Hi everyone, as regular blog visitors know, I usually post links to request the print versions of the New York Times Bestsellers on Sundays, so that patrons can request those (print) titles in StarCat (the catalog of physical library materials).
However, as all the libraries in the Southern Tier Library System are currently closed, you can’t place holds for physical materials, nor, of course, pick up holds.
So for the duration of the Corona Virus crisis, I’m going to post links to the New York Times Bestsellers, in eBook or downloadable audiobook form, that can be requested, or checked out, through the Digital Catalog.
If you have questions about how to access digital content you can write a comment and post it on the blog, or send me, SSCL Librarian Linda Reimer, questions via email: reimerl@stls.org
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And here are the New York Times Bestsellers that can be found in the Digital Catalog.
FICTION:
AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins (Format: eBook):
A bookseller flees Mexico for the United States with her son while pursued by the head of a drug cartel.
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BLINDSIDE by James Patterson and James O. Born (Format: eBook):
The 12th book in the Michael Bennett series. A serial-killing spree might impact national security.
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BOY FROM THE WOODS by Harlan Coben (Format: eBook):
When a girl goes missing, a private investigator’s feral childhood becomes an asset in the search.
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THE DUTCH HOUSE by Ann Patchett (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
A sibling relationship is impacted when the family goes from poverty to wealth and back again over the course of many decades.
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THE GIVER OF STARS by Jojo Moyes (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
In Depression-era America, five women refuse to be cowed by men or convention as they deliver books throughout the mountains of Kentucky.
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THE GLASS HOTEL by Emily St. John Mandel (Format: eBook):
Years after an international Ponzi scheme falls apart, one of its victims investigates the disappearance of a woman from a container ship.
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IN FIVE YEARS by Rebecca Serle (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
A Manhattan lawyer finds herself confronting a vision she had when elements of it come to life on schedule.
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LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE by Celeste Ng (Format eBook):
An artist upends a quiet town outside Cleveland.
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MIRROR & THE LIGHT by Hilary Mantel (Format: eBook):
The third book in the Wolf Hall trilogy. After Anne Boleyn’s execution, Thomas Cromwell’s enemies assemble.
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NIGHT WATCHMAN by Louise Erdrich (Format: eBook):
As a bill that may hurt the rights of Native Americans goes to Congress in 1953, domestic issues arise for plant workers near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota.
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NORMAL PEOPLE by Sally Rooney (Format: eBook):
The connection between a high school star athlete and a loner ebbs and flows when they go to Trinity College in Dublin.
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THE SILENT PATIENT by Alex Michaelides (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
Theo Faber looks into the mystery of a famous painter who stops speaking after shooting her husband.
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SUCH A FUN AGE by Kiley Reid (Format: eBook):
Tumult ensues when Alix Chamberlain’s babysitter is mistakenly accused of kidnapping her charge.
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WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens (eBook):
In a quiet town on the North Carolina coast in 1969, a young woman who survived alone in the marsh becomes a murder suspect.
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NON-FICTION:
BECOMING by Michelle Obama (eBook):
The former first lady describes her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House, and how she balanced work, family and her husband’s political ascent.
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EDUCATED by Tara Westover (Format: eBook):
The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.
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THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS by Katherine Schwarzenegger (Format: eBook):
Pratt Stories, interviews and reflections on the act of letting go of resentment.
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THE MAMBA MENTALITY by Kobe Bryant (Format: eBook):
Various skills and techniques used on the court by the Los Angeles Lakers player.
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MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE by Lori Gottlieb (Format: eBook):
A psychotherapist gains unexpected insights when she becomes another therapist’s patient.
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OPEN BOOK by Jessica Simpson with Kevin Carr O’Leary (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
The singer, actress and fashion designer discloses times of success, trauma and addiction.
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SAPIENS by Yuval Noah Harari (Format: Downloadable Audiobooks):
How Homo sapiens became Earth’s dominant species.
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SPLENDID AND THE VILE by Erik Larson (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
An examination of the leadership of the prime minister Winston Churchill.
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TALKING TO STRANGERS by Malcolm Gladwell (Format: eBook):
Famous examples of miscommunication serve as the backdrop to explain potential conflicts and misunderstandings.
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WOW, NO THANK YOU by Samantha Irby (Format: eBook) :
Comedic essays by an author and blogger who splits her time between Hollywood meetings and living in a liberal suburban town in a red state.
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Stay safe and read on!
Linda Reimer, SSL
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Note: this list contains all the New York Times fiction and non-fiction bestsellers for the week that are owned by libraries within the Southern Tier Library System.
Tech Talk is a Southeast Steuben County Library blog.
Hi everyone, here is our bi-weekly recommended listening posting for Friday, April 10, 2020.
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Our listening suggestions today includes ten streaming albums, from the Freegal Music Catalog, and a selection of related music videos.
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If you have questions about how to use the Freegal Music Service, please let me know! You can contact me by leaving a message on the blog.
Or, you can send an email to the following address reimerl@stls.org and I’ll get back to you!
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Freegal Streaming Suggestions:
Arthur Rubinstein Plays Chopin – Original Album Classics Arthur Rubinstein (Genre: Classical, Piano)
A collection of the Chopin albums the great pianist Arthur Rubinstein recorded in the late fifties and early sixties.
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The Best of The Kingston Trio by The Kingston Trio (Genre: Folk, Pop)
In the late fifties and early sixties, The Kingston Trio, consisting of Dave Guard, Nick Reynolds, and Bob Shane, was the most successful folk group in the world. Their singing was bright and their music up-tempo, making this a solid collection of songs to listen to while waiting out the Coronavirus storm.
Song List:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
When the Saints Go Marching In
Early Morning Rain
Hard, Ain’t It Hard
Shape of Things to Come
One Too Many Mornings
Baby You’ve Been on My Mind
Greenback Dollar
Tijuana Jail
Hard Travelin’
This Train
Goodnight Irene
Where Have All the Flowers Gone
I’m Going Home
Tom Dooley
Get Away John
Scotch and Soda
Colours
Tomorrow is a Long Time
The M.T.A.
