Here’s my annual video tribute honoring the people in gambling, sports betting, and poker who passed away in 2020.
“Only You” performed by Sinead O’Connor (The Young Victoria — 2009)
Thank you to those who suggested who should be included and posted photos, some of which were used in the video.
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I took Randy Newman’s wonderfully catchy “Short People” off his 1977 album ‘Little Criminals’ and had some fun adding my own lyrics. Recorded as a rough cut with no rehearsal on Oct. 19, 2020.
“TRUMP PEOPLE”
Trump people got….no reason
Trump people got….no reason
Trump people got….no reason ……….or rhyme.
They got little brains
Tiny little minds
They walk around tellin’ great big lies.
They wave big blue flags
They’re off-a their meds
and red MAGA hats atop their deplorable little heads.
Well, I ….. don’t want no Trump people, no….
Don’t want no Trump people, no, no….
Don’t want no Trump people ‘…..round here!
(I had a dream)
Trump people are just the same — as you and I
(That’s what they say)
We’re all brothers and sisters until we die
(Yeah, but we’ll lead the way)
Trump people got……no vision
Trump people have…no wisdom
Trump people, lookin’ for someone to blame.
They post Russian memes
They hit so low
They think Hunter’s sinkin’
Corn pop Joe.
American government….its “deep state, deep”
Everyone a-around, it’s… “sheep! sheep! sheep!”
Obama’s a Commie
and masks are dumb
They blame ANTIFA
so gonna grab their guns.
Well, I …. don’t want no short-minded people!
Don’t want no Trump people!
Don’t want no Trump people ’round here!
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Today, I’m doing something completely different.
I recorded this short 5-minute song, this morning. It seems most fitting right now and speaks to our time.
“Summer’s End” by the late John Prine.
Since his passing, I’ve become even more of a fan of John Prine and his music. Released in 2018 on “The Tree of Forgiveness” album, “Summer’s End” was a wonderfully moving song written about the opioid addiction crisis. But John Prine’s comforting message of loss and hope could apply to any and all of us in our own times of confusion and conflict. I’m posting my first cover here on YouTube, with special thanks to David Huckfelt & Over The Rhine (Etown Radio) for being my “backing band.” I hope you enjoy it as much as I take away sharing it with you.
“Summer’s end came faster than we wanted….”
That says it all, really. A more brilliant nor more poignant lyric has not been written.
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CORONAVIRUS IN ASIA: WHAT’S HAPPENING
Last night, I hosted this discussion on the economic impacts of the CV-19 crisis on ASIA. Guests included VIN NARAYANAN and GARETH EDWARDS. Both guests have lived in parts of Asia, have close ties to several hot spots, and travel extensively in the region — so they are ideally suited to provide an update and also offer some predictions.
Topics:
Is China to Blame?
The Situation in Hong Kong
Is Australia the Next Italy?
What Did South Korea Do RIght?
India — Panic?
Chances of a Phase 2, Even Worse?
Impact on Macau
and more.
Duration: 1 Hour, 20 minutes. Recorded on March 27, 2020.
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