#Earl Hammond

[kwebtv]

Silverhawks - Syndication - September 8, 1986 - December 5, 1986

Animated (65 episodes)

Running Time: 23 minutes

Character Voices

Commander Stargazer (voiced by Bob McFadden) 

Quicksilver / Captain Jonathan Quick (voiced by Peter Newman) 

Bluegrass (voiced by Larry Kenney)

Steelheart/Sergeant Emily Hart and Steelwill/Sergeant Will Hart (voiced by Maggie Jakobson Wheeler and Bob McFadden)

The Copper Kidd (vocal effects provided by Pete Cannarozzi)

Hotwing (voiced by Adolph Caesar in earlier episodes, Doug Preis in later episodes)

Flashback (voiced by Peter Newman)

Moon Stryker (voiced by Larry Kenney)

Condor (voiced by Bob McFadden) 

Mon*Star (voiced by Earl Hammond)

Yes-Man (voiced by Bob McFadden) 

Hardware (voiced by Bob McFadden)

Melodia (voiced by Maggie Wheeler)

Windhammer (voiced by Doug Preis)

Mo-Lec-U-Lar (voiced by Doug Preis)

Buzz-Saw (voiced by Bob McFadden) 

Poker-Face (voiced by Larry Kenney) 

Mumbo-Jumbo (voiced by Peter Newman)

Timestopper (voiced by Larry Kenney)

Zero the Memory Thief (voiced by Peter Newman)

Darkbird (portrayed by Peter Newman)

[ellie88-blog-blog]

Santa Clause: A History

The author reviews the 1985 stop-motion special "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by Rankin/Bass, recalling it fondly from childhood and appreciating its mature storyline detailed in a fantastical setting in adulthood.

When I was a kid, this was one of my favorite Rankin/Bass specials. I would have to pled to watch it when I saw it was coming on because, as many of us know, 1990s TV in December was saturated with options when it came to Christmas movies. There was always something else that was on that was deemed better than the last Rankin/Bass Animagic (stop motion) special, 1985’s “The Life and Adventures of…

[erstwhile-punk-guerito]

[dangerk33paway]

i’ve come to the conclusion that i may have a type….

[isabelleffe]

List of Pro-Palestinian Celebrities That I Have Been Working On

pro🍉 (❌ = problematic for unrelated reason, 🕊️= passed away)

reneé rapp

pedro pascal

bella ramsey

bella hadid

gigi hadid

dua lipa

melanie martinez❌(sa - “she didn’t say no” was response)

the weekend❌(misogyny - lesbian fetish)

towa bird

phoebe bridgers

lucy dacus

julien baker

beabadoobee

kehlani

hozier

melissa barreram

macklemore

cate blanchett

hari nef

julia fox❌(connections with kanye and drake)

mitski

SZA

nina lu

zendaya

victoria monét

rachel zegler

jenna ortega

clairo

chloe forero

miss rachel (toddler learning)

ariana grande❌(said her dream dinner date is jeffery dahmer)

ricky montgomery

angelina jolie

maisie peters

chani nicholas

nemahsis

chappell roan

frank ocean

ramy youssef

cardi b

halsey

eddy mack

saul williams

arooj aftab

michelle wolf

carice van houten

matt mcgorry

michael stipe

Jasmin Savoy Brown

Dame Vivienne Westwood

Neemz

amira jazeera

MUNA

Hedy Epstein

Hunter Schafer

Chance the Rapper

ishowspeed ❌ (treated his ex-girlfriend terribly)

Noname (rapper, poet, and producer)

shannon berry

nicola coughlan

bambie thug

zara larsson

AURORA

jonathan glazer

joaquin phoenix❌

lizzy mcalpine

coldplay (will champion, phil harvey, guy berryman, chris martin)

tyler the creator

björk

pink floyd (at least roger waters)

lauryn hill

chuck d

david bowie (loving the alien)🕊️

Malcom X🕊️

the strokes (Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond Jr., Fabrizio Moretti, Nick Valensi, and Nikolai Fraiture)

earl sweatshirt

michael jackson (palestine, don't cry)🕊️

kid cudi

rage against the machine (zack de la rocha, tom morello, tim commerford, brad wilk)

lorde

FKA twigs

joji

ethel cain

Michael Jordan Bonema

lil peep🕊️

sean beam

liam cunningham

dianne guerrero

sean bean

tobias menzies

charles dance

carice van houten

emma d’arcy

madison pettis

lena heady

mxmtoon

joe alwyn

momona tamada

patrick spicer

mark ruffalo

halle bailey

chloe bailey

nicola coughlan

tom welling

kristen kreuk

rob delaney

kali uchis

louise xin (fashion designer)

isabela merced

joseph quinn

grace van dien

helana christensen

josh hutcherson

charli xcx

megan thee stallion (called for ceasefire at her concert 8/1/24, not sure if she talked about it before that because i only went to one concert)

hozier

not pro🍉 (“neutrality” = not pro 🍉, red text = signed letter for "israel")

taylor swift (no statement)

kanye west

oprah

dwayne johnson

lana del rey

selena gomez

rihanna (no statement)

adam sandler

lady gaga (performed in "israel")

beyoncé (no statement)

justin timberlake (performed in "israel")

noah schnapp

bon jovi (performed in "israel")

robbie williams (performed in "israel")

