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Dick Reynolds, I think. Although I'm not completely sure but it was his orchestra. It's not noted on the arrangement which is still in my possesion. The arrangement was transcribed by Jon Harpin. Cootie Chesterfield is registered as trumpet player for Peggy's rendition. I didn't know his real name was Pete Candoli. Thanks, Larry, those are nice facts to learn.

German and Dutch are very much alike, lots of similar words. I don't think you'll have anything to worry about. Where are you moving to, if I may ask?

Never mind, forget it. I don't want to make a fuss, I understand that is not wanted. I was just being honest.

Julie London's has a beautiful arrangement. I have sung it with a big band and I've used Peggy's rendition with a combo as well as with a sole pianist. Both renditions are really nice and it is still one of my favourite songs.

Ah of course. Why didn't I think of that? Thanks Scott. My cat sleeps almost the entire day, but then she is 18 and seems to need more sleep nowadays. I remember her short naps. I look at her with envy sometimes We call them "dutjes" in Dutch. (phonetic that would be: ˈdʏcə) I still find that a funny word.

They are quite good indeed. More violent than most British series, although "Happy Valley" has shown a lot in the first series. I've enjoyed "Wallander" to name a nice Skandinavian series f.e. I have enjoyed the first episode of "Happy Valley II" too thanks to you guys. I think we are in for a real scare again these series. Brr.

I've never been able to have naps. Why they are called "cat naps" if I may ask? Just a week ago there was an item on tv about Melatonin being the only really effective remedy that one could get without prescriptiion around here. Sorry to hear about people's problems with insomnia and sleep apnea, awful! My problem is partly mental partly physical. Stress is the main problem, I haven't been able to get to sleep easily for about 15 years, sometimes not sleeping for the entire night, or more than one night in a row. Lying awake I started thinking too much, worrying etc which obviously causes more stress. The warm milk thing doesn't work for me, never has.

Looks nice! Funny that the exhibit in Chicago is about bedrooms. Just got a mail today of the Van Gogh museum itself, there will be an exhibit about prostitution in French art according Van Gogh called "Lichte zeden" (translated as "Easy virtue") starting next week. http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/exhibitions/easy-virtue

Happy Birthday!

Yes, very sad. I'll always remember the music. I had so much fun when I was one of the singers of a EWF cover band. It made me cheerful every time. I have danced quite a lot to this music. Memories I'll cherish. Thank you for the wonderful music, Maurice. R.I.P.

Happy Birthday, Thom!

Thank you for this one, Duane. I feel exactly the same as you regarding her music. I'm a fan too. She feels real to me, true. That is the most important for me.

... you just roll over and you turn out the light...

Thanks, I'll remember that one. It was a series regarding a train accident where she played someone who was at the train and helped the police in the investigation. I still can't recall and don't think I saw the entire thing. I'm following too. I was intruiged the first episode, by episode 3 I felt horrified. Have seen 4 episodes so far, awful, awful, awful it makes me feel. Good series make you shiver, don't they?! Saw the final episode of "Okkupert" ( Occupied) this past weekend. A political drama/thriller which was great. It takes place in Norway. I recommend it highly. Before that "Odyssey", also known as "American Odyssey". I guess that is a political drama/thriler series as well.

Finally able to see the first series of "Luther", have followed series 2 and 3. So watching series 1 and 4 at the same time which I'd preferably not have done, but... well am curious about series 4 and Alice there. While the Luther series is extremely violent, which I don't really like, I really like Idris Elba in his role. So I try to watch it not too late to make sure I don't dream about it, lol. I've skipped some Norvegian series for that reason. Also watching Doctor Foster series 1 which one of you did mention before. Nice series indeed. Suranne Jones is really good again in these series. "Scott and Bailey" is still one of my favourite series and I did see her on another series at the BBC which I can't recall the name of right now. Last but not least, "London Spy", Just have seen a few episodes yet, but it is intriguing. I'm curious how this will develop.

A belated Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Tom!

Cool! I have a few friends who used to have business cards, don't know whether they still use them.

He sort of belongs with my growing up and discovering music. I've sung a few of his songs when I was in this pop-rock choir. "Heroes" was among those. Some really good songs which still remember me of events and times I treasure. I liked that he was so different and just went his own way. R.I.P. David and thank you for broadening my mind in music!

No need for apologies, Tim. You've made your point clear to me, thanks.

I've also been suffering this on and off for about 15 years now I think. A lot is stress and health related for me. I did solve it partly, f.e. not drinking coffee and just herbal teas at night since some teas can keep you awake as well. I try not to have dinner too late, not watching tv (scary series) before I go to sleep. The last year or so I wake up a few times a night and sometimes I can't get back to sleep. I know exercizing in the evening can be of influence so I try to do that earlier in the day when possible. Sometimes when I wake up I just get out of bed and take some yoghurt or something since it is better to get up a little while and then try again, rather than staying in bed while your eyes will stay wide open anyway. Sometimes I sing myself a lullabye, lol, that helps me to take the edge of since it is funny/weird and that way it helps to relax.

I wasn't critizing you here, Tim, simply underlining what Jim said that what he told his son was some really good advice. I'm sorry if you thought I was aiming at something you had said before and therefore being unfair, I wasn't. I agree with you both men and women are responsible in how the contact develops in a dating situation. In the case of what happened with Bill Cosby and his encounters I am not exactly sure, but the court will found out what exactly happened and whether he was to blame or not.

Hi Scott, thanks! Nice to see you too. A bit windy in the windmill area today. I had to bike against for 45 min to go see my friend's son play basketball. Fun though. Tricks will disclose themselves eventually, honesty is much more appealing. In the end I think we all just want to be with someone whom we can be ourselves with. We, not necessarily meaning just women in this case.

Amsterdam Light festival. I'll post some pics later if I'll be able to manage.

Thanks Jim, I know!