I had a ton of fun with this theme. Don't know if i have the strength to do another month long theme. I sat through countless bad videos. Got frustrated at the fact that Prince is such a selfish prick he won't allow any videos of him on any sites. Not even sure he has a site. Kevin Smith was right about him. He is Batdance crazy!
That last sentence will make at least one reader either laugh or pump their fist. Let's get on with the shoe.
A superb singer-songwriter. Also a cautionary tale for our times
I was hoping I would find room on one of these posts for Etta. Possibly the greatest female blues singer in history. Beyonce didn't even come close to the shear fierceness that is Etta James singing this song.
Hope you like this. i think she is a riot. I used to watch her show. When Vince mcmahon hired her to play one if his wrestlers Mamas I sqweed like a fangirl.
Let's finish this on a good note. This had better get you out of your seat and shakin your various body parts.
See what I did there? I made the white people sing a James Brown song at the top of their lungs. Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee God Gawd!
Until I see you again
Kisses
Dan
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Seriously Considering
Just got home form the monthly AIDS Outreach Center show. I am seriously considering changing my schedule and trying to try and work it together and get the Wall of Food shows back up and running. I have not heard the true story of what happened. They went from doing weekly shows with a regular host to doing monthly shows. This community recource desperately relies on donations since bush cut Aids funding and then Obama hacked it to almost nothing. Something has to be done soon.
On with the shoe
Lets start with the drag anthem of the 90s.
Yet another classic from the days when hip-hop was listenable
Since we are playing with the way back machine; a clip form the days when Bill Cosby was sane.
Finally this is by request and I am happy to post it. Get your kids to dance with this but stop it before the 7:00 mark. that's when the cussing starts.
I have some soul searching to do.
Kisses
Dan
On with the shoe
Lets start with the drag anthem of the 90s.
Yet another classic from the days when hip-hop was listenable
Since we are playing with the way back machine; a clip form the days when Bill Cosby was sane.
Finally this is by request and I am happy to post it. Get your kids to dance with this but stop it before the 7:00 mark. that's when the cussing starts.
I have some soul searching to do.
Kisses
Dan
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
We Are The Offended
I was going to phone in the weekly rant. Thought i would just go through the hard drive and find the rant I posted about a few years back about Black history Month. Let me just give you the gist. Why??? Because I have a new rant.
Years ago I was dating a famous female illusionist. She and I were just shooting the breeze over a meal. I was reminded that as a minority I understand what it is like to be discriminated against. Never will I understand what it is like to be a double minority. Let's face it gay black men have it pretty tough. At that point she looked down at her tray and there was a place-mat commemorating black history month. At this point she decided to make her point very vocally in the middle of a crowded and busy restaurant. "This is exactly what I am Talking about! I don't identify with any of the ni**ers on this! We are fighting for equal rights. You get that. Where are the ni**er fagots? People like Bayard Rustin and Langston Hughes? NOT HERE!!! WHY IS THAT?!?! Because they will smile to our faces but deep down they are scared shitless of us. ALL of us!" Couldn't agree more. I have no problem with Black History Month. I just feel they need to diversify it and include more Americans of African decent.
Have you heard the remake of We Are The World? If you have and you liked it, skip down to the videos and watch it again. Let me educate first. in 1984 Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson wrote the song in hopes of recording it. Then Michael had a brilliant idea. Get many famous people together and record the song. Then donate all the profits. It was a ground breaking concept. The song sold millions. Gobs of money were sent to aide Africa. It worked because it felt like a true coming together for a noble cause. When you achieve that feeling you have succeeded. It's what made Hands Across America work.
Over the years there have been a lot of charity shows with the same format. Willie got some of his famous friends together in Austin and they raised money for the Tsunami. The money form that concert and the sales of its cds went along way to helping rebuild. In times of crisis we come together and help one another.
Lionel Ritchie has wanted to remake We Are The World several times over the years for various causes and each time Michael said no. It would demean the original. Now Michael is dead. Lionel has presented to the world an aborted steaming pile of feces. I have my opinion. What is my opinion?
