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Pat Boone - Tutti Frutti

Charles Eugene Patrick Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s. His cover versions of African-American rhythm and blues hits had a noticeable impact on the development of the broad popularity of rock and roll. He is also an actor, a motivational speaker, a television personality, and a conservative political commentator.Boone began recording in 1954 for Republic Records. His 1955 version of Fats Domino's "Ain't That a Shame" was a huge hit. This set the stage for the early part of Boone's career, which focused on covering R&B songs by black artists for a white market. Randy Wood, the owner of Dot, had issued an R & B single by the Griffin Brothers in 1960 called "Tra la la-a", different song to the later LaVern Baker one - and he was keen to put out another version after the original had failed. This became the B side of the first Boone single "Two hearts two kisses", originally by the Charms - whose "Hearts of Stone" had been covered by the label's Fontane Sisters. Once the Boone version was in the shops, it spawned more covers by the Crewcuts, Doris Day and even Frank Sinatra. In the UK the song was covered by Lita Roza, a band singer with Ted Heath and her version was in the shops first.A #1 single in 1956 by Boone was not as much a cover as a revival of a then 7 year old song I almost lost my mind-a song which had been covered at the time by another black star Nat King Cole from the original by Ivory Joe Hunter who was to benefit from Boone's hit version not only in royalties but in status as he was back in the news. In 1957 Boone cut an album simply called "Pat" which was full of R & B covers.Six of Boone's hit singles were R&B covers. These were "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino and "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard, and "At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)" by the El Dorados. The other two R&B covers were blues ballads, "I Almost Lost My Mind" by Ivory Joe Hunter and "Chains of Love", a hit for Big Joe Turner and later B.B. King that had been written by Ahmet Ertegün and Why baby why recorded first by the Blockbusters for a film called Rock All Night. By 1957, Boone was concentrating on middle-of-the-road music, although he would continue to record R&B songs (such as "Two Little Kisses," a non-alcoholic version of "One Mint Julep"), and his version of The Capris' song, "There's a Moon Out Tonight" as cover versions.Boone soon began turning more and more to ballads. Some of his biggest hits included "Love Letters in the Sand" (with the instrumental break featuring Boone's whistling), "April Love," "Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)," and "Don't Forbid Me."His recording of the theme song from the 1957 film April Love (film) topped the charts for six weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award. Pat also wrote the lyrics for the instrumental theme song for the movie Exodus, which lyrics he titled "This Land Is Mine." (Ernest Gold had composed the music.) The British Invasion ended Boone's career as a hitmaker, though he continued recording throughout the 1960s. In the 1970s, he switched to gospel and country, and he continued performing in other media as well. He is currently working as the disc jockey of a popular oldies radio show and runs his own record company which provides an outlet for new recordings by 1950s greats who can no longer find a place with the major labels.

Author: JBauder1948
Keywords: R&B pop
Added: July 4, 2008

Pat Boone - Aint That A Shame

Charles Eugene Patrick Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s. His cover versions of African-American rhythm and blues hits had a noticeable impact on the development of the broad popularity of rock and roll. He is also an actor, a motivational speaker, a television personality, and a conservative political commentator.Boone began recording in 1954 for Republic Records. His 1955 version of Fats Domino's "Ain't That a Shame" was a huge hit. This set the stage for the early part of Boone's career, which focused on covering R&B songs by black artists for a white market. Randy Wood, the owner of Dot, had issued an R & B single by the Griffin Brothers in 1960 called "Tra la la-a", different song to the later LaVern Baker one - and he was keen to put out another version after the original had failed. This became the B side of the first Boone single "Two hearts two kisses", originally by the Charms - whose "Hearts of Stone" had been covered by the label's Fontane Sisters. Once the Boone version was in the shops, it spawned more covers by the Crewcuts, Doris Day and even Frank Sinatra. In the UK the song was covered by Lita Roza, a band singer with Ted Heath and her version was in the shops first.A #1 single in 1956 by Boone was not as much a cover as a revival of a then 7 year old song I almost lost my mind-a song which had been covered at the time by another black star Nat King Cole from the original by Ivory Joe Hunter who was to benefit from Boone's hit version not only in royalties but in status as he was back in the news. In 1957 Boone cut an album simply called "Pat" which was full of R & B covers.Six of Boone's hit singles were R&B covers. These were "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino and "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard, and "At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)" by the El Dorados. The other two R&B covers were blues ballads, "I Almost Lost My Mind" by Ivory Joe Hunter and "Chains of Love", a hit for Big Joe Turner and later B.B. King that had been written by Ahmet Ertegün and Why baby why recorded first by the Blockbusters for a film called Rock All Night. By 1957, Boone was concentrating on middle-of-the-road music, although he would continue to record R&B songs (such as "Two Little Kisses," a non-alcoholic version of "One Mint Julep"), and his version of The Capris' song, "There's a Moon Out Tonight" as cover versions.Boone soon began turning more and more to ballads. Some of his biggest hits included "Love Letters in the Sand" (with the instrumental break featuring Boone's whistling), "April Love," "Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)," and "Don't Forbid Me."His recording of the theme song from the 1957 film April Love (film) topped the charts for six weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award. Pat also wrote the lyrics for the instrumental theme song for the movie Exodus, which lyrics he titled "This Land Is Mine." (Ernest Gold had composed the music.) The British Invasion ended Boone's career as a hitmaker, though he continued recording throughout the 1960s. In the 1970s, he switched to gospel and country, and he continued performing in other media as well. He is currently working as the disc jockey of a popular oldies radio show and runs his own record company which provides an outlet for new recordings by 1950s greats who can no longer find a place with the major labels.

