Tag Archives: sound recordings

Honoring Joni Mitchell

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Barbara

On November 7, 1943, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was born. I love her music, both when she sings it and when others record it, e.g., Counting Crows recorded Big Yellow Taxi and Judy Collins recorded Both Sides Now. If you saw … Continue reading →

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Tutti Frutti! (Friday Fun Stuff)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Barbara

On Sept. 14, 1955, Little Richard recorded “Tutti Frutti.” Did you know that the lyrics were revised to avoid censorship? See the explanation from The History Channel’s This Day in History entry. “Tutti Frutti” was the first of several hits … Continue reading →

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AGT & opera?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Barbara

Has America’s Got Talent whetted your appetite for opera? How about 10-year-old Jackie Evancho and her big voice?! If you’ve been missing it you can watch and hear her on YouTube. Here, for example, is her YouTube audition for the … Continue reading →

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Ah, birds singing of spring

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Barbara

Isn’t it lovely when the birdies sing of spring in the morning? You should listen! Turn off the cacophony of your phone, radio, TV, etc.! Now sit back, close your eyes, and just….listen. Try to filter out noise like cars. … Continue reading →

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Homecoming: The ’90s

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Barbara

It’s Homecoming Week @UWW! “The ’90s: Lived ‘em, Loved ‘em, Never Left ‘em.” So get into a ’90s mood! Some Andersen Library resources might help, such as the DVD set of the complete Friends series (2nd-floor Browsing DVD–Features, call no. … Continue reading →

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Latino Heritage Month @UWW

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Barbara

UWW is celebrating Latino Heritage Month (September) with several free events on campus, all of which take place in the Old Main Ballroom of the James R. Connor University Center: Mon., Sept. 28 @4pm: Concert of Latino music by Felipe … Continue reading →

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