Category: Tunes

Twang Twang Shock A Boom

Fishsticks

If I were going blind
You would be the last thing I’ll see
But if you were going deaf
I said I’d make damn sure that you listen to me
But I’m not going anywhere
At least, at least not yet
I said I might be going to a grocery store
But if I do, I won’t forget my–

If I were going to a jewelry store
I’d buy you a big diamond ring
But if I were going to a candy store
I’d make sure to get you some gummi bears shrinky dinks but
But I’m not going anywhere
At least, at least not yet
I said I may be going to a grocery store
But if I do, I won’t forget my

Fishsticks
I won’t forget my fishsticks
I won’t forget my fishsticks
I won’t forget my fishsticks

If I were going blind
You would be the last thing I’ll see
But if you were going deaf
I said I’d make sure that you listen to me
But I’m not going anywhere
At least, at least not yet
I said I might be going to a grocery store
Oh but if I do, I won’t forget my

Fishsticks
I won’t forget my fishsticks
I won’t forget my fishsticks
I won’t forget my fishsticks….

David Garza – vocals & guitar
Jeff Haley – bass
Chris Searles – percussion

Me So Twangy was my favorite tape back then. I’m surprised I didn’t end up wearing the thing out.

My friend Julie Zuniga and I used to religiously go see this band at Liberty Lunch when I was in high school. What a great band they were. Seems as though they had a few reunion concerts last December. I’m sorry that I missed them. I guess I need to read the Austin Chronicle more often. Their music is so light hearted and fun. On the way home, we’d always stop at the 7-11 by her house and get Slurpies then go jump in her pool. There was no A/C in Liberty Lunch, you know. Such good memories….

Weekend

This weekend was so wonderful!

On Saturday, we had our TMEA Region meeting but it only lasted 2 hours (I thought it was going to be a marathon all day thing) and everything went really smoothly. No arguments for the most part. Always a bonus and not always the expected.

The saxophone section had their First Annual Kite Day that afternoon. Not only did they play with kites, they had bar-b-qued burgers, volleyball, water fights (I managed to keep dry), cards, dominoes, etc. I went and hung out for a few hours and had so much fun! Most of the parents were there so it was a nice time to catch up on stuff that wasn’t just band related.

I really didn’t want to leave when I did but had to because Trish was playing with the Austin Civic Orchestra that evening and I was going to the concert in So. ATX. Amongst a few other very beautiful pieces I wasn’t previously familiar with, they were playing The Planets in their entirety! Considering this is an orchestra made up of many people that aren’t professional performing musicians, the concert was really quite well performed.

After that, I met up with my best friend Cathy and also with Daniel Montoya, Jr. at Opal Devine’s Penn Field and we had a fun time there, too!

Saturday seems like it was a busy day but really, it was all very laid back and comfortable. Just what I had needed.

Sunday was my birthday. I know you’re asking, “Why didn’t you remind us before this?” but honestly, I’ve been so stressed and tired that I didn’t want to deal with planning or doing much of anything this year. I really wasn’t feeling the whole birthday celebration need thing. I think I’ve mentioned it like twice this month on my blogs and that’s been it. *sigh* But it’s okay…

When I woke up, I layed in bed, watching some TV and hanging with the cats. I was going to go out and get myself some breakfast somewhere but then Cathy called, wanting to go have brunch so we did. We actually ended up having lunch at TGI Friday’s. Have you had their Pecan Crusted Chicken (Cathy’s dish) or their Cedar-Seared Salmon (mine)? Holy Cow, they’re both quite yummy!!

After lunch, we headed to Target ’cause I was hoping to get another lounge chair (hopefully similar to the one I already have) for my backyard because we were planning on hanging out in the backyard for a while…no luck. Everything they had there was either not a lounge chair, for a small child or just plain boring. *sigh* Regardless, I got my first summer reading series book and some 5 lb. hand weights. Still a successful trip. 🙂

Daniel then met us at my house to give me my birthday present – Home Depot Dollars!!! Thanks, Daniel!! 😀

Cathy left shortly after and my family came over. We went to the Sedatole’s house because they were grilling steaks and invited us over (I guess I could say for my birthday). They bought me a yummy cake and we had a really nice time.

As you can see, the whole weekend was really laid back and relaxed. Thanks to everyone and their Birthday Messages in all forms! They meant the world to me. I hope you have a fantastic week!!

Sunday Morning

~Maroon 5

Love this song!

Sunday morning rain is falling
Steal some covers share some skin
Clouds are shrouding us in moments unforgettable
You twist to fit the mold that I am in
But things just get so crazy living life gets hard to do
And I would gladly hit the road get up and go if I knew
That someday it would lead me back to you
That someday it would lead me back to you

That may be all I need
In darkness she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave

Fingers trace your every outline
Paint a picture with my hands
Back and forth we sway like branches in a storm
Change the weather still together when it ends

That may be all I need
In darkness she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave

But things just get so crazy living life gets hard to do
Sunday morning rain is falling and I’m calling out to you
Singing someday it’ll bring me back to you
Find a way to bring myself home to you

And you may not know
That may be all I need
In darkness she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow?

Not that Maroon 5 is playing at ACL but looking at the line up, I almost want to go this year. 😕

Gaynor Irony??

Doesn’t it seem odd that the two songs I recognize as being sung by Gloria Gaynor are “I Will Survive” and “Never Can Say Goodbye“?

It’s Easy!

Isn’t this the truth, though?

All You Need is Love
~The Beatles

Love, love, love.
Love, love, love.
Love, love, love.

There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done.
Nothing you can sing that can’t be sung.
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game.
It’s easy.

Nothing you can make that can’t be made.
No one you can save that can’t be saved.
Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time.
It’s easy.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

Nothing you can know that isn’t known.
Nothing you can see that isn’t shown.
Nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.
It’s easy.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

All you need is love (all together, now!)
All you need is love. (everybody!)
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need (love is all you need).

Yee-hai!
Oh yeah!
She loves you, yeah yeah yeah.
She loves you, yeah yeah yeah.