So glad you asked. I HATE Justin Bieber, his voice is always enhanced and it sounds like shit. Rappers are not singers. The detract from the harmony of the song. The original has this astounding quality. Especially for the time. There is this overwhelming meshing of all the things that make beautiful music. This time they didn't ever find it. Celine is overdubbed. Barbara is pitchy. the only person in the whole song who sound s good and honest is Josh Groban and I am not a fan of his. This remake like most remakes is an abortion. I sincerely hope they raise a ton of cash. one of those dollars will not be from me.
Here is where I will let you decide. Which of these two videos do you prefer?
The 2010 Remake
Kisses
Dan
Years ago I was dating a famous female illusionist. She and I were just shooting the breeze over a meal. I was reminded that as a minority I understand what it is like to be discriminated against. Never will I understand what it is like to be a double minority. Let's face it gay black men have it pretty tough. At that point she looked down at her tray and there was a place-mat commemorating black history month. At this point she decided to make her point very vocally in the middle of a crowded and busy restaurant. "This is exactly what I am Talking about! I don't identify with any of the ni**ers on this! We are fighting for equal rights. You get that. Where are the ni**er fagots? People like Bayard Rustin and Langston Hughes? NOT HERE!!! WHY IS THAT?!?! Because they will smile to our faces but deep down they are scared shitless of us. ALL of us!" Couldn't agree more. I have no problem with Black History Month. I just feel they need to diversify it and include more Americans of African decent.
Have you heard the remake of We Are The World? If you have and you liked it, skip down to the videos and watch it again. Let me educate first. in 1984 Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson wrote the song in hopes of recording it. Then Michael had a brilliant idea. Get many famous people together and record the song. Then donate all the profits. It was a ground breaking concept. The song sold millions. Gobs of money were sent to aide Africa. It worked because it felt like a true coming together for a noble cause. When you achieve that feeling you have succeeded. It's what made Hands Across America work.
Over the years there have been a lot of charity shows with the same format. Willie got some of his famous friends together in Austin and they raised money for the Tsunami. The money form that concert and the sales of its cds went along way to helping rebuild. In times of crisis we come together and help one another.
Lionel Ritchie has wanted to remake We Are The World several times over the years for various causes and each time Michael said no. It would demean the original. Now Michael is dead. Lionel has presented to the world an aborted steaming pile of feces. I have my opinion. What is my opinion?
So glad you asked. I HATE Justin Bieber, his voice is always enhanced and it sounds like shit. Rappers are not singers. The detract from the harmony of the song. The original has this astounding quality. Especially for the time. There is this overwhelming meshing of all the things that make beautiful music. This time they didn't ever find it. Celine is overdubbed. Barbara is pitchy. the only person in the whole song who sound s good and honest is Josh Groban and I am not a fan of his. This remake like most remakes is an abortion. I sincerely hope they raise a ton of cash. one of those dollars will not be from me.
Here is where I will let you decide. Which of these two videos do you prefer?
The 2010 Remake
Kisses
Dan
Thursday, February 11, 2010
WWJCD
Before I get to The Happiness I need to unload my chest. Lets talk about Don't Ask Don't Tell. The House is debating on whether to overturn this law or not. So there have been deliberations and people have been speaking before Congress. Most of our current and former military vets believe the policy is a failure of several equal rights sanctions. Including the recently restructured ENDA, which is set to hit the House of representatives later this year. I wholeheartedly agree. Then Oliver North spoke.
In front of our nations representatives he flat out lied. AGAIN! Remember this is the same jackoff that we put on trial for selling weapons to the Iranians and other known enemies of our nation, then giving the profits to the Contras. I believe we call that TREASON!! How he got off I am still at a loss. Spouting 'conservative-scared of their own shadow-tea party bigots' rhetoric like Charlie McCarthy. He said that if we let in homosexuals the next group of people who will want into the armed forces will be pedophiles.
First off all someone needs to remind the former Lieutenant Colonel that homosexuals have been part of military service since before Alexander III of Macedon(Alexander The Great 356-323 BC). The Isrealis used them as assassins because they were adaptable and expendable. While I don't completely agree with that last statement it is true nonetheless. Some of the most powerful empires in history had homosexuals in their armies.
From a logical point of view, why would a pedo join the military? They are far more likely to buy a van or an amusement park. BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CHILDREN IN OUR MILITARY!!!!! Ignorant BUFFOON! We are talking about homosexuals. Able bodied men and women who have proved they can do the job just as well as heterosexuals. At a time when recruiting numbers are still in the shitter, it is asinine to exclude anyone but those not loyal to this country.
