FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Canteener Playlists ~ What Are You Listening To? ~ 03 Sep 2005

EsmeraldaA;Jack Deth;LUV W;TheMom;The Canteen DJs

[Kathy in Alaska]

U.S. sailors aboard the USS Nashville man the rails as the ship approaches the pier at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Aug. 25, 2005. The USS Nashville, USS Nicholas and USS Saipan returned to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a three-month deployment in support of the global war on terror. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Laura A. Moore

Three U.S. sailors work quickly to secure the USS Nashville the pier at their home port at the Station Norfolk, Va. The USS Nashville, USS Nicholas and USS Saipan returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 25, 2005, after completing a three-month deployment in support of the global war on terror. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Christopher Okula

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Brian, 3rd ACR, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[mylife]

Did I tell you how much I enjoyed that?
Thank you, I know the file was huge

[cardinal4]

Those tombstones are quite offensive. We wondered just how many of the names were actually known to the moonbats, and whether the families of the names were aware their names were being used. A great time, though. It was great to meet you guys and really look forward to the next one. Hopefully that van they called a bus will breakdown in some Red County..

[EsmeraldaA]

DJ SUNSHINE!
Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
Canteen Music Requests Incoming!
(Please support the artists below!) If you would like to be added/removed from the Canteen Music Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska
Weekend Of Love~~Queen LatifahHard To Handle~~Black Crowes Genre: RAP/ 90's music
Sidenote:I like the Quenn Latifah after Rap, much better (for little old me)
*** Please ping laurenmarlowe to any song requests made on the thread. Thank you! ***

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks to The Sailor and the husbands of
Mags, Sharise, Mali, Debbie, Angie, and Amy for your part in keeping all of us safe and free.
Welcome home.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Taz, how's the day been? A theme?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Bill, for helping keep us free.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Drumbo]

This week's Drumbo Drummer's Corner features a cat named Ralph Gallant. He started his drumming career in his hometown, Norfolk, Virginia. He then moved to Detroit where he was a part of the token white combo at Berry Gordy's Motown Records. One day, the label's studio drummer, Benny Benjamin died suddenly and young Ralph (who by this time went by the stage name of Larrie Londin), suddenly found himself playing drums on records by The Supremes, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder among many others. After a few years and thousands of sessions in the Motor City, Larrie moved to Nashville where he landed a job, first on the Tennessee Ernie Ford summer replacent TV show and then on The Porter Wagner TV Show where he eventually met most of the stars in Nashville, including Porter Wagnor's protégé, Dolly Parton.

Larrie eventually played on sessions for about every Nashville artist you or I can name, further expanding his already impressive resume, and he spent four years behind the drum kit on the TV show "HeeHaw" and then moved to the "House Band" for the Nashville Network's "Nashville Now".

Origionally called to fill in for Ronnie Tuitt, Larrie spent eight years drumming for Elvis Presley, including several albums, many Vegas stints, live tours and the famous "Aloha From Hawaii" broadcast (the first ever worldwide satellite broadcast).

Larrie was the drummer for the Everly Brothers as well as doing an Album with Journey (Raised On Radio) replacing Steve Smith, and a solo album with Steve Perry (Street Talk) as well as a world tour with guitarist Adrian Belew. Ricky Scaggs, Mearle Haggard, Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins, Glenn Campbell - Larrie recorded and toured with them all, including six albums with The Carpenters - etc., etc., etc. The ultimate studio musician, Larrie Londin played with everyone ... and you've heard him drumming more than you'll ever know and probablly didn't know his name.

Larrie was imho, was the "World's Greatest Drummer" and he was my dear friend - one of the best I've ever had. My Internet tribute and Interview with him can be found here: Larrie Londin - The Greatest Drummer In The World

You'll also find part of my recollections reprinted at Drummer World with loads of pics and a sound clip with Chet Atkins and Mark Knoepfler. On August 24, 1992, several months after a Presidential Command Performance with Chet Atkins, the world lost its greatest drummer.

RIP my brother from a different mother.


Here's a very brief retrospective of some of Larrie's work. Enjoy!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours
~ Stevie Wonder ~

Smokey Mountain Rain
~ Ronnie Milsap ~

Kentucky Rain
~ Elvis Presley ~

Guitar Man
~ Elvis Presley ~

Caravan
~ Chet Atkins & Les Paul ~

I'll Be Alright Without You
~ Journey ~

The Girl Can't Help It
~ Journey ~

Foolish Heart
~ Steve Perry ~

Oh Sherrie
~ Steve Perry ~

---

[Bahbah]

Star is, well, just a star.

[laurenmarlowe]

Awesome pictures of the returning ships, Kathy!

[MoJo2001]

Remember, no one in the Canteen is as old as Ma. So? You are still funky and hip!!

*HUGS*

[EsmeraldaA]

hotstreak has good taste!

[MoJo2001]

Admit it. You had a blonde moment!

[MoJo2001]

I wouldn't say that, but its better than Timmy's.
LOL!

[TASMANIANRED]

Mostly a soap day.

How have you been Kathy?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Buddy Holly....thanks Rebel.

[herewego]

USS Saipan, woohoo- my grandfather was on the island during ww2. During one air raid he dove for a cave and encountered a wild beast that was as scared as he was. The beast never charged him or provoked him. The beast smelled to high heaven though and either it or him had to go.
At sunrise he discovered his cave mate was a small goat..

[Raffus]

You bet - the troops are the best! 8)

[AZamericonnie]

Excellent pics! Way to go you guys! You are appreciated!