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Thanks, TTK! I learned a lot from the book. Twenty years ago I picked up an EMI/Odeon CD called The Story of Bossa Nova. I didn't like it. I pulled it out upon finishing the book, and was now familiar with many of the artists I had not heard of. I can understand now why Joao Gilberto's style was considered revolutionary. https://www.amazon.com/Story-Bossa-Nova/dp/B000042O1T/ The drink Guanara is mentioned several times. It is not on sale at this moment, but will be a Prime Day lightning deal starting at 9:00 pm eastern tonight. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083TLAEK

sg, the first three albums of the original Manfred Mann lineup had some songs with interesting harmonies. I suspect that this was because their guitarist was Mike Vickers, who went on to do arrangements for The Beatles and others. In 1970 Mike Westbrook put out an album with a band of all-stars called Love Songs. You might get some ideas there. Shortly after, Keith Tippet's Centipede put out an album called Septober Energy. You might get some ideas there too!

I remember when his name was Brutus.

Conan O'Brien gives us the mainstream media.

The Board of Governors voted today to proceed with plans to start the 14-game season August 5. The Grey Cup Final will be December 12. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/14/good-go-board-approves-21-season-cfl-kicks-off-aug-5/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-votes-to-start-season-1.6065053 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-board-of-governors-vote-in-favour-of-14-game-season-1.1654435 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/14/cfl-board-of-governors-vote-yes-approve-14-game-season-beginning-august-5/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/14/randy-ambrosie-having-fans-in-stands-made-vote-to-play-in-2021-enthusiastically-unanimous/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/14/cflpa-we-are-pleased-the-cfl-board-of-governors-did-the-right-thing/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/14/the-cfl-community-reacts-to-the-approval-of-a-14-game-2021-season/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/14/oleary-light-end-tunnel-cfl-fans/ ***** Today's view count is 167,564.

I wear a mask only where it is requested - my apartment building and the supermarket.

Mudcat Grant has died at 85. RIP. He was a favorite of mine with the Indians and the Twins. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31620189/jim-mudcat-grant-al-first-black-20-game-winner-dies-85

John, it sounds to me that you were given good news in a very negative manner. If your finances are not a worry, then I recommend you relax and take a six-month staycation. If you are going nuts after six months, you will have the energy to become a consultant. If not, then just do what you want when you feel like it!

The Board of Governors will have a conference call Monday (June 14) to make a definite decision to begin the season August 5. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/08/cfl-schedules-june-14-board-of-governors-call-to-vote-on-proposed-august-5-season-start-date/ https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-football-league-board-of-governors-expected-to-vote-on-aug-5-season-start-date-1.1651418 ***** This week's gossip. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/09/insider-talk-usfls-effect-on-the-cfl-mcleod-bethel-thompsons-bonus-trivel-pintos-charge/ ***** Here is a great link for bios of this year's Hall of Fame inductees. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/13/canadian-football-hall-fame-unveils-class-2021/ ***** Here are roundups of this year's rosters and free agent signings. https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ https://www.cfl.ca/category/2021-free-agency/ ***** The season previews have begun! https://www.cfl.ca/category/season-preview/ ***** The union has approved amendments to the collective bargaining agreement relevant to this year's unusual circumstances such as quarantining and the shortened season. https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-football-league-players-association-passes-cba-amendments-for-2021-1.1652686 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/10/cflpa-releases-statement-on-ratification-of-amended-cba/ ***** Today's view count is 167,314.

How about the "s?"

Plas, as in Plas Johnson?

Thanks, Lon. We'll see how long that lasts. Thanks, John! Now we're getting closer!

Ted, the strings version was by a different outfit called Sounds Orchestral. Regarding Top 40 instrumentals, certainly some of The Tijuana Brass hits came after 1965. Cannonball's Mercy, Mercy, Mercy came later, as did Ramsey Lewis's hits.

I have eight. I guess I'll wait until I see the price.

Search for a New Land was recorded Feb. 15, 1964, so I'm guessing that Lee Morgan is a bootleg rather than a PD. Is that right?

Is anyone aware of a PD box or album which competes with the legit? I can think of only a Louis Armstrong Hot Fives & Hot Sevens box. It's a mystery to me why Not Now sounds so bad. I thought that the fear of red book digital was that it could be copied endlessly without sound deterioration. So what's Not Now's problem? I would be happy to learn about labels to avoid besides Not Now and Membran.

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Thanks for all that, Michael!

My copy arrived yesterday! It's next on my list.

Perhaps my question is related to label distribution contracts rather than ownership, but here is what I see. Carol King - Ode (ABC? A&M?) The Lovin' Spoonful - Kama Sutra (MGM?) Dean Martin - Rreprise (Warner) Sony is currently offering these three in their five-pack Original Album Classics series. So how did Sony get the rights to this music? ***** By the way, when you guys refer to BMG above, it should be Sony.

To what extent did the destruction from the Universal fire diminish Universal's 2021 value? Is that music too old for many people to care?

Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/06/02/insider-talk-arbuckle-vs-bethel-thompson-raiches-promotion-2021-cfl-season/ ***** Chris Edwards has signed with Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/argos-sign-versatile-strong-side-linebacker-defensive-back-chris-edwards/ ***** Edmonton lost C$7.1 million last year. I would like to see a bit of a breakdown explaining how the teams could lose so much money without playing. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/11/edmonton-football-team-posts-7-1-million-loss-in-2020/ ***** Duron Carter will coach high school in Port St. Lucie, FL, this year. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/12/former-cfl-star-duron-carter-hired-by-north-palm-beach-prep/ ***** Toronto announced its coaching staff for 2021. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/14/argonauts-unveil-2021-coaching-staff/ ***** Jalen Saunders was in a big car accident. No word yet on whether he will be able to return. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/16/scary-car-crash-puts-cfl-receiver-jalen-saunders-in-hospital/ ***** The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame has inducted the entire 2013 Rider team for winning the Grey Cup. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/20/2013-grey-cup-champion-saskatchewan-roughriders-inducted-into-saskatchewan-sports-hall-of-fame/ ***** Santino Filoso here discusses what he considers to be Ottawa's 14 most impressive single-game performances. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/23/the-most-impressive-single-game-performances-in-ottawa-football-history/ ***** The league is currently planning to start the season August 5. BC has notified its players to begin quarantining July 2. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/26/lions-telling-players-to-start-quarantining-july-2-for-training-camp-in-kamloops-report/ ***** Today's view count is 166,880.

I see that Arlene Golonka passed away Monday at 85. RIP. I mention this because I did not know until today that back in the '60s she was married to Mike Longo. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/arlene-golonka-dead-mayberry-rfd-1234961215/

Edmonton announced today that their new nickname would be the Elks. https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/01/edmonton-officially-announces-team-name-elks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/01/edmonton-president-ceo-discusses-the-change-to-elks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/06/01/oleary-edmonton-welcomes-new-day-elks-name/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-ee-cfl-football-name-1.6048578 https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-football-team-selects-elks-as-new-name-1.1648179 https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/edmonton-football-team-to-make-important-announcement-one-weve-been-anticipating/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/spoiler-edmonton-elks-gear-appears-on-team-app/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/antler-up-elks-new-name-of-edmonton-football-team/ https://3downnation.com/2021/06/01/the-cfl-community-reacts-to-unveiling-of-edmonton-elks-name-logo/ ***** Today's view count is 166,854.

Time for a little catching up. Gossip! https://3downnation.com/2021/05/19/insider-talk-canadian-coaches-draft-steals-cfl-start-date/ https://3downnation.com/2021/05/26/insider-talk-cfl-free-agency-aug-5-start-date-bullied-behind-the-scenes/ ***** Edmonton announced its coaching staff for 2021. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/07/jaime-elizondo-finalizes-edmonton-football-team-coaching-staff-for-2021-cfl-season/ ***** James Franklin has retired. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/09/riders-backup-qb-james-franklin-retires/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/11/james-franklin-explains-his-decision-to-retire-what-i-want-is-not-football-anymore/ ***** Remember Ron Smeltzer? He will join Adam Rita and Joe Paopao in Barcelona. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/10/ron-smeltzer-becomes-third-former-cfl-head-coach-to-join-elfs-barcelona-dragons/ ***** Riley Jones has retired. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/12/canadian-linebacker-riley-jones-retires-from-the-cfl/ ***** Ryan King has retired. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/13/longtime-edmonton-long-snapper-ryan-king-retires-from-the-cfl/ ***** Here are some more articles about this year's Hall of Fame inductees. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/13/five-players-one-head-coach-and-one-builder-inducted-into-canadian-football-hall-of-fame-in-2021-class/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/13/cfls-all-time-receptions-leader-receiver-nik-lewis-named-first-ballot-canadian-football-hall-of-fame-inductee/ https://3downnation.com/2021/04/15/first-ballot-canadian-football-hall-of-famers-are-ultra-rare-should-be-celebrated-more/ ***** The Ticats lost more than C$15 million last year. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/26/the-pandemic-will-cost-the-ticats-at-least-15-million-according-to-ceo-scott-mitchell/ ***** Rob Bagg will be inducted into the Queen's football Hall of Fame. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/27/former-riders-receiver-rob-bagg-to-be-inducted-into-queens-football-hall-of-fame/ ***** Manny Arceneaux will play indoor football this year. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/29/former-cfl-all-star-receiver-manny-arceneaux-signs-with-frisco-fighters/ ***** There is a new coffee table book about the Bombers' 2019 championship season called "For the W." I haven't found it available yet. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/30/for-the-w-grey-cup-book-shortlisted-for-two-manitoba-book-awards/ ***** Doug Flutie's Maximum Football, the only video game with Canadian rules, has ceased operations. https://3downnation.com/2021/04/30/doug-fluties-maximum-football-the-only-canadian-football-video-game-has-ceased-operations/ ***** I am pleased to report that the Argos have signed McLeod Bethel-Thompson. https://3downnation.com/2021/05/31/toronto-argos-re-sign-quarterback-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/31/argos-bring-back-qb-mcleod-bethel-thompson/ https://www.cfl.ca/2021/05/31/qb-competition-brewing-toronto/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-argos-sign-veteran-quarterback-mcleoad-bethel-thompson-new-deal-1.6047997 ***** Today's view count is 166,826. Six thousand in two weeks?