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  • KristineD
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    I miss WXRT, Chicago's Finest Rock. At one time, you could have heard any and all of these tunes in a day's mix from the old 'XRT. The Dead Hour on weekends, the Sunday-night Un-Concert. The award-winning News at Noon. Ken Nordine's Word Jazz, for goodness sakes. They played anything -- absolutely anything that was interesting. Even if it was CRAP, you didn't really care, because they never, ever played the same song twice in one day, sometimes not in the same week or month. Who cares if they played Linda Ronstadt or Spandeux Ballet, as long as they followed it with Frank Zappa, Talking Heads, Little Feat or the Cure, eh? (No disrespect to Ms. Ronstadt -- a fine set of pipes if there ever was, so sad to see her lose her voice.) I wouldn't know what the heck a Wild Tchoupitoulas was without WXRT. Then, Westinghouse bought them. Then, CBS bought them. *sigh* The worst part is that it's still the best radio station in Chicago. Great connection to local and live music, but oh, the play list gets old nowadays. Good new stuff (can 'ya say Shakey Graves?) An occasional nugget, but mostly corporate crap, played six or seven times a day. Even great new stuff, like that new Beck tune, is overplayed and old in a week. Most days I don't even bother to turn it on.
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    @a little peace of mind...
    Ain't no use to keep taking abuseFrom a friend who isn't kind A friend in need or a friend that you need Who can help you through the troubled times So reach on out and take a hold of my hand And let me know that your ready to go There ain't no dues and you can leave your blues behind And have a little peace peace of mind Give me some peace, Peace of Mind There comes a time when your friends go blind And thier words become diseased They threaten your life with the blade of a knife And set you down upon your needs Make no mistake for your very own sake Heres a little word for now Take off your shoes and let your thoughts be kind And have a little peace, peace of mind Peace Peace of Mind... make us feel better Some folks you find speak a mighty good line They charm you all the way They take you along on a sweet sweet song Then they steal your heart away But blessed be the one who can understand why People have to act that way Cause if I knew I wouldn't even want to say But have a little peace, peace of mind Give me some peace, Peace of Mind Everybody wants Peace, Peace of mind Peace Peace of mind All we need is some... Peace...peace of mind...
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    Yes KDED...but for real on the air, like pirate radio or Mexican Radio If you could read my mind, love What a tale my thoughts could tell Just like an old-time movie 'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well In a castle dark or a fortress strong With chains upon my feet You know that ghost is me And I will never be set free As long as I'm a ghost that you can't see If I could read your mind, love What a tale your thoughts could tell Just like a paperback novel The kind the drugstores sell When you reach the part where the heartaches come The hero would be me But heroes often fail And you won't read that book again Because the ending's just too hard to take I'd walk away like a movie star Who gets burned in a three-way script Enter number two A movie queen to play the scene Of bringing all the good things out in me But for now love, let's be real I never thought I could act this way And I've got to say that I just don't get it I don't know where we went wrong But the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back If you could read my mind, love What a tale my thoughts could tell Just like an old-time movie 'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well In a castle dark or a fortress strong With chains upon my feet But stories always end And if you read between the lines You'll know that I'm just tryin' to understand The feelings that you lack I never thought I could feel this way And I've got to say that I just don't get it I don't know where we went wrong But the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back
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    @whatchu talking bout Willis.....?
