Going to a Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald concert tonight at the Hollywood Bowl. http://www.hollywoodbowl.com//tickets/ella-love/2014-07-09 ARTISTS The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra directed by Scotty Barnhart Patti Austin, special guest Dee Dee Bridgewater, special guest Clint Holmes, special guest Yuna, special guest Gregg Field, drums and special guest musical director Shelly Berg, special guest piano Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Carmen Bradford, special guest

I finally got a chance to watch the HoF thing after a friend dropped off a dvd of the show. Most memorable part of the Kiss induction for me was Tom Morello's introduction. That was totally fun and energetic and awesome...and I don't even like Kiss. Yet, I had to feel for the fans that Kiss didn't even perform...how anti-climactic for those fans. But then, Cat Stevens came on and rocked the house and I forgot all about Kiss.

Nice. Thanks geeky. I've put them on my shopping list for my next visit to the record store.

Enjoy Kiwi! I know I am. Happy to hear that they didn't forget you halfway around the world and finally delivered your Zeppelin!

I have no idea what you are talking about. Can you be more precise? What "single edited" version of GTBT/CB are you talking about? The one on my cd and vinyl companion discs are the same length...and they are the same length as the one I have on bootleg. They did not perform a complete GTBT at the Paris concert, just the opening intro that leads into CB.

Unglaublich! That is what was running thru my mind during Germany's destruction of Brazil today. 7-1!?! Needless to say, it was quite the euphoric experience. Sure, it was going to be tough for Brazil missing Neymar and Silva, but I don't think anyone expected the annihilation that Germany delivered. I found myself thinking Germany should save some of these goals for Sunday's Final. Müller was unmarked for Germany's first goal and the second was the result of Klose's brilliant individual effort. But after that, Brazil seemed to be shell-shocked and the German Blitzkrieg was on. Of course, I had plenty of good German hefeweizen bier and schweinebraten with mashed potatoes and red cabbage to accompany the match. One of the fräuleins even insisted on buying me a bier! Now, it's up to Holland to beat Argentina tomorrow! Hup Holland Hup! Some photos from today:

"Gross"? Have you ever had a S'more, CP? They are far from gross. Sitting around a campfire, toasting marshmallows and making S'mores is a hallowed rite of American childhood. And now for something German...hefeweizen bier and schweinebraten mit mashed potatoes and red cabbage at the Red Lion Tavern. Deutschland 7, Brazil 1.

Of course you did, CJW. Here's another 'American thing' for you...a S'mores donut: toasted marshmallow, graham crackers, chocolate glaze. With a glass of milk. Mmmm.

Deutschland über alles! Hup Holland Hup! Yep...that's the WC final I want to see: Germany vs. Netherlands. I'll be watching Germany vs. Brazil eating bratwurst and drinking German bier at a German tavern in L.A. Not sure yet where I'll watch Holland vs. Argentina Wednesday. Trying to find out where the Orange fans in LA go to watch the games. I would love to see the South American fans crying after seeing their dream matchup denied.

50 years ago today, "A Hard Day's Night" had its premiere in London. Just as The Beatles had an immense impact on music, hair, fashion, so did their film debut have an impact on cinema. From the kinetic cinematography and editing to the irreverancy of the band themselves, you can see the influence of "A Hard Day's Night" far and wide...from "The Monkees" to MTV...from "Laugh-In" to "Saturday Night Live"...from "The Rutles" to "Spinal Tap". In one stroke, it changed how a band could present themselves on film and also set the bar very high for future acts. How frustrating it must have been for Elvis Presley to not only see The Beatles eclipse him musically, but also cinematically...and in just their first film. To this day, "A Hard Day's Night" is a joyous romp and the chemistry and freshness of the boys leaps off the screen. A must-see if you haven't seen it, various theatres around the country are showing it this week on the occasion of the new Criterion DVD release. If a theatre near you is screening it, do yourself a favour and see it on the big screen. Otherwise, get the Criterion DVD...it is an essential film for your collection. http://www.criterion.com/films/28547-a-hard-day-s-night

Wellllll...that was certainly worth getting up early for! Quite a 5-set battle between Federer and Djokovic at Wimbledon today. Even though my man Federer eventually lost, I don't mind that he lost to Djokovic...anybody but Nadal. Onward to the US Open in New York.

