the Rock Report

Rockaholics, you know that, over the past few clicks, I’ve been runnin’ new stuff about JPG&R — but if you’re really a Beatlemaniac, you’ve gotta give The Beatle Invasion blog a visit when ya leave here! Some dynamite insights, info … and a whole lot more! One totally, five-star site for every fan of the Fab Four. Tell ya what … how about goin’ there after you’re done here, and when yer done, leave a comment or two! It’s got my highest Relicommendation!

(WAIT!! I said “AFTER” you’re done here. Geez …)

Now … let’s get to the other goodies, shall we??

When I mentioned the “throwaway album track”, Tequila, last time, I forgot to mention the sax player … the guy who made the record what it was: He was a young man named Jim Seals … and, natch, the group had to have a drummer — and they did … in the form of Dash Crofts. Yearz later, they’d team up to do “Summer Breeze” and “Closer To You”.

THIS WEEK IN ROCK HISTORY: Speakin’ of the Beatles (well, we did … earlier!), didja know that I Wanna Hold Your Hand went to #1 on the Billboard charts 44 years ago tomorrow? (I think they had a coupla followup singles, didn’t they?)

James Brown recorded Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag 43 years ago tomorrow at Arthur Smith Studios in my hometown of Charlotte, NC. (Arthur was a friend of mine who was best known for his bluegrass and gospel music.) The tune got Mr. Brown a Grammy for “Best Rhythm-and-Blues Recording”.

Thirty-nine years ago yesterday, The Beatles gave their very last concert on the rooftop of Apple Corps. After 42 minutes, the cops put a stop to it because people were complaining about the noise. Though the guys were PO’d about it, it was lightened up by John, who left saying, “Thank you … and we hope we passed the audition!”

And get this: Thirty years ago (on January 28), Ted Nugent, formerly of Amboy Dukes, best known for the song Cat Scratch Fever (me?? Why, yes, I do have cats. Huh??? Only once, 28 years ago …) autographed a fan’s arm … with a Bowie knife! Hey … the fan asked him to do it that way!

A WORD ON PAPARAZZI

It’s a crazy word meaning “unruly crowd of photo-snapping, lights-flashing, loudmouthed goons who’ll gladly destroy your privacy for a few bucks”. They’re also a tragic factor in the Brittney/Lindsay/Paris/etc.-except-Nicole sagas.

We know their incessant push for pix contributed to Princess Diana’s death, so here’s my take on what’s happened:

These young stars have had “mega-fame” thrust on them quickly (yeah, I know they were popular before the crush) that they weren’t prepared for the onslaught of these salivatin’ snakes of snapshots. It’s kinda like when you’re goin’ into the ocean, and gettin’ hit by a tremendous wave you weren’t ready for.

No matter where they go, they can’t escape ‘em!! Now, imagine this goin’ on for months and years and …

Pretty soon, ya become paranoid, edgy, scared … and, like a car with thousands of hands grabbin’ at yer wheel, you start goin’ “over the edge”!

Reckon that’s it?? What’s your take on it all? Gimme a shout-out and let me know, okay?

Well, it’s about that time: 3 AM on the East Coast, 12 AM on the West, 61 FM in Charlotte radio and No Time For Sergeants. So, until tomorrow, remember: Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side of the record …

Wha … you thought it was a typo, right?? Naaaaah …

Y’see, a new, four-legged beetle (ie, the “insect, bug, they-crunch-when-ya-stomp-’em” kind) has been named after rockabilly legend Roy Orbison! The “whirligig beetle” (its nickname comes from the fact that it swims rapidly in circles when it’s spooked) is now officially the orectochilus orbisonorum. It’s got a white belly and a shiny black surface sorta like Roy’s famous “Black & White Night” concert.

THE REAL BEATLES — LIVE IN SCOTLAND!

Fab Four Fans, we’ve got somethin’ new coming up: Rare footage of The Beatles playing in Scotland (Caird Hall in Dundee, October, 1964) has been found by a fan for a new DVD.
It’ll be featured on Rare And Unseen, which (according to the press release) is “a new collection of home movies, newsreels and interviews with John Lennon … and co.” The Caird Hall concert is said to be the only film in existance of the Beatles’ tour of Scotland back then. It’s scheduled to be released (first, in the UK) on April 7.