    We already do.....K DED is communal...... You meet someone.....stops you DEAD in your tracks.... Just saying.....hit it Sarge...... Don't misunderstand me, though I know that I've been mean Woman can't you see that I'm in need Although we may be far apart In heart and soul we're near My body aches for you to just be here You are every woman in the world to me And every season I go through You are every woman in the world to me Especially when I'm making love to you Like a falling tear drop You can wipe away my blues Live honey you can make the bitter sweet You're a child, a girl, a woman You are everything I'd choose That's why I sing this song to you That's why I sing this song to you
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    We should have our own radio station... I think I may have missed my true calling. Only you know and I know All the love we've got to show So don't refuse to believe it By reading too many meanings 'Cause you know that I mean what I say So don't go and take me the wrong way You know you can't go on gettin' your own way 'Cause if you do, it's gonna get you someday Now if I sing to mislead you It's just my craziness comin' through But when it comes down to just two I ain't no crazier than you 'Cause you know that I mean what I say So don't go and take me the wrong way You know you can't go on gettin' your own way 'Cause if you do, it's gonna get you someday Yeah, yeah, yeah, appear to be pleasin' Oh no, no, not deceivin' But it's hard to believe it When you been so mistreated 'Cause you know that I mean what I say So don't go and take me the wrong way You know you can't go on gettin' your own way 'Cause if you do, it's gonna get you someday Only you know and I know Only you know and I know, oh yeah
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    sorry.....ok after this done with EC.....not you, it's me...... Further on up the road Someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me. Further on up the road Someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me. Further on up the road, Baby, just you wait and see. You gotta reap just what you sow; That old saying is true. You gotta reap just what you sow; That old saying is true. Just like you mistreat someone, Someone's gonna mistreat you. You been laughing, pretty baby, Someday you're gonna be crying. You been laughing, pretty baby, Someday you're gonna be crying. Further on up the road You'll find out I wasn't lying. Further on up the road Someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me. Further on up the road Someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me. Further on up the road, Baby, just you wait and see.
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    Blasphemy...really Damn music snobs Well she's walking through the clouds With a circus mind that's running 'round. Butterflies and zebras, fairy tales, That's all she ever thinks about. When I'm sad she comes to me With a thousand smiles she gives to me free. Said, "It's all right, take anything you want, Anything you want, anything." First Verse Second Verse Fly on, little wing.
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    ....for awhile......then he found a better way....blasphemy here but Derek n the Dominos.....Layla and other assorted Love Songs is my favorite album of all tiime..... and the song I resonate with......to this day..... Have you ever loved a woman So much you tremble in pain? Have you ever loved a woman So much you tremble in pain? And all the time you know She bears another man's name. But you just love that woman So much it's a shame and a sin. You just love that woman So much it's a shame and a sin. But all the time you know She belongs to your very best friend. Have you ever loved a woman And you know you can't leave her alone? Have you ever loved a woman And you know you can't leave her alone? Something deep inside of you Won't let you wreck your best friend's home.
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    You were saying EC was the king... Bell bottom blues, you made me cry. I don't want to lose this feeling. And if I could choose a place to die It would be in your arms. Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you? Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back? I'd gladly do it because I don't want to fade away. Give me one more day, please. I don't want to fade away. In your heart I want to stay. It's all wrong, but it's all right. The way that you treat me baby. Once I was strong but I lost the fight. You won't find a better loser. [Chorus 2x] Bell bottom blues, don't say goodbye. I'm sure we're gonna meet again, And if we do, don't you be surprised If you find me with another lover. [Chorus] I don't want to fade away. Give me one more day please. I don't want to fade away. In your heart I long to stay.
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    All the world over, so easy to see People everywhere just wanna be free Listen, please listen, that's the way it should be Deep in the valley, people got to be free You should see what a lovely, lovely world this'd be Everyone learned to live together Seems to me such an itty bitty thing should be Why can't you and me learn to love one another? All the world over, so easy to see People everywhere just wanna be free I can't understand it, so simple to me People everywhere just got to be free If there's a man who is down and needs a helpin' hand All it takes is you to understand and to pull him through Seems to me we got to solve it individually And I'll do unto you what you do to me Shout it from the mountain on out to the sea No two ways about it, people have to be free Ask me my opinion, my opinion will be Nat'ral situation for a man to be free Git right on board now Oh, what a feelin's just come over me Love can move a mountain, make a blind man see Everybody sing it now come on let's go see Deep in the valley now, we ought to be free See that train over there? That's the train of freedom It's about to 'rrive any minute, now You know it's been'a long, long overdue Look out 'cause it's a'comin' right on through
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You gonna be ok if I hit save...? 401 or bust.Avatar change test also. Nothing else to say.
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You gonna be ok if I hit save...? 401 or bust.Avatar change test also. Nothing else to say also
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How's it goin, eh? I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress.... This question is for Canucks only, we have a few here.... What song did I just quote.... Winner gets an atta boy/grrrrrllllll and a special honorary medal from our mayor.... Hey Klangstone.....where's you at my man, being mayor requires commitment.... No....Klangstones still in charge here....take off...Rob Ford.... Maybe you can play Beer Hunter with Bob n Doug!
