“…There Were Moments Of Gold… There Were Flashes Of Light… There Were Things I’d Never Do Again… But Then They Always Seemd Right…” –PANDORA’S BOX (“It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” (1989))

“…There Were Nights Of Sacred Pleasure…

…It Was More Than Any Laws Allow…

…Baby, Baby…”

…

“IT‘S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW” Was Originally Released By The Band PANDORA‘S BOX On The Album “ORIGINAL SIN” In 1989 !!!

…

“…If I Kiss You Like This…

…And, If You Whisper Like That…

…It Was Lost Long Ago…

…But, It‘s All Coming Back To Me…

…If You Want Me Like This…

…And, If You Need Me Like That…

…It Was Dead Long Ago…

…But, It‘s All Coming Back To Me…

…It‘s So Hard To Resist…

…And, It‘s All Coming Back To Me…

…I Can Barely Recall…

…But, IT‘S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW! …”

… … … … … … …

… … …

…

🙂

Alright, My Peeps…

…I Know, I Know…

…Call-Out The Lame Police On Me, This Morning.

I Know, I Know.

But, Hell, It Happens To Everyone At Some Point…

…Right???

RIGHT!!!

Now, I’m Not Going To Try To Defend My Position On This Song…

“IT‘S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW“

by PANDORA‘S BOX

…I’m Really Just Going To Let The Song And The Lyrics Speak For Themselves.

I Awoke With This Song Playing In My Ear, As I Managed To Fall Asleep (again) With My MP3Player Blaring Some Of My Favorite Jams.

I Know There Are Other Versions Of This Little Number…

…But, Honestly, This Is The One I Remember Most…

…And, This Is The One I Enjoy Most.

Again, I Know, I’m Lame.

My Bad, My Peeps.

My Bad, Indeed.

But, When I Awoke, With This Song Cranking Away, I Simply Felt Powerless.

I Was Caught Within Its Grasp.

So, I Listened To It.

And Then Again.

And Again.

Finally, Before Things Got Out Of Hand, I Knew The Only Way I’d Get It Out Of My Head Was To Blog ’bout It.

It At Least Had The Most Potential For Successfully Getting It Unstuck.

Sadly (or happily depending on your view) It Isn’t Working.

I’m Still Listening.

I’m Still Singing Along.

I’m Still Wishing I Could Properly Say All I’d Like To Say, Right Now.

But, I Know I Can’t.

I’ll Just Say This Is A Song That Feeds My Happiness…

…And Makes Me Smile To (apparently) No End.

Yeah, It’s A Cheesy Song.

Yeah, It’s Probably Not The Best Version.

Yeah, I Don’t Really Give A Rat’s Ass Either Way.

What I Can (and will) Say, Is That I’m In Such A Quality Place, Mentally And Emotionally, Right Now.

Feelings I Haven’t Felt In Seemingly Forever Continue To Bubble-Up To The Surface.

I Feel Good.

I Feel Happy.

I Feel Cared For.

I Feel Connected.

How On Hell’s Half-Acre Could I Even Consider Letting Those Feelings Slip Away?

EXACTLY, My Peeps, I CAN’T.

I WON’T.

Said Feelings Simply FEEL Amazing To Me.

I’m Content, Kiddies.

I’m Finally Content.

And, While This May Not Last, I’m Not Going To Knock-It.

I’ve Wanted To Feel This Way For So SO LOOOOONG.

How Could I Give It Up?!?

Again…

…I CAN’T And I WON’T.

Period.

This Song May Be Total Cheese-Balls…

…But It DOES FIT With My Current Mental And Emotional States.

That’s Good Enough To Make It Blog-Worthy, Right???

RIGHT!!!

😀     😀     😀

Please Enjoy Your Day, My Peeps.

The Weekend Is Upon Us.

Let’s Make It A Good One.

We Deserve That.

We Totally, TOTALLY DO, My Peeps.

Totally.

