Random observations and comments from the Fairfax County, Virginia, Curmudgeon-at-Large.
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Musical Sunday
Watching the amazing display of ass clownery and buffoonery that passes for leadership in Washington these days, I think this classic tune from Grace Jones is appropriate ... if NSFW.
If you need help in managing the volume of incoming BS, here's your app:
Have a good day and enjoy the rest of your weekend. More thoughts coming.
From Wikipedia - "Jones's father was strict and their relationship was strained. According to his particular denomination's beliefs, one should only use one's singing ability to glorify God.[28] Bishop Robert W. Jones died on 7 May 2008.[17] Her mother, Marjorie, always supported Jones's career (she sings on "Williams' Blood" and "My Jamaican Guy") but could not be publicly associated with her music.[28] Marjorie's father, William, was also a musician, and played with Nat King Cole. Jones described her childhood as having been "crushed underneath the Bible", and since has refused to enter a Jamaican church due to her bad childhood experiences."
From Wikipedia - "Jones's father was strict and their relationship was strained. According to his particular denomination's beliefs, one should only use one's singing ability to glorify God.[28] Bishop Robert W. Jones died on 7 May 2008.[17] Her mother, Marjorie, always supported Jones's career (she sings on "Williams' Blood" and "My Jamaican Guy") but could not be publicly associated with her music.[28] Marjorie's father, William, was also a musician, and played with Nat King Cole.
ReplyDeleteJones described her childhood as having been "crushed underneath the Bible", and since has refused to enter a Jamaican church due to her bad childhood experiences."
Also, she's 72!