#ron Goodwin

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Ron Goodwin and his Orchestra - Play Burt Bacharach (1972)

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Brick wall... Brick Wall... BRICK WALL!! This week we cover VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1960) from director Wolf Rilla!

Adapted from the John Wyndham novel The Midwich Cuckoos, we discuss this evil children horror starring George Sanders, Barbara Shelley and Martin Stephens.

Context setting 00:00; Synopsis 42:11; Discussion 50:41; Ranking 1:22:21

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Ron Goodwin - Friendly Aliens (b) Plays in:

45a. "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy IV"

[teledyn]

The Creative Person - Richard Williams (1967)

[allthemusic]

Week ending: 11 June 1953

Okay, I think this is actually coronation week, as we see the return of the coronation song we saw, in another version, and another new, relevant song. Also, another version of Terry's theme from Limelight, but that's less coronation-relevant and more just a thing that happened.

Coronation Rag - Winifred Atwell (peaked at No. 5)

So, this is basically the same song as the last Winifred Atwell offering, Britannia Rag. A medley of vaguely patriotic songs, all done in a ragtime sort of style.

It's maybe quicker? I certainly can appreciate the raw skill involved in playing quite that many notes that quickly. But otherwise, I've not much new to add.

The "pub" style piano gets grating very quickly, but there is a bit where it lends the lower notes a sort of fuzz that sounds like a swarm of bees. Not necessarily intentional, but slightly cool.

In desperation for something to say, I googled this song to see if there were any interesting stories about it and found only one rather sad BBC Radio 2 write-up, that even says that "Truth be told, Coronation Rag isn’t a spectacular piece of music or even one of Winifred’s best-loved tunes." Which just about sums up Coronation Rag.

I guess I said it last time, but it's cool that one of the big hits celebrating the Queen's coronation was from a Trinidadian black woman who'd moved to Britain - the Commonwealth taking a starring role in the post-Windrush fifties! That surely says something about Britain's changing national identity and values, right?

In a Golden Coach (There's a Heart of Gold) - Dickie Valentine (7)

And we're back to this song, this time by Dickie Valentine. I think I quite liked his last outing, but I'm not sure he can save this song, which is, like last time, historically interesting, but musically quite dull.

Dickie's version is slicker, and has been jazzed up with more instruments, which I like. It feels a higher-quality affair, with some vaguely patriotic brass, and some of the strings at the end that are really quite slick and smooth. There's also a fabulous bit of dreamy xylophone (celeste?) in the introduction, which was a fun surprise.

Unfortunately, you've also lost what made the last version interesting, which was the spoken-word introduction. Its loss makes the song feel a bit more modern, but much less interesting, at least to me. I don't always love spoken-word bits in songs - in fact, I often dislike them - but for this song, which is so tied to historical events, it felt right, like a newscaster offering commentary.

And when Dickie starts singing, I have to actively stifle a yawn. There's a reason I was so focussed on the instrumentation. Dickie sings so slowly, and enunciates so carefully, and I just can't get past it, especially when the lyrics are so safe and sugary. Yawn.

Actually, this would be a great lullaby, genuinely. I think if I had a baby in 1953, I would play this version to put them to sleep.

Terry's Theme from Limelight - Ron Goodwin (3)

This repeat appearance, on the other hand, is probably an improvement on Frank Chackfield's cover.

I said on that song that it felt familiar, like something I might have heard on Classic FM in the background - I suspect, hearing this version, that I might have just been recognising Ron Goodwin's version, which is, compared to Frank's version, a much higher-quality affair.

Whereas Frank's cover came from the hazy world of light music and orchestral easy listening, Ron's has some genuine classical heft to it. I couldn't say why this is the case, except that it just feels like it has more textural variation, with the quieter bits hitting less hard and the louder bits hitting harder, so that the theme, when it comes back in after the quiet bits, feels genuinely magnificent.

It also gives more individual instruments moments to shine. I can hear individual violins making a break for it with the counterpart while the cellos take up the theme, or flutes going off on a little fanciful twiddly bit, or a harp plinging away as some oboes cut across and the horns prop it all up. I like it, the orchestra feels like an orchestra should, all individual personalities and quirks!

I assumed, given all this, that Ron Goodwin's version might be the original, but no. Neither Ron nor Frank were the originators of this song. Which means I can legitimately play the "who did it better" game - and while Frank's version wasn't bad, per se, I do think Ron's is superior.

