#backfield in motion

[waveofahand]

"Well then, here's my arse!"

I don't know who took this picture -- it could have been anyone hanging around the set of Help! But it occurs to me that Paul has purposely lifted his backside for the photographer. I mean, Ringo is turned toward John, who is out of it. Paul is not engaged with either of them, so why be positioned that way? FURTHERMORE, the ground is damp and you can see exactly where his ass had been resting moments earlier, and the damp mark on his jeans. I'm imagining Paul spying someone with a camera and saying, "Here's me glorious arse, because I know you love it!" Then again, he could as easily have lifted it to tease anyone -- Eleanor, Jane... George... Li'l slut.

[howardhawkshollywoodmusic]

45. Backfield in Motion by Mel and Tim debuted Oct 69 and peaked at number ten, scoring 1098 points.

Mel and Tim were cousins from Holy Springs, Mississippi, and had three chart entries, from this, their first, to 1972. Their final entry peaked in the top 20.

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[justtolick]

backfield in motion

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Backfield in motion

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Not knowing a lot of sports terminology has really made me complacent that many of the lyrics I've misheard totally make sense. For example:

In ABBA's "Take a Chance on Me," the first line is "if you change your mind/I'm the first in line," but I thought it was "if you change your mind/on the first field line." And I was like "ah...a soccer/football reference, surely."

In Lizzo's "Truth Hurts," Lizzo deems a man "non-committal." I thought she said "knock a middle." I thought "this must be a boxing or a bowling metaphor." Soon after, I heard an old beach music song wherein the narrator announced his intention to "knock out Billy" (Billy was his romantic rival). I also heard this as "knock a middle." Sports analogies really do stand the test of time!

I blame the local oldies station when I was growing up for constantly playing "Backfield in Motion" by Mel and Tim, wherein the narrator's girlfriend's infidelity is compared to various things you're not supposed to do in football, baseball, and boxing.

[randomvarious]

Today's compilation:

70 Ounces of Gold: Golden Hits, Vol. II 1989 R&B / Soul / Pop / Girl Groups / Doo Wop / Rock & Roll

Pretty sweet, eclectic, and extensive slate of oldies here from New Jersey's Compose Records that gathers together a broad range of hits from the 50s and 60s. This second installment in the label's oddly titled 70 Ounces of Gold series—in which each minute of runtime is equal to an ounce(?)—comes with unmistakable standards on it, like The Kingsmen's pioneering piece of early 60s garage rock-proto-punk sloppiness, "Louie, Louie," which was such a strange song in its time that it even invited an investigation from the FBI into its slurred and barely intelligible lyrics for being potentially subversive 😂.

But there are some less remembered gems on here too, like B.J. Thomas' unfortunately overshadowed "Hooked on a Feeling," which ended up being much more famously covered by Stockholm's Blue Swede, with its iconically goofy "ooga-chocka" backing chant helping to take it all the way to #1 in the US in the early 70s, and its further inclusion on the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack enabling a massive resurgence for a newer generation as well. In my heart of hearts, though, I truly believe that the original B.J. Thomas version from the late 60s, which also happens to include some electric sitar on it(!), is the more superior rendition as a heartfelt pop tune.

And another overlooked oldie but goodie on this CD is The Esquires' "Get On Up," the debut single from this Milwaukee-based R&B group that went to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the R&B chart. A really infectious tune that features some darling, harmonized male falsettos and also a brief vocal repurposing of a piece of melody from Eddie Floyd's classic, "Knock On Wood," which had only come out the year prior, and was later turned into a tremendous disco hit by Amii Stewart ⚡🌩.

So, just another well put together release of oldies here. Stone-cold classics whose inclusions don't come as a surprise at all, featured alongside some quality songs that haven't received nearly as much shine since their release. It's pretty much all you could ever ask for from one of these types of albums.