Author: JBauder1948
Keywords: R&B pop
Added: July 4, 2008

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Author: sweetserenity51
Keywords: beauty
Added: July 4, 2008

Freddie Hubbard - One Mint Julep

From the album "Open Sesame"

Author: texasjoeyboy
Keywords: Jazz Freddie Hubbard Open Sesame Hub's Nub 1960 Bop Hard Blue Note Tina Brooks McCoy Tyner Sam Jones
Added: July 1, 2008

Freddie Hubbard - One Mint Julep

From the album "Open Sesame"

Author: texasjoeyboy
Keywords: Jazz Freddie Hubbard Open Sesame Hub's Nub 1960 Bop Hard Blue Note Tina Brooks McCoy Tyner Sam Jones
Added: July 1, 2008

Freddie Hubbard - One Mint Julep

From the album "Open Sesame"

Author: texasjoeyboy
Keywords: Jazz Freddie Hubbard Open Sesame Hub's Nub 1960 Bop Hard Blue Note Tina Brooks McCoy Tyner Sam Jones
Added: July 1, 2008

Freddie Hubbard - One Mint Julep

From the album "Open Sesame"

Author: texasjoeyboy
Keywords: Jazz Freddie Hubbard Open Sesame Hub's Nub 1960 Bop Hard Blue Note Tina Brooks McCoy Tyner Sam Jones
Added: July 1, 2008

Bishop N.T. Wright on the Colbert Report
Stephen tells Bishop N.T. Wright his idea of heaven is getting a harp, drinking a mint julep and asking Ronald Reagan questions.
http://digg.com/comedy/Bishop_N_T_Wright_on_the_Colbert_Report

Mint Julep Drink Recipe Kentucky Derby Bourbon Video
New York sommelier Ethan Kelly offers a recipe and demonstration for his traditional mint julep — the classic drink of the Kentucky Derby aka Bourbon and Ponies
http://digg.com/food_drink/Mint_Julep_Drink_Recipe_Kentucky_Derby_Bourbon_Video

Losing Racehorses: Off to the Slaughterhouse?
When you think of horse racing you're more likely to think about mint juleps, fancy-hatted ladies and cheering crowds. But there is definitely a darker side of this glamorous sport. Surely we all know that not every horse makes it to the winners circle. But if you, like me, just assume that they retire to green pastures you would wrong: . .
http://digg.com/pets_animals/Losing_Racehorses_Off_to_the_Slaughterhouse

Booze Sammich - Sneaking Booze into Kentucky Derby 134
The best way to ensure all your money goes towards exactas and trifectas and not towards $6 beer and $9 Mint Juleps (though one Julep for the souvenir glass might be worth it). There is only one surefire way to sneak booze into Churchill Downs and thats with the booze sandwich.
http://digg.com/comedy/Booze_Sammich_Sneaking_Booze_into_Kentucky_Derby_134

Mint Julep
Mint Julep
http://digg.com/food_drink/Mint_Julep_2

Hobson's Choice - The Kentucky Derby and the Mint Julep
It's Derby Day and what better way to celebrate than with pitchers of mint juleps. In the two days of racing each year at Churchill Downs that make up the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, almost 120,000 mint juleps are served. Early Times is the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, but over here at Hobson's Choice, we look to Maker's Mark.
http://digg.com/food_drink/Hobson_s_Choice_The_Kentucky_Derby_and_the_Mint_Julep

The Ultimate Race Card: Death at Churchill Downs
It’s hard not to be seduced by the Kentucky Derby.There are few venues in sports more beautiful than Churchill Downs. There is something charming about the beautiful southern belles in their extravagant hats and flowered sun dresses, sipping on their Mint Juleps.
http://digg.com/other_sports/The_Ultimate_Race_Card_Death_at_Churchill_Downs

Celebs in Big Hats at the Kentucky Derby
While it was very sad that runner-up horse Eight Belles was euthanized after yesterday’s Kentucky Derby, what’s still laughable is all these celebrities who decide to go Southern for a day, which means donning the biggest hat you can find and sipping $10,000 mint juleps.
http://digg.com/celebrity/Celebs_in_Big_Hats_at_the_Kentucky_Derby

How to make an easy Melon Mint Julep
The Mint Julep is a timeless southern classic, traditionally made from bourbon, water, mint leaves,and sugar. For a fresh summer twist try this creamy melon version.
http://digg.com/food_drink/How_to_make_an_easy_Melon_Mint_Julep

"My Old Kentucky Home" If ya need help!
Derby Day! If you ever get confused when it is time to join in you are not alone.Singing this classic should be easy but depending on the the size of that Mint Julep you could need help.....
http://digg.com/other_sports/My_Old_Kentucky_Home_If_ya_need_help