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Break Out (1982) by The Pointer Sisters (Genre: R&B)
Bonnie, June & Anita Pointer were raised in Oakland, California. The sisters grew up singing Gospel in church, became professional singers, singing back up vocals for a number of prominent musicians in the seventies, including Grace Slick and Boz Scaggs; and then broke through to a larger audience in the eighties with their aptly titled smash-hit album Breakout. The sisters charted with four consecutive singles from the LP, Jump, Automatic, Neutron Dance & I’m So Excited.
This is a fun & energetic collection of music!
Song List
Jump (For My Love)
Automatic
I’m So Excited
I Need You
Neutron Dance
Dance Electric
Easy Persuasion
Baby Come and Get It
Telegraph Your Love
Operator
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The Complete Columbia Session 1946 by Kid Ory (Genre: Jazz, Dixieland, Traditional Jazz)
Trombonist Kid Ory hailed from New Orleans, and was an original member of Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five and Hot Sevens band before striking out on his own. He is considered a jazz pioneer for his “tailgate” playing style. And he performed from the 1920s through 1966 when, at age 73, he retired to Hawaii.
Song List:
Bill Bailey
Farewell to Storyville
Farewell to Storyville (Alt)
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Tiger Rag
Tiger Rag (Alt)
The Bucket’s Got a Hole in It
I’m With You, Where You Are?
12th Street Rag
Original Dixieland One Step
Four Leaf Clover
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The Essential Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (Genre: Country, Classic Country)
A forty-song collection by western swing maestro extraordinaire Bob Wills accompanied by his Texas Playboys.
Songs include
Osage Stomp
San Antonio Rose
I Ain’t Got Nobody
Who Walks in When I Walk Out?
Red Hot Gal of Mine
Oozlin’ Daddy Blues
Ida Red
Liza Pull Down the Shades
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The Complete Set – 1923-1926 by Freddie Keppard (Genre: Traditional Jazz, Dixieland, Jazz)
Freddie Keppard began playing coronet professionally in 1906. He was a talented and popular musician in his day, and has since been referred to as one of the “Kings of Coronet” along with fellow cornetists of the era Buddy Bolden and King Oliver.
This 24-song set features the horn-based style of music that was popular during the World War I and the Downton Abbey era.
Songs in the collection include:
Cutie Blues
Scissor Grinder Joe
Lonely Little Wall Flower
Moanfull Man
The Memphis Maybe Man
The One I Love
Messin’ Around
Love Found You For Me
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The Missing Years by John Prine (Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Folk)
The Missing Years is John Prine’s 10th Album, and was his first new album after a five year break.
The album is widely considered an excellent example of Prine’s humorous, storytelling style of songwriting.
Song List
Picture Show
All the Best
The Sins of Memphisto
Everybody Wants to Feel Like You
It’s a Big Old Goofy World
I Want to Be with You Always
Daddy’s Little Pumpkin
Take a Look at My Heart
Great Rain
Way Back Then
Unloney
You Got Gold
Everything Is Cool
Jesus, the Missing Years
The Third of July
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Retro High School Party by Various Artists (Genre: Early Rock, Pop, Swing, County & Jazz)
To thoroughly enjoy this collection of high school party music, you might imagine you’ve taken a time machine and arrived at the local dinner circa the late 1950s. The dinner features black and white floor tiles and bright red vinyl booths; and as you sit down you hear up-tempo music coming from the brightly colored jukebox in the corner – a terrific mix of early rock, swing, country and pop with tinges of jazz – terrific music! So, you order your food and enjoy hanging out with your friends and listening to the music while waiting for your burger, fries and soda – with an ice cream sundae for desert – yum!
Of course, you can substitute frozen pizza and a glass of wine if that is what you have at home – the music is still fun and upbeat! (And maybe we should all re-watch American Graffiti, Blackboard Jungle, Eddie & The Cruisers, Grease, Pleasantville or Dazed and Confused – whatever Netflix has!)
This is a 53-song collection, so I’m not going to list all the songs here – just a selection.
Selected Song List:
Bingo by Pat Boone
So Let’s Rock by Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
Good Golly Miss Molly by Little Richard
A-Tisket, A-Tasket by Ella Fitzgerald
Watcha Know Joe by Tommy Dorsey & Jo Stafford
Tennessee Saturday Night by Ella Mae Morse
Windy City Boogie by J T Brown
The Girl I Left Behind by Bob Willis & His Texas Playboys
Diggin’ The Boogie by Roy Hall
I’ll Keep on Lovin’ You by Ray Price & His Cherokee Cowboys
Hey Spo-Dee-O-Dee Wild by Bill Moore
Tend to Your Business by James Wayne
Boom De De Boom by Janet Baker
On the Beach at Bali-Bali by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
I Feel Like A Million by Manie Bradley
Razzle Dazzle by Ella Mae Morse
Sure Cure For The Blue by Four Jacks
Looka Looka Looka by Johnny Mabara
Move Me Baby Jimmy Witherspoon & The Lamplighters
Rock Me Daddy by Laurie Tate
Sugar Beet by Pee Wee King
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Rockabilly Blues (1980) by Johnny Cash (Genre: Country)
A mid-career rockabilly collection by the great Johnny Cash.
Song List
Cold Lonesome Morning
Without Love
W-O-M-A-N
The Cowboy Who Started the fight
The Twentieth Century
Rockabilly Blues
The Last Time
She’s A Go-er
It Ain’t Nothing New Babe
One Way Rider
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Rosie Solves the Swingin’ Riddle (1961) by Rosemary Clooney (Genre: Vocal, Jazz, Big Band)
A classic album by singer Rosemary Clooney with Nelson Riddle and his orchestra.
