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Good Wednesday afternoon dear friend... Today we are going to get an in-depth look behind the song that has no lyrics... But the meaning speaks for itself... Enjoy the song as well as the read... (Source comes from That Darkstar in Top Gun: Maverick—Was it Real? - FLYING Magazine) Darkstar by Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe. "He's the fastest man alive," This line is uttered in Top Gun Maverick when Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell achieves Mach 10 in the Darkstar—a reusable hypersonic, piloted aircraft that is ostensibly a creation of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works—note the Lockheed Martin logo of the Skunk on the tail of the aircraft in the movie. I felt a surge of pride when I saw the familiar logo—my father worked at Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Projects—known as Skunk Works—for more than 30 years. Dad never told us what he did. He couldn't. He would go on work trips to “someplace in the desert.” We kids were taught to say, "Daddy builds rockets," when someone asked what our father did for work. Skunk Works—which got its name because the plant produced a strong unpleasant odor, especially on warm days—by definition is a place of secrecy. The skunk is the mascot of "Skunk Works," a term for Lockheed Martin Advanced Development that goes back to 1943 when engineer Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson led a team in Southern California tasked with designing a jet for the military. Because manufacturing space was impossible to find because of the war, the team worked out of a rented circus tent set up next to a plastics manufacturing plant. According to a spokesperson from Lockheed Martin, Paramount Pictures approached the aerospace company in 2017 with a request for technical expertise in the production of Top Gun: Maverick. "Lockheed Martin Skunk Works designed and produced a conceptual reusable, piloted hypersonic aircraft, referred to as Darkstar in the film," she said. The fictional Darkstar's lines evoke two other Lockheed Martin aircraft: the SR-71 Blackbird—SR stands for Strategic Reconnaissance— the now retired, super-fast design; and the Lockheed Martin F-35, also known as “the world's most advanced fighter jet.” FLYING was told not to confuse Darkstar with the SR-72, a concept referred to as the “Son of Blackbird,” which is a construct ostensibly suggested by the media in 2013, but never confirmed as a concept by Skunk Works. Darkstar is movie fiction, the spokesperson explained, saying, "Darkstar is a hyper-realistic aircraft concept designed specifically for Top Gun: Maverick. Hypersonic technology is progressing and the work being done across Lockheed Martin today is laying the foundation for a Reusable Hypersonic Vehicle, such as Darkstar, to one day be possible." The fictional aircraft was five years in the making. The development team took it seriously, keeping in mind "the shaping, materials, and components that must withstand heat and environmental stressors caused by high-speed flight." In addition, Lockheed Martin "helped design realistic flight gear, shared artifacts for the set, and arranged site tours and demonstrations to support the effort. The team provided insights to drive realism into the storyline, serving as consultants throughout filming," the company’s spokesperson said. Lockheed Martin has a webpage dedicated to information about Top Gun Maverick. There you will find more information about the project and a few of the Lockheed Martin designers who worked on it, identified only by their first names: Jim, Jason, Lucio, and Becky. Jim is credited with the conceptual design. Jason and Lucio handled the task of turning the conceptual designs into a realistic aircraft model with a working cockpit. Becky, a mechanical engineer, worked with the movie team to build the Darkstar vehicle, including the functional cockpit. Throughout the filming process, her job was to keep the model structurally sound. Jeremy Hindle, the movie’s production designer from Paramount, described Darkstar's design as "angry, mean, and insanely fast." In the movie, the Darkstar mission is never openly discussed. However, we are told that the government wants to pull the funding on the project because it hasn’t yet reached Mach 10. It is intimated that the test flight protocols—which set specific targets to reach and to go no farther than Mach 10—are short of Mach 9. Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell bends the rules a bit to get “one last test flight.” Test flights involve a protocol where a target is set and achieved, but do not involve pushing the envelope. Maverick is cautioned not to make the flight—Mach 9 is 6,905.42 mph. The closest a piloted aircraft has come to that speed in reality is the SR-71 Blackbird, which reached Mach 3.3 or 2,193 mph. There is a dramatic sequence as Maverick dons his high-altitude flight suit and helmet as he prepares for the before-sunrise launch. The tension mounts as the aircraft climbs into the dawn sky, and the cockpit’s Mach number readout heads toward the targeted value. Is it possible to fly an aircraft as fast as Mach 9? "Operating in the hypersonic flight realm is difficult,” the Lockheed Martin spokesperson said. “The film depicts both a notional aircraft and a notional flight test scenario. The pathfinding work being done today is vitally important. The notional scenario in the film does not represent today’s work." This wasn’t the first time Lockheed Martin created a Darkstar. In the 1990s Lockheed Martin created the RQ-3 Darkstar, a high-altitude, unmanned aerial vehicle designed for endurance, not for speed. The UAV did its first flight in March 1996. The project was terminated in 1999 because the aircraft did not meet expectations. Three remaining Darkstar UAVs are in museums—one is at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, one is at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and the third is at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Perhaps…someday. Just as the flying scenes in the original Top Gun inspired generations to become military aviators, this movie will also inspire future generations of engineers. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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@KevinC56 I have created a Playlist from my favorite music artist (Jewel) from her station, but what I did was add not just similar artists to her station but artists that have much of the same genre as well... For example, if you were to look at Jewel you would see Sheryl Crow and Alanis Morissette as similar artists, but you wouldn't see Blues Traveler or David Kushner... That is one of the great features that I love about modifying artists' stations... I also love playing the shuffle mode on my thumbs-up as well... Anyway, hope you have a great evening... Take care and GOD bless...
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Good Wednesday afternoon dear friend, today we are going to learn some weird and true facts about the great state of , enjoy the read... 1). Wisconsin, located in the Midwest region of the United States, is a state known for its diverse geography, rich history, and vibrant culture. Bordered by two Great Lakes, Superior and Michigan, the state is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including forests, lakes, and picturesque rolling hills. Its largest city, Milwaukee, is a major cultural hub, and the capital city, Madison, is renowned for its prestigious university. The state’s history is deeply tied to Native American tribes like the Menominee, Ho-Chunk, and Ojibwe, whose influence can still be seen today in various aspects of Wisconsin’s culture and society. European settlers, primarily of German, Scandinavian, and Polish descent, also played a significant role in shaping the state. This blend of cultures is evident in Wisconsin’s diverse festivals, cuisine, and traditions. 2). Dairyland Heritage: Wisconsin is famously known as “America’s Dairyland” due to its extensive dairy production, particularly in cheese. The state’s dairy heritage is deeply ingrained in its culture and economy. Cheese Capital: Wisconsin holds the title of being the leading cheese producer in the United States, contributing to the nation’s overall dairy industry. 3). Origin of the Name: The state’s name, “Wisconsin,” is believed to be derived from the Ojibwe word “Meskonsing,” which translates to “it lies red.” This is thought to refer to the red sandstone of the Wisconsin River. 4). Abundance of Lakes: Wisconsin is blessed with an impressive number of lakes, boasting over 15,000 of them, including the Great Lakes—Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. 5). Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae: Two Rivers, Wisconsin, is famously claimed to be the birthplace of the ice cream sundae, with the first known documentation of its creation dating back to the late 19th century. 6). Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Milwaukee is the birthplace of Harley-Davidson, one of the most iconic motorcycle manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in a small shed in 1903. 7). Barbie Doll Birthplace: Ruth Handler, the inventor of the Barbie doll, was from Denver, Colorado, but the doll was brought to life and first manufactured in Wisconsin. 8). Birthplace of Flag Day: The city of Waubeka, Wisconsin, is recognized as the birthplace of Flag Day, first celebrated by Bernard J. Cigrand in 1885. 9). Oldest Operating Dairy Farm: Established in 1841, Hinchley’s Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin, is considered the oldest continuously operating dairy farm in the United States. 