Brett Gelman

entirety of paramore (no statement)

chris pratt

justin bieber

hailey bieber

haley baylee (no statement)

natalie portman

madonna (performed in "israel")

kardashian family

Jenner family

jennifer lawrence

amy schumer

neil druckmann (admitted to "The Last of Us Part 2" being based on Israel's genocide against Gaza, except from a zionist's point of view)

bruno mars (performed in isnotreal)

mayim bialik

gal gadot

Jerry Seinfeld

Debra Messing

Bryan Lourd

Richard Lovett

Ryan Murphy

Zachery Levi

Sharon Osbourne

Tracey-Ann Oberman

George Lopez

Phil Rosenthal

Mekhi Phifer

Diane Warren

Haim Saban

Irving Azoff

Ynon Kreiz

Jody Gerson

Mark Hamill

Rick Yorn

Howie Mandel

Sherry Lansing

Rick Yorn

Tom Rothman

Julian Edelman

Antoine Fuqua

Jack Black

Aubrey Plaza

Tahj Mowry

Josh Peck

Ziggy Marley

Howie Mandel

Chris Pine

Billy Porter

Ben Savage

Jeremy Seinfeld

Bella Thorne

uncertain

billie eilish (wore ceasefire pin but doesn’t boycott - made videos for mtv israel)

laufey (connections to mitski- no statement)

hank green (historically hasn’t been pro🍉 but has donated recently)

olivia rodrigo (connections to Chappell roan - no statement)

dylan mulvaney (posted in support of palestine but has a few pro-israel friends & has partnered with pro-israel brands)

If you spot any typos, mistakes regarding celebrities listed, or have information about celebrities not listed, please either DM me or leave a comment on this post!!

As always, this blog stands with Palestine, Congo, and Sudan. PLEASE make sure to email your state representatives (if you live in the United States). If you do not know your representative (or how to contact them), you can use this website (which is the official U.S. House of Representatives website). My reposts on Tumblr are all about Isnotreal's genocide on Palestine (at least as of 6/16/2024). Make sure to amplify Palestinian voices and journalists as well (a list will be included below of some Palestinian journalists and groups/people supporting Palestine on Instagram).

@/wizard_bisan1

@/hindkhoudary

@/m.z.gaza

@/anat.international

@/palestine.academy

@/eye.on.palestine

@/ampalestine

@/byplestia

@/wael_eldahdouh

@/jenan.matari

@/thepcrt

@/blackforpalestine

@/jewishvoiceforpeace

@/palestinianyouthmovement

@/eid_yara

[lavenderstobins]

Wayne Munson Headcanons

Wayne was born and raised in Tennessee but moved to Hawkins when he was older. He briefly moved away but moved back after Eddie came out to him, wanting a fresh start

He was raised as an Evangelical Christian

He's the oldest of three, having a younger brother and a younger sister. His sister died young and Wayne never got over that grief

He had an abusive father, which contributed to his brother acting out as a teenager

He fought in Vietnam and subsequently hates guns as a result

His first job was in a pastry shop, but his father made him quit and get a job as a mechanic

He was very close to Eddie's mother (his sister-in-law) but kept his distance for his brother's sake

When his brother goes to jail for what seems like good, he tries to help out Eddie and his mom as best as he can

When Eddie's mom dies, Wayne feels like he didn't do enough

Wayne took Eddie in without hesitation. He'd been in a longterm relationship at the time and having Eddie with them broke it down, but Wayne wouldn't sacrifice Eddie for anyone

Wayne is the one who introduces Eddie to Garfield

Wayne had a brief relationship with Benny Hammond. He was in love with him, but felt he couldn't risk letting them be in love. He's heartbroken when he hears Benny committed suicide

When Eddie comes out to him as a boy, he does so by mentioning the D&D spell "modify memory" in his explanation. Wayne stays up for hours squinting at the handbook long after Eddie's fallen asleep, wanting to be supportive

Wayne was the one to buzz Eddie's hair, after he came out

Wayne loves fishing. He used to have a fishing group that consisted of him, Benny, Dale, Henry and Earl. Over the years, it becomes just him

Wayne braves a gay nightclub one night when Eddie's at a friend's. He goes a few more times and ends up having a one night stand with Scott Clarke, much to their mutual surprise when they bump into each other at the school

Wayne thinks he's cursed. He thinks the Munson name is cursed

When the mall 'burns down', he starts suspecting Hawkins is cursed, too

He cries when he sees Eddie in a coma after s4

He's suspicious of Steve initially. That quickly changes when he learns Steve was the one to carry Eddie out of the Upside Down

