Word For The Day, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - semelparous

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary Word of the Day ^ | 04/16/2008

[SoothingDave]

I’ve only got one thing to say about last night’s Pens game:

Ruuuuuutuuuuuuu!!!

[SoothingDave]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_iris

Donnie Iris (born February 28, 1943) is an American rock musician known for his work with The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry during the 1970s, and for his solo albums during the 1980s. He was responsible for writing the #2 Billboard hit “The Rapper”, with the Jaggerz, and was a member of Wild Cherry after they experienced a #1 hit with “Play That Funky Music”. After going on to release five solo albums in the 1980s accompanied with many charting singles, Iris continues to release new material and tour in the Ohio River Valley area, and he maintains a loyal fan base, especially in Pittsburgh.

[xsmommy]

was a member of Wild Cherry after they experienced a #1 hit with “Play That Funky Music”.

wow, i didn't know that! i LOVED that song.

[SoothingDave]

Wild Cherry’s keyboardist, Mark Avsec, was Iris’ chief writing partner for the songs you know and love from the 80s.

[CholeraJoe]

I saw them live in B’ham when I was a freshman at BCMS!

[xsmommy]

could you even write a song today saying play that funky music WHITE BOY? one of the best dance songs ever, which is why it is included in the Dance Dance Revolution video dance game that xsbrownie has.

[CholeraJoe]

Or have a band named the “Average White Band?” Yet another favorite of mine from the 70’s.

[xsmommy]

i sent this card to SG in the real mail:

When I become President I'm going to settle all disputes with a dance off. You're going to be Vice President, so work on your moves

[SoothingDave]

Yes.

(e.g. they made a movie called “White Men Can’t Jump.” Imagine “Black Men Can’t Swim.”)

[xsmommy]

Only a Schoolboy Crush, my absolute fave song of all time. i was a soph in college, my bf and i danced to it in the DANCE MARATHON at Pitt. we lasted only 12 hours but dang we were one of the only white couples left.

i LOVE AWB. cut the cake!

[secret garden]

And everyone at the dance school LOVED it and wanted to know where you got it!

[secret garden]

We need a link for your fave song. I don’t think I know it.

[xsmommy]

Here it is. i love this song!

[secret garden]

Now I’ve heard it for the very first time.

[xsmommy]

really, you had never heard it? the entire album is good. they were just a great band.

[Slip18]

You are so full of knowledge, SD! I figured he must have been from PA.