10). Les Paul: Les Paul, a pioneering musician and inventor of the solid-body electric guitar, was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Lester William Polsfuss, known as Les Paul, was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul. Paul taught himself how to play guitar, and while he is mainly known for jazz and popular music, he had an early career in country music. In the 1950s, he and his wife, singer and guitarist Mary Ford, recorded numerous records, selling millions of copies. The most expensive Les Paul ever sold was Duane Allman's 1957 Gibson Les Paul, which sold for $1.25 million. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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@KevinC56 With my little bit of research regarding this same topic here is what I found and so I will share it with you to see if this helps you as it did for me... Thumbs Up/Down Functionality Station-Specific: Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down are specific to each station. This means that giving a song a Thumbs Up on one station will not affect other stations, Similarly, a Thumbs Down on one station won't impact other stations. Modes: Thumbs Up works differently depending on the mode you're in. For example, in "Crowd Faves" mode, Thumbs Up will play more popular music, while in "Discovery" mode, it will introduce musically different tracks. Editing Thumbs: You can edit Thumbs during your current listening session or from the station's backstage page. Unfortunately, there isn't a way to view all your Thumbs Down across stations in one place. User Limits Stations: There isn't a strict limit on the number of stations you can create, but there might be practical limits based on the app's performance and usability. Thumbs: There isn't a specific limit on the number of Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down you can give, but keep in mind that each Thumbs action is station-specific. Transferring Stations and Thumbs Shuffle Stations: Stations and Thumbs Up/Down might not always transfer seamlessly to Shuffle Stations or Thumbs Up channels because these features are designed to personalize your listening experience based on your interactions with individual stations. Have a blessed day take care and GOD bless... P.S. I'm sure @PhilipPandora and other @Pandora moderators will also add to this topic...
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@xKIT_22x here is what my ears are tuned into right now... End Credits (From "Cast Away") by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. This song is on my playlist which I'm listening to right now... The Few Playlist by MOHLovesAlaska... Have a blessed day, take care and GOD bless...
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@AlyssaPandora I'm with you that one, I would have never guessed ND producing more honey than any other state... Thank you for your friendly reply, and for being one of the biggest supporters of all the threads I curate... I hope you are having a great start to this new year thus far... Take care dear friend, and GOD bless...
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@MariaPandora good evening, dear friend, I think that is pretty wild as well with the wishfetti... I have never been to windy Chicago but would love to make it a wish date to go for a 3–5-day vacation...I also knew about Julius Ceasar changing the New Year date... I agree with you, I think he did it just to prove and show he could... Thank you for your reply, and for being one of the biggest supporters in this thread... Have a great evening, take care and GOD bless...
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Good Monday afternoon dear friend, today we are going to learn some weird and true facts about the great state of Yup... ND it is... 1). The Enchanted Highway is home to ND... The Enchanted Highway is a 32-mile road lined with massive scrap metal sculptures. You will come across seven statues as you drive along the road. Some of the statutes include "Deer Crossing," "Teddy Rides Again," and "Grasshoppers in the Field." 2). The Red River Valley is the lowest land in North Dakota. It runs along the eastern border of North Dakota, and its lowest point is 750 feet below sea level. The river is the widest in the northern part of the state near Canada, where it is 40 miles wide. It is much narrower in the southern part of the state, where it is only 10 miles wide. 3). North Dakota is also called the "Roughrider State"... The name comes from the cavalry that Teddy Roosevelt organized to fight in the Spanish-American War. Many of the people in the cavalry were from North Dakota. There were bills passed in 1971 and 1973 proposing to change the name on license plates to the "Roughrider Country," but they were denied. 