Songs on Saturday ~ Babylon
When a man is tired of London, he is tired of Life. ~ Samuel Johnson
The only people who know all of London drive black cabs.
I like this slightly melancholy track, it reminds me fondly of some people, places, and things.
Looking back in time; I’ve been blind, I’ve been jealous, I’ve been angry, I’ve been bitter, and I’ve been a fool ~ but the love I hold for you has never been in doubt.
Please listen responsibly.
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
The bright lights of another Babylon
Songs on Saturday ~ Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer ~ the original weird Englishman.
But the show must go on.
Been to places where ‘show time’ was all that mattered.
Seems I’m there again.
jack collier
jackcollier@talktalk.net
it’s always a show for some people
Songs on Saturday ~ Annie Lennox
my whole life is cracked, and nobody can put me back together again
I live in an empty room with a teddy bear called Marmaduke, everyone else in my life I have loved has cut me down.
Don’t tell me the moon is shining, show me the glint of light on broken glass.
Love is like glass, the brighter the glitter, the more easily broken.
Please listen responsibly.
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
the sea, a winter mirror
seen through a glass, darkly
Tunes on Tuesday ~ Blues Brothers
it’s 106 miles to Chicago, we’ve got a full tank of gas, it’s dark out, and we’re wearing sunglasses
Not only do I like the movie, I also like Ray Charles, and this song, and the street dancers.
Please listen and dance responsibly.
The Men in Black? I’ve seen Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith do it better.
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
if you hit Route 66 in Chicago
eventually you’ll end up here
Tunes on Tuesday ~ Why Do I Go To Extremes?
Whatever men attempt, they seem driven to overdo ~ Bernard Baruch
That’s certainly always been true for me.
Please listen responsibly.
jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
Merry Christmas to Everyone
Marmaduke and I Wish You Very Merry Christmas
one with lots of love to share
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
a Christmas Rose for you
Christmas Eve
NORAD Tracks Santa’s Sleigh Tonight
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check out the official NORAD Santa Tracker
click on the link above
Despite the US Government shut-down, NORAD will still be tracking Santa’s Sleigh tonight ~ beginning at 07:00 GMT.
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Santa has an around-the-world fighter escort
Christmas Songs
Chris Rea ~ Driving Home For Christmas
I’ve done that more times than I’d care to remember.
Please listen responsibly
ja
ck collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
Tunes on Tuesday ~ Chris Rea
Be charitable and loving when winter comes howling in.
Middlesbrough Man Chris Rea is a brilliant exponent of the slide guitar ~ athough I like him best because he likes great cars, including the iconic 7.
Please listen responsibly.
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
don’t drive a 7 in winter
unless you’re very brave
Songs on Saturday ~ December 1st
At Christmas, love the giver more than the gift.
The First of December is the beginning of my personal Christmas Season ~ others may begin their own Christmas earlier, or if they follow older traditions will not begin to celebrate Yule until December 21st. The end of Yuletide is January 1st, and here in England the traditional end of Christmas is 12th Night, which falls on January 5th.
Anyone with the spirit of Christmas / Yule in their heart will have their own seasonal traditions, one of mine is that my Christmas playlist comes into force today ~ my computerised music system really only plays festive songs between now and 12th night.
This is one of my favourite festive tunes ~ it reminds me that not everyone looks forward to Christmas.
Please listen with joy and compassion in your heart.
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
snow in the high desert,
New Mexico
