Calling all hepcats! DJ Li'l Scratch is layin' down some swingin' tracks at the Manor's "Pork Sword" lounge tonight. But first, have you seen the 1980's sitcom "It's a Living?" If you have, then you know about "Sonny Mann," the comically boorish lounge singer played by Paul Kreppel (in a performance that used to annoy me, though now I find it oddly endearing).
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Kreppel had to have been lampooning Buddy Greco, at least vocally, a fantastic Vegas lounge singer who surely originated the phrases "Who loves ya', baby!" and "Ring-a-ding-ding!" and "The meatloaf's fantastic! We're open all night!"
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And while I make fun of Buddy, his LP, "16 Most Requested Songs" is winningly primeval. This is how songs like "The Lady Is A Tramp" and "She Loves Me" were first performed - or so I imagine - and in fact, how they should always be performed, with unconscious glitz and boy-yo razzmatazz. Dig it, daddy!
BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's RIGHT HERE.
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Tis the day of spooky dookie, dear hors - FINALLY, not only are we excused for stuffing our cavernous maws with copious amounts of sugary treats, we are ENCOURAGED! And all while dressed liked a sexy bottle of Frank's Hot Sauce! * sheds an inspired tear * Speaking of costumes - tell us, beloved Hors of Horror - what was your most favorite Halloween costume ever worn? Bonus points if it made it to the bedroom with a hair-raising lover ;) And if you don't have one for yourself, I'd love to hear your most favorite costume ever witnessed in person! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
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