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Three French toast? Oh, wait, I'm not a Canuck. And a beer! Edit--dang, I thought it was the first quote!
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What is king crimson...that took me hours and hours. Take off you hoser.
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....maybe you're all in Chicago, nobody's here.... And who is Klangstone? Wasted away again in Justin Bieberville.... At least he can dance.....
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trebeck is one cool canadian..
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You have earned your street cred here on Shakedown...this town has got some heart....congratulations....you are worthy... Advice agreements Babble burble bicker bicker.... Ballyhoo Brouhaha !!!! It's all talk!!!! Later, goin to watch some curling, eh????
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Nice Canadian reference...... Loved SCTV..... So glad you made it.... Cmon Klang....help me Rhonda!!!!! rrrrrgrrrrr out....
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You sir are risking the mighty rath of Klang. He rules from an awe inspiring rig, much like the Wizard of Oz's. Only his uses the avatar of an evil clown. Maybe you haven't seen it. Those of us who have know how terrifying it is. You have been forewarned. Just remember Mayor Klangstone has ordered that no one look behind the curtain.
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damn son, you have a future in stand up.... on my way to watch Kentucky Wisconsin... Thanks for the help here.... And yes.....the wrath of Klang is worse than Charlton Heston in Ben Hur.... Klang...keep that guy in line....on the path....please....
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Klang is Rgggrrr's alter-ego. Beans spilled. Or rumor spread? Again, beware the meds and round-number hoarders. I got no dime (or your $20 bill) but I've got some time to hear your story.
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The plot thickens..... Im funny, funny how...funny like a Klang???? Screw you guys Im going home.... Keep the $20 you filthy animal.... night beelzebubs brethren family day tomorrow.... May the Klang be with you...if he ever shows up here... ;-)
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I never saw that one coming. But now that you mention it. It does seem suspicious that you never see them post a comment at the same time. I feel that this warrants furthur investigation.
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Klang Klang Klang goes they trolley...rice a roni the San francisco treat... It's east vs west here... Your mileage may vary.... believe if you need it if you don't just pass it on..... Back to the game..... Go Leafs Go.... Or... Let's go Buffalo!!!!! Such a long long time to be gone such a short time to be there.... Suppers Ready for me tomorrow.... See you all Monday.....
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Hi there and welcome to sunshiney daydreamer land! Well I don't have the official packet info in front of me at the moment, but the general gist is: *keep it friendly and positive *keep discussions generally pertaining to this group and the social gatherings being planned for Chicago, additional local happenings, the pick-a-nick and other group meetings * local info for help and aid to us all * use the other main thread for ticket discussions or save it for PMs * use the other main thread for complaints about the ticket situation if you must * be kind, rewind keep peace in your heart and get on the bus! rgergelis is driving the wheels off this crazy thing and we need enough bodies aboard to keep us balanced on the road to Chi-town. All aboard!! P.S. Mayor in name and satirical statute only. Here to help out if and when I can, just like any ordinary good citizen of dreamer-land.
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Well we may be of the same mind but we are not the same person. Brothers from another mother lets call it. can't wait to meet y'all at the picnic....and beyond Thanks for the comedic levity. Truly refreshing TTFN T...I...double rrgrr
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still not sure I get the gist of it.... but it's alright.... Happy Easter...and continued peaceful Passover....
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welcome Walter White and thanks Mr Mayor, I couldn't have said it better... Enjoy your Holidays everyone.... the bus is here and anyone can drive.... gonna cook a Leg of Lamb.....after getting right with my Lord.... There may be leftovers.... Ohhhh...chef of the future... Can it core a apple? Yes it can core a apple..... Let there be peace in the valley...
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Let there be peace in the valley has never been said with more certainty. Just glance over at the avatar immediately upon reading. I pity the fool who disturbs the peace.