He finds out Steve and Eddie are dating when he walks in on them making out on his couch

He has designated mugs for different things. He brings a Garfield 'gone fishing' mug out with him when he's fishing. He has a snowy Garfield mug that he pulls out in winter

He ends up dating Claudia Henderson sometime after the Upside Down shit is finally over

He treats Steve, Robin and Nancy like they're his kids, too. And Max. Then by the end of the year he's essentially half-adopted the entire Hawkins gang

He has a soft heart and cares deeply about troubled kids. His friends joke that he has a 'waif in need' alert (thanks @pukner)

He doesn't want to get married, claiming he won't marry 'til his boy can marry

He's a man of few words. He's not good at showing physical affection, but he's prouder of Eddie than he could ever say

Calls Eddie 'his boy'

Heavily distrusts the government. Milks them for all he can when Eddie's recovering in the hospital. Lays it on thick with Nancy's help and then winks at her when the government agent bustles out of the room

Loves watching the game on TV. Eddie complains when Steve and Wayne get together for the game but is secretly thrilled about his favourite people spending time together

His clothes get passed around from Eddie to Steve to Robin to Nancy and back again. When Robin shows up in one of his flannels he doesn't even blink

[docgold13]

Profiles in Villainy

Mumm-Ra

The demon sorcerer Mumm-Ra is the self-proclaimed ‘ever-living source of evil’ on Third Earth, possessing mighty magical powers and an ageless lifespan. Although in truth he is the bound servant to the Four Ancient Spirits of Evil who provide him with power and virtual immortality to further their pursuit of spreading their dark influence throughout Third Earth.

Residing within the Black Pyramid amid the ruins of an ancient civilization, Mumm-Ra exists in a decayed, weakened form that must return to a stone sarcophagus to replenish his energy. He can summon the power to transform himself into a more vigorous, muscular form (Mumm-Ra, the Ever-Living) by reciting the incantation, “Ancient Spirits of Evil, transform this decayed form to Mumm-Ra, the Ever-Living!" In this form he possesses incredible strength and vast magical abilities; yet will lose these powers if tricked into gazing upon his own reflection.  

These Ancient Spirits of Evil task Mumm-Ra with destroying the Thundercats and obtaining the powerful Sword of Omens.  He battles the Thundercats on multiple occasions, even enlisting the aide of other villains, including the Mutant Army and the Lunattacks.  And yet Mumm-Ra is never able to succeed in accomplishing his goal.  As a final punishment for his repeated failures, the Ancient Spirits banish Mumm-Ra from Third Earth, trapping his essence in a nether-realm.  

In the 2011 reboot of The Thundercats, Mumm-Ra is an evil sorcerer who leads the Lizard Army in overthrowing the Kingdom of Thunderra.  The 2020 series, Thundercats Roar, presents a version of Mumm-Ra more in tune with his original narrative. 

Actor Earl Hammond voiced the villain in the original series; while actor Robin Atkin Downes voiced the character in the 2011 series; and actor Patrick Seitz voiced him in ThunderCats Roar.  Mumm-Ra first appeared in the second episode of Thundercats, airing on January 23rd, 1985.  

[scotianostra]

My favourite Scottish singer, Jim Diamond was born on September 28th 1953 in Bridgeton, Glasgow.

Born to Sarah (nee Harper), a seamstress, and Lawrence, a firefighter, who would habitually get up to sing at parties, we all had a relative like this didn't we? Apart from his father, his earliest musical inspirations were soul music greats such as Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. By the age of 14 he had joined his first band, The Method, and later he became lead singer of the Glasgow group Jade, touring the country playing club and college gigs. Then he embarked on a European tour with the band Gully Foyle (he had seen their advertisement for a lead singer in Glasgow’s Evening Times), which included some dates supporting Procol Harum.

His next stop was a quintet called Bandit, who were signed by Arista Records but they swept away by the emergence of punk rock. Bandit's one album was enough to prompt the NME’s reviewer, Tony Stewart, to comment that he was “an inspired and remarkable vocalist who projects himself well, displaying not only a passion for the music but a staggering range, which he uses fully”.

Bandit split up soon afterwards, but Diamond and Bandit’s guitarist, Danny McIntosh (now Kate Bush’s husband) went on to work with Alexis Korner. Word was spreading about Diamond and his powerfully expressive singing, and he was invited to fly to Los Angeles to form a band with the guitarist and David Bowie collaborator Earl Slick and the drummer Carmine Appice, who had been playing with Rod Stewart, but before the project could come to fruition, Diamond was in demand again, returning to England to form PhD and embarking on the series of hits that sealed his reputation.

Then Diamond contracted hepatitis, which prevented him from touring and prompted PhD to split. In 1984 he was back in action as a solo artist, triumphing with the No 1 heartbreaker I Should Have Known Better, often remembered for its soaring “I-I-I-I-I” chorus, which believe it or not, I pride myself on singing welle, The single, which was from his album Double Crossed , earned him a nomination for an Ivor Novello award.