4). The name "Dakota" comes from a Sioux word... One interesting fact about North Dakota is the origin of the name. The word "Dakota" means "friend". There is both a Dakota Tribe and a Sioux Tribe which used the term in their language. Before North Dakota was a state, it was the Dakota Territory, or the friend territory, along with what is now South Dakota. 5). The North Dakota State Capitol cost two million dollars to build. It was completed in 1934 and the workers who built it were only paid $0.30 per hour when construction started. However, they went on strike and got paid $0.50 per hour for the remainder of the project. The building was extended in 1980, which cost $10.5 million to build. 6). President Theodore Roosevelt loved North Dakota. Although Teddy Roosevelt is from New York, he arrived in North Dakota on September 8th 1883, and was immediately smitten with the state. He wanted to kill a buffalo when he was there, which he did. But he also invested in ranches, got in bar fights, and lived the life of a true North Dakota cowboy. 7). It is called this because the International Peace Garden is in North Dakota. The name Peace Garden State was added to the state license plates in 1956. People liked the name, so it was made the official North Dakota nickname. 8). The site lies between North Dakota and Ontario, Canada, and it was created to establish friendship between the people of the two countries. The International Peace Garden broke ground on July 14th, 1932. 9). One of the less well-known North Dakota facts about the state is that it contains a large amount of Lignite. Lignite is a type of coal, sometimes called brown coal, which was used by earlier settlers to heat their homes. The first lignite mine in North Dakota opened in 1873, and 250 more lignite mines opened in the following 50 years. Today, around 30 million tons of Lignite are mined in the state annually. 10). Every year, more than 38.6 million pounds of honey, is produced by the honey bees in North Dakota. The honey is valued at more than 61 million dollars, more than any other state. All the honeybees in the state are tracked, as their owners need to have a license. 11). North Dakota was part of the Louisiana Purchase. All the land that makes up North Dakota was part of the 530 million acres that the United States bought. The land cost $15 million, and it was purchased from France in 1803. Thomas Jefferson approved the purchase to help the United States expand to the West. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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Good Monday afternoon dear friend, today we are going to get an Indepth look into the song Wings by Birdy.... Enjoy the song as well as the read... Based on her own account Birdy had quite an exceptional childhood, complete with plenty of free-flowing quality time alongside friends and family. And the premise behind this song has her reminiscing on those days and missing said individuals. Thus, the titular “wings” are basically symbolic of her desire to be back home with them. In other words, whereas the singer herself may be “in a foreign state”, unable to be with her loved ones physically, she is sending her heart and loving thoughts to them, nonetheless. Or another way of looking at it is that she’s reminding those individuals just how much they mean to her life. Basically, Birdy greatly misses her loved ones and is using this song to send them her love. Wings is the lead single from Birdy’s second album, which itself is entitled Fire Within. And the Warner Music Group, in collaboration with Atlantic Records and 14th Floor Records, put the tune out on 29 July 2013. This song is noted as being the most successful in Birdy’s catalog from her heyday of the early 2010s. For instance, it marks the highest she achieved on the UK Singles Chart, with the (acoustic version of the) song peaking at number eight on that list. And it is also her highest-scoring tune in Ireland. There, it actually achieved number one on the Irish Singles Chart. And for the record, at the time “Wings” came out she was only 17 years of age. The popularity of “Wings” has been buttressed by the fact that it has been used on the television show The Vampire Diaries. It was also used in the 2014 Colin Farrell flick Winter’s Tale. Another notable usage was in a commercial for the long-tenured Lloyd’s Bank in 2015 (celebrating their 250th anniversary). In fact, the aforementioned acoustic version, which became a hit in the UK, was derived from said commercial. Prolific music-video filmographic Sophie Mueller directed the official visual to this track. In keeping with the theme of the song, it features a number of Birdy’s family members and loved ones. For example, Caitlin, her little sister and Becky, the singer’s bestie appear in the video. Additionally, it was filmed in a castle-like mansion called Pylewell House, which is located in Hampshire, England. (Source comes from "Wings" by Birdy - Song Meanings and Facts). Have a blessed day, take care and GOD bless...