Every day I try and live like Johnny Cash. Judge no one, love everyone. I think I have a solution though. We have prisons full of people who like to kill. Let them. Train them. Offer them early release for a job well done. Who would care about friendly fire then? It kills two birds with one stone, our overpopulated prisons and our undermanned military.
Lets get to the happy. Last week I kicked off my Black History Month Themed posts. I made a major misstep. There were no videos of female artists. We fix that this week. Next week I will re-post the place-mat rant. On with the shoe
I love Betty Lavette and I love this song. Wish it was from her appearance on Austin City limits but I couldn't find it anywhere. This will do.
The Queen Of Soul
I drew a blank when it came to black comediannes. But I found this and it is greatness!!!!
This is for my Valentine. He is a huge fan of Patti.
Don't forget Valentines Day on Sunday. Weather should be okay by then.
Kisses
Dan
In front of our nations representatives he flat out lied. AGAIN! Remember this is the same jackoff that we put on trial for selling weapons to the Iranians and other known enemies of our nation, then giving the profits to the Contras. I believe we call that TREASON!! How he got off I am still at a loss. Spouting 'conservative-scared of their own shadow-tea party bigots' rhetoric like Charlie McCarthy. He said that if we let in homosexuals the next group of people who will want into the armed forces will be pedophiles.
First off all someone needs to remind the former Lieutenant Colonel that homosexuals have been part of military service since before Alexander III of Macedon(Alexander The Great 356-323 BC). The Isrealis used them as assassins because they were adaptable and expendable. While I don't completely agree with that last statement it is true nonetheless. Some of the most powerful empires in history had homosexuals in their armies.
From a logical point of view, why would a pedo join the military? They are far more likely to buy a van or an amusement park. BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CHILDREN IN OUR MILITARY!!!!! Ignorant BUFFOON! We are talking about homosexuals. Able bodied men and women who have proved they can do the job just as well as heterosexuals. At a time when recruiting numbers are still in the shitter, it is asinine to exclude anyone but those not loyal to this country.
Every day I try and live like Johnny Cash. Judge no one, love everyone. I think I have a solution though. We have prisons full of people who like to kill. Let them. Train them. Offer them early release for a job well done. Who would care about friendly fire then? It kills two birds with one stone, our overpopulated prisons and our undermanned military.
Lets get to the happy. Last week I kicked off my Black History Month Themed posts. I made a major misstep. There were no videos of female artists. We fix that this week. Next week I will re-post the place-mat rant. On with the shoe
I love Betty Lavette and I love this song. Wish it was from her appearance on Austin City limits but I couldn't find it anywhere. This will do.
The Queen Of Soul
I drew a blank when it came to black comediannes. But I found this and it is greatness!!!!
This is for my Valentine. He is a huge fan of Patti.
Don't forget Valentines Day on Sunday. Weather should be okay by then.
Kisses
Dan
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Paint It Black
It is indeed Black History Month. Every video this month will be from an artist of African decent. With that being said, that's all I have to say.
Let's start with the Black National Anthem preformed by The Genius
One of the coolest cats to ever walk the planet. Who else could pull off a shirt made of puka shells? His last years I can forgive. So should you.
Another dead entertainer. We lost him way too early. I miss him but this clip makes me feel better.
I have not forgotten Valentines day and I am not about to let you. The sexiest voice to ever be recorded....
It was a very testosterone heavy post. promise I will fix that next week.
Kisses
Dan
Let's start with the Black National Anthem preformed by The Genius
One of the coolest cats to ever walk the planet. Who else could pull off a shirt made of puka shells? His last years I can forgive. So should you.
Another dead entertainer. We lost him way too early. I miss him but this clip makes me feel better.
I have not forgotten Valentines day and I am not about to let you. The sexiest voice to ever be recorded....
It was a very testosterone heavy post. promise I will fix that next week.
Kisses
Dan
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Found My Soapbox
Yes I did. Indeed I did. My soapbox has gotten smaller and dusty but I having been holding back for a long time. For those of you who have never been around when I put on the bitchy britches and stomp on my soapbox, may want to come back on friday when we have special things planned.