Highlights:

The Kingsmen - "Louie, Louie" Gene Chandler - "Duke of Earl" The Champs - "Tequila" The Dells - "Oh, What a Night" Wilbert Harrison - "Kansas City" Jerry Butler - "For Your Precious Love" The Shangri-Las - "Leader of the Pack" Dennis Yost - "Spooky" Mel & Tim - "Backfield in Motion" The Shirelles - "Mama Said" B.J. Thomas - "Hooked on a Feeling" Tommy Tucker - "Hi-Heel Sneakers" The Esquires - "Get on Up" Betty Everett - "It's in His Kiss"

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Mel And Tim - Backfield In Motion (1970)

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SoulPM 10 Playlist 7th January 2011

Woman’s Got Soul – The Impressions.  

Night Owl – Bobby Paris.   

Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) – Frank Wilson  

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Junior Walker and the All Stars  

Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson  

Backfield in Motion – Mel and Tim  

Hold On! I’m Comin’ – Sam and Dave.  

Walk On By – Isaac Hayes  

Out on the Floor – Dobie Gray  

Knock on Wood – Eddie Floyd  

Time is Tight – Booker T and the MGs  

Land of 1000 Dances – Wilson Pickett.   

Machine Gun – The Commodores   

Keep On Truckin’ – Eddie Kendricks  

Love Machine – The Miracles  

If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me) – The Staples Singers  

Nutbush City Limits – Ike and Tina Turner  

Lady Marmalade – Labelle  

Hold Back The Night – The Trammps  

Reaching for the Best – The Exciters  

Move On Up (long version) – Curtis Mayfield  

Ms Grace – The Tymes  

Contact (extended mix) – Edwin Starr  

Let’s Go Round Again – Average White Band  

Ain’t Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman) - Joe Tex  

My Old Piano – Diana Ross and Chic  

Super Freak – Rick James  

Solid – Ashford and Simpson  

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Feature LP / Mel & Tim - Good Guys Only Win in the Movies (1969) / August 28, 2024 / 6pm ET

Mel and Tim were an American soul music duo active from 1969 to 1974. They are best known for the hit songs “Backfield in Motion”, “Starting All Over Again” and “Good Guys Only Win in the Movies”. Melvin McArthur Hardin and Hubert Timothy McPherson were cousins from Holly Springs, Mississippi, who traveled to Chicago, where they were discovered by Gene Chandler. Yolanda Hardin (who was Mel…

[waveofahand]

On Paul “going commando”

There are a number of photographs of Paul McCartney that prove not only did the boy like his inseams high and tight but that he also went without drawers quite a lot. Possibly, this is because he wore his pants so tight there was no room for them, but I’ve often thought, well, that’s not terribly sanitary or thoughtful to the wardrobe people. Still. It really does look to me like the only time he dependably wore underwear was when filming movies. Probably was forced to. 

I’m going to share several pics that bear out my thinking but this one first. Because it surprised me. This is 1965, as they were getting into their suits for the Shea Stadium concert. One of the Beatles must held up a camera -- knowing Paul’s proclivities -- and dared him to disrobe for it. Paul seems to dare them right back. “Go ahead, take the pic, I dare ya!” A game of chicken, so to speak.

At first glance, one thinks he’s unzipped and showing off his tighty whitey. But... on closer inspection, one sees that... oh... something has been WHITED OUT in that picture! You can confirm it because part of his middle fingertip is also under the white. 

Just look UNDER the white smears (which are NOT fabric, but drawn in). You can see the human flesh beneath. 

And there you have it. Whoever dared him, got the full frontal treatment. Paul McCartney clearly had no insecurities about his manhood. A few more “commando” shots where we see no indication of a brief line -- or that there was room for underpants: 

The jury is out o this one. There MIGHT be a faint pantyline... maybe.

Jury is also out on this one. I think he’s commando. Thoughts? 

FINALLY! A CLEAR PANTY LINE! And it looks like they needed to add a side panel to fit it! 

Ridiculous, beautiful, nasty commando boy. I know people call him “the most baby of all times” (and I think that’s probably right) but some others call him a “slut” and... well... I’m going to just say he’s a man comfortable in his own skin, probably promiscuous, who liked to get himself teased a little with his own frictions throughout the day.  One more for posterity. Or... posteriority! 