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@AdamPandora, good Sunday afternoon, dear friend. Thank you for your reply and for being one of the biggest supporters of this thread. I hope you have had a great weekend thus far. See you through the week. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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@MariaPandora, forgive me, friend, for not replying much sooner. Thank you for your friendly reply and interest in this post. I also love Moby. If you have any requests, please feel free to reply or add them yourself if you'd like. Thanks again for your support... Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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Good Friday afternoon friend, upon request by @speedcuber2 we will be looking at the weird but true facts of the great state of South Dakota... Enjoy the read... 1). Often thought to be a state in the middle of nowhere, South Dakota is in the American Midwest region and part of the Great Plains. It’s the 17th-largest state but among the five least-populated and least-densely populated states. It also falls short when it comes to tourism, being in the bottom ten states for seeing visitors. 2). The Missouri River cuts through South Dakota and the landlocked state shares borders with Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. 3). The state’s name comes from prominent tribal groups that have long inhabited the area. Sioux groups that live in the state are the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota. Nicknames include the Sunshine State, the Coyote State, and the official, but not so imaginative, nickname of the Mount Rushmore State. 4). The local culture is very much bound in the state’s history and heritage and the rural way of life. Numerous festivals throughout the year celebrate the state’s diverse heritage and traditions, with numerous pow-wows held on Indian reservations, the yearly Buffalo Roundup, and Cinco de Mayo, to name just a few. 5). Mount Rushmore, with its looming presidential faces carved into the mountainside, is perhaps the state’s most iconic site. The Black Hills in general attract many tourists (relative to the overall tourist numbers visiting the state), and other famous places around South Dakota include Badlands National Park, the Mammoth Site, the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Little House on the Prairie, and Custer State Park. 6). South Dakota has the biggest petrified woodland in the world. The state also boasts the world’s only Corn Palace, the third-longest known cave on the planet, and the world’s biggest collection of rare formations known as boxwork. One of the state’s most unusual annual events is the Mashed Potato Wrestling Competition, held in Clark each summer. 7). Despite many people thinking that the state is pretty flat—it is, after all, part of the Great Plains—it actually has the USA’s highest point east of the Rocky Mountains: Harney Peak. The geographical Centre of the nation is also located in South Dakota. 8). Sitting right outside the gates of Ellsworth Air Force Base, close to Box Elder in the spectacular Black Hills, South Dakota Air and Space Museum is a terrific place for curious kids and adults alike. Home to many exhibits and displays related to aviation and aerospace, budding pilots and astronauts will feel right at home here. There are hands-on and interactive activities to really help people get involved and have fun while learning more about space travel and flight. The museum also remembers innovators and members of the military who helped America to progress over the years. Collections include vintage aircraft and modern-day planes, missiles, survival equipment, breathing apparatus, and other pieces of technology. Stroll through the Aviation Hall of Fame and learn more about the people who defended and developed the nation. There are many inspiring and patriotic stories. 9). If you love exploring long-forgotten and abandoned places where only the ghosts of yesterday's past roam the deserted streets, you’re sure to enjoy a trip to Spokane Ghost Town. It’s located just outside of Custer. Previously a mining town, all that remains now are memories, haunting scenes, and whispers from the past. Established in the late 1800s, the small town took its name from the much larger and more well-known city of Spokane in Washington. Once a thriving town with plenty of daily activity, its mine was operational, and it was filled with life up until the 1940s. Today, however, it’s hard to imagine people shopping in the stores, children studying in the schools, and booming, clattering, and chattering coming from the mine. When the valuable metals ran out, the mine was closed. Leaving the town folk out of work, they quickly departed. Some of the mine buildings later burned down and others were demolished due to be being found to be unstable or unsafe. Eventually, even the security guard stopped keeping a watchful eye over the town and left in the 1980s. Since then, the town has been