Diamond’s career cooled after his intense burst of success in the early and mid-80s, although in 1985 Diamond went to No 1 again with the celebrity ensemble The Crowd on You’ll Never Walk Alone, a charity record for families of the victims of the Bradford City stadium fire. In 1986 his second solo album, Desire For Freedom, delivered the No 5 hit Hi Ho Silver, a song commissioned for Boon, starring Michael Elphick, and featuring yet another of Diamond’s catchy choruses, this time set to a briskly pumping reggae beat.

In 1993 he released the album Jim Diamond, which reached No 16 on the UK charts, and went on tour performing acoustic versions of his catalogue of songs. In the late 90s he teamed up with the saxophonist Chris “Snake” Davis, renowned for his studio work with M People, George Michael, Paul McCartney and many more, and they performed as The Blue Shoes. With the Hammond organist Paul Birchall, they also worked on Diamond’s 2005 album Souled and Healed. In 2009 PhD reunited to record a new album, Three.

In 2011 Diamond joined up with a group of Scottish musicians, including veterans from Wet Wet Wet and the Proclaimers, to record City of Soul, a collection of soul music cover versions to raise money for Cash for Kids.

Sadly on n 8 October 2015 Jim Diamond passed away as a result of a pulmonary edema – a build-up of fluid in his lungs. The family later said they were unaware he was unwell, his daughter Sara said “Dad was quite a private man, he didn’t court celebrity, and the only reason he did what he did was because he loved making music." adding “Dad’s song (I should have known better) went to Number one at the same time as Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas was released.

“He was over the moon, but told everyone to go and buy the charity single.” Sara added that the one thing her dad enjoyed using his fame for was to help others. She said: “Dad was always very aware of how lucky we had been as a family, in terms of health and wealth.

“He was very passionate about helping charities. He saw it as his duty to do what he could to give something back.”

RIP Jim Diamond, dubbed "Scotland's Ray Charles.

[thegayfangrrl]

DILF December bracket

Order decided (roughly) by percentage of the movie/show's A03 fics in which the character is tagged.

Round one:

Caractacus Potts (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) vs. Jean Valjean (Les Miserables)

Joel (The Last of Us) vs. Sam Sylvia (G.L.O.W.)

Ulysses Everett McGill (O Brother Where Art Thou) vs. Georg von Trapp (The Sound of Music)

William Adama (Battlestar Galactica) vs. Dan Connor (Roseanne)

Waymond Wang (Everything Everywhere All At Once) vs. Armand Goldman (The Birdcage)

Walter Bishop (Fringe) vs. Martin Crane (Frasier)

Harry Bright (Mamma Mia) vs. Stacker Pentecost (Pacific Rim)

Han Solo (Star Wars) vs. Elrond Peredhel (LOTR)

Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation) vs. Gerry Quinn (Derry Girls)

Bernard Lowe (Westworld) vs. Clay Morrow (Sons of Anarchy)

Benjamin Sisko (Star Trek Deep Space Nine) vs. Bud Hammond (Political Animals)

Herman Boone (Remember the Titans) vs. George Banks (Mary Poppins)

Robert Neville (I Am Legend) vs. Daniel (Love Actually)

Konstantin Vasiliev (Killing Eve) vs. Tuvok (Star Trek Voyager)

Noah MacManus (Boondock Saints) vs. Dill Penderghast (Easy A)

Earl Johnson (Black-ish) vs. Rowan Pope (Scandal)

[burlveneer-music]

Yael Nachshon Levin - Tigers and Hummingbirds - vocal chamber jazz

"Tigers and Hummingbirds" is a musical illustration of my personal healing process. Thank god for music. Music is a loyal and truthful friend. I feel absolutely blessed for being able to participate in the process of creating it. Dealing with CPTSD (complex post trauma) is a lifetime journey one can’t handle alone. I have been isolating my suffering for many years. About 2 years ago, after facing my personal ‘dead end’, I made a vow to dedicate myself to my own healing. This was the most significant step forward. That was the beginning of a long and winding road (still on that road) of searching the source of suffering in me, searching for ways to heal and practicing my way through life, hoping to find some light in the darkness that took hold of me for so long. Along this road I have found incredible humans who have guided me in their own way and knowledge with compassion and dedication. I might not have survived without the help of these wonderful people. With this album I hope to encourage the listener to trust your gut feeling, to acknowledge your pain, and to know you are not alone. There are ways to heal. There is light, and above all there is love. “There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in” (Leonard Cohen). All songs by Yael Nachshon Levin Except 'Feel at home' - Lyrics by Yael Nachshon Levin & Aviv Noiman. Music by Aviv Noiman. Musicians: Yael Nachshon Levin - Lead Vocals Haggai Cohen Milo - Bass Tomer Moked Blum - Guitars / Viola /Bouzouki /Backing Vocals Earl Harvin - Drums Justin Stanton - Hammond / Piano / wurlitzer /Rhodes Guy Sternberg - Moog Synthesizer Gili Schwarzman - Flute Sarah Young - Oboe James Scannell - Clarinet / Bass Clarinet/ Bass Flute Mor Biron - Bassoon Merav Goldman - French horn Sebastian Studnizki - Trumpet Choir: Mika Harri Peggy Marmuth Avia Shoshani Clarissa Farran Anastasia Maschkowski Matthias Lück Erik Lautenschläger Avshalom Caspi Tomer Moked Blum Tomer Maschkowski