Well, that was a repetitive collection of hits. We had Winifred Atwell's repeat of her previous hit, then a cover of an already dull song, then a cover of an instrumental. At least they were all reasonably different, I guess, but I can't say I was thrilled when I realised what I had lined up today. Still, my favourite is pretty clear, at least in my mind...

Favourite song of the bunch: Terry's Theme from Limelight

[transfemgeorgecostanza]

Obviously a cheap expensive cash-in of the success of those magnificent men in there flying machines, but I do love Jimmy Durante‘s energy of „yeah I can’t sing, yeah this is not good, but boy am I gonna sell this“ plus the dumb car horns at the start

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Marvel Super Special #27: Return of the Jedi

by Archie Goodwin; Al Williamson,....

Marvel

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Appendix: Marvel New Universe Imprint:

To celebrate Marvel's 25th anniversary, then Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter had hoped to create a new seperate comic universe, with a more realistic world, less fantastic heroes, with a month time passing between each issue, and utilizing top tallent. However, money and internal politics hampered it before it even started and it quickly became an in- house project and half of the first titles cancelled within the first year. The whole line finally folded within three years.

DP7 (32 issues, 1 annual)

The Draft (Graphic Novel)

Justice (32 issues)

Kickers, Inc (12 issues)

Mark Hazzard: Merc (12 issues, 1 annual)

Nightmask (12 issues)

The Pitt (One Shot)

PSI-Force (32 issues, 1 annual)

Spitfire and the Troubleshooters/Spitfire/Codename: Spitfire (13 issues)

Star Brand/The Star Brand (19 issues, 1 annual)

The War (4 issue limited series that concluded the line)

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Favorite Episodes of "A NERO WOLFE MYSTERY" (2000-2002)

Below is a list of my favorite episodes from the A&E series, "A NERO WOLFE MYSTERY". Based upon the detective stories and novels written by Rex Stout, the series starred Timothy Hutton and Maury Chaykin as Archie Goodwin and Nero Wolfe:

FAVORITE EPISODES OF "A NERO WOLFE MYSTERY" (2000-2002)

1. (1.02) "Champagne For One" - In this adaptation of Stout's 1958 novel, detective Nero Wolfe investigates the death of a young unwed mother at a charity dance attended by his assistant, Archie Goodwin. The latter had been standing in for an acquaintance, who was related to the wealthy hostess.

2. (2.08) "Before I Die" - A notorious gangster hires Wolfe to protect his real daughter, who is unaware of her father's identity, and stop the woman impersonating her from blackmailing him in this adaptation of Stout's 1947 novella.

3. (2.05) "The Mother Hunt" - In this adaptation of Stout's 1963 novel, a wealthy young widow hires Wolfe and Archie to identify and locate the birth mother of the baby left in the vestibule of her townhouse.

4. (1.08) "Over My Dead Body" - A Montenegro woman claiming to know Wolfe's adopted daughter is suspected of theft and murder at a prestigious fencing club in this adaptation of Stout's 1940 novel.

5. (2.09) "Help Wanted, Male" - In this adaptation of Stout's 1945 novella, Wolfe receives a death threat regarding a past case and hires a look-a-like double to temporarily impersonate him until he can identify the perpetrator.

Honorable Mentioned: (2.06) "Poison à la Carte" - When Wolfe and Archie attend the annual Ten for Aristology, a gourmet society, one of the members is poisoned. Wolfe suspects one of the female servers of the crime.

[ultrameganicolaokay]

Creepy #22 ‘Home Is Where-’, ‘Monster Rally!’, ‘No Fair!’, 'Strange Expedition’, 'The Judge's House!’ and ‘Perfect Match’ (1968) by Archie Goodwin, Bill Parente, Angelo Torres, Ron Parker, Ernie Colon, Pat Boyette and various. Edited by Parente. Cover by Tom Sutton.

Creepy #22 - Warren Publishing, August 1968. Cover art by Tom Sutton.

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welcome one and all to the 2023 t+t tournament!! despite the long wait for the final bracket, the day has finally arrived. due to the size of the text, the list of contestants will be under the cut. due to how many contestants there are, i wont be able to tag everything, but i will tag as much as i can.

now, since it's been a while, a quick rehashing of the relevant rules!

