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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Alfred Eisenstaedt

Alfred Eisenstaedt
Alfred Eisenstaedt
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In London, 1932 (age 34)
BornDecember 6, 1898
Dirschau (Tczew)West PrussiaImperial Germany
DiedAugust 24, 1995 (aged 96)
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
OccupationPhotojournalism
Alfred Eisenstaedt (December 6, 1898[1] – August 24, 1995) was aGerman-born American photographer and photojournalist. He is bestknown for his photograph of the V-J Day celebration [2] and for hiscandid photographsfrequently made using a 35mm Leica camera.

Early life

Eisenstaedt was born in Dirschau (Tczew) in West PrussiaImperial Germany in 1898. His family moved to Berlin in 1906. Eisenstaedt wasfascinated by photography from his youth and began taking pictures atage 14 when he was given his first camera, an Eastman Kodak FoldingCamera with roll film. Eisenstaedt served in the German Army's artilleryduring World War I, and was wounded in 1918. While working as a beltand button salesman in the 1920s in Weimar GermanyEisenstaedtbegan taking photographs as a freelancer for the Pacific and AtlanticPhotos' Berlin office in 1928. The office was taken over by AssociatedPress in 1931.

Professional photographer

Eisenstaedt successfully became a full-time photographer in 1929. Fouryears later he photographed a meeting between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Italy. Other notable, early pictures by Eisenstaedt includehis depiction of a waiter at the ice rink of the Grand Hotel in St. Moritz in1932 and Joseph Goebbels at the League of Nations in Geneva in1933. Although initially friendly, Goebbels scowled for the photographwhen he learned that Eisenstaedt was Jewish.[3]
Because of oppression in Hitler's Nazi GermanyEisenstaedt emigrated to the United States in 1935 where he lived inJackson Heights, QueensNew York, for the rest of his life.[4] He worked as a staff photographer for Life magazine from1936 to 1972. His photos of news events and celebrities, such as Dagmar, Sophia Loren and Ernest Hemingwayappearedon 90 Life covers.[2] Eisenstaedt was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1989 by President George Bush in a ceremonyon the White House lawn.[5]

Friday, September 9, 2016

Jayne Mansfield Documentary

"THE WAYWARD BUS" Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey 6-14-1957





"THE WAYWARD BUS" Storyline - Joan Collins, Jaayne Mansfield, and Dan Dailey star in this engaging drama based on a novel by John Stein beck. Three strangers - a stripper (Mansfield), an alcoholic wife (Collins), and a traveling salesman (Dailey) - embark on a life-canging journey on a fateful bus ride. As the road presents challenges, each character faces his or her own shortcomings, not knowiing where life will lead next.

Starring, Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey, Rick Jason, Betty Lou Kelm, Dolores Michaels, Larry Keating, Robert Bray, Kathyrn Givney, Dee Pollock, and Will Wright. Directed by John Steinbeck. Released June 14, 1957 in West Germany.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

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7A17: The Rhythm Express - Day In May (ft Maiko)7A17: The Rhythm Express - Day In May (ft Maiko)
Season two for the Rhythm Express has seen an alteration in the front line with the addition of former girl group member - Sugar Jones, winners of the first season of Popstars in 2001 – Maiko Watson. Sugar Jones scored a #1 hit in Canada with “Day’s Like This” and has sold over 200,000 recordings. 

With the relocation of supreme frontline vocalist/guitarist Selena Evangeline to London, England the call went out for a side-mate to compliment the steady presence of singers Michael Dunston and Ammoye Evans. Express drummer Everton “Pablo” Paul consulted with daughter Liza Paul, a gifted playwright /performing artist herself and Maiko’s name was put forward. 



First season the Express explored the voluptuous catalogue of ska, reggae, funk, soul and New Orleans classics. Year two – it’s all about the originals - a band caught up writing their own material. Watson not only brings a voice packed with punch, clarity, big soul and immediacy - she’s also a gifted composer/writer. Evidence of that is the universally accepted – Soul Nation – lyric scripted by partner Michael Dunston – another member of the Express with a flair for writing on point, additionally expressed in his timely message in Black Lives Matter/The Ghetto – from 2015. 