[ausetkmt]

Jazz music is one of the most unique and expressive genres of music, and its popularity continues to grow around the world. One of the most important elements of jazz is the vocalization, which is why jazz singers are held in such high esteem by music lovers everywhere. Throughout the history of jazz, there have been many singers who have made a significant impact on the genre, each with their own unique style and contributions.

In this article, we will take a closer look at 20 of the most famous jazz singers of all time. From the classic crooners of the 1930s and 1940s to the modern vocalists of today, we will explore the careers, styles, and legacies of some of the most iconic jazz singers in history. We will delve into the music of legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan, who helped to shape the sound of jazz and set the stage for future generations of singers.

We will also examine the work of contemporary artists like Gregory Porter, Esperanza Spalding, and Diana Krall, who have brought a fresh perspective to the genre and introduced new audiences to the joys of jazz music. Whether you are a lifelong jazz fan or new to the genre, this article will give you a deeper appreciation for the rich history and incredible talent of some of the most famous jazz singers in the world.

1. Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer known for her incredible vocal range and scat singing ability. Born in Virginia in 1917, Fitzgerald began singing in amateur contests as a teenager and was discovered by bandleader Chick Webb in 1934. She went on to record over 200 albums and win 13 Grammy awards during her career, earning the nickname “The First Lady of Song.” Fitzgerald’s smooth, melodic voice and masterful improvisation skills made her a favorite of both jazz enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Her hits include “A-Tisket, A-Tasket,” “Summertime,” and “Mack the Knife.”

2. Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer and songwriter known for her emotional and expressive style. Born in Philadelphia in 1915, Holiday began singing in clubs in her early teens and was discovered by producer John Hammond in 1933. She recorded many hit songs, including “Strange Fruit,” “God Bless the Child,” and “Lover Man,” and became a major influence on the jazz world. Despite struggling with addiction and personal troubles throughout her life, Holiday’s powerful voice and ability to convey deep emotion through her singing have made her an enduring icon of the genre. She passed away in 1959 at the age of 44.

3. Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan was an American jazz singer and pianist known for her incredible vocal range and technical precision. Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1924, Vaughan began singing in church and went on to perform in local clubs before being discovered by bandleader Earl Hines. She went on to record over 50 albums and win four Grammy awards during her career, earning the nickname “The Divine One.” Vaughan’s style blended elements of jazz, pop, and R&B, and her ability to effortlessly shift between octaves and improvise with ease made her a standout in the genre. Her hits include “Misty,” “Lullaby of Birdland,” and ���Broken-Hearted Melody.”

4. Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter is an American jazz singer and songwriter known for his soulful and introspective style. Born in Sacramento, California in 1971, Porter began his music career as a singer in his church choir before pursuing jazz professionally. He has released several albums, including “Water” and “Liquid Spirit,” which won the Grammy award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2014. Porter’s rich, baritone voice and poetic lyrics have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. His hits include “Be Good,” “Hey Laura,” and “Revival.”

5. Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza Spalding is an American jazz bassist, singer, and composer known for her innovative and genre-bending style. Born in Portland, Oregon in 1984, Spalding began playing music at a young age and went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She has released several albums, including “Chamber Music Society” and “Emily’s D+Evolution,” which won the Grammy award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2013. Spalding’s music blends elements of jazz, classical, and pop, and her virtuosic bass playing and unique vocal style have earned her a reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting artists in jazz today.

6. Diana Krall

Diana Krall is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer known for her sultry and sophisticated style. Born in British Columbia in 1964, Krall began playing piano at a young age and went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She has released several albums, including “When I Look in Your Eyes” and “The Girl in the Other Room,” which have earned her critical acclaim and commercial success. Krall’s smoky voice and intimate, piano-led arrangements have made her a favorite of jazz enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Her hits include “Peel Me a Grape,” “The Look of Love,” and “Let’s Fall in Love.”

7. Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong, also known as “Satchmo,” was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader. Born in New Orleans in 1901, Armstrong began playing music in his youth and went on to become one of the most influential and celebrated musicians of the 20th century. His hits include “What a Wonderful World,” “Hello, Dolly!,” and “West End Blues.” Armstrong’s virtuosic trumpet playing and gravelly voice made him a standout in the genre, and his charismatic personality and pioneering role in the development of jazz have earned him a place in the pantheon of American music icons.

8. Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole was an American jazz pianist and singer known for his smooth, velvety voice and his iconic interpretations of standards and pop songs. Born in Alabama in 1919, Cole began his music career as a pianist before transitioning to singing in the late 1930s. He went on to record many hits, including “Unforgettable,” “Mona Lisa,” and “The Christmas Song,” and became one of the most popular and successful entertainers of the mid-20th century. Cole’s influence on jazz and popular music is undeniable, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans today.

9. Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington was an American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader known for his innovative and sophisticated arrangements and his pioneering role in the development of big band jazz. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1899, Ellington began his music career as a piano player in local clubs before forming his own band in the 1920s. He went on to record many hits, including “Take the ‘A’ Train,” “Mood Indigo,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing).” Ellington’s innovative use of orchestration, harmony, and improvisation made him a legend in the genre, and his influence on jazz and popular music continues to be felt today.

10. Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra, also known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” was an iconic American jazz singer and actor. He rose to fame in the 1940s and 50s with hits like “My Way,” “New York, New York,” and “Fly Me to the Moon.” Sinatra’s smooth vocals and charismatic stage presence earned him the title of “Chairman of the Board” and made him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He was also a prominent figure in the Rat Pack, a group of entertainers that included Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

11. Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee was a versatile American jazz singer and songwriter known for her sultry voice and captivating performances. Her career spanned six decades, and she was recognized for hits like “Fever,” “Is That All There Is?,” and “Why Don’t You Do Right?” Lee was also a prolific songwriter, penning songs like “He’s a Tramp” for Disney’s Lady and the Tramp. Her unique vocal style, which blended jazz, blues, and pop influences, made her one of the most influential singers of her time.

12. Mel Tormé

Mel Tormé, also known as the “Velvet Fog,” was an American jazz singer and songwriter. He was known for his smooth, mellow voice and his ability to scat sing with precision and agility. Tormé’s career spanned over six decades, and he was recognized for hits like “The Christmas Song,” “Lulu’s Back in Town,” and “Blue Moon.” He was also a prolific songwriter, penning hits for artists like Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra. Tormé’s unique vocal style and musical versatility made him one of the most influential jazz singers of the 20th century.

13. Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett is an American jazz singer known for his powerful voice and enduring career. He rose to fame in the 1950s with hits like “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Good Life,” and “Rags to Riches.” Bennett’s smooth, baritone voice and ability to interpret jazz standards with emotion and nuance have made him one of the most respected and enduring artists in the genre. Over his career, he has won multiple Grammy Awards and collaborated with artists like Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse. Bennett’s influence on the world of jazz and popular music is immeasurable.

14. Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington, also known as the “Queen of the Blues,” was an American jazz and blues singer. She was known for her powerful voice and emotive performances, which made her a favorite among audiences in the 1940s and 50s. Washington’s hits included “What a Diff’rence a Day Made,” “Unforgettable,” and “This Bitter Earth.” She was also a prolific songwriter, penning hits like “Baby, You’ve Got What It Takes.” Her influence on the world of jazz and blues is immeasurable, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians today.

15. Nina Simone

Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist known for her unique blend of jazz, blues, and soul music. Her powerful voice and emotive performances earned her the title of the “High Priestess of Soul.” Simone’s hits included “Feeling Good,” “I Put a Spell on You,” and “To Be Young, Gifted and Black.” She was also an outspoken advocate for civil rights, and her music often reflected her activism. Simone’s influence on the world of music and social justice is immeasurable, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of artists today.

16. Anita O’Day

Anita O’Day was an American jazz singer known for her improvisational style, scat singing, and rhythmic phrasing. She rose to fame in the 1940s and 50s with hits like “Let Me Off Uptown,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” and “Honeysuckle Rose.” O’Day’s unique vocal style and ability to swing with the beat made her a favorite among jazz enthusiasts and musicians alike. She also struggled with drug addiction throughout her life, but managed to maintain a successful career despite these challenges. O’Day’s influence on the world of jazz is immeasurable, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians today.

17. Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae was an American jazz singer, pianist, and composer known for her sultry voice and unique interpretive skills. She rose to fame in the 1950s and 60s with hits like “Skyliner,” “The Sound of Silence,” and “The Great American Songbook.” McRae’s ability to transform jazz standards with her emotional depth and phrasing made her a favorite among jazz enthusiasts and musicians alike. She was also a gifted pianist and arranger, often accompanying herself on her recordings. McRae’s influence on the world of jazz is immeasurable, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians today.

18. Al Jarreau

Al Jarreau was an American jazz and R&B singer known for his distinctive voice and innovative vocal techniques. He rose to fame in the 1970s and 80s with hits like “We’re in This Love Together,” “After All,” and “Moonlighting.” Jarreau was known for his ability to use his voice as an instrument, incorporating scat singing and other improvisational techniques into his performances. He won multiple Grammy Awards over the course of his career and collaborated with artists like Chick Corea and George Benson. Jarreau’s influence on the world of jazz and R&B is immeasurable, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians today.

