My Sugar is So Refined
Johnny Mercer & the Pied Pipers
1946
Wow, I just listened to this song on the internet yesterday, and then would you believe that it came on the radio the day after? What a RARITY!
Futuristic Airplane - detail from Schlitz ad - “The beer of Tomorrow is here today!” 1945
Well, it makes sense that some of the first rockets, including one designed to fly from Germany to New York (During WWII for some odd reason), were powered by alcohol, so it only makes sense that a high altitude aircraft could also use alcohol as a propellant to do the same.
General MacArthur Jr. here, just defeated Japan without the help of the A-bomb in a two day bout of Axis and Allies!
Convair Model 118 Over San Diego - November 1947… this would really make my daily commute a breeze!
It would make commuting a breeze, but an even more hectic day for the Air Traffic Controllers! (as if they don’t have enough on their hands already)
Camptown Races
Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers
When asked what my favourite song is, I reply with this ol’ standard, De Camptown Races (Although I try not to pick and choose)! And Don’t try to play this one on your record player, it’s a 78
I took an ankle to the beach tonight, It’s where I think best.
Stop to Think, Hah! if only I had the time. With this new case on my hands, it looks like the rooster’s gonna have to wait.
Two missing, Two murdered, and the story’s gone rotten. The Palooka and Pasty ‘ave skipped town with the rest of the butter and egg men, and the only other suspect is a sharper who doesn’t sweat when the screws ‘re put on.
The melodic clip-clopping of your shoes echoes on in the night, as you pass the flop houses and clip joints.
About the Founder