Is this some kind of Aussie remake of the old US TV show "Malcom in the Middle"?

You gotta hand it to Brazil...they always have the most surprising names. Kaka anyone? Now they got guys like Hulk and Fred...who knew Brazilians named their kids 'Fred', hehe?

Too bad about Hurricane Arthur. Hope it doesn't hit the New England/Northeast area too hard.

+ 1,000,000! 1776 is one of my favourite musicals...the book by Peter Stone and songs by Sherman Edwards are fantastic. Right from the opening song, "Sit Down, John", you're hooked. These aren't musty, stuffy powdered-wigged museum pieces as the Founding Fathers were often presented in school and history books. These are living, breathing men with lusts and desires, passions and weaknesses...they eat, drink, and shit. No, it is not 100% historically accurate...some people and events are changed for dramatic effect. But the main gist of the musical...the debate over whether the Colonies should declare their independence from King George...is riveting. William Daniels as John Adams (with a little Sam Adams thrown in), a pre-"White Shadow" Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson, Howard De Silva as Ben Franklin, are all superb. Highly watchable and I recommend it unreservedly. Just saw it again last night with the director Peter Hunt in person.

"Today's the fourth of July Another June has gone by And when they light up our town I just think What a waste of gunpowder and sky" ~ Aimee Mann "4th of July" Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your Independence Day my fellow Americans. I miss watching the 4th of July concert by the Boston Pops with Arthur Fiedler that used to be on PBS every year when I was a kid.

As both Lewis Carroll and Glinda the Good Witch would tell you, it is best to start at the beginning. Therefore, 2002's "re-Foc", 2004's "Live: Manchester and Dublin", and 2006's "Rodrigo y Gabriela" are the prime records to start with. And should you ever get a chance to see them perform live, don't waste the opportunity.

More likely because most of the discussion happened on the previous forum that Sam ran under the title "Electric Magic" before it became the official LZ.com forum in 2007. The DVD came out in 2003, along with the "How the West Was Won" cd, and there was plenty of discussion about it, believe me. Most of the old Electric Magic forum threads were lost in the switch, so now you will probably have better luck searching for threads about the individual shows represented on the 2003 Live DVD: 1969 Denmark; 1970 Royal Albert Hall; 1973 MSG; 1975 Earl's Court; and 1979 Knebworth. Make no mistake, though...the 2003 DVD (and HTWWW) was a much-needed release and beloved by most Led Zeppelin fans, warts and all.

Another great Brian Jones-era song..."Lady Jane":

Not all coleslaw is created equal. I have had some tasty coleslaw and some that was vile.

I see there is some confusion...allow me to clarify. This is who I meant by Jack Handey (the correct spelling): https://screen.yahoo.com/deep-thoughts-urges-000000740.html

It sounds like Plantpothead's homeless in the U.K. are more aggro than the ones CJW deals with in Canada. There is no right or wrong reaction here, as different people have different experiences with dealing with the homeless and the beggars in their communities. Your reaction may also depend on why you give money or food to the poor in the first place...to help them or to merely feel good about yourself and make you look good in front of others? There are probably many here on the forum who give to the less-fortunate. They just do it in their own quiet way. I have experienced both types of reactions: the ones that are grateful and the ones that refuse food and just want money for drugs. Frankly, in Hollywood we get some very rude, assaultive types of street beggars and homeless...one even killed a tourist last year. What is even sadder is that many of them lounge around with these poor dogs. They can't even take care of themselves and then they expect to take care of a dog, too? I used to see this guy with no hands, who would walk up and down Hollywood Blvd. barefoot and in tatters, raging against anything and anyone. I felt sorry for him and figured he was some poor damaged veteran with PTSD. Turns out he was a white-supremacist racist who blew off his own hands trying to bomb some black family's house.

Paul, you have got to try this! A powerful combo! +

I disconnected myself from all electronic/digital devices after I posted Tuesday morning, so I didn't see your post until now...so happy belated anniversary to you and Mrs. CP!!!

zepscoda, reswati, sue...Happy (belated) birthdays to all of you!!!