Msg #6 Happy June Is Soon!

I reorganized for this post - "Useful Link" are at the bottom now...  New stuff at the top.

Need Help?

One of the things NEHB deals with every year, is that people who have all the skills and talents they need still feel a bit overwhelmed, and sometimes choose to withdraw.

Now - if you have to withdraw because of external factors, we understand and hope to see you next year.

If your concerns are "I'm having a hard time", we all want to help.  The more attendees, the more fun, the more singing.

Please - if you want to see "how other people are doing" or if your practice is frustrating you, or any other thing, please reach out to your sponsor, to me, to the Music Team or the Board.  We will do anything in our power to help reassure you that you are fine, or to help you improve your learning.

Everyone matters, and everyone who was accepted has our faith that they can succeed.  We have invested in you, and will continue to invest in you. There are things we can do, and things you can do too.  All you have to do is raise your hand...  and help will be on its way.

I Can't Give You Anything But Love

(Why did nobody but me notice that I skipped this song?  Sigh, we are all imperfect.)

The song was released in 1928, attributed to Jimmy McHugh (music) and Dorothy Fields (lyrics), although there is apparently some evidence that the tune was written by Fats Waller and sold, and the lyrics may have been by Andy Razaf.

Initial performances were by Adelaide Hall, in a show that went to Broadway.

Only some of the more senior among us will understand the references to Woolworth's. Woolworth's was one of America’s first 5 and 10 cent stores, changing the American retail landscape, and including such items as lunch counters. Refusal to serve black customers in Greensboro, NC helped kick-start the civil rights movement.  Woolworth eventual faced too much competition and the retail chain folded - except its sporting goods department which renamed itself Foot Locker and is still quite successful.

I love trying to count the cross-references with other songs.... did I miss any?

1. Happy Birthday
2. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (added by Jonathan Taylor, I missed this one.)
3. I've Got Rhythm ("who could ask for anything more")
4. Can't Buy Me Love
5. She Loves You (Beatles)
6. Love Is All You Need (Beatles) ("and all you need is love")
7. Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen) ("This thing, called love")

Adelaide Hall in 1938 (with Fats Waller)

Billie Holiday in 1936 (singing begins after a long introduction)

Mickey and Minnie Mouse in 1931 (It’s horrible....)

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett (2014)

Useful Links

• The NEHB Preparedness Blog.
• Critical Information About The Rally
• Run Through Calendar
• Tools for recording yourself
• Map of participants
• If you have to withdraw (before Aug 1, 2018)
• Additional learning tracks available to attendees, order from Music VP Will Johnson
• $15 per part, electronic only
• $17 per part, electronic + CD plus $3 shipping per order
• It's not too late to add the Challenge Song "Victr'y Road".
• Contact Joe Dempsey for more information.