After the conflict in the country in September, 2001, WCJM decided to heighten its American Pride. The entire free Internet radio cast, minus Jeff, gathered in the studio and picked out their favorite songs that deal with America. From Simon and Garfunkel to Justin Hayward, this show will definitely get you in an American mood!
This show is where Jim Fusco finally tried to show up everyone else. He wrote ten pages of material for both the Food Critic and his new segment, The World Report. The cast was a little tense after arguments about paying attention to the skits, but got out of that mood very quickly when they heard the various comedy segments.
Without a doubt, the funniest Stuffy D. Bear segment ever was heard on this show. Stuffy showed his American pride by singing his own rendition of “God Bless America”. He also expressed his utter longing for his brother Stuffo by singing his own song, “Stuffo Come Home.”
The cast even sang the National Anthem at the beginning of the show, making the absolute worst rendition of the song since Roseanne! And it might be worse than that! So, if you’re not a fan of Dave’s singing, skip past the first two minutes, but stay tuned for the rest of the All-American Show! This is classic comedy radio at its best!
A week away. I just can’t believe it. I haven’t had time to breathe, but I’ve managed to set up the whole house, buy and wrap gifts, and watch Christmas movies in this short period we call Christmas time. During these last few days, I’m trying to make the absolute most of it, and that involves doing things I actually want to do when I get home. I’m glad to bring you tonight’s Original Wednesday.
You know, I tried to present a new song here tonight, but my last Original Wednesday of the Session-a-day project rounds out with yet another Christmas song. I can’t believe we’re at the end of this project already. I mean, it’s been a lot of work and a long time in the making, but I look forward to the time when I can actually go back and appreciate it all. It’s been a great life-journal over these past few months.
Tonight’s orignal song is a tune that my father dictated to me, to which I attempted (back in 2000 or 2001) to add chords to. He’s maintained throughout the years that I didn’t get it right. The original music had a flute behind it. I remember the flute part exactly. I know that’s what he wanted in there. He says I don’t sing it right, either, but I suppose that’s the nature of cover songs…and the nature of transposing a song from a tune to the piano when you really don’t know how to play. Again, this was seven years ago when I was still VERY new to any of the “musical” instruments. I knew how to play the drums, but picked up piano and guitar on my own.
I actually remember being out at, I think, a place like Sturbridge Village with my aunt many summers ago and specifically buying one of those tin flutes so I could play this song’s flute part. I know I have a version of it somewhere. Wow, I think it’s actually right in front of my face right now on the desk in my room. If Chris gets me REALLY drunk (kidding!) maybe he can talk me into playing that almost certainly embarassing tape of Christmas songs for him. Hey, free fast-food always helps. But, then again, I owe him for last night’s dinner because I forgot to pay for his! What a friend I am…
I got to do a little shopping tonight, allowing me to neglect my nightly freelance work in favor of spreading some Christmas cheer. I hope I have a nice weekend and a nice time leading into Christmas.
Oh, and as one last note: I made a comment at work today about one of the reasons I love Christmas music so much. I really do like it more than just about anyone. I have over 200 Christmas songs and love every single one. Anyway, one of the reasons I love it so much is because of how happy the songs are. I can count on one hand the sad Christmas songs. And even those have sleigh bells…
Tonight’s original song is one of those sad songs (with sleigh bells) that basically points out how Christmas can be a sad time if no one’s there to make it a big event. I took my father’s verses (whether he says they’re correct or not) and appended the fast part way back then. The parts actually work together well and the lyrics even follow the same sentiment: “I want to be home on Christmas. If I’m not, then I’ll be sad. If you’re wondering why I’m sad, just look around and notice that I’m not home and around loved ones for Christmas!” So, it all comes back around.
Good night and see you on Saturday! Stay tuned for a great Thumpin’ Thursday post with Chris Moore tomorrow!
Hey, there, all you listeners out there in Internet radio land! Have I got news for you!…
The Saturday after Thanksgiving was a momentous occasion for those of us at Fusco-Moore Productions, as all seven original WCJM cast members re-united for a nearly three hour morning show that took place in the morning! (If you’re a long-time fan, you may be aware that we often record in the late afternoon or evening.)
The title of this new installment is the Tenth Anniversary Show, as it was recorded only three months after the ten year anniversary of our very first WCJM Moore Hits in the Morning show, starring (then) only Chris, Jim, and Mike. Well, ten years later we’re still recording these shows, now with the longtime additions of Alberto, Dave, Matt, and Jeff.
This show is truly our best yet. I say this without having heard the show yet, but just being there… If you combine a year’s worth of quality skits, an amazing variety of music chosen by all seven cast members, and fairly equal distribution of talking by all during the show, you get “The Tenth Anniversary Show.”
So, to answer the question that’s on everyone’s minds… How do I watch the show??
Well, I’m glad you asked. It’s as easy as going to www.wcjm.com and clicking on the “Moore Hits in the Morning” section.
Congratulations to Mike Fusco for his first Laptop Session!
It’s been a few months since we started the Laptop Sessions acoustic rock cover songs video blog. And that entire time, we’ve been trying to get my brother Mike Fusco into the mix, no pun intended. You may remember Mike Fusco as the famous voice and mind behind Dr. K. on WCJM free internet radio. You may also remember Mike as the “self-proclaimed teen heartthrob.” But here on the Laptop Sessions, he’s simply Mike Fusco- singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and fellow mater of the cover song art.
Tonight, I graciously gave Mike my normal spot in the cover song rotation (in other words, “YES! I get a day off- thank you Mike!), but don’t worry, I’ll be back on Tuesday with another great cover song from another artist we haven’t covered yet here on the music blog.
Mike begins his tenue with the Laptop Sessions with his emotional cover of Elvis Presley’s classic love song, “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Mike did a great job with this, giving the song extra meaning, considering the situation he was in. I’m happy that instead of just sulking, he turned his emotions into a great cover of this classic song.
We hope to get a Mike song on the video blog once a week. He has our full support here and we hope you’ll help welcome Mike to the Laptop Sessions!