DIDJA KNOW …

The Electric Prunes (Get Me To The World On Time, Had Too Much To Dream) had a new member for their final tour in 1969 … a dude called Kenny Loggins?

the correct punctuation in ultra-classic rock anthem by The Kingsmen is actually “Louie Louie” — that is, without the comma between the two names?

that (just as Something was written by George Harrison for Pattie Boyd) I Wanna Hold Your Hand was written for Jane Asher … in fact, that it was written in her basement?

that Tequila was recorded by a group of musicians with left over studio time on their hands and only meant to be a “throwaway” album track?

that, when Rock Around the Clock first came out in 1954, producers didn’t know what to call the new sound — so, on the original label, they said it was a Novelty Foxtrot?

the famous Plop! Plop! Fizz! Fizz! jingle of Alka Seltzer® was written by the late Tom Dawes, formerly of the Cyrkle (Red Rubber Ball, written by Paul Simon)?

that it’s gettin’ late, so I gotta get off here and get some sleep for the 240? Soooo, with that in mind, I’ll see ya tomorrow. In the meantime …

keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side.

and good night, Hope, wherever you are …

WHAT?!?! Say ya missed the 4-fer that Ringo did on the Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson?? Tsk … such a shame …

But there’s still hope, campers!! Tell ya what … just click here to see ‘em again! You’ll see each performance in a separate window (and, for you who have Netscape™, remember to get the plug-ins ya need. It’s actually better if ya use IE).

BEATLES … IN ISRAEL??

Actually, they were invited to play there back in ‘65, but the powers-that-be decided they shouldn’t be allowed (said they’d “corrupt Israeli youth’s morals”) and refused to grant the necessary permits.

So, today, the Israeli ambassador to England gave a letter of apology to John Lennon’s sister (Julia Baird) in Liverpool. Copies of the letter are also gonna be sent to Paul, Ringo and to Olivia and Dani (George’s family).

But the kicker is that the Israeli government has also invited the Beatles to play there for the nation’s 60th birthday bash in May! Ummmm, I … don’t … think … that’s … possible!!

SPEAKING OF CRAIG FERGUSON …

Congrats on the Mad Scotsman on passing his citizenship test this past Friday (pass it? The dude aced it!! But, then again, I’m not surprised. Craig was eager for this, and the man’s much smarter than you’d think!). This coming Friday, he’s gonna be officially sworn-in as one of our brand-new Americans! He’s the “shot in the arm” this comical country needs!!

STOP! IN THE NAME OF …

When Supreme Diva Diana Ross played the Air Jamaican Jazz & Blues Festival this past Saturday, the lady refused to let ‘em fire up the giant-screen monitors on either side of the stage … and was booed by the 40,000 who attended the show! The worst part is that they kept booing throughout her set …

Ms. Ross, I dig the music, but, Lady, please don’t Trample on the fans (you’ve done it before, y’know). These are the people who “brought ya to the dance,” so shelve the ego …

MORE GOOD NEWS FOR THE GRAMMYS

Remember when I toldja that the WGA wouldn’t picket the Grammys, so performers and presenters could come and go without crossin’ their lines? Well, now the WGA has graciously agreed to allow its members to write for the Award show! Guild, we’re behind ya 100% — and we Rockaholics can’t thank ya enough for the props …

A DIVINE GOOD-BYE?

Right … Bette Midler has said that, after her two-and-a-half-year stint at Caesar’s Palace in Vegas is over, she’s gonna retire. Now, considerin’ that we’ve heard the same from Streisand, Cher and even Ms. Ross before, we’ll haveta wait-and-see. Y’know, once you’re bitten by the stage bug, that itch never fully goes away …

But, for now, I’ve gotta go away … hopefully, to a bit of shut-eye (providin’ Dudette, K-Cat, Lucy Furr and Skye will allow it. They’re my fave family o’feline flea-flickers …). Oh … before I go, got some RelicMail askin’ me to ’splain what my sign-off means. So, lemme translate:

Keep your eyes on the skies (this came from my first syndie column in the ’80’s, when I wuz known as “The Eagle”. Also means “the sky’s the limit“)

… your feet on the ground (now, don’t tell me ya don’t know what this means),

… your heart with the music (if you’re a true Rockaholic, it’s gonna be!),

and I’ll see ya on the flip side …

ROCKAHOLICS: I just realized that, over the past few posts, I’ve referred to the interview I did with Frank Allen of the Searchers — then realized I hadn’t RUN it here yet! So, my apologies for this mistake, and let me bring it to ya … RIGHT NOW:

One of the coolest parts about bein’ The Relic is the ability to chat with some of the legends of rock-n-roll (of course, the grooviest part is minglin’ with you readers, as well as the Rockaholics I meet when on the road!).