1. be polite to others participating in the vote

2. do not Rig the vote -- propaganda is more than welcome and the askbox is always open for it! i just dont have the energy to deal with botting

3. dont be rude if the contestants youre rooting for are voted out!! sometimes thats just the way things go. theres always next time!

4. have fun !

the polls will start rolling out sometime next week. thank you!!

left:

Hexsquad (The Owl House) VS. Vault Hunters (Borderlands 1+2)

The Bad Kids (D20: Fantasy High) VS. FloweringPassionFruit (Ride the Cyclone)

Barbie + Ken (Barbie) VS. Dwarves (Deep Rock Galactic)

Mabel Pines + Dipper Pines (Gravity Falls) VS. The Fantastic 4 (Marvel)

Klaus Hargreeves + Viktor Hargreeves (The Umbrella Academy) VS. Spiderband (Spider-Man: Into/Across the Spiderverse)

Lup + Barry Bluejeans (The Adventure Zone) VS. Cleo de Nile + Deuce Gorgon (Monster High)

Spideypool (Marvel) VS. Gomez Addams + Morticia Addams (The Addams Family)

Team Rocket (Pokémon) VS. Rashmi Jamil + Amelie Macon + Loam Arnault (Entropic Float)

Link + Zelda (The Legend of Zelda) VS. Peter Parker + Harry Osborn (Marvel)

Huey Duck + B.O.Y.D. (Ducktales 2017) VS. Golf Ball + Tennis Ball (Battle for Dream Island)

Lewis + Vivi + Arthur (Mystery Skulls Animate) VS. Horokeu Usui + Pirica Usui (Shaman King)

Paulkins (Hatchetfield) VS. Magnus Chase + Alex Fierro (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard)

Bill Preston + Ted Logan (Bill and Ted) VS. Leonard Church + Agent Texas (Red vs. Blue)

Ariel + Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid) VS. Polypirates (JRWI: Riptide)

Cody Goodwin + May Goodwin (It Takes Two) VS. Frank-N-Furter + Magenta + Columbia + Riff Raff (The Rocky Horror Show)

SpaceDolls (Ride the Cyclone) VS. Kim Possible + Ron Stoppable (Kim Possible)

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right:

The Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel) VS. Julian Bashir + Miles O'Brien + Jadzia Dax (Star Trek: Deep Space 9)

The Murder Crew (Clue) VS. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Vash the Stampede + Nicolas D. Wolfwood + Meryl Stryfe + Milly Thompson (Trigun) VS. Team Chaotix (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Steve + Alex (Minecraft) VS. Gyro Gearloose + Lil Bulb (Ducktales 2017)

Phantom Thieves (Persona 5) VS. Wright Anything Agency + Apollo Justice + Klavier Gavin (Ace Attorney)

Westley + Buttercup (The Princess Bride) VS. Shin + Noi (Dorohedoro)

Kermit + Miss Piggy (The Muppets) VS. The Mechanisms

Jeremy Heere + Michael Mell + Christine Canigula (Be More Chill) VS. The Solve It Squad (The Solve It Squad Returns)

Harleyberts + Crockenglishes (Homestuck) VS. Sonic & co. (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Mulder + Scully (The X-Files) VS. Steph Lauter + Pete Spankoffski (Hatchetfield)

Main Cast (Omori) VS. Ben Tennyson + Gwen Tennyson + Kevin Levin (Ben 10)

Ashe Ubert + Claude Von Riegan + Sylvain Jose Gautier (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) VS. Birdetta + Yoshi (Mario)

Prime Defenders (JRWI: Prime Defenders) VS. Strilondes (Homestuck)

The Mystery Gang (Scooby Doo) VS. Billie Logan + Thea Preston (Bill and Ted)

Splatoon Idols VS. Lexthan (Hatchetfield)

Sex Bob-omb + Ramona Flowers (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) VS. Jonathan Sims + Martin K. Blackwood (The Magnus Archives)

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Ron Goodwin - The Story of the West

Plays in:

40b. "Sandy, SpongeBob, and the Worm"

[deadpresidents]

Are there any historians who you make sure to get every book that they write no matter what the subject is and if so who?

