FROM THE OLD WEST
TO NEW OLD VENICE
Thanks to my friend The Travel Answerman John VanKirk
for the tip on this WEEKENDER'S :) Video. Take a European holiday from right there in your seat.
Hats off to Joege Niggli for a sensational piece of work.
NEW SCENES
FROM
THE OLD WEST
I shot these as the Friday Lunch Flash Mob, down in size due to the windy gale coming off the Pacific, celebrated the birthday of our pal John Madara.
An extraordinarily talented man, John was a father of
"The Philly Sound" and early rock and roll.
He wrote and/or produced many early hits including At the Hop-Danny and The Juniors, 1-2-3 by Len Barry, You Don't Own Me-Lesley Gore, Rock and Roll is Here to Stay-Danny and the Juniors.
For years John produced movie sound tracks, was music supervisor for television programs, produced Wayne Newton in Las Vegas, wrote music for TV specials and has recently
completed a musical screen play. A fascinating career for a dynamic and great guy. A personal aside-I enjoy watching John, watch a musician or band perform. His entire body seems to be measuring, processing and observing. Must be the hit maker producer at work. He can't help himself.
Have a great weekend.
See you down the trail.
It is not clear whether Madara was present with your group or a memory, Still, your friend has quite a pedigree; We have much for which to thank him. Glad you are enjoying this holiday period. We in Indianapolis will be cooking in the sun and humidity. So will the 500 Mile Race drivers. Watch! -w=
ReplyDeleteJohn was there and offered some great thoughts about the newest American Idol winner.
DeleteIt is interesting to watch old pros. I have a friend who was a Triple A pitcher in the Phillie's system prior to expansion. No one better to go to a ball game with. We sent him to Gary Carter's Fantasy Baseball a few years ago for his 70th. He was throwing to Carter and Gary said "nice change up" my pal said "change up, hell that's my fastball". In the game at the end of camp he threw 5 scoreless innings against guys 35 years younger than he was. Once a pro, always a pro.
ReplyDeleteI've heard some new tunes John has written for the screen play. He is still a pro, like your pal who threw scoreless innings.
DeleteThe Venice film made me dizzy. Your pictures solved that problem.
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