
March 12, 201610 yr Author I read last night that progressive rock legend Keith Emerson had died at the age of 71. Here's a track from Emerson, Lake and Palmer's 1971 album of the same name. Tarkus - Emerson, Lake & Palmer
April 6, 201610 yr Author Sadly, I'm posting again because of another death. Today it was announced that Merle Haggard had died on his 79th birthday. To keep with this thread's theme, I'll post this track first. Carolyn - Merle Haggard But I can't do a tribute without mentioning this song. Okie From Muskogee - Merle Haggard Edited April 26, 201610 yr by HossC Replaced dead video link.
April 7, 201610 yr Thanks for posting that Hoss. He was a great example of someone who pulled himself out of the ashes and made something of his life when many thought he wouldn't amount to much. It shows you what hard work (mixed with a little talent) can do.
April 21, 201610 yr Author The big name music deaths of 2016 seem to continue unabated. I've just heard that Prince has died at only 57 years old. It looks like he kept his music off of most of the popular video sharing sites, but you can view this song at the link below. Kiss - Prince http://videos.sapo.pt/EOZ8Gf4YMhE84vVKER0l
April 25, 201610 yr Author Another day of 2016 with a death in the music business. This time it's Billy Paul. To keep with the theme of the thread, I'll start with a track I'm not so familiar with. Malorie - Billy Paul And now, probably his best-known hit. Me And Mrs Jones - Billy Paul
April 26, 201610 yr Author Thanks for joining in, Hobie. This thread wasn't meant to be just obituaries, but that's how it's been this year. Sadly, Laura Branigan died back in 2004 at only 47. She never appeared in Dukes, but she did play the part of a singer called Sarah in a final season episode of 'CHiPs'. I just picked this one because I heard it on TV last night. Gloria - Laura Branigan
April 26, 201610 yr Billy Paul had an amazing voice but I never liked the lyrics in "Me and Mrs Jones". I just felt too sorry for her husband.
April 27, 201610 yr I thought I'd heard that name ( Laura Branigan) and then I knew where when I heard the song! How did she die? She was hot!!!
April 27, 201610 yr Author 12 hours ago, Hobie Harkins said: I thought I'd heard that name ( Laura Branigan) and then I knew where when I heard the song! How did she die? She was hot!!! According to Wikipedia: Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004. The cause was attributed to a previously undiagnosed ventricular brain aneurysm. It was reported in the media that she had been experiencing headaches for several weeks before her death but did not seek medical attention. I don't know if her death was widely reported at the time. I only found out a couple of years ago.
April 27, 201610 yr Well, if you gotta go ( And eventually we all do!) Thaat's a great way to do it! Nice and peaceful, in your sleep. You hardly hear of females that age dying, esp. that young!
September 19, 20169 yr Author The current Heineken commercial with Benicio del Toro provides a great excuse to revive this thread. Here's the catchy 1969 backing track: Barabajagal - Donovan
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