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Happy Easter Sunday to all! Let there be more Spring in your Life, Life in your Step, Step in your Purpose, and Purpose in your Spring! Blessings, Peace and Love go out to you from our family to yours, and may all good things come your way! geospringmeister
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I hope you all have a beautiful day! Full of joy and blessings abound! Love Saundra
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Thanks oh King of Spring.... Freshly baked bread and some Cabernet on the bus....help yourselves.... Meager in comparison to what you're used to but.... we will make due... a little sustenance on our road to Chicago... kitties... Supper is Ready!!!!!
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congrats on the ducats!!!! eat up....
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Wishing your families all a joyous celebration , to eat, gather andBegin anew. And may the easter bunny remind not to out all our eggs in one basket. That some body parts are meant to be floppy and To let happy thoughts multiply like Bunnies!
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From John Cash and the Carter family..... Oh well I'm tired and so weary but I must go along Till the Lord comes and calls, calls me away Well the mornings so bright and the land is the light And the night, night is as black as the sea There will be peace in the valley for me someday There will be peace in the valley for me, Oh Lord I pray There will no sadness, no sorrow, no trouble, trouble I see There will be peace in the valley for me. Well the bear will be gentle and the wolf will be tame And the lion shall lay down by the lamb and the beasts from the wild shall be led by a child And I'll be changed from this creature that I am There will be peace in the valley for me someday There will be peace in the valley for me, Oh Lord I pray There will no sadness, no sorrow, no trouble, trouble I see There will be peace in the valley for me.
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That's what I'm taking about.... thanks for putting closure on my opening farewell... beautifully done!
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talking bout a drums n space speech.... it's out there...and I like it.... Here comes Peter Cottontail...hippity hop and Flippity flopping his way to Chicago..... Ya can't close the doors when the walls caved in!!!!!
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How lovely, all the beautiful Easter wishes from this SD family....thank you all !! And right back to you and yours !! I'm off to SFO tomorrow for a few days of bizz - wishing everyone a great week ahead !! ps - I miss my avatar :-( Who's idea was it anyways, rrrrrgrrrrr, to change them on 4/1?
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blame Canada! ;-) Safe trip to the left coast....
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Avatar is back !!
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1,2,3....
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A man playing his guitarAnd singing for us all Only 88 days until showtime! Patch those sails and shine those rails!
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Is that Canadian bacon I smell searing on a hot cast iron skillet?
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Yessir.... Come and get it... Pour me another cup of coffee for it is the best in the land and I'll put a nickel in the jukebox.... We missed you and thanks for setting us straight on the days between...
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It's gonna be a great week - thank you totes !!! Love that new avatar too dude !!! Had to see that countdown to kick-start the day. Couple that with the smell of rrrrrgrrrrr sizzling Canadian bacon and you get boo-ya !!!!!!!!
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Saturday in the park... ...I think it was the 4th of July!
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and play that truck drivin' man
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Pull up a stool..... well the waitress she brought me some coffee... Tim Horton dark roast...
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Avatar test, but since I'm here.... Safe travels to Tony: are you going to Haight ashbury?
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Alice, to the moon Alice.... Bang zoom... welcome James, Canadian French roast coffee is on... I'm on my third... Hummananhummmana hummmana....
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Hi Everybody- I'm a Deadhead and I miss Jerry! Glad to see the countdown is back. Have a Grateful day.
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Coffee's on... Totes is mending sails, shining rails and I'm still Mr. T... make yourself at home.... Everyday's the 4th of July round here..... same as it ever was...same as it ever was.....
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from where i sit, you appear to be undergoing some kind of metamorphosis. maybe a new you will appear tomorrow.
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Oohhhh Lord Jesus...Hep me hep me please..... I look in the mirror ... and all I see is T.... in my travels I have indeed been humbled, and humbled I will remain... So if T is as good as it gets so be it, Hey Fonts if you're goin to San Francisco...be sure to wear some flowers in your hair... And change my t shirt size to 3X T,,,,,
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I say this with love and affection, no offense intended.... You suck! But you're looking mighty fine in those jeans boy....Mmmmmmmmmmmm....
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You are a hybrid me n Buckwheat..... ;-) deadheads anonymous is a nice place.... I'm a deadhead and I miss Jerry! group response...."I know" (Said disaffectedly ala David Gans)