The Song Making Me Smile Right This Minute??? “PARALYZER” by FINGER ELEVEN (2007)!!!

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“I Hold On So Nervously…

…To Me And My Drink…

…I Wish It Was Cooling Me. …”

…

“…But, So Far Has Not Been Good…

…It‘s Been Shitty…

…And, I Feel Awkward As I Should. …”

…

“…This Club Has Got To Be…

…The Most Pretentious Thing…

…Since I Thought You And Me. …”

…

“…Well, I Am Imagining…

…A Dark Lit Place…

…Or, Your Place…

…Or, My Place. …”

…

“…Well, I‘m Not Paralyzed…

…But, I Seem To Be Struck By You…

…I Want To Make You Move…

…Because, You‘re Standing Still…

…If Your Body Matches What Your Eyes Can Do…

…You‘ll Probably Move Right Through Me On My Way To You! …”

…

“PARALYZER“ Is Off Of FINGER ELEVEN‘s 2007 Album “THEM –Vs– YOU –Vs– ME” !!!

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So…

…Why Is This Song…

“PARALYZER“

by FINGER ELEVEN

…Making Me Smile So Much, This Morning???

Welllll…

…I Was Invited To Go Out, Last Night.

I Was Invited To Go Out, To Meet-Up At The Local Dance-Club/Bar Place Thingy To Have A Few Drinks, And To Mingle With The Crowd.

Sadly, That’s Why I Had To Turn Down The Offer.

I Wanted To Go Out.

I Really Did.

In Fact, I’ll Admit I Really REALLY Wanted To Go.

So Much So, In Fact, I Originally Said I WOULD Go.

But, Then I Started Thinking About The Large Crowd And That Meager Club.

And, Well, I Slowly Started To FREAK-OUT.

😦

I Simply Can’t Handle It, Anymore.

I Mean, I Can Handle Cramped Spaces.

That’s Not My Issue.

As I’ve Told You Before, I Once Spent Three (3) Days In Solitary Confinement During My Navy Days.

So, No, It’s Not The Small Spaces I Can’t Handle.

It’s The Large Amount Of People In The Close-Quarters That I Can’t Handle.

The Last Time I Was Inside That Club, I Had A Panic-Attack.

There Were Just So Many People.

I Felt Like I, Literally, Could Not Breathe.

I Ended-Up Tearing-Ass Out Of That Place So Fast It Was Frightening.

I’ve Never Been Back Inside That Club.

Not Once.

So…

…Why Am I Smiling?!?

I’m Smiling, Because The Guy In The Song Could EASILY Be ME.

He’s Having A Shitty Time.

He Doesn’t Really Want To Be There.

He Feels Awkward.

Later On In The Song, He Says…

…

“…I Hold Out For One More Drink…

…Before I Think…

…I‘m Looking Too Desperately. …”

…

Let Me Just Say Right Now, I Know EXACTLY How He Feels.

This Song Makes Me Smile So Much, Because I Can Totally Put Myself In His Place AND I Can Totally Understand Where He’s Coming From.

I’ll Also Admit I’m A Touch Disappointed In Myself For NOT Going Out To Spend Time With My Friend.

I Had The Chance To Show Him He’s More Important Than My Personal Issues…

…And, I Totally Blew That One Out My Ass.

I Know He Won’t Hold It Against Me, As He Already Knows My Feelings Toward The Bar Scene.

But, I Also Know He’s (probably) A Little Disappointed In Me.

That’s Totally MY BAD, My Peeps, I Know.

BUT, I’m Pretty Damned Decent At Making-Up For My Disappointments.

What Can I Say, I’ve Had A LOT Of Practice In That Field.

And, As A Final Admission, I’ll Tell You That My Friend Is VERY Attractive.

STRIKINGLY Attractive…

…Just Like The Other Person Being Talked About In The Song.

Strikingly Attractive People

+

Alcohol

+

Bradley

???

Nah.

That NEVER Works-Out Tooo Well.