Recently, the rhythm section caught fire with the original, “Welcome to Funkastan,” a throw-back to the James Brown/Sly & Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire era. 



Singer Ammoye is riding the number #1 position on the reggae charts with “Sorry.” Jesse “Dubmatix” has been touring, a big presence in the European reggae circuit – both as a performer and producer. 



For the Express, it’s all about the studio - that one new single each month. 



Entering June we have a gem, “Day in May” a collective write between rhythm section and Watson. Maiko sculpted a gorgeous neo-soul melody and poignant lyrics over a rhythm/chord base. It all starts with the four-piece; an idea, a scrap of paper, a feel and then turned over to the front line. Day in May is both sensual and timely. It’s the seasons in big change; rebirth, empowerment, the flowering of new relationships - resolution! 



Set free, Watson pushes the harmonic structure with vocals vertically stacked over free-flowing melodic motifs that weave, intersect and cross one another – having more to do with a finely crafted jazz solo than contrived radio fare. This doesn’t mean it doesn’t fit radio – on the contrary. With summer’s heat and long restful nights, tempos slow and melt into an aural/visual mix. 



You can catch the Rhythm Express at the TD Jazz Festival June 25, 2016 – 12:30 p.m. Nathan Phillips Square. Joining the front line, singer/songwriter extraordinaire Julian Taylor! 



Lead vocal/backgrounds: Maiko Watson 

Executive Producer/drums: Everton “Pablo” Paul 

Producer/arranger/keys: Bill King 

Engineer/guitar: Shane “Shakey J” Forrest 

Graphic Design/bass: Jesse “Dubmatix” King 

Day in May: Lyrics Maiko Watson - Composed: Watson, Bill King, Everton Paul, Shane Forrest, Jesse King. 



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Saturday, April 30, 2016

The Redhead from Wyoming (1953) Maureen O'Hara







In Wyoming Territory, a range war is brewing between entrenched cattle barons and new settlers. Cattle king Reece Duncan is opposed by ambitious gambler Jim Averell, who imports his old flame, shapely saloon queen Kate Maxwell, and sets her up as an alternative cattle buyer. As matters build toward violence, Kate finds she's being taken advantage of. But her only potential ally in staving off carnage is seemingly mild-mannered sheriff Stan Blaine...who distrusts her.

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Michael Ryan Cassidy


Michael Ryan Cassidy- 
"Is It I Lord" - April 2016

Michael Cassidy was born July 10, 1961 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He started singing at the early age of 5 in his local church. He developed his singing and playing in gospel bands formed by himself and his brother Kenny. Michael was saved at the age of 8. He started writing songs at about the age of 19. He has enjoyed at least 6 songs in the National gospel and Christian  charts with one song at #9. Many songs played #1 on various stations. 

"My goal is to use my talent God has given me in songwriting, recording and performing to the best of my ability for now and into the future. I would like to be a servant to mankind like the person in the scriptures that doubled his talent, and at the end God will say, "Well done my good and faithful servant." - Michael


Friday, March 18, 2016

Atlantic Records is Scouting Unsigned Artists

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Atlantic Records is Scouting Unsigned Artists

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Action Movies for 2015

As Irene Ryan or Irene Dunne - She was all business in a long career


Before becoming known to millions as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Irene Ryan was already an established vaudeville, radio and movie actress, though not as famous prior to her television stint. She accompanied Bob Hope on his famous military tours and she was known as "the gal who makes Bob Hope laugh." After being cast as Granny, she became famous overnight. When the Hillbillies ended, she co-starred in the Broadway musical 'Pippin' with Ben Vereen. Unfortunately, despite wonderful reviews from critics, Ryan took ill, was discovered to have an inoperable brain tumor and died soon after at the age of 70.






When she didn't have her Granny make-up on, she often went unrecognized on the streets.
Interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, California, USA.
Since 1972, college thespians have competed annually for the prestigious Irene Ryan Scholarships (started by the Irene Ryan Foundation) at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Her gravestone has the name Granny on it.
(1948-1950) Radio: Co-starred on NBC Radio's The Bob Hope Show.
Had no surviving relatives; with an estate worth over $1 million, she decided to start the Irene Ryan Foundation for theatre aspirants.