It was my privilege to get up with Frank Allen of the chart-topping Brit group, The Searchers, recently for a few Q&A’s. (The group, still performing to packed houses today, includes founder John McNally, rhythm & vocals, Frank on bass [he joined the group in ‘65], Eddie Rothe on drums and Spencer James [who was on Beach Baby as part of the non-group First Class]. There’s another group, Mike Pender & the Searchers [Mike was an original member. Branched off and started his own version, which just sticks with the original version of their first hits. No, doesn’t set well with the real group.])

Now, I’m including the part of the interview in which Frank tells me the inside story of the group’s early success. It’s kinda long, but, if you’re a fan of the group that did Love Potion #9, Needles & Pins, Sugar and Spice and others, you’ll love this: (We also talked a bit about John McNally, Spencer’s Beach Baby and the late skiffle master, Lonnie Donegan but I cut it down to this part due to its length).

Frank, could you tell me what you think the major elements (or keys) were to the Searchers’ success? I mean, besides the promotional or marketing angle (and, of course, the fabulous Searchers sound).

The success of The Searchers (apart from happening to be around when the Beatles opened up everything for groups that otherwise would have had little chance) was their ability to perform musical asset stripping. In other words they didn’t just cover a song. They would separate the strengths and build on them. The best example is Needles & Pins where they dumped the rambling lyrics at the end and repeated the hook. The original was excellent but not particularly commercial. At that point the group simply understood the music of the times and had its fingers on the pulse.

The choice of material was particularly good especially with the first single Sweets for my Sweet, again an improvement commercially on the Drifters’ original. This time they didn’t change it but there was a freshness and a youthfulness to the sound.

The harmonies (always mentioned) were very much part of the sound although very simple and not particularly complicated until the third album when things like This Empty Place and Can’t Help Forgiving You got a little more adventurous. Then later on Does She Really Care For Me? and Each Time took it a bit further.

The harmonies, the playing and maybe even the choice of material has come back very strongly with more recent efforts such as Somebody Told Me You Were Crying (which is definitely one of our best) and many of the tracks from the SIRE sessions but music is in general a youth oriented thing so we can hardly expect these recordings to make an impression commercially in current times. If we’d had them back then things might have been very different.

The image was perhaps a little too unadventurous to make the individuals strong personalities in the public consciousness. We were all very much simple people who never ran wild and as soon as there was a day off we would scuttle home to our friends and families. All the long lasting personalities were living it up in London, hitting the headlines, jamming and partying with each other and, more importantly, writing masses of songs.

Our management didn’t help. They never really saw it as a long lasting thing. More a cow to be milked till the next trend came along. We never had much of a publicity machine and we were always a bit too scared of controversy. As the chart positions got lower we should have stopped and thought very carefully instead of releasing stop-gap singles. He’s Got No Love and When I Get Home are shining examples.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing!

I definitely love the “new” sound of some of the “oldies.” Sonny Bono would be proud of the new “Needles and Pins”!

Glad you liked the new version. It was never meant to replace the original. That never works and we didn’t just want to do a weak re-recording (as we did on the awful Second Take album). We wanted to show that, although Jackie DeShannon’s original ending wasn’t commercial it was still a great piece of music theatre and had a haunting appeal.

Thanks so much for your time, Frank. You’ve given a lot of info and insight here, and your fans will certainly learn a lot from it!

Thanks for your interest. Keep checking our website (http://www.the-searchers.co.uk).

Okay … ya read about the possible, er, personal collaboration between Sir Paul and Britpop superstar Lulu. Now comes word (and a pic) from one of my contacts in UK, showing Macca getting into his car after a date at Ivy’s this past Friday night. His lady for the evening? Remember a chick they called Twiggy? Mmmm-hmmm!

But, hey … why not, right? I mean, they’re entitled, they’re single (well, sorta), they’re creative, and they’re both close to the same age-group! Now, Paul’s still working on Lulu’s album, and there still might be something there … but, for the evening, Leslie and he made a nice-looking duo ..

THIS JUST IN: My dog. Cold outside, y’know.

NO, REALLY: It’s just been released that, on the bio of Chess Records that’s due to start filming soon, they’ve got a real winner to play the part of Etta James: Beyonce Knowles!