completely abandoned and left to decay into a former shell of itself. Only a few signs of previous life remain today, including the watchman’s house, the school, foundations, and some long-dead and rusty cars. 10). A state park, Spirit Mound Historic Prairie is a sacred place for Native Americans. They believe that the area harbors wicked spirits. If you do visit this quirky place steeped in legends and lore, first and foremost do keep in mind that it is a revered site for indigenous people and treat the land and people with respect. Okay, now that the serious stuff is out of the way, more about the park and its spirits! Native American groups in the west have many tales about spirits, also often referred to as the little people. The spirits of Spirit Mound Historic Prairie are said to be arrow-wielding evil monsters with huge heads who kill anybody who tries to enter their territory. Indeed, a tale is told today of a warrior group that was almost entirely obliterated by the spirits after going too close to the mound. Legends say that those who survived the spirits’ rage were left crippled for the rest of their days. Intriguingly, this story is only around two and a half centuries old. Lewis and Clark, two famous explorers from past times, visited the top of the mound. They told stories about the devils who protected the area and learnt plenty from native groups. Today’s visitors can follow a half-mile track to the peak—if they dare! Native prairie grass grows around the mound, and there is an abundance of insect life. The sounds of clacking and whirring fill the air; hopefully, you won’t hear the whizzing sound of fatal arrows! (Source comes from 26 Amazing Hidden Gems in South Dakota - The Crazy Tourist). Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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@speedcuber2 Thanks for your request, South Dakota it is... Take care and GOD bless...
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Good Friday afternoon dear friend, I hope you are having a great start to your New Year thus far...Today we are going to get an in-depth look into the song Closing Time by Semisonic... Enjoy the song as well as the read... This song has a very literal meaning - being asked to leave a bar - but it goes much deeper than that. Semisonic lead singer Dan Wilson wrote the song when his wife was pregnant with their first child, which turned out to be a daughter named Coco. Halfway through writing the song, he realized it had a double meaning. "It's all about being born and coming into the world, seeing the bright lights, cutting the cord, opening up into something deeper and more universal," Wilson told Mojo. Shortly before recording was scheduled to begin, Wilson's wife experienced complications with her pregnancy, and Coco was born three months premature, weighing just 11 ounces. Wilson's bandmates offered to postpone the sessions, but he asked to move forward with them, since there was very little he could do in the hospital. This song took on a new meaning with the line, "I know who I want to take me home," as Wilson was looking forward to the day, he could bring Coco home. That day finally came nearly a year after Coco was born; she left the hospital in February 1998 on the same day "Closing Time" was released as a single. According to Wilson, the ambulance driver who transported them home asked if he was the same Dan Wilson from the band. That's when the full gravity of the song hit him, and he realized how much Coco influenced it. This remains a popular song at bars when they are ready to pack it up. There is no mistaking the message: "You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here." Semisonic vocalist and songwriter Dan Wilson told The Hollywood Reporter in a 2010 interview: "I really thought that that was the greatest destiny for 'Closing Time,' that it would be used by all the bartenders, and it was actually. It still is. I run into people all the time who tell me, Oh I worked in this one bar for four years and I heard your song every single night." "Closing time!" is something bartenders would often bellow at the end of the night to not-so-gently encourage patrons to leave. It's something Dan Wilson heard often in Minneapolis drinking establishments, which provided the title. "You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here" is a line Wilson remembered being shouted at one particular bar. After this song came out, that line got a lot more popular. The line, "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end," sounds like it could be a Zen proverb or part of a famous poem, but it's an original line. In a Songfacts interview with Dan Wilson, he said: "The phrase does have a kind of timeless, proverbial vibe about it. It does seem to be literally tattooed on people's arms and reprinted in thousands of places. And it's been falsely attributed to ancient Roman philosophers, actually. So, I guess there's definitely something about it. If it's been useful to people, I can only be grateful for that." Semisonic formed