So Many Reasons To Stay Home…

…Just Like The Guy In The Song Wanted To Do…

…And, Therefore, So Many Reasons To Be Smiling About This Song…

FINGER ELEVEN‘s

“PARALYZER“

…This Morning.

I Think I’ll Just Settle For A Lunch Date.

Somewhere Uncrowded.

Somewhere Quite.

Somewhere I Can Have An Actual Conversation With The Other Person WITHOUT The Shitty Dance-Club-Soundtrack In The Background.

Sound Better To You???

GREAT!!!

Sounds Better To ME, Also!!!

😀       😉       😀

13-In-’13: EXCUSE To FIGHT FLICKS: Part I

Since It Was Initially Mentioned To Me By A Close Friend, My Mind has Been Fluttering About Like Mad Over This First 13–In–’13 Of…

…Well…

…2013.

Schlock’ish Action Is A True Passion Of Mine.

Always Has Been.

Since Early Childhood, I’ve Been Addicted To Flicks Where The Main Goal/Point Of The Whole Thing Is To Kick Someone’s Ass.

Period.

So…

…In That Regard…

…I Bring You My First Delving Into My Favorite…

“EXCUSE To FIGHT FLICKS“

😀

Today, I’ll Be Covering The Exploits Of THREE (3) Schlock’ish Action MASTERS:

CHUCK NORRIS

&

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME

&

STEVEN SEAGAL

😀          😀

😀

My Honorable Mention To This “13–In–’13” Has Already Become A Schlock’ish Action Classic, And I Felt It Deserved To Be On This List In Some Way…

“THE EXPENDABLES 2“

(2012)

😀

And Now, For The 13.

***** ***** *****

*** ***

*

((#13))

“INVASION U.S.A.“

(1985)

😀       😀

((#12))

“CYBORG“

(1989)

😀       😀

((#11))

“MARKED FOR DEATH“

(1990)

😀       😀

((#10))

“BREAKER! BREAKER!“

(1977)

😀       😀

((#9))

“TIMECOP“

(1994)

😀       😀

((#8))

“OUT FOR JUSTICE“

(1991)

😀       😀

((#7))

“HARD TO KILL“

(1990)

😀       😀

((#6))

“IN HELL“

(2003)

😀       😀

(((#5)))

“SILENT RAGE“

(1982)

😀       😀

(((#4)))

“HARD TARGET“

(1993)

😀       😀

(((#3)))

“UNDER SIEGE“

(1992)

😀       😀

(((#2)))

“LONE WOLF McQUADE“

(1983)

😀       😀

(((((#1)))))

“FIREWALKER“

(1986)

😀       😀       😀       😀       😀

What Can I Say…

…These Flicks Make Me Smile.

Nothing Wrong With That, Right?!

RIGHT!!!

🙂

I’ll Continue Tinkering With This Whole Concept.

For Now, I Just Wanted To Put Something Out That Would Make Y’all Smile A Bit.

Hope That’s A Big Ole…

MISSION: ACCOMPLISHED

!!! !!!!! !!!

😀          😀

😉

Songs That Make Me Smile: “CHRISTMAS In HEAVEN” by MONTY PYTHON (1983))

“…It‘s CHRISTMAS In HEAVEN…

…The Snow Falls From The Sky…

…But, It‘s Nice And Warm…

…And Everyone Looks Smart, And Wears A Tie…”

…. ….

…. ….

“…It‘s CHRISTMAS In HEAVEN…

…There‘s Great Films On TV…

…The SOUND Of MUSIC, Twice An Hour…

…And JAWS I, II, And III…”

… … …

.. ..

.

I‘ll Just Say It Now…

…I Don’t Honestly Have Much To Say About This One.

I Just Kinda Figured Everyone Could Use A Good Smile, And A Good Giggle.

MONTY PYTHON‘s

“CHRISTMAS In HEAVEN“

…Seemed Like The Perfect Solution.

Was I Correct?!

MAYBE?

