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The Coachmen's Turntable 08/27/2017

8/28/2017

Happy Monday Everyone!
OK! . . . let's get this out of the way! What does Hurricane Harvey and John Harvey have in common? . . They're both "blowhards" and for the most part "All Wet"! There! . . . I saved you all a lot of trouble.
Seriously, hurricane Harvey is nothing to joke about. We have friends in Houston who could be in serious trouble.

As of Sunday afternoon they've already seen over 24 inches of rain and it looks like they could get 24 more before it's over. I can't imagine what the roads will be like . . . let alone how many homes will be flooded.
The Minnesota State Fair is in full swing this week. Always a big deal in Minneapolis. This event marks the end of summer and beginning of "school days". Man! . . . time is flying. We're already seeing halloween costumes at Costco! Harv

"Lonely Teardrops" is a song recorded and released as a single in 1958 by R&B, Soul, and Rock n Roll singer Jackie Wilson [1] on the Brunswick label. It is a 1999 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductee. The song became an across-the-board national Top 10 Pop smash (# 7),a # 1 hit on the R&B charts, and is ranked #315 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

"Fools Rush In" (1940) is a popular song. The lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer with music by Rube Bloom.[1] The Ricky Nelson version was an enormous hit, reaching #12 in the Billboard pop charts and would become the most famous version of this song.

"I'm Sorry" is a 1960 hit song by 15-year-old American singer Brenda Lee. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in July 1960. AllMusic guide wrote that it is the pop star's "definitive song", and one of the "finest teen pop songs of its era". It was written by Dub Allbritten[1] and Ronnie Self.[2] On the UK Singles Chart, the song peaked at No.12.

Mickey Leroy Gilley (born March 9, 1936) is an American country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well.

Till Next Week

Harv

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The Coachmen's Turntable 08/21/2017

8/21/2017

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Good Morning Everyone
Port Washington was a riot. Thanks Vic, for suggesting the Upper Park. What a great place. The temperature hovered around 79 degrees, lots of sunshine and no wind. Perfect in anybodys world. Here's a picture. Yes we are waving to YOU!

We are in the early stages of crafting a rally in Florida next year. April is the target month. If we can pull it together it will be a riot. Stay tuned . . . details will be released as they become available.

OK, Now down to business!
Harv

"I Can't Stay Mad at You" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was originally recorded by American country artist, Skeeter Davis, becoming her second top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963.

"Venus" is a song written by Ed Marshall and Peter DeAngelis. The most successful and best-known recording of the track was done by Frankie Avalon and released in 1959 (see 1959 in music).

College Concert is the twelfth album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1962 (see 1962 in music). It was the group's third live release and the first live release with new member John Stewart. College Concert peaked at number three on the Billboard charts and was the largest-selling release by the Stewart-years Trio.[1]

Dee Clark (November 7, 1938 – December 7, 1990)[1] was an American soul singer best known for a string of R&B and pop hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the song "Raindrops," which became a million-seller in the United States in 1961.[2]

Till Next Week

Harv

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The Coachmen's Turntable 08/14/2017

8/14/2017

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Good Morning Everyone!
John and Del Torrison spent a couple of days with us last week. We had a lot of fun. As you might expect we visited the Mall of America and toured the lakes within the city of Minneapolis. Minneapolis is a "Cool" place. St. Paul is "Cool" too, just a different kind of cool. Maybe next time we'll check that out with them.

Didn't solve ALL the world's problems but got a handle on most of them

This is a yarn worth telling but I'll let you guess instead

If any of you get up in this area make sure you let us know. We'd love to see you.
We're gaining traction on our upcoming visit to Port Washington Saturday the 19th. So far we can count on seeing John & Del Torrison, John & Sharon Magnusson, Vic & Nancy and Bob Kattner. Here's hoping we can attract a few more of you busy folks!
Vic suggested Upper Park Beer Garden if it's nice out. Personally I'm hoping to be outside drinking a beer, eating cheese curds and listening to German Polka music. If the weather does not cooperate we'll go to the Dockside Deli or Twisted Willow.
I'll provide an update later this week with more details.
OK Now down to Business!
Harv

"Think It Over" is a rock-and-roll song written by Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Norman Petty in 1958, originally recorded by the Crickets. This recording, released by Brunswick Records as a 45-rpm single (9-55072),[1]reached number 27 on the Billboard pop sin

"My Special Angel" is a popular song by Jimmy Duncan, published in 1957. The song became a crossover hit in 1957 for Bobby Helms. "My Special Angel," which Bobby Helms recorded in July 1957, peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart[1] and spent four weeks at number one on the US Country music chart.[2] The single made the R&B chart as well peaking at number eight.[3] It became a gold record.

"Save Your Heart for Me" is a song written by Gary Geld and Peter Udell and is most well known by a version recorded in 1965 by American pop group Gary Lewis & the Playboys and appears on the group's 1965 album A Session with Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Lewis and his band released their version as a single in June 1965, and it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of August 21, 1965.[2]

"Personality" is a 1959 R&B/pop hit with music and lyrics by Harold Logan and Lloyd Price. It was released as a single by Price.[1] The single reached #2 for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Lloyd Price's most popular crossover hits. The song was also a #1 U.S. R&B hit, maintaining the top spot for four weeks.[2] Billboard ranked it as the No. 3 song for 1959.[3] The song reached #9 in the U.K..[4]

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Harv

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The Coachmen's Turntable 08/07/2017

8/7/2017

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Good Morning Everyone!
Another beautiful summer weekend . . . at least in most areas where our members live. Dick Burns lives in Skiatook OK, which is close to Tulsa. Lots of tough weather hitting that area in the past week. Hey Dick! . . hope everything is well with you and Terry.

Looks like Nick's release regarding the teardown of Mirro struck a bit of nostalgia in many of you. Jerry Leyendecker starts a series on the history and livability of Manitowoc starting today in SUCKS NEWS.

I've watched the videos this week and I must say, learned a lot about our home . . . Manitowoc. I'm sure you will have as much fun as I did trying to recognize various parts of the city. Really a nice series.

Speaking of series . . . Sharon Magnusson has a serious series relative to their cruise to Alaska. Watch PICTURESQUE! - as Sharon continues to post magnificent pictures and comments from their trip.

Oh!, by the way . . . I'll be in Port Washington on Saturday August 19th - Anyone up for lunch?

Well, that's a rap!
HARV

"Blue Christmas" is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson and most famously performed by Elvis Presley. It is a tale of unrequited love during the holidays and is a longstanding staple of Christmas music, especially in the country genre.

"School Days" (also known as "School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell)") is a rock-and-roll song written and recorded by Chuck Berry and released by Chess Records as a single in March 1957 and on the LP After School Session two months later (see 1957 in music).[1] It is one of his best-known songs and is often considered a rock-and-roll anthem.

"Donna" is a song sung by Ritchie Valens, featuring the 50s progression. The song was released in 1958 on Del-Fi Records. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard

"Raindrops" is a 1961 song by the American R&B singer Dee Clark. Released in April of that same year, this ballad is about a man who convinces himself that the tears he is crying since his lover's departure are raindrops since "a man ain't supposed to cry," peaked at position 2 on the Hot 100 and at position 3 on the R&B chart. Billboard ranked it as the ninth most popular song of the year for 1961.

Till Next Week

Harv

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