in 1995 and released their debut album, Great Divide, in 1996. During these years, many of their gigs were at bars, so when Dan Wilson set out to write a closing number for their sets, it made sense to write one about closing the bar. Wilson told The Hollywood Reporter how he wrote this song in 20 minutes: "My bandmates were tired of ending our sets with the same song, so there was kind of an uprising where they demanded something different to end our nights with. So, I thought, 'OK, I'll write a song to close out the set,' and then boom, I wrote 'Closing Time' really fast. There was one little adjustment later, which I credit to our A&R guy, Hans Haedelt. He said, 'It's too simple. You need to break up the rhythm of the verses.' So that line, 'Gather up your jackets, move it to the exits, I hope you have found a friend' is the first time it deviates from the rhythmic pattern. He was right - it's a great moment in the song." Semisonic kept their setlists pretty consistent and closed every show with a track from their first album called "If I Run." Dan Wilson was fine with this ("I can eat the same breakfast every morning for a year and be perfectly happy," he said), but his bandmates wanted a different song to end their shows. Wilson obliged by Writing this song. Much of the song is pretty clearly about a bar, but there is a line in the second verse that has nothing to do with that storyline but goes along with the birth meaning: This room won't be open 'til your brothers, or your sisters come. According to Wilson, the "room" is a womb, waiting for brothers or sisters. In America, this wasn't released as a single (except to radio stations for promotional purposes), which forced listeners to buy the album if they wanted the song. The strategy worked - Feeling Strangely Fine sold over a million copies in the US. Withholding single release meant the song wasn't eligible for the Hot 100, but it did reach #11 on the Billboard Airplay chart. The band was pretty sure this song was a hit, but when the album was mixed by Bob Clearmountain and delivered to MCA Records, the label told them they didn't hear a single and told them to record more songs until they had one. Dan Wilson was happy to spend the label's money recording more songs, but their manager, Jim Grant, warned against it, since it meant "Closing Time" and the other songs would have no shot. Grant told Wilson how to deal with it: Don't answer the phone for a few months. Indeed, the label called, and Wilson let his answering machine handle it. Eventually, the label gave in and released the album as delivered. This was Semisonic's only hit in America, although in the UK, "Secret Smile " charted higher. The video was directed by Chris Applebaum, who came up with the idea for the split-screen look where Dan Wilson and his leading lady (an actress - the real-life wife does appear in the "Secret Smile" video) keep just missing each other. The song features in the 2011 romantic comedy movie Friends with Benefits in a scene where Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake are having sex. She asks him to distract her with what she calls, 'A Third Eye Blind song' and he proceeds to sing this tune. Dan Wilson told The Hollywood Reporter that seeing the scene in the trailer made him laugh. He said: "It is kind of funny to be looking at it from another perspective. And while I really like Justin Timberlake's music and singing, when he's doing a Dan Wilson impression, I'm not sure I like that. But it's very cute. I enjoyed that slight mockery. And the thing with Third Eye Blind is really funny." This was also featured in the comedies American Reunion (2012) and Due Date (2010). In the latter movie, Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis get assaulted by a wheelchair-bound Western Union employee (Danny McBride), who sings a variation of the tune after he delivers the beatdown. Wilson wasn't a fan of its usage in the violent scene. "I would've said no to that,” he told Grantland, "though I'm not bummed about it." (Source comes from Closing Time by Semisonic - Songfacts). This was used on Friends in the 2001 episode "The One With Rachel's Date." It plays as Rachel leaves the Central Perk after seeing Ross talking to Mona. It was also included on Friends: The Ultimate Soundtrack (2005). It also shows up on these TV shows: Kevin (Probably) Saves The World ("Listen Up" - 2017) The Office ("Doomsday" - 2011): Andy attempts to use the song to signify the end of the workday. The Simpsons ("That '90s Show" - 2008) Cold Case ("That Woman" - 2007) Daria ("Ill" - 1998) Have a blessed day, take care and GOD bless...
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@Kyleault15 that was my first thought when I was reading it, what better way to start off your day when you become part of a search party looking for yourself, then to your own surprise you say "Oh, look I found me, thanks for everyone looking for me." LOL... Thanks for your reply, as well as your interest in this post... Have a great New Year... Take care and GOD bless...