19. Joe Williams

Joe Williams was an American jazz singer and a major influence on the genre of jazz vocal improvisation. Born in Georgia in 1918, Williams moved to Chicago as a young man and began his career as a gospel singer before transitioning to jazz in the 1930s. He performed with many of the greatest jazz musicians of his time, including Count Basie, with whom he recorded some of his most famous songs, such as “Every Day I Have the Blues.” Williams’ rich baritone voice and ability to improvise and swing made him a beloved and influential figure in the jazz world. He passed away in 1999 at the age of 80.

20. Dianne Carroll

Diahann Carroll was an American actress, singer, and model, best known for her trailblazing work in the entertainment industry. Born in New York in 1935, Carroll began her career as a model before transitioning to acting, and she became the first African American woman to star in her own television series, “Julia,” in 1968. Carroll also appeared in numerous films and stage productions, earning critical acclaim for her performances in productions such as “No Strings” and “A Raisin in the Sun.” She was a trailblazer for black women in the entertainment industry, and her contributions to American culture were recognized with numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. She passed away in 2019 at the age of 84.

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From the Golden Age of Television

Our Hearts Were Young and Gay - NBC - February 15, 1954

A presentation of "Robert Montgomery Presents" "The Johnson's Wax Program" Season 5 Episode 25

Drama

Running Time: 60 minutes

Hosted by Robert Montgomery. 

Stars:

Elizabeth Montgomery as Cornelia Otis Skinner

Sally Kemp as Emily Kimbrough

Elliott Reid as Alistar Cochran

Cliff Robertson as Paul Smith

Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Skinner (Maud Durbin)

John Griggs as Mr. Otis Skinner

Earl Hammond as Henri

Lucie Lancastor as Hawkins

Michael Dreyfuss as Ralph

Felix Deebank as Band Leader

Stafford Dickens as The Steward

Peter Pagan as The Guide

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Episode 72 - It's a Dinosaur!

Welcome to the Juras-Sick Park-Cast podcast, the Jurassic Park podcast about Michael Crichton's 1990 novel Jurassic Park, and also not about that, too. 

Find the episode webpage at: Episode 72 - Isla Nublar.

In this episode (stream it here), my terrific guest Dr. Hannah McGregor joins the show to chat with me about:

the Stanley Park raccoons, tales about animals out in the wild, the book Clever Girl, podcasts, feminism in Jurassic Park (Spielberg, 1993), the Pop Classics Series by ECW Press, cracking open popular films for cultural analysis, her favourite dinosaur, the Canadian Museum of Nature, Tyrannosaurus lips, Man v. Nature, Bushed by Earle Virney, Man v. Moose/Skunk, Crichton's shortfalls, unpacking the inextricable themes of Jurassic Park, Spielberg's retelling of John Landis's failures while filming the Twighlight Zone (1983), Pandora's Box, patriarchal cultures, the site of conflict between control and chaos, de-colonization as a New World Order, viewing Hammond as specifically coded as a colonizer/Colonialist, drawing some connections between Hammond and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard's character in Jurassic World), putting Harry Potter into Critical Theory in podcast form: Witch, Please and the current-running Material Girls podcast, and much more!

Find her new book, Clever Girl

Available at this link: Clever Girl! Plus dinosaur news about:

A Spanish saltasauroid titanosaur reveals Europe as a melting pot of endemic and immigrant sauropods in the Late Cretaceous (Qunkasaura pintiquiestra)

Coahuilasaurus lipani, a New Kritosaurin Hadrosaurid from the Upper Campanian Cerro Del Pueblo Formation, Northern Mexico (Coahuilasaurus lipani)

Featuring the music of Snale https://snalerock.bandcamp.com/

Intro: Chinese Cafe, and the Outro: Death of a Dream.

Now available on Youtube! 

The Text:

Nothing this time.

Then:  

Jurassic Park (1993): Sc. 7 "It's a Dinosaur!"

David Koepp's first draft, and Malia Scotch-Marmo's rewrite of Michael Crichton's draft of the script. 

Corrections:To be very clear, Hannah McGregor is one author in the Pop Culture series, in which there are many offers. I was unclear on that, but you don't have to be unclear on it, thanks to this correction! 

Side effects: 

May cause you to become a mainstream science denier, and definitely someone who doesn't believe everything they read! 

Find it on iTunes, on Spotify (click here!) or on Podbean (click here).

Thank you!

The Jura-Sick Park-cast is a part of the Spring Chickens banner of amateur intellectual properties including the Spring Chickens funny pages, Tomb of the Undead graphic novel, the Second Lapse graphic novelettes, The Infantry, and the worst of it all, the King St. Capers.

You can find links to all that baggage in the show notes, or by visiting the schickens.blogpost.com or finding us on Facebook, at Facebook.com/SpringChickenCapers or on Youtube by searching for the “Juras-Sick Park-Cast podcast” or on Tumblr @misterrogers22 or on X at @RogersRyan22 or email me at ryansrogers-at-gmail.com. 