THE SHOW’S NOT OVER (’til the Fat Man Twists): Recently, Frank Allen wrote an awesome piece on a tour the Searchers did with Chubby Checker back in ‘94. If you ever wondered what touring is like, Frank paints a vivid verbal picture for ya … and threads in Chubby and other happenings as well! You’ll really dig this page! You’ll get a glimpse of the Chubster that you never had before …

By the way, I’ve been informed that Frank is also looking for a publisher for a new book he’s written on the Searchers! As you read in the interview the Relic had with him, the group was rather different in their approach, not only to the music but also to the rock star life. Undoubtedly, it’s going to be a very good read!

LIKE A ROLLING STONE

One of the greatest Brit groups not to hit America was The Pretty Things. Leader Dick Taylor was one of the founding members of The Rolling Stones back in ‘62 — and gives some great comparisons between the two groups, as well as a little back-history. (The Pretty Things’ hit, if you remember, was Don’t Bring Me Down [and, no, it wasn’t covered by The Animals or ELO. This was a different song …]).
Anyway, for an intriguing read, just click your mouse on this link and enjoy, okay?

Well, that’s it for this time. Until tomorrow, remember to keep them cards and letters coming in … and keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side!

AFTER THE FERGUSON SHOW, on Thursday: Ringo & Dave were interviewed by Meg Griffin before Friday afternoon’s four-song set at L.A.’s House of Blues. Some vehddy int-errrrrrest-ting pieces of information came out. For example:

(1) Ringo had a falling-out with his longtime bandmates the Roundheads, which is why he called in Dave Stewart to help him finish the album.

(2) The band you’ve seen on the Liverpool 8 CD tour was put together by Dave Stewart (formerly of the Eurythmics. He’s the lead guitarist of the band). They’ve all played with Stewart for quite awhile — but had never played with Ringo before. Needless to say, they were ecstatic about performing behind the legend.

(4) Ringo will do an “All-Starr Band” tour this summer, and he has
a tentative line-up in mind; but he’s not gonna reveal any names yet until it’s finalized, “in case someone backs out!”

Now, I’ve had a few readers to ask what, exactly, does The Starr-man mean by the words “Liverpool 8″? The answer? It was, as it were, the “zip code” he was born in! Remember the old days, when we had things like “New York 5, New York” or “Los Angeles 4, California” or “Steelers 45, PackersZip”? (Okay … maybe not the last one, then …)? It was like that …

PEARL’S PLACE

Last week (I mean, a week ago Saturday) would’ve been Janis Joplin’s 65th birthday … and the state of Texas celebrated by making her childhood home in Port Arthur a historical landmark! The marker was put there on her birthday, Jan. 16.
Janis’ family moved there when she was four years old. Her family’s first home there was torn down 27 years ago …

THE GREATEST GROUP THAT NEVER WAS

If you’re a fan of Spinal Tap … well, the pseudo-group was good in their parody of rock stars (even Frank [Allen, of The Searchers. See earlier post for the interview] thought they were spot-on, until little nuances started poppin’ up), but …

According to a poll taken by the Relic awhile back, the top non-group was (drum roll, please) the (on second thought, make it a “crescent.” I’m hungry …) Rutles — the direct takeoff of The Beatles. If you can find the soundtrack to their movie, ya gotta think John, Paul, George and Ringo when ya hear it!

But the stars are really what made it shine! The drummer, for instance, was Ricky Fataar, who played with The Beach Boys after Dennis’ tragic death. And Eric Idle — who played a great “Lennon” character — was, first, a member of the Brit legends Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (and I’m not makin’ the name up! Their one hit: I’m The Urban Spaceman was written by Paul McCartney under a pseudonym!). Then, of course (and with fellow Bonzo, Terry Gilliam, went on to perfect Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Today, Eric’s a writer and producer … and was the one guy who pulled a “fast one” over on the censors by singing “Blow Me (A Kiss)” on Craig’s show.

Okay … “SOOOOOOOO???”

If ya listened to the song all the way through, you’d hear that the first two words of each line — and only the FIRST of the LAST line — described a sexual act!

OUCH!! It’s almost 6 AM EST, and I ain’t had my ZZZZZZ’s yet!! So, before these eyelids shut for a mere four (oh, wait … it’s Sunday! Make that six …), remember to keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side

Like every Rockaholic across the USofA (and a few foreign places here and there), the Relic’s happy to see that the Grammy Awards won’t be affected by the writers’ strike and will go on as scheduled!
This past Tuesday, the WGA said they won’t picket the Awards on February 10, thus allowing performers and presenters to get inside without any problems at all.

Incidentally, I’ve learned that game-show-host/comedian-extraordinaire Drew Carey has been payin’ for lunches and dinners for many of the picketers. One thing I do know about Drew (outside his amazing improv humor and overall attitude) is that he’s got a heart of pure gold …

Oh … and congrats to crooner Andy Williams, who won the Ella Award on Thursday (January 24). The award’s named after Ella Fitzgerald, and is presented by the prestigious Society of Singers. The past winners are like a “who’s who” of the best: Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, Celine Dion and Elton John. He’ll receive the award in a ceremony on May 19 in Beverly Hills.

Hey … remember awhile back when I said the late Cab Calloway will be among those honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys? The Hi-De-Ho Man had a super hit waaaaaaaay back with Minnie The Moocher.
Well, the song’s been re-recorded … and spruced up a little, thanx to a group known as Band from TV. This little ensemble (tell me if ya recognize any of its members in the pic!) is made up of stars from different television series (for example: didja see Hugh Laurie from House? He’s the pianist), and has the most downloaded version of the song anywhere! They’re an absolutely cool group, found at bandfromtv.net

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Mannnnnnnn ….

If ya missed Thursday night’s Late Night w/Craig Ferguson, you passed up a chance to see a rare, gen-yoo-wine EVENT! Natch, it was the hour when Ringo Starr — one of the pistons in the legendary Rock-and-Roll engine called The Beatles (awww, c’mon … I didn’t haveta tell ya, did I??) — appeared as the only guest of the Clown Prince of Scots.

Now, The Man himself woulda been big enough … you know: interview, maybe a snippet of his hit Liverpool 8. But, Rockaholics, he didn’t stop there! With a load of fans, friends and maybe family from the ‘Pool in the audience, he treated us all to not one, but four hits: three from the past and, of course, the moving Liverpool 8 (and, when Ringo shouted out the name of the city at the end of the song, you shoulda seen the reactions when the camera cut to the British fans waving a banner that said “LIVERPOOL“ … written in red [the colors of the city’s soccer team])!

The songs were totally ultra: After the quick interview with Craig (and Ringo never has been one to talk a lot) and a commercial break, he came back with his band (including Dave Stewart — formerly of the Eurythmics — on guitar) and started with Photograph. Another break, then it was Liverpool 8. The audience, mostly on its feet during the four-set, cheered when the Ringed One got to the part about their performance at Shea (Stadium).

After another set of commercials, he came back — this time on drums — doing the Beatles classic rocker, Boys. And, dudes & dudettes, I mean he and the band rocked!! The audience was really movin’ to this one!

And then, after one more break, Craig came on — obviously blown away by both the awesomeness of having most legendary drummer in the world and, of course, the amazing music — and introduced the final song of Ringo’s set, the classic With A Little Help From My Friends. Starr sounded just as fresh as he did when the Fab Four recorded it on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Craig, the audience — and the viewing audience at home, undoubtedly — sang along with him and the band.

The closing theme (which backs the credits) is usually audible — but, this time, the audience’s cheers drowned it out. A fitting tribute to a man who had such a rough start in life, just to overcome odds and become a vital part of the greatest force in rock-and-roll history — The Beatles! Not bad for a guy who’s 67 now!!

To coin a phrase from another song by the Beatles, For The Benefit of Mr. Kite: “A good time was had by all”. And I’ve got a feelin’ that Liverpool 8 is headin’ for some serious chart placement!

Well, that’s it for this go ’round. Until next time, remember to keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side …

Man, don’tcha just love that little “idiot-box” (oh … sorry ’bout the reception. I [heh!heh!] hadta unplug the cable so I could write this!)?

This week alone (and, geez … it’s only Wednesday!) , we’ve seen Ringo perform what’s bound to be his biggest hit since Photograph (the catchy Liverpool 8). If ya missed it on Letterman, you’ll get another chance see when he appears on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson Friday night.

We also saw him walk off Live With Regis and Kelly this morning before the show started! Y’see, they wanted the 4-minutes+ long Liverpool 8 to be cut nearly in half! Since Starr could only cut it down by roughly a minute, and the show refused to fade the song, he left, saying “God bless and goodbye. We still love Regis!”

Sadly, we also heard of Heath Ledger’s tragic death – but nobody’s callin’ it a suicide yet. Makes sense … lotsa folks thought the same about Keith, Bonzo and Elvis until the autopsy reports showed differently … Actually, his death kinda builds an irony around the Oscars, where Cate Blanchett is nominated for her portrayal as one aspect of Bob Dylan in I’m Not There. Y’see, Heath played another one of the folk singer’s aspects in the movie.

