DOG ASIDE: If ever there was a white Rock n Roll legend that sounded like a black man singing….it was Joe Cocker….but regardless of color….that man could flat belt out a song….for he was the male version of Janis Joplin…..full of emotion and soul in his music….as “I’m the Jealous Kind” and “There’s a Thorn…
DOG ASIDE: Who doesn’t just love the Jim Henson’s Muppets….as like many great artists…Henson died way too young….and although his tradition continues rather successfully in 2016….there’s a significant amount of magic that has been missing in all things Muppets since his passing….albeit they still bless the HUMAN soul. Lily Tomlin was a natural Muppet….as seen…
DOG ASIDE: Every now and then….you HUMANS just need to take a moment…..stop what you are doing….sit back and get comfortable….and listen to Willie Nelson’s rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”….it will do you some good.
DOG ASIDE: What ESPN is to sports when considering their loyal fandom…..Austin City Limits is to music when considering their loyal fandom…..as both have a long history of bringing programming together…..that showcases the vast appeal and beauty to all types of sports and music. I love the fact that Bone Daddy has so much content…
DOG ASIDE: Austin music legend Willie Nelson sings “In My Mother’s Eyes” live on Austin City Limits in 1978. I post this song as a tribute to all Mothers on Mother’s Day around the world.
DOG ASIDE: Journeyman Catcher Bob Uecker played for the Milwaukee Braves, St Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves in his 5 year MLB career from 1962 to 1967….but became a star of considerable notoriety after retiring….becoming a sportscaster, comedian and actor. Uecker was given the title of “Mr. Baseball” by TV talk show host Johnny…
DOG ASIDE: Coaches in general are like surrogate parents….they are always there when a young person needs their help….and Philadelphia 76’ers Coach Mo Cheeks provides video evidence of that fact….when he helps 7 year old Natalie Ross over the hump of forgetting the words to the National Anthem….as there is no better expression anywhere of…
DOG ASIDE: Since the dawn of time….man has sought the Heavens…..with eyes skyward….he saw the magic of flight in the feathered wings of hollow-boned birds….as you will see in this comedic rendition of man in his attempts at this endeavor. Centuries of failed imitations and bone crushing frustrations followed…until at a place called Kitty Hawk….for…
DOG ASIDE: In this salute to Julius Erving on the night of announcing his retirement from the NBA…..a young ESPN Chris Bermen introduces a wonderful tribute to Dr. J…..with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and 76’ers Coach and teammate Billy Cunningham paying their respects. In the 2nd part of this video….Sportscaster Pat O’Brien provides a good…