Song List:
Get Me to the Church on Time
Angry
I Get Along Without You Very Well
How Am I to Know?
You Took Advantage of Me
April In Paris
I Ain’t Got Nobody
Some Of These Days
By Myself
Shine On Harvest Moon
Cabin In The Sky
Limehouse Blues
Without Love
Theme From Return To Peyton Place
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Recommended Videos:
Arthur Rubinstein Plays Chopin – Waltz in C Sharp Minor” and “A Major Polonaise” (1950)
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Arthur Rubinstein Live in Moscow (1964)
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Early Morning Rain by The Kingston Trio
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The M.T.A. by The Kingston Trio
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I’m So Excited by The Pointer Sisters
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Neutron Dance by The Pointer Sisters
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Bill Bailey by Kid Ory
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Tiger Rag by Kid Ory
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Live – Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (1951)
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Stay A Little Longer by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
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Everything is Cool by John Prine
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It’s A Big Old Goofy World by John Prine
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Bingo by Pat Boone
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Tennessee Saturday Night by Ella Mae Morse
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Cold Lonesome Morning by Johnny Cash
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Twentieth Century Is Almost Over by Johnny Cash
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I Get Along Without You Very Well by Rosemary Clooney
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Shine On Harvest Moon by Rosemary Clooney
Be well!
Linda Reimer, SSCL
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REFERENCES:
Print References
The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits by Joel Whitburn
Hi everyone, here is our bi-weekly recommended listening posting for Monday, April 7, 2020.
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Our listening suggestions today includes ten streaming albums, from the Freegal Music Catalog, and a selection of related music videos.
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If you have questions about how to use the Freegal Music Service, please let me know! You can contact me by leaving a message on the blog. Or, you can send an email to the following address reimerl@stls.org and I’ll get back to you!
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Freegal Streaming Suggestions:
Abilene (1963) by George Hamilton IV (Genre: Country, Classic Country):
A classic album by the well-known Grand Ole’ Opry star!
Song List:
The Roving Gambler
China Doll
(I Want to Go) Where Nobody Knows Me
The Everglades
Oh So Many Years
Come on Home Boy
Jimmy Brown the News Boy
Abilene
Tender Hearted Baby
You Are My Sunshine
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Anybody’s Baby (2004) by Terra Hazelton accompanied by Jeff Healey & His Jazz Wizards (Genre: Vocal, Jazz, R&B, Blues):
Terra Hazleton is a Canadian singer and actress whose love shines brightly through the music of this LP!
Song List:
I’m Gonna Lock My Heart
Sugar Blues
Anybody’s Baby
Laughter Has Vitamin A, B & D
On Revival Day
Let’s Do It
Take It Right Back
Now & Then
Long John Blues
Aint’ He Sweet?
I’m Just A Lucky So And So
The Spinach Song
The Gentleman Is A Dope
Sunday
Long As I’m Movin’
What Do I Care For The Moon?
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Best Of Southern Soul Blues by Various Artists (Genre: Blues):
An upbeat collection of songs by contemporary blues musicians, put out by Memphis based Ecko Records.
Song List:
Mississippi Woman by Denise LaSalle
She’s Got The Best Lovin’ That Ever Put On A Pair Of Drawers by O. B. Buchana
Just Give Me My Blues by Donnie Ray
Meat And Potatoes Man by Earl Gaines
He Takes Me Around The World Without Leaving My Bedroom by Ms. Jody
A Whiskey Glass And A Woman’s Ass by Chuck Roberson
Bo Hawg Grind by Barbara Carr
Mojo Hand by Carl Sims
Good Old Country Boy by Earl Gaines
They Made A Blues Fan Out Of Me by Denise LaSalle
Caught In The Middle by Lee Shot Williams
The New Orleans Blues by Luther Lackey
She Made A Hoochie Man Out Of Me by Chuck Roberson
Let The Past Be The Past by Rick Lawson
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Downtown: The Greatest Hits of Petula Clark by Petula Clark (Genre: Pop, Sixties Pop, Vocal):
A bright collection of cheerful, swinging tunes by the English singer.
Song List:
Downtown
I Know a Place
You’d Better Come Home
My Love
A Sign of the Times
I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love
Who Am I?
Colour My World
This Is My Song
Don’t Sleep in the Subway
The Other Man’s Grass
Kiss Me Goodbye
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Just As I Am (1971) by Bill Withers (Genre: R&B, Soul):
A classic album by the great Bill Withers and one of his best! The song Ain’t No Sunshine made its debut on this album.
Song List:
Harlem
Ain’t No Sunshine
Grandman’s Hands
Sweet Wanomi
Everybody’s Talkin’
Do It Good
Hope She’ll Be Happier
Let It Be
I’m Her Daddy
In My Heart
Moanin’ and Groanin’
Better off Dead
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Keys To Imagination (1986) by Yanni (Genre: Keyboard, Instrumental, New Age):
A classic album by the master of blended piano and synthesizer music.
Song List:
The North Shore of Matsushima
Looking Glass
Nostalgia
Santorini
Port of Mystery
Keys to Imagination
Forgotten Yesterdays
Forbidden Dreams
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Mabern Plays Mabern (2020) by Harold Mabern (Genre: Jazz)
This album was recorded live at the Smoke Club in New York City, in January 2018. The sextet features pianist and band leader Harold Mabern on piano, Eric Alexander on tenor sax, Steve Davis on trombone, Vincent Herring on alto sax, John Webber on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums. Mabern was at the top of his game, after a more than six decade career when he played this concert – and boy, could he play that piano!
Song List:
Mr. Johnson
The Iron Man
Lover Man
The Lyrical Cole-Man
Edward Lee
It’s Magic
The Beehive
Rakin’ and Scrapin’
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That Thing You Do! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Classic Rock, Pop):
This upbeat soundtrack features music by the late Adam Schlesinger, who in addition to writing the title track for this soundtrack, was known for his work with the band Fountains of Wayne.
