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TO ALL AT B. I. A. -- HAVE A HAPPY JOY-FILLED SUMMER!!! (1180 hits)

SUMMERTIME
by George and Ira Gershwin
sung by Billie Holliday

Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high

Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
So hush little baby
Don't you cry

One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky

But till that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With daddy and mamma standing by

Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high

Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
So hush little baby
Don't you cry

Posted By: Richard Kigel
Thursday, June 21st 2012 at 10:23AM
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I was going to blog this song in my Black Music Moment series today but you beat me to it (smile)...happy summer to you as well!
Thursday, June 21st 2012 at 11:40AM
Siebra Muhammad

hey it is the Summer

thank you, Dr. Kigel

i guess i do have more time than usual to enjoy the Rain, Sun and Growth

your summertime inspiration, allowed me to remember some friends that had released a song, after their reversion to AlIslaam----

'Summer Madness' ----- by Kool and the Gang

and WOW did that bring a HAPPY JOY-FILLED moment to the first day of my Summer..

Thursday, June 21st 2012 at 11:51AM
powell robert

Siebra:

Great minds think alike!!!

Glad you liked it!

Thursday, June 21st 2012 at 2:19PM
Richard Kigel

Robert--

SUMMER MADDNESS by Kool and the Gang...just for you!!!

Just posted it.

Love it!!! Especially the ending. It is AWESOME!!!

Thursday, June 21st 2012 at 2:25PM
Richard Kigel

I blogged Will Smith's hip-hop classic "Summertime"...I thought it was the perfect song to go with the NBA game season!!!
Thursday, June 21st 2012 at 10:08PM
Siebra Muhammad

Cool!!!!

Keep em coming!!!

Thursday, June 21st 2012 at 11:21PM
Richard Kigel

Welcome Summertime!
A favorite time of year for me.
Always liked that song!
Friday, June 22nd 2012 at 8:00AM
MIISRAEL Bride

I got a craving for a snowball right now...anybody want any??? (LOL)
Friday, June 22nd 2012 at 10:39AM
Siebra Muhammad

Siebra...oh man...do you know that here in New York we are having 97 degree heat...it's opressive!!! Snowballs? Right now I would love to dive into a pile of snow!!!

Friday, June 22nd 2012 at 11:37AM
Richard Kigel

MIISRAEL: So glad you liked it!!!
Friday, June 22nd 2012 at 11:37AM
Richard Kigel

@Siebra...SNOBALLS.!!! LOL!
Make a homemade one with crushed ice and your favorite Kool-aid flavor. Its add some corn syrup to the Kool-aid mix to make it thicker. It's a good substitute.
Friday, June 22nd 2012 at 12:06PM
MIISRAEL Bride

Cool I think I'll try it!!!
Friday, June 22nd 2012 at 12:29PM
Siebra Muhammad

Sounds refreshing!!!

Hope you send some to NYC!!!

Friday, June 22nd 2012 at 1:56PM
Richard Kigel

I'll be sure of that!

It's been super hot lately here in New Orleans. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids to avoid getting overheated, dehydrated and sick. If you don't like plain water, try putting a little lemon, cucumber and sweetener in it, then let it sit overnight. It gives it a refreshing taste... as well as nutrition.

Also, hibiscus tea is good- especially for children. It is red like Kool-Aid and has a mild floral/fruity flavor. It's great for iced tea. It also helps with high blood pressure/cholesterol.

You can also experiment with other fruit and herbs/spices infused in water such as apples, peaches, berries, mint, lavender and basil. But whatever you do, make sure you are not forgetting to stay hydrated. Stay healthy family, especially those of you with blue collar jobs!

Friday, June 22nd 2012 at 11:30PM
Siebra Muhammad

Rich, believe it or not it was at 12pm today, 69 degrees where it was 101 degrees last week this time! It will be the same for one more day and colder at night. We are having what is called THE DELTA WINDS...

but, it is alright because our gas prices for the summer are trying its best to reach the $3.00 mark at the rate it is falling. $3.79 three days ago today $3.67. (smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA

In Philly we call it snow cone...in N.C. we don't have it...out here it is called shaved ice and one must go to Sacramento to even find any....so home made sounds great MIISRAEL. (smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA

Our expected high tomorrow 77 degrees...gas price at the pump todaY $3.61. (smile)...

Many will be able to do that 4th vacation trip they have been having to put off for another summer. (smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA