Monday, March 18, 2013




♫DANNY MADNESS ♫MUSIC♪♪MONDAYS♪

New title, same old nonsense!

Danny Madness Music Mondays are all about ME, ME, MEEEE, because every Monday I highlight an original song I've written in a past lifetime or two.


Before youse guys feast your ears on my classic country feel good song, that should make you long for the summers you grew up in the rural areas of Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, or Norway, I'll give you a brief background story on how this song came to fruition.Meaning of fruition...of something desired or worked for; accomplished : labor finally coming to fruition.


Although I've told you this story before, ad nauseam
(Ad nauseam is a term for something unpleasurable that has continued to the point of nausea), I'm telling it again for your own good!



We always went to my grandpa's farm in southeast Missouri during the hottest part of the summer.

How hot was it?
Well, let me say it the way my grandpa would have...
"It was hotter than two fat hogs squeezed in to a little tin shed in August, after eating habanero peppers, and havin' to sleep on hot coals!"



In southeast Missouri they can't simply say "It was hot!"

In fact, they can't say ANYTHING without drawing it out to the longest wording possible!

"Hey, grandpa! I heard you were sick."

"Well, I was sicker than a one eyed sailor on a little boat in the middle of a stormy sea, after drikin' six bottles of "rot gut" whiskey, and tryin' to read the newspaper!"



Just, "Yeah, I had the flu," was never enough.

Where was I?

Oh, yeah, my song, and the hot weather!

To cool off, we would always go down to the St. Francis river, under the Highway 67 bridge, and go swimming in the freezing cold water. 


That is where we saw the beautiful dragonflies, the Tumble Bugs rolling up balls of manure (that was so cool!), heard the Bobwhites and Whippoorwills, listened to the cars going over the bridge, and all of the cool stuff from my classic country feel good song of the century!


I almost forgot to tell you the most important part (duuh), all of this merriment and joyful exultation was done on "the gravel bar!"


What's a gravel bar, you ask so cityfiedishly?

Well, you know how in Illinois the banks of the rivers are pure mud?

In southeast Missouri they're made of gravel, that hurt your feet, unless you're wearing flipflops.

Sooo, the title of my classic country feel good song of the century, and beyond, is "On The Gravel Bar!" TAA DAA!!

Now, the best way to do this is start listening to the song, and then try to keep up with the words below.

Entiende usted? Good!

 

Wait a minute! I forgot! The lyrics are included in the video! 
Cool!
I'm so happy I don't have to type all those worms!



Worms?

Okay, now that you've listened to the classic country feel good song of the century and beyond the universe, as we know it, write a little comment in the comment box below.

But don't hurt my feelings, otay?

Before you do dat, how are you feeling today?

You know I write all this stuff 'cause I love you, don't you?

I want you to be happy, feelin' good, and I want you to feel like someone cares about you, a lot!

Okay, how many of you fell for all that bull#%?

Just messin' wit ya! 

You know I love you guys!

Now, really this time, how have you been doing?

Have you been getting your rest and regularly exercising every day?

That's important!

I haven't been, but this all applies to you guys and gals, not me.

Have the greatest day possible, for a Monday!!

Sunday, March 17, 2013

St. Louis Sunday-Repost...Sorry!

ST. LOUIS SUNDAYS

Ye Olde St. Louis Arena



St. Louis  has been called the place of shoes, booze and blues,

Brothers and sisters, here's the news that will give you the clues,


If that's what you choose.


If you snooze you lose!






Budweiser is the "King Of Beers,"
It's been that way for years and years,
Go to the brewery and take a tour,
I'm sure you'll dig it, for sure!


Dad worked at Brown Shoe Company for a while,
The biggest in the world, back when shoes had style,
Like Wingtips with their classic design,
I still love them today, Am I out of my mind?


When it comes to the blues no one's got St. Louis beat,
Not even those "cats" down on Basin Street,
Jazz and blues, big part of St. louis present and past,
Gave birth to the great Miles Davis and Fontella Bass.


Lazy people sittin' on the levy,
Come on and listen now,
Cause this is "heavy,"
When the "spirit" came and tried to move us,
That's when we knew that we were in St. Louis!

Brought to you by the Unofficial Department Of Tourism and Respiration, St. Louis, Missouri, and League Of Old Farts, in cooperation with the St. Louis Federation Of Human Development Of Unnecessary Thoughts  and Unpopular Actions.

Meet me in St. Louis!


Saturday, March 16, 2013

SURREAL SATURDAYS







On this Surreal Saturday we want to discuss...
We interrupt this "SURREAL SATURDAYS" with an important message!!!

DATELINE: Yesterday.

Sara-Marie Ulsund Stiksrud made her first appearance on the Greg and Dan radio show, Peoria, Illinois, and was awesomely wonderful!!!

Here is the Audio from this historically significant show:


Wasn't she sweet?

In addition, Danny (The Madman) Maness has produced a video that highlights the cutest manifestations of Sara's talented being!

Here is said video:


We now continue with our regularly scheduled programming: 

Is Sara surreal?
Well, how do you feel?
Does a beautiful sunset really have colors?
Have you ever seen a billion dollars?

What if sunsets are imagination,
As well as all the beauty in creation?
Maybe rainbows spring out of our heart,
And our eyes don't really have a part,
In "seeing" all the pretty things,
Like Sara's face, and her cute nose ring.

Could it be that our love reveals,
The things we think are flesh and real,
We need not eyes to see compassion,
Or share a kiss in a time of passion,

Our mind and heart can tell a tale,
And if our vision ever fails,
Remember this true revelation,
Our world is our imagination!
BURMA SHAVE

Thursday, March 14, 2013

FAN FRIDAYS

Sara-Marie Ulsund Sticksrud

At the risk of being redundant, my pick for Fan Fridays is my super talented and cool friend from Norway (TAA DAA!), Sara-Marie Ulsund Stiksrud, because she is gonna be on the radio show of my other friend, Greg Batton, today!



Ain't it great to have famous friends?!





Here's the link to the Greg and Dan radio show, in case you're from out of town.
www.1470wmbd.com

She should be on there at about 8:00 AM CST.

Now if you happen to look up at the date at the top of the page, it says Thursday, the 14th.
That's because I'm writing this on Thursday, but to you it's Friday, because it is, if you're reading this on Friday...I don't want you to get confused as to when to listen. 

However, if you're reading this on Thursday night, just pretend it's Friday, because I said she will be on the show today.

Of course, if you have used your noggin, you most certainly have already figured out it couldn't be on Thursday, because 8:30 AM is done and gone hours ago.

I'm so glad we got that all cleared up!

Here is my favorite video by Sara-Marie to wet your appetite for today, or tomorrow, or whatever:

Like I mentioned earlier, I know the redundancy of this must be very redundant to all of you that read my blog every day, but I just don't want to miss anybody who may have not heard about Sara's debut today, or is that tomorrow? 
Anyway, it's on the 15th!

Guess who'll be on Greg and Dan,
Is it some dude from Pakistan?
Is it the whole cast from Les Mis?
Anyone that's in show biz?

It's Sara-Marie Ulsund Stiksrud,
So fair and lovely to be seen,
Yes, Sara-Marie Ulsund Stiksrud,
Always sweet and never mean.

Won't you take the time to listen,
You don't know what you'll be missin',
Maybe she will speak Norwegian,
That would be so very pleasin'.

Do you think she'll sing a tune,
Make our hearts soar to the moon?
Tell a story, make us laugh,
Take us down a happy path?

Well, this I know and can't deny,
Sara's beauteous to the eye,
But on the radio she will be,
I wish they'd put her on TV!
BURMA SHAVE

Who just said I'm obsessed and infatuated with Sara-Marie?

I resemble that remark!!



THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS


Thanks for taking time see,
What I have to say,
My words are all about you, not me,
On this very special day.


Who is there to pick me up,
When I'm lower than a worm,
Who puts a smile upon my face,
And makes my backbone firm.


It's YOU my friend, who cheers me up,
And fills my heart with joy,
Who makes me feel like I exist,
Like a rowdy little boy.


I'd love to stand tall on my own,
Do it all myself alone,
But I'm way too weak for being strong,
Living in the shadow zone.


It's YOU I need to make things right,
To free me from my fears,
My super hero, shining Knight,
Who wipes away my tears.


God knew that I needed help,
And he sent you as a blessing,
To calm my spirit, fill this void,
And keep my mind from stressing.


I don't think you realise,
What you have meant to me,
You walked upon that country road,
And picked up my hearts key.



I was afraid to jump up,
 And look beyond the wall,
But you told me you saw Jesus there,
And we would never fall!


I don't need a lot of cash,
I don't need to drive a Lexus,
Just my God, my wife, and family,
And my Yellow Rose Of Texas!



Tuesday, March 12, 2013

WE CANCEL TRAVELIN' TUESDAYS FOR AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!


THE BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED 
SARA-MARIE ULSUND STIKSRUD
HAS CREATED HER BEST VIDEO OF ALL TIME, AND THIS IS YOUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH THIS MASTERPIECE AND TELL HER HOW MUCH YOU LOVE IT!!!


THIS IS NOT THE POOR QUALITY NONSENSE I USUALLY DO...IT IS SUPER PROFESSIONAL, WITH GREAT SOUND, WONDERFUL HARMONIES, AND AN EXTRAORDINARILY GORGEOUS GIRL FROM NORWAY, WHO HAPPENS TO BE MY FRIEND, AND IS DESTINED TO BE AS FAMOUS AS HER FAVORITE BAND "MUSE" SOME DAY!


SHE IS ALSO GOING TO BE ON THE BIGGEST RADIO STATION IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS ON FRIDAY!





GREG AND DAN SHOW



AND HERE'S A LINK:


YOU BEST NOT MISS IT!!

She will most likely be on at about 8:30 AM CST, but to be sure, tune in to the show 2 hours ahead of time so you DON'T MISS IT!!

By now, "yawl" are wondering why I don't go ahead and post the song, right?
(The "yawl" is in honor of my Yellow Rose.)



DUH!! I'm building anticipation and suspense!!

READY FOR THE CUTEST THINGY YOU'VE EVER SEEN?!


ARE YOU SURE?!!

OKAY, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...


WAIT!!!!

Are you comfortable...do you have a drink, and some "Bugles" to snack on? 


I want you to be totally relaxed, and receptive to this classic piece of heavenly music!


Sooo, finally we reach the point of no return, where we have committed our hearts and minds to listen intently to this fresh, up and coming artist, who is also a true and faithful friend and Kemosabe to me!!



Drum roll...

CLICK LINK BELOW FOR THE AMAZING VIDEO!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtNxJuv_Q_E




PLEASE LET SARA KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE HER VIDEO BY MAKING A COMMENT AND "LIKING " IT ON YOUTUBE AFTER YOU WATCH IT! SHE WILL REALLY APPRECIATE IT! 
THANK YOU!!