After the cancellation of The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), she was offered a starring role in a proposed TV series in which she would have played a character similar to that of Granny. Despite her interest in the idea of doing a new series, she decided to put the project on hold so that she could fulfill her dream of performing on Broadway. Ultimately, the proposed TV series never came into fruition, since her death in 1973 ended any chances of it being produced.
Commonly thought to have been born in El Paso, Texas, Irene was actually born in San Francisco, California. This is proven by personal records closer to the family, and census records.



Though she may never have known it, Irene was a 3rd cousin once removed to another actress, Mary Castle, (born Mary Ann Noblett). Both had common ancestral roots in the Noblet - Noblitt - Noblett family of Appalachian Georgia and North Carolina, reaching back to Quaker immigrants from Ireland to Pennsylvania, and from Ireland to a centuries-long line of French lords named Noblet and Noblette.



Toured with Bob Hope's USO troupe during World War II.
Irene owned and frequently stayed at a summer cottage on Clark Lake in Jackson County, Michigan.
A native of San Francisco, California, she was born on October 17, the same date of the 1989 San Francisco "World Series" Earthquake.
Often appeared as a celebrity panelist on Allen Ludden's Password All-Stars (1961) in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
She played the same character (Daisy Moses) on three different series: Mister Ed(1958), The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) and Petticoat Junction (1963).
Best friend of Buddy Ebsen.
Played Buddy Ebsen's mother In-Law on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), in real-life, Ryan was six years Ebsen's senior.
Best known for her role as Buddy Ebsen's mother-in-law, 'Daisy Moses', on the popular sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).
In a live interview, Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), stated that Irene "smoked like a chimney", which made other cast members fear for her health.





Friday, February 26, 2016

The Rhythm Express - Seven Day Lover

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A special tribute to Northern Soul

I was looking for background on singer James Fountain from Atlanta, Georgia who in 1976 had a minor hit with a track Cee Lo Green could have scribbled, “Seven Day Lover,” and found nothing but empty space across the Internet other than William Bell produced for his small independent label, Cream.

Frustrated, I dug deeper until I discover Fountain made an impact in Northern England when Northern Soul was rocking nightclubs during the late sixties to mid 70s’- like Blackpool Mecca, Golden Torch, Catacombs, Wigan Casino – up in the English Midlands, Scotland and Wales. Fountain didn’t have a clue this was happening for him and was invited back in 2007 before he passed on.

“Seven Day Lover” became a collectors dream selling in the mid 70’s for L500, a world record for a 7” single. The real buzz for me is how a region locked in on a specific sound and built a fashion industry and happening music scene around obscure artists such as Fountain.

Motown played a small part setting things in action but it was all about one-shot artists and that one-time sound. Most artists had name changes to suit the label masters and most came from small regional operations such as Ric-Tic and Golden World out of Detroit, Mirwood in Los Angeles, Shout and Okeh in New York and Chicago. The beauty in this – you can still find the person in the music as if they have never exited the planet.
With this in mind, the Rhythm Express couldn’t resist sinking their teeth into this rarely heard gem of a song. The melody required some of that soul testimonial Southern Baptist hard edge “shout and strut.” With singer Michael Dunston close by and a native of North Carolina and a big voice in the Express collective, this came naturally. Michael was brought up on Wilson Pickett, Otis and Sam & Dave.
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released January 31, 2016
The usual culprits supplied backing rhythm: Shane ‘Shaky J’ Forrest guitars/recording engineer, Everton “Pablo” Paul drums/executive producer – Jesse “Dubmatix” King bass/cover graphics - Bill King – producer/arranger/adapted/keyboards – Bobby Hsu tenor and alto sax and Alexander Brown trumpet.