If you’ve never seen the movie, That Thing You Do!, is set in the mid-sixties and features upbeat rock appropriate to the time period.
Song List:
Lovin’ You Lots and Lots by The Norm Wooster Singers
That Thing You Do! by The wonders
Little Wild One by The wonders
Dance With Me Tonight by The wonders
All My Only Dreams by The wonders
I Need You (That Thing You Do) by The wonders
She Knows It by The Heardsman
Mr. Downtown by Freddy Fredrickson
Hold My Hand, Hold My Heart by The Chantrellines
Voyage Around the Moon by The Saturn 5
My World Is Over by Diane Dane
Drive Faster by The Vicksburgs
Time to Blow by Del Paxton
That Thing You Do! (Live at the Hollywood Television Showcase) by The wonders
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Women of Kerrville Box (2014) (Kerrville Folk Festival) by Various Artists (Genre: Folk):
The Kerrville Folk Festival is held annually in Kerrville, Texas. This 38 song collection features a number of great female folk and blues players who have played at the festival over the years.
Songs in the collection include God Made Woman by the Burn Sisters, Telephone Blues by Angela Strehli, Under Love’s Spell by Marcia Ball, Haul off and Kiss Me by Caroline Aikin, The Baby Sitter’s Here Dar Williams & Seventy-Five Septembers by Cheryl Wheeler.
This is an empowering collection of folk music – check it out!
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Wood Smoke (1978) by Louie Setzer and The Appalachian Mountain Boys (Genre: Country, Bluegrass):
A terrific collection of traditional bluegrass!
Song List:
Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane
Wood Smoke
It’s Alright If That’s The Way You Feel
Eatin’ Out of Your Hand
Excuse Me I Think I’ve Got a Heartache
It Rains Just the Same In Missouri
Help Me Make It Through the Nigth
Truck Driver’s Queen
Long Black Veil
Sunny Sid of the Mountain
Dark Hollow
You Can Have Her
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Recommended Videos:
I Want To Go Where Nobody Knows Me by George Hamilton IV
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The Roving Gambler by George Hamilton IV
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Anybody’s Baby by Terra Hazelton with Jeff Healey
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Long John Blues by Terra Hazelton
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Meat And Potatoes Man by Earl Gaines
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Mississippi Woman by Denise LaSalle
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Downtown by Petula Clark
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I Know A Place by Petula Clark
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Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers
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Lean On Me by Bill Withers
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Ain’t No Sunshine by Freddie King
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Nostalgia by Yanni
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North Shore Of Matsushima by Yanni
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Edward Lee by Harold Maybern
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Mr. Johnson by Harold Maybern
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Dance with Me Tonight by The wonders
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That Thing You Do! By The wonders
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Tiny Desk Concert by Fountains of Wayne featuring Adam Schlesinger on bass
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Telephone Blues by Angela Strehli
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Under Love’s Spell by Marcia Ball
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Woodsmoke [1978] by Louie Setzer & The Appalachian Mountain Boys (the entire album!)
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Be well!
Linda Reimer, SSCL
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REFERENCES:
Print References
The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits by Joel Whitburn
The catalog of physical materials, i.e. print books, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, etc.
The Digital Catalog (OverDrive)
The catalog of e-books, downloadable audiobooks and a handful of streaming videos.
ABOUT LIBRARY APPS: Libby & RBDigital:
You can access digital library content on PCs, Macs and mobile devices. For mobile devices simply download the Libby and/or the RBDigital app, to check out eBooks, downloadable audiobooks and on-demand magazines, from your app store to get started. If you have questions call the library at 607-936-3713 and one of our tech coaches will be happy to assist you.
Tech Talk is a Southeast Steuben County Library blog.
Hi everyone, here are our recommended titles for the week, and while the library is closed the weekly recommendations will all be digital – eBooks & downloadable audiobooks.
DIGITAL CATALOG RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Arsonist by Susan Miller (Format: eBook):
From the best-selling author of While I Was Gone and The Senator’s Wife, a superb new novel about a family and a community tested when an arsonist begins setting fire to the homes of the summer people in a small New England town.
Troubled by the feeling that she belongs nowhere after working in East Africa for fifteen years, Frankie Rowley has come home–home to the small New Hampshire village of Pomeroy and the farmhouse where her family has always summered. On her first night back, a house up the road burns to the ground. Then another house burns, and another, always the houses of the summer people. In a town where people have never bothered to lock their doors, social fault lines are opened, and neighbors begin to regard one another with suspicion. Against this backdrop of menace and fear, Frankie begins a passionate, unexpected affair with the editor of the local paper, a romance that progresses with exquisite tenderness and heat toward its own remarkable risks and revelations.
Suspenseful, sophisticated, rich in psychological nuance and emotional insight, The Arsonist is vintage Sue Miller–a finely wrought novel about belonging and community, about how and where one ought to live, about what it means to lead a fulfilling life. One of our most elegant and engrossing novelists at her inimitable best.
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Big River’s Daughter by Bobbi Miller (Format: eBook)
Raised by her pirate father on a Mississippi keeler, River is a half-feral river rat and proud of it. When her powerful father disappears in the great earthquake of 1811, she is on the run from buccaneers, including Jean Lafitte, who hope to claim her father’s territory and his buried treasure. But the ruthless rivals do not count on getting a run for their money from a plucky slip of a girl determined to find her place in the new order. Filled with down-home humor, raucous hijinks, and one-of-a-kind characters, this historical novel captures the Mississippi River at a time when its denizens were as untamed as its waters.
