Station Break: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Posted by: dgoldring on Nov 28 2008 - 29 views

Until now, most of our Station Break installments have focused on music, but today’s media players can handle so much more than that, I thought it was time to mention one of the videos I have been enjoying lately.  And what better video to highlight right now than A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Most people who know me know that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  yet, more and more it gets increasingly overlooked by many people.  It is just that day we get off from school or work which falls pretty much midway between dressing up for Halloween and trimming the tree for Christmas.  Lately, it seems like as soon as the jack-o-lanterns come down, the Christmas trees come out.  My favorite turkeys are lost in that crazy two month shuffle.

But I digress.  the point here is that while there are a plethora of Halloween and Christmas specials on TV, there is really only one Thanksgiving special worth watching, and that is the one starring Charlie Brown and all of his friends.

If you have never seen it, you really should spend the half hour you will need to sit down and watch it.  Your Thanksgiving feast will never feel the same after you witness Snoopy hosting his own Thanksgiving, with courses such as jellybeans, popcorn, and buttered toast.  Everyone should have such treats at their Thanksgiving.

So, check out this hilarious and fun Thanksgiving holiday special.  And I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving this week.  I certainly did!

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StationBreak: Regina Spektor

Posted by: Ragart on Nov 22 2008 - 37 views

[Oh, look – it’s StationBreak time again! But on a Saturday?! WHY?! Why am I late?!]

Ok, there are two easy ways to make me like you: first, have a cool name. Second, appear on Conan O’Brien’s Late Show and rock as his musical guest. Regina Spektor fulfills both requisites, and you know what? I like her.

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StationBreak: Zac Brown Band

Posted by: Sue on Nov 13 2008 - 56 views

 

 

The month of July is the month of the Orange County Fair here in Southern California. As well as all the usual fair shenanigans, rides, candy floss and huge stuffed animals, there are also concerts almost every night.

Bands the other half and I saw with our friends this season included The Stray Cats, Brad Paisley, Van Halen and Alan Jackson. But by far, in my opinion, one of the best bands was the lead in for Alan Jackson – The Zac Brown Band.  The lead singer – Zac Brown – has some SERIOUS vocals and all around us people were nudging each other and asking “who is this band?”  I’ll tell you more after the jump.

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Station Break: Jam On Revenge

Posted by: dgoldring on Nov 07 2008 - 11 views

 

Back when I was in about 5th or 6th grade, and up through probably eight grade, the big craze (and I mean huge) was breakdancing.  Everyone loved it, cool kids and otherwise.  And all of you 30-somethings out there, don’t try to deny it.  I know many of you probably have the same reaction I do when you see a cardboard mat.  And the answer is, no, if you are at all like me, then you never could do a headspin, and would probably risk serious injury if you tried it now.

Anyway, the point of this post is to remember one of my favorite breakdancing bands, Newcleus…particularly their signature song, Jam On Revenge.  With lyrics which can be reminiscent of, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,” by The Charlie Daniels Band, Newcleus famously sang:

(Say Superman had came to town to see who he could rock)
(He blew away every crew he faced until he reached our block)
(His speakers were three stories high, with woofers made of steel)
(And when we brought our set outside, he said “Hah, be for real!”)
He said, I’m faster than a speedin’ bullet when I’m on the set
I don’t need no fan to cool my amps, I just use my super breath
I could fly three times around the world without missin’ a beat
I socialize with X-ray eyes, and the ladies think it’s sweet
(And then he turned his power on and the ground began to move)
(And all the buildings for miles around were swayin’ to the groove)
(And just when he had pulled the crowd and swore he’d won the fight)
We rocked his butt with a 12 inch cut called “Disco Kryptonite”

 

Can I get a “Wiki-Wiki?” 

You can check out Jam On Revenge, and all of Newcleus’ classic hip-hop and electro-rock hits on their website.

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Station Break: Big Rock Candy Mountain

Posted by: Heather on Oct 24 2008 - 26 views

Harry McClintock.  Who you ask?  Harry McClintock was a folk/country singer who was the first person to record Big Rock Candy Mountain.  He originally recorded it back in 1928.  Most people would recognize it from the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”.  I know what you are thinking, “Gee, thanks for the Jeopardy trivia, but what does this have to do with anything?”  Well, Big Rock Candy Mountain happens to be one of my favorite songs on my 4GB Zune!!!  Its easily top 5.  To go with this statement, I also have to say that I’m not a fan of folk or country music.  So, why do I love this song?  The song has an excellent story talking about a hobo’s utopia.  When work is getting you down, and you just want to escape, I think of Big Rock Candy Mountain.  I can honestly say I listen to it 5 or 6 times in a row all the time.  Its got a very catchy tune that sticks in your head, and its easy to sing along to.  No matter what mood I am in, I can listen to this song.  Everyone should have this on their mp3 player.  Here is a sample of some of my favorite lyrics:

“There’s a lake of stew
And of whiskey too
You can paddle all around it
In a big canoe
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains”

Who doesn’t want to paddle around in a lake of whiskey and of stew.  Plus, earlier in the song, he mentions “the lemonade springs”, which is perfect for mixing with the whiskey.  What’s the weather like at the Big Rock Candy Mountain?  I am so glad you asked.

 ”And the sun shines every day…

Oh I’m bound to go
Where there ain’t no snow
Where the rain don’t fall
The winds don’t blow
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains.”

I bet your also wondering what kind of jobs they have at Big Rock Candy Mountain?  Well, that is the best part!!!

“There ain’t no short-handled shovels,
No axes, saws nor picks,
I’m bound to stay
Where you sleep all day,
Where they hung the jerk
That invented work
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains.”

 Who wouldn’t want to live in Big Rock Candy Mountain?  So, if anyone finds its exact location, please contact me.  In the meantime, check out the song.

Complete lyrics to Big Rock Candy Mountain

Purchase Big Rock Candy Mountain by Harry McClintock (aka Haywire Mac) from Amazon for $0.99

 

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StationBreak: Aaron Neville

Posted by: Peter Murphy on Oct 17 2008 - 24 views

I am still finding out what my new toy can do, and have been quite surprised by the sound quality of the onboard speakers. So I decided to load up a few different styles of music to have a bit of a better trial. While I was digging around in my music library on my old laptop I came across a version of “Oh Happy Day” by Aaron Neville. When you see a photo of this guy you would think, bit of a hulk of a man, but he has a voice like velvet. Almost hypnotic in the vocal gymnastics he can perform. Gospel music has always been a favourite of mine,  and this song is just so  uplifting, it’s been going around in my head all day, and I find myself smiling. Need I say more, well I just hit up iTunes and sprung for the whole album. Well worth a listen, and powering me through my happy day.

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