Oh yeah, most definitely, there are a number of them. Just to name a few: Doris Kearns Goodwin; H.W. Brands; Jon Meacham; Rick Atkinson; Nathaniel Philbrick; Bob Woodward; Robert Caro; Robert Dallek; Rick Perlstein; Ron Chernow; Peter Baker; Fergus M. Bordewich; David I. Kertzer; David McCullough; Ben Macintyre; Edmund Morris; Erik Larson; David O. Stewart; James F. Simon; James Holland; Antony Beevor; Joseph J. Ellis; Christopher Hibbert; Douglas Brinkley; Lawrence Wright...the list goes on-and-on and I'm undoubtedly forgetting some important names, but I definitely have every book published by all of those authors (except for Beevor, who I'm missing a few titles from). Not only am I a book lover and book collector, but I'm kind of a completist, so it's often hard me to resist going out of my way to get everything by certain authors.

(And they aren't historians, but I also am a completist when it comes to Sam Shepard, John Steinbeck, Robert Greene, and Hunter S. Thompson.)

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Luke Cage, Power Man #39 ‘Battle With the Baron!’ (1976) by Marv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, Bob Brown, Klaus Janson, Roger Slifer and Jim Shooter. Edited by Archie Goodwin. Cover by Ron Wilson and Jim Mooney.

Cover of the Day: Power Man #39 (January, 1977) Art by Ron Wilson

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Presidents’ Day

Celebrated each year, on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday to pay tribute to the presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the country’s first president, and Abraham Lincoln, who served during the Civil War. The holiday was originally established to honor Washington, but over time it has come to be a day to recognize all of the nation’s presidents. It is a day when many businesses and government offices are closed and people have the day off from work or school. Some people celebrate Presidents’ Day by participating in parades or other events, while others use it as a time to relax and spend time with family and friends.

History of Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day has its roots in the celebration of George Washington’s birthday, which has been observed as a national holiday in the United States since the late 18th century. Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and his birthday was first officially recognized as a national holiday by an act of Congress in 1879. The holiday was originally called “Washington’s Birthday,” and it was observed on February 22 each year.

In the 20th century, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which was designed to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers by moving several holidays to Mondays. As part of this act, the holiday honoring Washington was moved to the third Monday in February and was renamed “Presidents’ Day” to recognize not just Washington, but all of the presidents of the United States. The holiday has been observed on the third Monday in February since 1971.

Presidents’ Day is not only a time to honor US presidents, but also a time to reflect on the important role that they have played in shaping the nation’s history.

How to Celebrate Presidents’ Day

There are many ways to celebrate Presidents’ Day. Some people choose to honor the holiday by taking part in parades or other events that are held in honor of the presidents. Others use the day as an opportunity to learn more about the presidents and their contributions to the country. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Presidents’ Day:

Attend a Parade, or Visit a Presidential Museum or Library

Many cities and towns hold parades on Presidents’ Day to celebrate the presidents of the USA. Look for one in your area and join in the celebration. There are also many museums and libraries dedicated to the presidents of the United States.

Read a Book About a President

There are many books available about US presidents. Consider reading one of these to learn more about a particular president or the history of the presidency:

Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography provides an honest portrait of George Washington, the man who became the United States’ first president.

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. This book chronicles the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his ability to lead and manage a diverse group of advisors and cabinet members.

John F. Kennedy: A Biography by Michael O’Brien. A comprehensive biography of JFK, examining the life and legacy of the 35th president, from his childhood and education to his assassination in 1963.

The Reagan Diaries edited by Douglas Brinkley. A collection of diary entries written by President Ronald Reagan during his two terms in office, this book provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the Reagan presidency.

Barack Obama: The Story by David Maraniss. Offering a detailed and nuanced portrait of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, it covers Obama’s early life, political career, and presidency, and offers insight into the man and his leadership style.

Watch a Movie or Documentary

There are many films and documentaries about US presidents, but here’s a few to get you started:

Lincoln (2012) – A biographical drama that stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It focuses on Lincoln’s role in the abolition of slavery and the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

Truman (1995) – Starring Gary Sinise as the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman, the film covers Truman’s life, career, and presidency, including his role in the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan and the Korean War.

JFK (1991) – A biographical drama starring Kevin Costner as President John F. Kennedy, this film examines the events leading up to Kennedy’s assassination and the investigations that followed.

Nixon (1995) – Stars Anthony Hopkins as President Richard Nixon. The film covers Nixon’s political career, the Watergate scandal and his eventual resignation from office.

The President (2019) – A documentary profiling President Barack Obama, covering his life, career, and presidency.

Participate in a Service Project

Presidents’ Day is a good time to think about ways to serve your community. Consider participating in a service project or volunteering your time to help others.

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