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Centennial: A Novel written by James A. Michener and read by Larry McKeever (Format: Downloadable Audiobook)
Written to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, James A. Michener’s magnificent saga of the West is an enthralling celebration of the frontier. Brimming with the glory of America’s past, the story of Colorado—the Centennial State—is manifested through its people: Lame Beaver, the Arapaho chieftain and warrior, and his Comanche and Pawnee enemies; Levi Zendt, fleeing with his child bride from the Amish country; the cowboy, Jim Lloyd, who falls in love with a wealthy and cultured Englishwoman, Charlotte Seccombe. In Centennial, trappers, traders, homesteaders, gold seekers, ranchers, and hunters are brought together in the dramatic conflicts that shape the destiny of the legendary West—and the entire country.
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Changes by Jim Butcher (Format: eBook):
Staff Note: This book opens with a bang and never stops rolling! On page one, Harry Dresden answers the phone and his old girlfriend drops a major bombshell and says, “They’ve taken our daughter.” Harry had no idea he even had a daughter! However, once he knows the truth, he’ll go to any extreme to save her! If you’re looking for a book to lose yourself in – this one qualifies! LR
And here is the official description of the book:
As Chicago’s only professional wizard, Harry Dresden has faced demons, vampires, werewolves, dark sorcerers, and hosts of horrors from beyond the mortal realm. But nothing could have prepared him for this…
Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry’s Dresden’s lover—until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her caught between humanity and the relentless bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. She disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it. Now, she needs Harry’s help more than ever.
For the vengeful Duchess of the Red Court has discovered a secret Susan has long kept from everyone—including Harry—and she plans to use it. To prevail, Harry may have to unleash the full fury of his untapped power—and he may have no choice but to embrace the darkness within himself.
Because this time, he’s fighting to save his child.
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Four Past Midnight by Stephen King (Format: eBook):
Four Times Fear Equals Total Terror….
THE LANGOLIERS
You are strapped in an airplane seat on a flight beyond hell.
SECRET WINDOW, SECRET GARDEN
You are trapped in the demonic depths of a writer’s worst nightmare.
THE LIBRARY POLICEMAN
You are forced into a hunt for the most horrifying secret a small town ever hid.
THE SUN DOG
You are focusing in on a beast bent on shredding your sanity.
You are in the hands of Stephen King at his mind-blowing best, with an extraordinary quartet of full-length novellas.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling (Format: eBook & Downloadable Audiobook):
eBook Format
Downloadable Audiobook Format
Through the end of April, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, in both eBook and downloadable audiobook formats, has been made available for simultaneous use – otherwise known as being available on demand.
So if you haven’t read/listen to the book yet – now is your chance!
Just FYI for those that like audiobooks, Jim Dale, the narrated of the HP audio, is terrific!
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Last One Home by Debbie Macomber (Format: eBook)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An inspiring standalone novel about the enduring bond between sisters, the power of forgiveness, and a second chance at love.
Growing up, Cassie Carter and her sisters, Karen and Nichole, were incredibly close—until one fateful event drove them apart. After high school, Cassie ran away from home to marry the wrong man, throwing away a college scholarship and breaking her parents’ hearts. To make matters worse, Cassie had always been their father’s favorite—a sentiment that weighed heavily on her sisters and made Cassie’s actions even harder to bear.
Now thirty-one, Cassie is back in Washington, living in Seattle with her daughter and hoping to leave her past behind. After ending a difficult marriage, Cassie is back on her own two feet, the pieces of her life slowly but surely coming together. Despite the strides Cassie’s made, she hasn’t been able to make peace with her sisters. Karen, the oldest, is a busy wife and mother, balancing her career with raising her two children. And Nichole, the youngest, is a stay-at-home mom whose husband indulges her every whim. Then one day, Cassie receives a letter from Karen, offering what Cassie thinks may be a chance to reconcile. And as Cassie opens herself up to new possibilities—making amends with her sisters, finding love once more—she realizes the power of compassion, and the promise of a fresh start.
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Ross Poldark by Winston Graham (Format: eBook)
This is the first book in the long-time series. Winston Graham wrote twelve books in this series, from this first one which was originally published in 1945 to the twelfth novel in the series, Bella Poldark which was published in 2002!
If you’re looking for a great historical fiction series – check it out!
Here’s a synopsis of the book:
As Seen on Masterpiece on PBS®: Book 1 of the beloved Poldark series
In the first novel in Winston Graham’s hit series, a weary Ross Poldark returns to England from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his beloved Elizabeth. But instead he discovers his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth—believing Ross to be dead—is now engaged to his cousin. Ross has no choice but to start his life anew.
Thus begins the Poldark series, a heartwarming, gripping saga set in the windswept landscape of Cornwall. With an unforgettable cast of characters that spans loves, lives, and generations, this extraordinary masterwork from Winston Graham is a story you will never forget.
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The Racketeer: A Novel by John Grisham (Format: eBook):
“The Racketeer is guilty of only one thing: keeping us engaged until the very last page.”—USA Today
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In the history of the United States, only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five. His body is found in his remote lakeside cabin. There is no sign of forced entry or struggle. Just two dead bodies: Judge Fawcett and his young secretary. And one large, state-of-the-art, extremely secure safe, opened and emptied.
One man, a former attorney, knows who killed Judge Fawcett, and why. But that man, Malcolm Bannister, is currently residing in the Federal Prison Camp near Frostburg, Maryland. Though serving time, Malcolm has an ace up his sleeve. He has information the FBI would love to know. Malcolm would love to tell them. But everything has a price—and the man known as the Racketeer wasn’t born yesterday.
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Stars of Fortune Guardians Trilogy, Book 1 by Nora Roberts (Format: eBook)
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a trilogy about three couples who join together to create their own family and solve an ancient mystery through the powers of timeless love…
Sasha Riggs is a reclusive artist, haunted by dreams and nightmares that she turns into extraordinary paintings. Her visions lead her to the Greek island of Corfu, where five others have been lured to seek the legendary fire star, part of an ancient prophecy. Sasha recognizes them, because she has drawn them: a magician, an archaeologist, a wanderer, a fighter, a loner. All on a quest. All with secrets.