Look for a new movie spotlighting the legendary blues artists of Chess Records. The film, called Cadillac Records, includes actors portraying Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, Willie Dixon, Etta James and Howlin’ Wolf. I know that Adrien Brody will play Chess owner Leonard Chess (the gig was supposed to be Matt Dillon’s, but he hadta bow out) Jeffrey Wright will play Muddy Waters. Also in the cast (I dunno which part they’ll play, though) are Cedric the Entertainer, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Tammy Blanchard. The actual filming begins in a coupla months.

If ya live in, near or around Tempe, Arizona, be sure to visit the world’s largest collection of Roy Orbison memorabilia at the Center for the Arts. It opened this past Friday, and Roy’s widow, Barbara, was there to accept a lifetime achievement award on his behalf.

Man, say what you will, but, for my money, the best solo entertainer in history had to be the late, great Sammy Davis, Jr. I mean, the cat had it all: he could hit a six-pack of skins better than many drummers, play a cool trumpet, tap so good that even the devil would look up and yell, “STOP IT!! I’ll CONVERT!!”, and could belt out a tune made ya feel the song (once, I heard him knock out a soul number, and, dude, Pickett coulda made notes!). In person, the cat was just as cool … and put you at ease instantly with his mix of charm, humor and smooth manner!

Now four studios are wantin’ to make a biopic of the Man … and, already, his widow, Altovise, has gone to his defense when two dudes tried to skim some of that cream for themselves. They were tryin’ to claim rights to the shoot … but got nothin’ to do with it! Gonna be interestin’ to see who plays Sammy … and, when I get the skinny, I’ll pass it on to you.

WATCH THIS!

Remember “Too Much Time On My Hands” by Styx? Well, it turns out I’ve got too little right now; the old RockTock died on me … so I’ve been shoppin’ around for somethin’ with a bit of class, that’s lightweight, and is flexible. (If she’s wearin’ a watch, my troubles are over …)

Seriously, though: I’ve been lookin’ through a lotta stores, online and off, for a good one, and have found the best deal at the only sure stop on the web for timepieces! Y’see, The WatchZone carries the finest quality watches in the nation, and at prices that anyone can afford! Their technomarine watches are unbelievable … you’ve gotta check out the link I’ll give ya in a minute … because they’ve not only got a modern, “techno” look but, also, they have diving features that are of better quality than any other watches on the market!
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Well, that’s it for this post. Soooo, until next time, remember:

Keep your eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side …

As you know, if you’re really going to get anywhere in today’s world, you should have a degree that shows you’ve not only disciplined yourself to study and training but also that you know your profession. Now, a number of us can’t actually take the time to go to a standard college or university for that — after all, we’ve got families to feed, work to do and other responsibilities.

One of the most urgent needs — especially with the turbulence we’re facing in today’s society — is for people with psychology degrees. They’re needed to “step up to the plate” and help those around us who are in need of understanding, counseling and direction. And the best — in fact, the only reputable — name in online universities is ready and willing to help you get that degree: Capella University’s Harold Abel School of Psychology will provide it for you at the completion of your studies. Founded in 1993, Capella is the nation’s highly accredited, fully-online university. If you need proof of its popularity, honesty and impact, then it’s student body (over twenty thousand in our fifty states … and 56 countries) could certainly provide it!

The Harold Abel School of Psychology offers students PhD/PsyD programs in clinical, educational, general and industrial/organizational psychology, Master of Science programs in other psychological studies, and a graduate or specialist certificate in school psychology as well. In some areas of our country, the need for qualified practitioners in those fields is dire — and you, through Capella’s psychology school, could fill that need!

Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the university has a staff of almost 1,100 administrative and 1,000 faculty members throughout the country.
Of course, it has various financial aid programs and ways to reduce tuition costs … and you’ll find their staff helpful and courteous as they assist you in that (their toll-free number is on their website, which I’ll give you in a moment). Just remember: In today’s society, the need for qualified psychologists and counselor who know their field inside-and-out is growing … and the opportunities are waiting for you out there once you get your degree.
There’s no better time than the present to get started! Remember, Capella University is online, so you won’t have to give up your work or family to take their classes! So why not click on the site that’ll tell you all about the online psychology degree today? You’ll appreciate every minute you spent online with them — and reap the rewards by enrolling!

Just think of the difference you can make in this world … in your life … and for your family … all at the click of the mouse! Do it today, and look forward to a better tomorrow!

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