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In 1981, Duvall recorded Sweet Dreams, an album of music for children, and a year later, Showtime bought her pitch that turned into 26 episodes of the Peabody Award-winning Faerie Tale Theatre, which she executive produced, narrated and appeared on.

Three years later, she created Tall Tales & Legends, a one-hour anthology series, also for Showtime, that featured adaptations of American folk tales.

On both shows, Duvall persuaded A-listers like Williams, Teri Garr, Eric Idle, Jeff Bridges, Mick Jagger, Liza Minnelli and Vanessa Redgrave to work for scale. Both series also were big sellers on video.

In 1987, she launched Think Entertainment, which specialized in family entertainment like Shelley Duval's Bedtime Stories (featuring the likes of Bette Midler, Michael J. Fox and Dudley Moore reciting classic children's tales) and Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and she produced telefilms including ABC's Backfield in Motion, starring Roseanne and Tom Arnold.

Duvall married Sampson during the filming of Brewster McCloud, but they divorced after four years in 1974, soon after they arrived in Los Angeles.

She later dated musician Paul Simon, whom she met in New York around the time of Annie Hall (he also had a cameo in the movie). They lived together on Central Park West until he left her for her friend, Carrie Fisher. (She said he broke the news to her as she was about to board the Concorde to London to work on The Shining, and she cried during the entire flight.)

Duvall also lived with Stan Wilson, who played Oscar the barber in Popeye, before meeting singer-drummer Gilroy, a member of the pop group Breakfast Club who had been Madonna's boyfriend. They fell for each other after starring in the 1990 Disney Channel movie Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme.

[lindajenni]

oct 19

football phrases jokingly used

i know we've had some hard messages lately and i thought we could all use a time out. football season is now upon us. although i'm not nearly the fan i once was, i know many still are. here are some jokes relating to football. please take no offense as no offense was meant - (get the pun?)

church football phrases

in a never-ending effort to attract the unchurched, some churches have considered translating their unfamiliar terminology into familiar football phrases.

BLITZ - the strategic play that takes place two seconds after closing prayer as everyone rushes for their favorite restaurant.

BLOCKING - talking endlessly to the pastor at the church door and keeping everyone else from exiting.

COACH - the children's christmas program director.

ASSISTANT COACH - every mother who has a kid in the children's christmas program.

COMMERCIAL - announcements.

DRAFT CHOICE - the decision to sit close to an air conditioning vent.

DRAW PLAY - what many children (and not a few adults) do with their bulletins during the service.

END ZONE - the pews.

EXTRA POINT - what you receive when you tell the preacher his sermon was too short.

FIRST QUARTER - what most people put into the sunday school offering so it looks like they are giving.

FOURTH QUARTER - the amount that makes up the dollar most people put into the sunday school offering when under peer pressure to give more.

HAIL MARY - desperate move made by ushers in a last-ditch attempt to get people to put something in the plate.

HALFTIME - the period between sunday school and worship when many choose to leave.

HOLDING - passing on the offering place without putting in a cent.

ILLEGAL CONTACT - what gets some church leaders into trouble and out of the ministry.

ILLEGAL MOTION - leaving before the benediction.

INTERFERENCE - talking during the organ prelude.

OFFSIDES - when an orchestra member accidentally walks into the choir room.

PASS INTERFERENCE - a parent moving between two teens in the pew to halt the flow of notes back and forth during the sermon.

QUARTERBACK SNEAK - how the pastor gets from the pulpit to the rear door during the benediction.

RAIN DELAY - baptism

SUDDEN DEATH - the penalty to the pastor who preaches more than twenty minutes.

TACKLE - what takes place to the only eligible bachelor at the thirty five-and-over singles enrichment retreat.

TIMEOUT - refreshment time in the fellowship hall.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING - the point at which you realize the sermon is almost over and begin to gather up your children and belongings.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT - usually takes place at a committee meeting to decide on the color of carpet or some other thing.

BENCHWARMER - those who do not sing, pray, work, or do anything but sit.

BACKFIELD-IN-MOTION - making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during the service.

STAYING IN THE POCKET - what happens to a lot of money that should be given to the Lord's work.