Well, When Have I Ever Turned-Down A Quality “MAYBE?” That Y‘all Know Of?!

EXACTLY!!

‘Tis A Very Rare Occurrence, Indeed.

Today Is No Different.

Should It Be?!

Nah.

Not. At. All.

I Sincerely Hope Everyone Has A Mighty Fine Day.

Please Take Care, My Peeps.

Enjoy Your Holidays.

I Know Not Everyone Celebrates The Same One…

…Nor In The Same Way…

…So, I’ll Just Content Myself With That.

Fair Enough?!

MAYBE?

AWESOME!!!

😉   🙂   😀

Why Can’t I Stop Listening To -“I AM…I SAID” by NEIL DIAMOND (1971)- ???

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“…But I’ve Got An Emptiness Deep Inside…

…And I’ve Tried…

…But It Won’t Let Me Go…

…And I’m Not A Man Who Likes To Swear…

…But I Never Cared For The Sound Of Being Alone…”

… …

Neil Diamond

… …

“…I Am, I Said…

…To No One There…

…And No One Heard At All…

…Not Even The Chair…

…I Am, I Cried…

…I Am, Said I…

…And I Am Lost…

…And I Can’t Even Say Why. …”

-<{*******}>-

-<{****}>-

-<{*}>-

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Yeah.

It’s Turned Into One Of THOSE Nights.

Restless.

Sleepless.

Depressingly Depressing.

I Mean, Come On…

…When Do YOU Break-Out The Ole…

NEIL DIAMOND

?!?!?

This Is The Only Song Of His On My Player…

…And I Never Listen To It…

…Unless I’m Having A Little Personal Pity Party For Me, Personally.

I Love This Song.

“I AM…I SAID“

…Has Always Been My Favorite Track Of His.

Period.

The Lyrics Always Spoke To Me A Tad.

Guess I’ve Been Kinda Depressing.

But When I Get The Blues…

…I Tend To Listen To Sad Songs.

What?!

You Do It, Also!!!

You KNOW You Do!!!

Don’t You Dare Try And Lie To Me!!!

Sheesh.

Some Peeps, Eh?!

(*shakes head in a disappointing manner*)

Now I Suppose I’m Gonna Be Taking Shit From You Just Because I Broke-Down And Broke-Out Ole NEAL, Eh?!

Typical.

He Has That Effect On Some Peeps, My Peeps.

I Suppose I Can’t Hold It Against You.

I Could TRY To Do So…

…But Doubt I’d Get Very Far With it.

So I’ll Just Shut-Up.

It’s Not Something I Do Easily.

Well…

…Unless I’m Around People I Don’t Know, Nor Want To Speak With.

In Moments Of That Type…

…I’m Like A Younger, Taller,  Better-Looking Version Of…

CALVIN COOLIDGE

🙂

If You Get That Quip…

…I’m Proud Of You For Paying Attention In Class.

😀

If You Didn’t Get It…

…Hmm…

…You Probably Just Didn’t Give A Shit In The First Place.

😉

See!

Come In Here To Vent With Y’all A Touch…

…And BLAMMO…

…I Crack A Smile In The Really Real World!

This Is The Really Real World, Isn’t It?!

This Isn’t Russia, Is It?

Is This Russia?!

This Isn’t Russia.

Glad We Got That Straight.

Was Worried For A Minute…

…Or Two…

…Or The Last Two-Hours.

Or Whatever.

😉

Maybe I Should Try Laying Down Again?

Ya Think?!

Alright, Kids.

I’m Takin’ Your Advice.

Just Don’t Wake Me Until The Sun’s Up.

Fat Chance, But I Can Hope…

…Right?!?

RIGHT!!!

😉     😀     🙂

A Song (For FRIDAY) To Make ANYONE Smile: “GIRLS & BOYS” by BLUR (1994)

“Streets Like A Jungle…

…So Call The Police…

…Following The Herd…

…Down To Greece…

…On Holiday…

…Love In The ’90s…

…Is Paranoid…

…On Sunny Beaches…

…Take Your Chances…”

…

The Single Album Release Of “GIRLS & BOYS” By The Brit-Pop-Band BLUR !!!