Thank you, dearly, for tuning in to the Juras-Sick Park-Cast, the Jurassic Park podcast where we talk about the novel Jurassic Park, and also not that, too. Until next time! 

[ghostlynimbus]

My TV isn't working i can't watch bird videos ( ; A ; )

I gotta decide if genetics are a factor in wing type in this au, or if it's like kind of random? If I go with genetics being a factor I gotta figure out how that works... I definitely want it to be something that can skip a generation or two if it's genetic

Below the read more is a long (and probably somehow still incomplete) list of characters I havent decided reference species for yet, if anyone wants to make any suggestions.

Alexei

Benny Hammond

Bob Newby

Carol Perkins

Dustin Henderson

El Hopper

Erica Sinclair (Lucas' reference species is a cooper's hawk and i haven't decided on their parents yet)

Jason Carver (some sort of eagle probs)

Jeff

Marshal (Freak 1)

Matty Cunningham (Chrissy's reference species is some sort of jay, i havent decided on either of their parents yet)

Mike Wheeler (Nancy's ref is a type of dove. No decisions ye for any other Wheelers)

Murray Bauman

Neil Hargrove (if this is inheritable, billy got his from his mom's side)

Patrick McKinney

Susan Hargrove

Tommy Hagan (probably a hawk, eagle, or other predatory bird)

Wayne Munson (Eddie's ref is a raven)

Will Byers (Jonathan's ref is a barn owl, and joyce's is a society finch)

Keith

Mr Harrington (Steve's ref is a crowned eagle)

Mrs Harrington (Steve's ref is a crowned eagle)

Phil Callahan

Phillip Cunningham

Sara Hopper

Sue Sinclair

Ted Wheeler

Tina

Tom Holloway

Alan Munson (Eddie's Dad)

Andy

Angela

Axel

Barbara Holland

Billy's Mother

Calvin Powell

Cathy Owens

Charles Sinclair

Claudia Henderson

Diane

Dmitri Antonov

Donald Melvald

Dottie

Earl

Eden Bingham

Elizabeth Munson

Fred Benson

Funshine

Holly Wheeler (Nancy's ref is a dove, the rest of the wheelers are undecided)

Janet Holloway

Kali Prasad

Karen Wheeler

Laura Cunningham

Lonnie Byers

Marissa

Marsha Holland

Martin Brenner

Melissa Buckley

Mick

Mr. Holland

Mrs. Walsh

Ms. Kelley

Reefer Rick

Richard Buckley

Sam Mayfield

Sam Owens

Tammy Thompson

Troy Walsh

Vecna/One/Henry Creel

Yuri Ismaylov

[sporadiceagleheart]

Jesse Layne Holland resting angels in heavenly peace edit Jackson Bryce Dupree, Jonathan Tinning, Barbara Ann Tinning, Jennifer Lewis Tinning, Joseph A. Tinning Jr., Mary Frances Tinning, Michael Raymond Tinning, Nathan Tinning, Tami Lynne Tinning, Timothy M. Tinning, Bernard Curtis Brown II, Asia SiVon Cottom, Rodney Dickens, Dana Christine Falkenberg, Zoe Elizabeth Falkenberg, Charles Stevens Falkenberg, Leslie Ann Whittington Falkenberg, David Reed Gamboa-Brandhorst, Daniel Raymond “Dan” Brandhorst, Ronald Lerma “Ron” Gamboa, Christine Lee Hanson, Dr Sue Ju Kim Hanson, Peter Burton Hanson, Juliana Valentine “Miss J” McCourt, Juliana Valentine McCourt, Ruth Magdaline Clifford McCourt, David Jerome McCourt, Roselind Nadine Earles, Devan Brooke Duniver, Demetrius L. Townsel Jr., River Rilley, Madison Kae Stubbs, Chloe Rae Margaret “Coco” Wiegand, Cullen Micah Bivens, Autumn Marie Sorenson, Shae Mattie Keats-Hammond, Malik Jadarius Watkins, Harry Acklam, Barbara Ann Allen, Kysen Zee Allen, Athena Angeles, Bessie Barker, Dakota Thomas Bates, Elicia Bolivar, Erica Marie Botello, Meagan Lindsey Bradley, Ashley Elizabeth Carro, Darian Reese “Fat Daddy” Coon, Saffie-Rose Brenda Roussos, Louis XVII, listen everyday a young kid is dying no matter what happens in life no child deserves what happened or what happens everyone everybody look hug your kids hug someone next to you hug your family members or friends hug a loved ones because one day soon you don't know what might happen next for everything life throws at you or a loved one that passed away in your life pray for them we all gotta pray for them and stick them in our hearts where one day we can honor them until one day we will see them again soon maybe not today maybe not yet maybe not tomorrow maybe not next week or next year who knows just know that they are still with us in our hearts like in a song where Santa Claus is waiting to be missed it's something like that get up on your feet and pray for your peace pray for people and Children around you pray for animals and anything you see get up on your feet and pray throw your hands up and pray come on throw your hands up throw your hands up throw your hands up