Sasha is the one who holds them together—the seer. And in the magician, Bran Killian, she sees a man of immense power and compassion. As Sasha struggles with her rare ability, Bran is there to support her, challenge her, and believe in her.
When a dark threat looms, the six must use their combined powers—including trust, unity, and love—to find the fire star and keep the world on course.
Don’t miss the other books in the Guardians Trilogy
Bay of Sighs
Island of Glass
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Stay safe and happy reading!
Linda Reimer, SSCL
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Note: Book summaries are from the publisher unless otherwise specified.
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StarCat
The catalog of physical library materials, i.e. print books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs etc.
ABOUT LIBRARY APPS:
You can access digital library content, i.e. eBooks & downloadable audiobooks, on PCs, Macs and mobile devices.
For mobile devices simply download the Libby (eBooks & downloadable audiobooks) or the RB Digital app (on-demand magazines), from your app store to get started. And if you’re using a PC or Mac simply click on the following link: https://stls.overdrive.com/
If you have questions call the library at 607-936-3713 and one of our tech coaches will be happy to assist you.
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Hi everyone, as regular blog visitors know, I usually post links to request the print versions of the New York Times Bestsellers on Sundays, so that patrons can request those (print) titles in StarCat (the catalog of physical library materials).
However, as all the libraries in the Southern Tier Library System are currently closed, you can’t place holds for physical materials, nor, of course, pick up holds.
So for the duration of the Corona Virus crisis, I’m going to post links to the New York Times Bestsellers, in eBook or downloadable audiobook form, that can be requested, or checked out, through the Digital Catalog.
If you have questions about how to access digital content you can write a comment and post it on the blog, or send me, SSCL Librarian Linda Reimer, questions via email: reimerl@stls.org
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And here are the New York Times Bestsellers that can be found in the Digital Catalog.
FICTION:
AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins (Format: eBook):
A bookseller flees Mexico for the United States with her son while pursued by the head of a drug cartel.
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BLINDSIDE by James Patterson and James O. Born (Format: eBook):
The 12th book in the Michael Bennett series. A serial-killing spree might impact national security.
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BOY FROM THE WOODS by Harlan Coben (Format: eBook):
When a girl goes missing, a private investigator’s feral childhood becomes an asset in the search.
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THE DUTCH HOUSE by Ann Patchett (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
A sibling relationship is impacted when the family goes from poverty to wealth and back again over the course of many decades.
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THE GIVER OF STARS by Jojo Moyes (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
In Depression-era America, five women refuse to be cowed by men or convention as they deliver books throughout the mountains of Kentucky.
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GLASS HOTEL by Emily St. John Mandel (Format: eBook):
Years after an international Ponzi scheme falls apart, one of its victims investigates the disappearance of a woman from a container ship.
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IN FIVE YEARS by Rebecca Serle (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
A Manhattan lawyer finds herself confronting a vision she had when elements of it come to life on schedule.
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LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE by Celeste Ng (Format eBook):
An artist upends a quiet town outside Cleveland.
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LONG RANGE by C.J. Box (Format: eBook):
The 20th book in the Joe Pickett series. A grizzly bear attack and an attempted assassination of a local judge baffle the Wyoming game warden.
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MIRROR & THE LIGHT by Hilary Mantel (Format: eBook):
The third book in the Wolf Hall trilogy. After Anne Boleyn’s execution, Thomas Cromwell’s enemies assemble.
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THE SILENT PATIENT by Alex Michaelides (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
Theo Faber looks into the mystery of a famous painter who stops speaking after shooting her husband.
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TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ by Heather Morris (Format: eBook):
A concentration camp detainee tasked with permanently marking fellow prisoners falls in love with one of them.
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THEN SHE WAS GONE by Lisa Jewell (Format: Downloadable Audiobook)
Ten years after her daughter disappears, a woman tries to get her life in order but remains haunted by unanswered questions.
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WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens (eBook):
In a quiet town on the North Carolina coast in 1969, a young woman who survived alone in the marsh becomes a murder suspect.
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NON-FICTION:
BECOMING by Michelle Obama (eBook):
The former first lady describes her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House, and how she balanced work, family and her husband’s political ascent.
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THE BODY by Bill Bryson (Format: eBook):
An owner’s manual of the human body covering various parts, functions and what happens when things go wrong.
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THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE by Bessel van der Kolk (Format: eBook):
How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery.
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EDUCATED by Tara Westover (Format: eBook):
The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.
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JUST MERCY by Bryan Stevenson (Format: eBook):
A law professor and MacArthur grant recipient’s memoir of his decades of work to free innocent people condemned to death.
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THE MAMBA MENTALITY by Kobe Bryant (Format: eBook):
Various skills and techniques used on the court by the Los Angeles Lakers player.
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MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE by Lori Gottlieb (Format: eBook):
A psychotherapist gains unexpected insights when she becomes another therapist’s patient.
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OPEN BOOK by Jessica Simpson with Kevin Carr O’Leary (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
The singer, actress and fashion designer discloses times of success, trauma and addiction.
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SAPIENS by Yuval Noah Harari (Format: Downloadable Audiobooks):
How Homo sapiens became Earth’s dominant species.
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SAY NOTHING by Patrick Radden Keefe (Format: eBook):
A look at the conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles.
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SPLENDID AND THE VILE by Erik Larson (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
An examination of the leadership of the prime minister Winston Churchill.
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TALKING TO STRANGERS by Malcolm Gladwell (Format: eBook):
Famous examples of miscommunication serve as the backdrop to explain potential conflicts and misunderstandings.
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UNKNOWN VALOR by Martha MacCallum (Format: Downloadable Audiobook):
The Fox News anchor weaves stories of combat veterans who fought during World War II.
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Stay safe and read on!
Linda Reimer, SSL
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Note: this list contains all the New York Times fiction and non-fiction bestsellers for the week that are owned by libraries within the Southern Tier Library System.