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Friday, January 29, 2016

In Search of Janey Reynolds


MEMPHIS TN (IFS) -- By the end of the 1960's, a lost art of the WWII pin-up girl was all but over.  Most of the great pictures we have of these beautiful women are in Black & White.  These images once considered "taboo" and just pornography is up for the high dollar price for original copies of these photos.  After the Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, and everyone one else in the picture with a porno video, this ledge is considered the bottom of the barrow for collectors.  However, "soft porn pin-up girls" is what the market is demanding right now.  Single lens reflex action with a good eye and a fast finger have given these ladies of a long ago and bye gone era just that -- memories of these women  fixed in time is priceless for collectors.

EBay.com's bins are overloaded with "soft porno" memories from WWII.  But whose pictures dominate the listing and the sample sites. .  . Janey Reynolds.  You will pay a pretty penny for these reprints from the original negatives and slides.

In the early 1950's the famed "Pin-Up Models" from WWII carried over into the new era of photography.  The boys of the war only got the "clean" image photos that you could send home to mother.  But now, the estates of many of these actresses, i.e., Hedy Lamarr's full color photos of her in the nude in various positions, is a little to much to believe, as this girl invented the US Navy's torpedo.

Not much is known about Ms. Janey Reynolds from Canada.  She has changed her name as many times as some countries.   Ms. Reynolds photographs have appeared in over 1,000 magazines all over the world.  She is considered the most photographed woman in the world.

Let's not just point fingers at the "bad" girls, as one must exclude Ms. Lamarr's full nude from the other girls who just wanted to get their pictue taken, and exclude the one girl that is that most photographed woman in the world at that time was Miss Janey Reynolds.

The pictures of these glorious females in all their abundant beauty and form is all that is left of these media industry pioneers.  There are very few stories of these ladies, especially Miss Janey Reynolds of Canada.




The color film and the new cameras of the day were made for each other.  The topless form of photography with female models was known as "soft porn".

Ms. Reynolds, by far was the most photographed pin-up girl ever.
Also known as:     Janey Reynolds, Janie Reynolds,  Joanne Frawley,  Marli Evans

Born:     1943 Canada
Nationality:     Canadian   
Body Measurements:     43-25-38
Boobs:  Natural
Body type:     Average
Hair:     Brunette
Performances Shown:   Topless

Joanne Frawley aka Janey Reynolds and friend. Busty brunette & popular canadian born model from the mid 60s. She is known also by names Jane Frawley, Janey Reynolds, Janey

Frawley, Ginny Cutrone.

Joanne Frawley aka Janey Reynolds and friend. Busty brunette & popular canadian born model from the mid 60s. She is known also by names Jane Frawley, Janey Reynolds, Janey

Frawley, Ginny Cutrone.

Mr. Magazine- Nov. 1965
w/ Unique Fold-Out Cover
Featuring Janey Frawley 43-25-38 (on cover also)
listed as Masli Evans in this issue!
A cute, girl-next-door type brunette with bosoms that were hardly girl-next-door like, Janey Frawley (aka Janey Reynolds, Janie Reynolds, Joanne Frawley and Marli Evans in

"Fling") was a Canadian girl born circa 1943 who measured 43-25-38. She made a healthy number of appearances in various big-bust pinup mags during the span of her career, which seems to have lasted roughly five years, from 1963-1968.

Reviewer: Satyaban - favoritefavorite - July 23, 2015
Subject: Where are her tits today?
I know where her tits are today, dow around her knees. Ha Ha Ha
Reviewer: janeyfan - favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite - August 30, 2013
Subject: Janey Rules
The most gorgeous tits I've ever seen. Unbelievable tits. So succulent, massive and soft.
Reviewer: tbonestone - favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite - July 14, 2011
Subject: Amazing!
I'm not saying, I'm just saying. This movie is pretty fantastic. Her breasts are epic! Oh if only I could find more of Janey...
Reviewer: long20k - favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite - February 12, 2010
Subject: She's My Favorite
For me, she's the best of the best. Also see "Naked at Home."
Reviewer: Classic_TV_and_Radio_Fan - favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite - November 8, 2008
Subject: BEST FILM EVER
I like her boobs!

Janey Frawley was a Canadian pin up model, who made a healthy number of appearances in various big-bust pinup mags in her career. She also did a fair number … Tribute to vintage and retro porn from years gone by, an era when a pussy really was a pussy you could get lost in!

Saturday, January 2, 2016

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