I was overlooked and I am not happy about it. The last two weeks of this month the Imperial court has been running camp themed fund raisers. The last time I checked my resume and bookcase, I was the 2010 Kamp Kween. I guess the title doesn't mean much. One of the promoters of the pageant I won was running these shows. I never got any word. No e-mail. Not a single text message. Nobody even thought to call me.
We should step back and breathe for a second. On the bus trip we tried to figure out what shows we wanted to put on and charity titles we would go for. Jesse doesn't care. Scott brought up an excellent point. We don't live in the bar anymore. We get told about shows when they get planned and that is not enough time for us to take a night off. For Scott or myself. I don't want to live in the damn bar anymore! For damn sure I don't want to plan my week around the next drag show. I like not shaving every other day. Just letting the stubble be one with the omniverse. That may not sound liberating to some but it sure is. That is not to overlook any of the other things that it takes to complete the illusion. There are parts I like but it can be a true pain.
My microbiology teacher hit on me. He is overweight nerdy cute. Also he is 26. I used to not mind when people looked at me and assumed I was their age. A six to fifteen year difference may not seem like much. When I am around younger people it is like a jackhammer reminding me of where I came from. When I am around people that much older I do a lot of nodding. I don't have an encyclapedic knowledge of Golden Girls and or I Love Lucy episodes. Nor do I remember Dynasty or Falcon Crest. I was in elementary school for most of the 1980's.
Right...... you wanted to know what happened for my instructor to hit on me. He tangented onto genetics. That even the slightest variation in genetics creates an entirely new species of virus/bug/microbiotic. The difference between the e-coli that can kill you and the kind you find in your gut is about a 1-2% genetic difference. Then he pointed at me and said the difference between us genetically was probably 5-7%. "Despite the fact that we are both handsome and attractive men it is enough to make us different." I leaned back in my chair. We were leaving the classroom and the girl next to me asked if I was going to report it. Hell NO! I was flattered and know for a solid fact that it would never go anywhere. i couldn't remember the last time SOMEBODY told me I was pretty. I'll take it just not very far.
Just remember on the heels of Drag History Month, Rupauls Drag Race premiered season two last night. Here is what you missed last season. New girls this season. New drama.
Kisses
Dan
I was overlooked and I am not happy about it. The last two weeks of this month the Imperial court has been running camp themed fund raisers. The last time I checked my resume and bookcase, I was the 2010 Kamp Kween. I guess the title doesn't mean much. One of the promoters of the pageant I won was running these shows. I never got any word. No e-mail. Not a single text message. Nobody even thought to call me.
We should step back and breathe for a second. On the bus trip we tried to figure out what shows we wanted to put on and charity titles we would go for. Jesse doesn't care. Scott brought up an excellent point. We don't live in the bar anymore. We get told about shows when they get planned and that is not enough time for us to take a night off. For Scott or myself. I don't want to live in the damn bar anymore! For damn sure I don't want to plan my week around the next drag show. I like not shaving every other day. Just letting the stubble be one with the omniverse. That may not sound liberating to some but it sure is. That is not to overlook any of the other things that it takes to complete the illusion. There are parts I like but it can be a true pain.
My microbiology teacher hit on me. He is overweight nerdy cute. Also he is 26. I used to not mind when people looked at me and assumed I was their age. A six to fifteen year difference may not seem like much. When I am around younger people it is like a jackhammer reminding me of where I came from. When I am around people that much older I do a lot of nodding. I don't have an encyclapedic knowledge of Golden Girls and or I Love Lucy episodes. Nor do I remember Dynasty or Falcon Crest. I was in elementary school for most of the 1980's.
Right...... you wanted to know what happened for my instructor to hit on me. He tangented onto genetics. That even the slightest variation in genetics creates an entirely new species of virus/bug/microbiotic. The difference between the e-coli that can kill you and the kind you find in your gut is about a 1-2% genetic difference. Then he pointed at me and said the difference between us genetically was probably 5-7%. "Despite the fact that we are both handsome and attractive men it is enough to make us different." I leaned back in my chair. We were leaving the classroom and the girl next to me asked if I was going to report it. Hell NO! I was flattered and know for a solid fact that it would never go anywhere. i couldn't remember the last time SOMEBODY told me I was pretty. I'll take it just not very far.
Just remember on the heels of Drag History Month, Rupauls Drag Race premiered season two last night. Here is what you missed last season. New girls this season. New drama.
Kisses
Dan
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