Tech Talk is a Southeast Steuben County Library blog.
Hi everyone, here is our bi-weekly recommended listening posting for Friday, April 3, 2020
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Our listening suggestions today includes ten streaming albums, from the Freegal Music Catalog, and a selection of related music videos.
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If you have questions about how to use the Freegal Music Service, please let me know! You can contact me by leaving a message on the blog. Or, you can send an email to the following address reimerl@stls.org and I’ll get back to you!
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Freegal Streaming Suggestions:
Important Beginning Notes!!
1. Freegal is now offering unlimited streaming, up from the old three hours per day – so you can listen to all the recommended albums whenever you want to and for as long as you want!
2. April is Jazz appreciation month, so I’ll be spotlighting some terrific Jazz musicians this month, some of them are well known today and others not so well known today – but all the music will be great!
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The Battle of the Bands (Deluxe Version) (1968) by The Turtles (Genre: Classic Rock)
This is an excellent album that shows off the Turtles comedic side!
Song List:
The Opening: The Battle of the Bands
The Last Thing I Remember
Elenore
Too Much Heartsick Feeling
Oh Daddy!
Buzz Saw
Surfer Dan
I’m Chief Kamanawanalea (We’re the Royal Macadamia Nuts)
You Showed Me
Food
Chicken Little Was Right
The Closing: Earth Anthem (All)
She’s My Girl
Chicken Little Was Right
Sound Asleep
Umbassa the Dragon
The Story of Rock and Roll
Can’t You Hear the Cows
The Last Thing I Remember (The First Thing I Knew)
The Owl
To See the Sun
Earth Anthem
Battle of the Bands Radio Spot
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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-3 (Arr. by Ries & Ebers) (2020) by Compagnia di Punto
Compagnia di Punto is a small orchestral ensemble from Germany that is known for performing early classical music.
And here’s a description of this brand-new album from the High Resolution Audio site:
Beethoven’s first three symphonies are among his most important and well-known orchestral compositions. On this album, however, instead of a large orchestra, only ten musicians play these repertoire classics: the Rhenish original sound orchestra Compagnia di Punto plays Beethoven’s symphonies Nos. 1, 2 and 3 in arrangements for Chamber orchestra The arrangements come from the pen of two Beethoven contemporaries, Beethoven student Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) and composer and conductor Carl Friedrich Ebers (1770-1836).
Such contemporary arrangements of large orchestral works made it possible to play and publicize Beethoven’s music even in smaller salons. In 1809, Ebers arranged the 1st Symphony for two violins, two violas, bass and two clarinets and horns. And Ries arranged symphonies Nos. 2 and 3 for double-staffed violins and violas as well as for flute and horns around 1807.
These chamber music versions not only shed a more intimate light on the three symphonies, but also guarantee completely new timbres and sound dialogues between the individual instruments. A valuable discovery for the Beethoven year 2020.
Song List:
I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Carl Friedrich Ebers) (8:36)
II. Andante cantabile con moto (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Carl Friedrich Ebers) (6:34)
III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Carl Friedrich Ebers) (3:14)
IV. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Carl Friedrich Ebers) (5:21)
I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Ferdinand Ries) (10:42)
II. Larghetto (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Ferdinand Ries) (9:22)
III. Scherzo. Allegro (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Ferdinand Ries) (3:38)
IV. Allegro molto (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Ferdinand Ries) (5:59)
I. Allegro con brio (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Ferdinand Ries) (15:18)
II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Ferdinand Ries) (12:21)
III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Ferdinand Ries) (5:25)
IV. Finale. Allegro molto – Poco andante – Presto (Arr. for Small Orchestra by Ferdinand Ries) (11:05)
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Blindsided (2020) by Mark Erelli (Genre: Folk, Americana)
Mark Erelli is an introspective Massachusetts based singer-songwriter, whose music reminds me a bit of Tom Petty’s work. On this LP Erelli is reflecting on life as it is now, from a vantage point of someone who has been around the block a few times and reached a certain age. And those of us who’ve also been around the block several times can well relate to the music on this LP!
Song List:
Blindsided
Can’t Stand Myself
A Little Kindness
Her Town Now
Stranger’s Eyes
Lost in Translation
The River Always Wins
The Western Veil
Rose-Colored Rearview
Doubt My Love
Careless
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The Complete Hits, 1941 – 1962, Vol. 1 by Ernest Tubb
This collection of country great Tubb’s early works features 47 songs released from the forties through the early sixties and includes a solid slice of his best work.
The collection includes the following songs:
Walking the Floor Over you
It’s Been So Long Darling
I Love You Because
I’m Biting My Fingernails Over You
Warm Red Wine
Rainbow at Midnight
Filipino Baby
I’ll Take A Back Seat for You
Seaman’s Blues
Have You Ever Been Lonely?
Till the End of the World
Driftwood on the River
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In Scandinavia, Vol. 1 by Louis Armstrong
This live collection features songs played by Armstrong and his band while on tour in Scandinavia in 1933, 1949 and 1952. The music is great; but those who desire a pristine sounding, should keep in mind the basic sound recording technology of the time.
Song List:
I Cover the Waterfront
Dinah
Tiger Rag
Chinatown, My Chinatown
You Rascal You
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Twelfth Street Rag
Steak Face
When It’s Sleepy Time Down South
Indiana
A Kiss to Build a Dream On
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
Coquette
Lover Come Back to Me
Can Anyone Explain
After You’ve Gone
Russian Lullaby
Bugle Blues / Ole Mis
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The Owls’ Hoot (192?/1994) by The New Orleans Owls
The New Orleans Owls, a traditional jazz dance band, known for being the house band at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans in the 1920s
At various times, the band included Bill Pardon, Benjie White, Lester Smith, Mose Farrar, Rene Gelpi, Dan LeBlanc, Earl Crumb, Frank Netto, Pinky Vidacovith, Sigfre Christensen, Nappy Lamare and Ed Miller. And of the group, only Lamare, who went on to play with Bob Croby’s Wildcats and Ed Miller, who went on to play with Pete Fountain and to lead his own band are known by audiences today. However, a big hat’s off to the whole group of players, as they certainly recorded some bright and cheerful dance music!
