Claude Clemmons » Entertainment

Concert Announcements

Claude — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:21:22 +0000

There was an email waiting for me this morning from the Ryman Auditorium. They were announcing their spring lineup of shows. They have some really good acts coming to Nashville this year. I might just have to spend some money on a couple of tickets and go downtown for music and fun. Like the good old days.

Like Sand Through the Hourglass

Claude — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:47:50 +0000

One of the shows that my mom and her sister, Aunt Charlotte, used to watch during the day while us kids were in school had this slogan, “Like Sand Through the Hourglass” that they played at the start of the show. The only reason I know this is because when there was no school – for Christmas break of on snow days, my mom and Aunt Charlotte still watched this show every day, and the slogan seems to appropriate for today, the first day of the new year.

With 2011 now just a memory, I hope that 2012 is good to us all.

Memories in Song

Claude — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:23:07 +0000

Back in the 1980′s when America discovered country music, thank to Billy Ray Cyrus and his line dancing hit, Achey Breaky Heart, there were several good bands that came out. One of my favorites because of their upbeat songs and great harmonies, was a band called Shenandoah. They had several hit songs and then just disappeared around 1996.

Do you remember, “Next to You, Next to Me”? That was a fun song, easy to dance to.

Movie Marathon

Claude — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:02:08 +0000

This weekend I’m hitting Redbox and renting at least four movies. I need a movie marathon – a day of nothing but good action movies and no one bothering me. After Thanksgiving, I won’t have much time for movies, so this is my last harrah for movies. Then it’s all about shopping, decorating and holiday parties until January 2.

Classic Movies

Claude — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:04:14 +0000

Is there a movie that you watched as a kid that you would call a classic? On that had an effect on you – it was either really entertaining, or it introduced you to a new concept?

One that had a big impact on me was called “Sand Pebbles.” It starred Steve McQueen and was about a Navy boat in the Pacific during the WWII. It was a powerful movie and it had scenes in it that still haunt me today.

Little Lion Man

Claude — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:56:57 +0000

This hit song by Mumford & Sons is really good. It is a catchy tune but the lyrics are so original – I really like it. Give it a listen if you have a chance. I’m sure it’s on Youtube or someplace. There are a couple of different versions of it – a radio edit and an extended. It’s that good.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Claude — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:51:45 +0000

Came across a list of top songs from back in the days when I was in high school. It was interesting to read the long list of familiar songs and I noticed quite a few that I didn’t recognize. I know I listened to the radio a lot of bought all kinds of LPs and 45s when I was a kid. I don’t understand how there could be so many songs that I’ve never heard or – or maybe I just don’t remember them by those titles and would recognize them if I heard them again.

Levon

Claude — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:50:42 +0000

When I went to the Levon Helm show at the Ryman Auditorium about 2 years ago, I knew they were recording the show. The video guys were obvious but not intrusive, and there were no do-overs or director running around. It was a whole show, with lots of special guests and some of the best music I have ever heard. I’m plum tickled that the concert is now coming out on DVD. I want this DVD!

Country Music

Claude — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:12:26 +0000

I’m surrounded by people who live and breathe country music. That is one of the advantages of living in Music City.

My waitress at my favorite Mexican restaurant is a fiddle player who works with George Jones. My next door neighbor runs a private wedding chapel where over 200 celebrities have exchanged vows in privacy. My barber goes down to the Grand Old Opry and does hair for the performers every weekend. My mechanic fixes cars for Alan Jackson.

At the bank drive through window I saw Travis Tritt using the ATM. At the chiropractor next to my office, Wynonna Judd parks her BMW next to my car and goes in for an adjustment every couple of weeks. My secretary’s husband plays drums as a session player on Music Row.

We are all connected.

Cowgirl of My Dreams

Claude — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:08:10 +0000

The best part of this photo is the way the light comes across the cowgirl. The second best part is that you don’t see much of her face, so in your mind’s eye she could be just about anyone you want her to be. I want to take this photo and make it into a painting, in the Van Gogh style. I might even have photo editing software that will do that. I’ll have to check on that and see if it works like I have it pictured in my mind.