First – with the soap…
Today in 1937, “The Guiding Light” debuted on NBC radio. It moved to television in 1952 and ran until 2009.
Then – without…
Richard Strauss’ opera “Elektra” received its debut performance at the Dresden State Opera today in 1909. I won’t ask you to sing it.
And now guys, for an inside tip…
Today is Dydd Santes Dwynwen! That would be the equivalent of Valentine’s Day in Wales. C’mon! Here’s your chance to get ahead for once. Give her champagne today! I know where you can get it.
Two birthdays of interest today…
- Kentucky’s own kicking star Lou Groza was born today in 1924.
- Film director Tobe Hooper was also born today in 1943. Mr. Hooper will always be remembered by a grateful nation for giving us the original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (another film for which a remake serves no immediately apparent useful purpose).
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Actually there were three birthdays that caught my eye today.
I am a complete sucker for the songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim. It has been averred that everybody loves Jobim. I can’t speak to the truth of that statement, but I know I do. I will pretty much stop and listen to anybody perform his songs “The Girl From Ipanema”, “Corcovado”, “One Note Samba”, “Desafinado”, and on and on and on. Mr. Jobim was born today in 1927. I propose we celebrate by having a;
Bossa Nova Cocktail
¾ oz. Ron Diaz Dark Rum
¼ oz. Apricot Brandy
¼ oz. Galliano
5 oz. Pineapple Juice
½ oz. Lemon Juice
Pour rum, brandy, Galliano and juices into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Shake well and strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice cubes.
Garnish with pineapple and serve.
Sing! “Quiet nights and quiet stars. Quiet chords on my guitar…”
Cheers!
Roger
1/25/12.
Tags: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bossa Nova, Lou Groza, The Guiding Light, Tobe Hooper