And you can listen to all their recorded works on this LP!
Song List:
Stomp off, Let’s Go
Oh Me! Oh My!
The Owl’s Hoot
Piccadilly
Tampeekoe
Dynamite
Pretty Baby
West End Romp
Blowin’ off Steam
White Ghost Shivers
The Nightmare
Brotherly Love
Eccentric
That’s a Plenty
Meat on the Table
The New Twister
Goose Pimples
Throwin’ the Horns
She’s Cryin’ for Me (Take 1)
She’s Cryin’ for Me (Take 2)
Everybody Loves Somebody (Take 1)
Everybody Loves Somebody (Take 2)
Ain’t Love Grand? (Take 1)
Ain’t Love Grand? (Take 2)
Alligator Blues (Take 1)
Alligator Blues (Take 2)
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Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection by Various Artists (Genre: New Age, Instrumental, Acoustic)
This is a soothing, calming collection of instrumental music perfect to listen to whilst reading or just hanging out at home.
Of particular note is the song Alisa’s Prayer played by the harpist Deborah Henson-Conant. My library co-worker Maryalice shared a video of Henson-Conant playing Classical Gas with Mason Williams today, and I had never heard her work before, but she sure is one talented individual! And the video is included in the video section of this posting – enjoy!
Song List:
Sanctus by Tim Story
The 23rd Psalm by Steve Erquiaga
Be Thou My Vision by Jeff Johnson, Brian Dunning & John Fitzpatrick
Holy, Holy, Holy by Jim Brickman
The Lord’s Prayer by Paul McCandles
Alisa’s Prayer, for electric Celtic harp by Deborah Henson-Conant
Meditation by Thea Suits
Ave Maria by Steve Erquiage
Go Gently by Suzanne Ciani
Offering by Tracy Silverman & Thea Suits
Spanish Stairs by Rosalba Bentivoglio
Ave Verum Corpus by Philip Aaberg
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Regular Joe (1992) by Joe Diffie (Genre: Country)
One of Joe’s best albums from the late, great country singer.
Song List:
Startin’ Over Blues
I Just Don’t Know
Next Thing Smokin’
Ain’t That Bad Enough
Ships That Don’t Come In
Just A Regular Joe
Is It Cold In Here
Back To Back Heartache
You Made Me What I Am
Goodnight Sweetheart
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That’s What I Heard (2020) by The Robert Cray Band
Twelve new songs by blues guitarist Robert Cray and his band!
Song List:
Anything You Want
Burying Ground
You’re the One
This Man
You’ll Want Me Back
Hot
Promises You Can’t Keep
To Be with You
My Baby Likes to Boogaloo
You Can’t Make Me Change
A Little Less Lonely
Do It
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Whistle Stop (1993) by Ellis Marsalis
Jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis was known for three things, his terrific piano playing, his generosity of spirit as an educator – promoting traditional jazz music to other musicians and the world, and his talented music playing sons trumpeter Wynton, saxophonist Branford, trombonist Delfeayo and drummer Jason.
This 1993 album shows Marsalis at the top of his game playing songs composed by New Orleans musicians in the 1960s.
Song List:
Whistle Stop
Dee Wee
A Moment Alone
Magnolia Triangle
Mozartin’
Cry Again
Cochise
Lil’ Boy Man
Monkey Puzzle (Album Version)
After
Beautiful Old Ladies
Little Joy (Album Version)
When We First Met (Album Version)
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Recommended Music Videos:
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio composed by Beethoven and performed by Compagnia di Punto
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Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio by Beethoven and performed by Compagnia di Punto
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Blindsided by Mark Erelli
– Can’t Stand Myself by Mark Erelli
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Driftwood on the River by Ernest Tubb
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I’m Walking The Floor Over You by Ernest Tubb
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I Cover The Waterfront, Dinah & Tiger Rag recorded in Copenhagen in 1933 by Louis Armstrong
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The Owls Hoot by The New Orleans Owls
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West End Romp by The New Orleans Owls
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Alisa’s Prayer Deborah Henson-Conant
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Go Gently by Suzanne Ciani
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Ships That Don’t Come In by Joe Diffie
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Startin’ Over Blues by Joe Diffie
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Anything You Want by The Robert Cray Band
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That’s What I Heard by The Robert Cray Band
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“Sweet Lorraine” Branford and Ellis Marsalis – soprano sax / piano duet
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Swinging’ At The Haven by The Marsalis Family
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Whistle Stop by Ellis Marsalis
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AND ON THE INSPIRATIONAL FRONT:
An American Tune Until Further Notice by Paul Simon
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Classical Gas by Mason Williams &
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Classic Steve Martin Appearance From 1975 on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Jubilee by Mary Chapin Carpenter
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No One Picks Like A Nashville Picker Picks by Dolly Parton & Carol Burnett
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Our House by Graham Nash
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Be well!
Linda Reimer, SSCL
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REFERENCES:
Print References
The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits by Joel Whitburn
The catalog of physical materials, i.e. print books, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, etc.
The Digital Catalog (OverDrive)
The catalog of e-books, downloadable audiobooks and a handful of streaming videos.
ABOUT LIBRARY APPS: Libby & RBDigital:
You can access digital library content on PCs, Macs and mobile devices. For mobile devices simply download the Libby and/or the RBDigital app, to check out eBooks, downloadable audiobooks and on-demand magazines, from your app store to get started. If you have questions call the library at 607-936-3713 and one of our tech coaches will be happy to assist you.
Tech Talk is a Southeast Steuben County Library blog.
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