…

“…Looking For…

…Girls Who Want Boys…

…Who Like Boys To Be Girls…

…Who Do Boys Like They’re Girls…

…Who Do Girls Like They’re Boys…

…Always Should Be Someone You Really Love. …”

“GIRLS & BOYS” Is Off Of  BLUR‘s1994 Album “PARKLIFE“ !!!

… … … … …

… … …

…

So, My Peeps…

…DID IT WORK?!

Are Y’all SMILING?!

???

?????

GREAT!!!

MEEE TOOO!!!

😀

When In Need Of A Quick, Musically Prompted Smile…

…One Can Always Turn To Some Fun Tunage From…

BLUR

!!! !!!

I First Started Listening To BLUR While In High-School…

…And This Song…

“GIRLS & BOYS“

…Was The BLUR Jam That Popped My Proverbial “BLUR–Cherry“!!!

🙂

What?!

It Was!!

FER REALZ, My Peeps!!!

FER REALZ, Indeed!!!

Don’t Believe Me?!

ASK MY PARENTS!!

I Don’t Know Which Of The Two Of Them Began To HATE This Song More…

…My Mother…

…Or…

…My Father.

Let’s Just Say They BOTH Grew To Hate It.

What Can I Say, I Played It A LOT.

Like…

…A LOT A LOT.

In Fact…

…The ONLY Song They Grew To Hate MORE Than This One Was…

“MANDY“

by BARRY MANILOW

!!!

(*hahahahahahaha*)

Yeah…

…I Know, My Peeps.

Trust Me…

…I Know.

😉

I Still Swear I Had No Freakin’ Clue About The Whole “Gay” Thing.

However…

…Hindsight Being 20/20 And All…

…I Really REALLY Should Have Known Something Was Up When I Started Listening To BARRY MANILOW Music AND Enjoying It!

Sheesh.

What Can I Say, My Peeps…

…I Don’t Take Hints Very Well.

My Bad.

😉

ANYWAY…

…Moving On, Moving On…

…It’s FRIDAY Again, Kiddies!

That’s A Great Thing, Fo SHO!

I’m VERY SURE The Bulk Of You Would Agree With That Sentiment.

🙂

Honestly…

…There’s Not Much Music Out There That Can Bring A Smile To The Face Like A Quirky, Perky Little Number From…

BLUR

…And That’s The Truth!

😛

“GIRLS & BOYS“

…Is EASILY The One BLUR Jam I’ve Listened To The Most Times.

And While Their Little Tune…

“COFFEE & TV“

…Is My Fave-Fave-Favorite…

…I Still Get A Case Of The Grins And Smiles When I Pop-On…

“GIRLS & BOYS“

Period.

😀

See!

I Simply CANNOT Help Myself!

😀

Look!

There I Go AGAIN!

😀

AHHH!

And ANOTHER!!!

Sheesh, My Peeps.

I’m Gonna Be All Smiled Out Come 6AM!

(*hehehehehehehe*)

😉

Alright, Kids…

…I’m Gonna Leave You Be For Now.

I Do Hope This Little Bloggin’ing Entry Did Indeed Make Y’all Smile.

I Know It Did ME.

And I’m Generally My Harshest Critic.

The Power Of…

BLUR

…Strikes AGAIN!!!

(*MMMUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!*)

😀

Try To Enjoy Your Day, My Peeps.

I’ll Be Right Here If You Need Me…

…Fo Flippidy Flippin’ SHO!!!

😀

“If You’re Going To Do Something Tonight That You’ll Be Sorry For Tomorrow Morning…”

“…SLEEP LATE!”

—HENNY YOUNGMAN

-=(1906–1998)=-

-=COMEDIAN=–

-=VIOLINIST=–

-=”King Of The One-Liners“=-