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@Chrissauseda, @AdamPandora, @MariaPandora, @AlyssaPandora, @ErickPandora, @TannerPandora, @LeonPandora, @ChrisPandora and to the rest of the @Pandora family and community... Take care and GOD bless...
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@Pandora here is my song for 2024... With Every Heartbeat (feat. Kleerup) by Robyn Have a great New Year... Take care and GOD bless...
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Good Christmas Eve dear friend... I'm going to do one more Christmas classic before the New Year, and then I will stick to doing more traditional songs that we all love to hear and chill to... This song is one of my favorite Christmas songs and the original version is also my favorite version of the song as well... Enjoy the song and the read... The Little Drummer Boy (1965 Version) by Harry Simeone Chorale (Holiday) Just because the song "Little Drummer Boy" is beloved by people around the world doesn't mean its backstory is very well known to the public. In this overview, learn about the holiday song's origins, including the controversy around its authorship and where its roots are. The lyrics and some chart history are also here. Before it became world famous as the "Little Drummer Boy," the song was originally titled "Carol of the Drums" because of the repeating line "pa rum pum pum pum," which imitates the sound of a drum. It's not certain who wrote the song, but the "Little Drummer Boy" is believed to have been written by Katherine K. Davis in 1941. The song lyrics are said to be based on an old Czech carol. It was recorded for Decca as "Carol of the Drum" by the Trapp Family Singers in 1951 and credited to Davis. But Davis isn't the only person credited with writing the song. According to some reports, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone penned the lyrics to the song. Just as it's not entirely certain who deserves lyrical songwriting credit for the "Little Drummer Boy," questions surround the music composition credits for the song as well. Jack Halloran recorded it in 1957. His daughter, Dawn, stated in a letter to famous music collector Jerry Osborne that her father "did the original choral arrangement and recorded it for Dot Records in 1957." She added, "Dot, unfortunately, didn't put the single out for the 1957 Christmas season, and Simeone succeeded in getting composing credit (along with Henry Onorati and Davis) for a piece he had nothing to do with." Over the years, it's been recorded by many artists, some of whom have even charted with it on Billboard's singles charts. Pentatonix hit No. 1 with it in the winter of 2013–2014, and David Bowie and Bing Crosby's beloved version peaked at No. 3 in the United Kingdom (Official Singles Chart), spending 10 weeks on the chart in 1982–1983. The Harry Simeone Chorale hit No. 13 on Billboard's Hot 100 with it in 1959–60, No. 24 in 1960–61, No. 22 in 1961–62, and No. 28 in 62–63. The Jack Halloran Singers' version made it only to No. 96 in January 1961. There have been hundreds of recorded versions of the song, and even actors Jack Black & Jason Segel, believe it or not, reached No. 45 with it in 2010 on Billboard's holiday digital sales chart. Decades ago, stop-motion animation was all the rage in television ("Rudolph," anyone?), so a version of "Little Drummer Boy" was produced by Rankin-Bass for television in 1968 with the voice of Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson narrating. If you're of a certain age, you may have seen this version when it debuted. (Source comes from The Story Behind the 'Little Drummer Boy' Christmas Carol). (Side Note: Here is another great version with a video Bing Videos treat yourself to a real treat and take five minutes you'll be happy you did) Have a great and blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year... Take care and GOD bless...
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When I'm not working, I'm reading... I love to read... I spend about 15 hours a week reading (on avg.) Some weeks it is more some it is less... I also listen to music a lot... Even while reading... I have made several playlists just for my reading time... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.... Take care and GOD bless...
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@Beliver7887, @MariaPandora I have yet to watch it... I know! Just about everyone you have come across in life has already watched it, and probably multiple x's as well... I remember when it first came on television I sat down to watch it with other family members and I lost interest after the first 15 minutes. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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