August 2023 Blog Posts (9)

ROCKOLLECTIONS: PRE-LABOR DAY PT.2

The first song here may not be strenuous Work, but may be more difficult than that.

And that made me think of some Hard Jobs- Jobs Nobody Wants To Do, The Dirty Work!

I think laying track for the Railroad qualifies as Hard Work.

So also songs about that, including a genuine Masterpiece.

I invite you to Hammer and Get Hammered with me for Pre-Labor Day, lol!

Here are the links to A Day Off and A Happy Labor Day, at Mike Pell Rockollections

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Added by Mike Pell on August 30, 2023 at 9:27pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: PRE-LABOR DAY PT.1

September is coming, and it will be noted in a famous yet very serious tune that is much more than about a month.

After that, Work...that necessary evil!

For Labor Day a lot of real GOOD songs remained unplayed, still sitting in their neat little pile, from the Rat Race shows I did years ago.

And while it's true that 40 Hour Week can make anybody rash and hasty, it can be followed by a "What the hell have I just done?"

Join me, as I go into Labor, lol!

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Added by Mike Pell on August 28, 2023 at 10:59pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION PT.4 END

This is the Final Chapter of Hair and Hairstylist Appreciation

My last chance to cover everything Hair related I could think of.

Cutting hair, baldness, rubbing stuff into hair, washing stuff out of hair and even turning gray!

Plus changing your mind about Cutting Your Hair!

I hope you enjoyed this short quirky Series.

And this Closing Act!

Here are the links to the Kitchen Sink Of Hair, at Mike Pell Rockollections:

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Added by Mike Pell on August 23, 2023 at 9:41pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION PT.3

I will continue with Hair and Hairstylist Appreciation

Last week I said Letting Your Hair Down had a little sexual innuendo to it.

Well I have a couple of songs that make it flat out clear!

Long Hair in the 60's and 70's can be traced back to the Beatles, those Moptops, lol!

And that led to Hippies and inevitably to lifestyle disagreements, where the length of your hair could prevent you from getting a job!

To end this Episode, a song about a Biblical Character and one… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on August 21, 2023 at 9:52pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION PT.2

Moving on with Hairstylist Appreciation, which includes Barbers and Hairdressers.

There is a difference between a Hairstylist and a Hairdresser, if I have time I will get into it.

This time I sat down and had a taste for Folk And Folk Rock.

Or should I say FOLLICLE Folk And Folk Rock, lol!

I'll have pretty songs from Folk Icons, people who are Prisoners Of Their Hairdos, fun with not just top of the head but full on Body Hair for Shaving, and a sad song about an Older Woman… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on August 16, 2023 at 9:13pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION PT.1

Here is a show I have long thought of...about Hair!

Most of us males hit a Peak Head of Hair Period, and start to lose it from there, GASP!

I'll bet over 90 percent of you can guess my starting song.

And it is the best Starting Point!

I will have a Musical Look at the expression Let Your Hair Down, plus the usual additional explorations.

Oh, and I go to a Barber not a Hairstylist, but they are included too, lol!

Join me, we'll have some fun with… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on August 14, 2023 at 8:37pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: SUMMER ACTIVITIES PT.6 FINAL

Cruising in your car, listening to Rock & Roll counts.

But this time it’s Summer Activities In The City.

Local things to do, no car necessary- walking or public transportation will suffice.

I’ll have, and play, something by the Doors that you may not have known about.

Ending the Summer Activities with one of the strangest sets I've ever done!

Frankly I had more to play, but I have to stop sometime.

And this is a good way to end!

Have fun!

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Added by Mike Pell on August 9, 2023 at 9:24pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: SUMMER ACTIVITIES PT.5

Here are some additional Summer Activities.

I did Swimming last time, and I’ll look at some other things that can be done involving Water.

Plus Songs For The Great Outdoors and The Great Indoors!

Honestly, it was so hot recording this Episode, I removed my shirt.

Luckily no video, lol!

Purge that thought and enjoy!

Here are the links, to Lead You To Water But I Can't Make You Drink, at Mike Pell Rockollections:

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Added by Mike Pell on August 7, 2023 at 9:40pm — 4 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: SUMMER ACTIVITIES PT.4

Part of Vacations and Summer Activities is staying in a Hotel Room.

Be very cool if someone were listening to this in a Hotel!

I grew up in Manhattan, and there was no Beach, we had to go to Brooklyn or Queens or some other borough.

Or we went up on Tar Beach.

I've always wondered if that expression is used in other cities or is purely a New York thing!

Then there is the matter of choosing a Bathing Suit- a simple matter for me and men.

It's got an elastic band or… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on August 2, 2023 at 9:27pm — 2 Comments