INSTANT REPLAY - the preacher loses his notes and falls back on last week's illustrations.

TRAP - you're called on to pray and are asleep.

END RUN - getting out of church quick, without speaking to any guest or fellow member.

FLEX DEFENSE - the ability to allow absolutely nothing said during the sermon to affect your life.

HALFBACK OPTION - the decision of 50% of the congregation not to return for the evening service.

[sportsnewsinusa]

Unlocking Justin Fields' Potential: A Blueprint for the Chicago Bears

1. The Green Bay Model of Success The Green Bay Packers have mastered the art of quarterback succession. Their strategy is clear: draft a promising quarterback while the current one is still active, let the rookie learn from the sidelines, and then hand over the reins after a few seasons. This approach allowed Jordan Love to deeply understand the Packers' offensive system and learn from one of the best, Aaron Rodgers. When Love's time came, the Packers ensured he had a strong offensive line, a reliable backfield, and a talented defense to support him. 2. The Importance of Tailored Playcalling Matt LaFleur, the Packers' head coach, has been instrumental in Love's development. By opening up the playbook and customizing it to suit Love's strengths, LaFleur has created an environment where the young quarterback can thrive. This involves using motion to confuse defenses and maintaining a balanced offense. 3. Fields' Rocky Start in Chicago Contrastingly, Justin Fields' journey with the Chicago Bears has been less than ideal. Despite showing promise, Fields was thrust into the starting role early in his rookie season. The subsequent coaching changes and system overhauls have not been conducive to his development. The offense, under Luke Getsy, failed to capitalize on Fields' strengths, particularly his ability to run. 4. The Need for a System Overhaul For Fields to succeed, the Bears must rethink their offensive strategy. Read the full article

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The Menace's Attic #1075

The Menace's Attic The Menace’s Attic Mon-Sat 5pm EST bombshellradio.com  on ​Bombshell Radio Sunday’s 8pm EST New Shows Wednesday’s 1pm-2pm EST 10am-11am PDT 6pm-7pm BST bombshellradio.com Repeats Friday 5pm EST #classics #pop #rock #classicrock #themenacesattic #BombshellRadio This Week – Episode #1075(11/04/2022)There’s A Lot Of Construction Going On In The Menace Studio And Its Environs, So It’s A Freeform Show – And That Part In Our Slogan About Something Dusty Applies More Than Usual!   Opening Song It Never Rains In Southern California – Albert Hammond (MUMS) Set #1 The Stereo Factor On These Tracks Is Off The Charts. If You’re Not Wearing Your Headphones, I’ll Be Happy To Rewind The Show Now So You Can Get Plugged In! Feelings – The Grass Roots (Dunhill) We’ve Got To Get It On Again – Addrissi Brothers (Columbia) Never My Love – The Association (Warner Bros.) Always See Your Face – Love (Elektra) Set #2 Free Being Records Is Long Gone, But The Label Remains. Guess Who Owns It? Suffice To Say, He’s A Star! Star Baby – The Guess Who (RCA Victor) Star – Stealer’s Wheel (A&M) Peppermint Twist – Joey Dee & The Starlighters (Roulette) Starry Eyes – The Records (Virgin) Set #3 I’m Not Much On Sports, But I’m Always Up For Scoring – Well, That Was The Old Days, Of Course! Backfield In Motion – Mel & Tim (Bamboll) Coo Coo Coo Blues – Good Rats (Passport) Pulled Up – Talking Heads (Sire) What’s Your Name – Don & Juan (Big Top) Set #4 I Wonder If This Is The Same Corner That Don & Juan Wanted To Meet The Girl On? Meet Me On The Corner – Lindisfarne (Elektra) Love In A Vacuum – ‘Til Tuesday (Epic) Closing Song Out Of Limits – The Marketts (Warner Bros.) The Menace's Attic Podcasts       Read the full article

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Today's compilation:

Oldies But Goodies, Vol. 2 1987 Pop / Doo Wop / R&B / Soul / Rock & Roll

Briefly dipping back into this series that was released by a label that pioneered the art of repackaging oldies hits into nostalgic compilations in the first place, Original Sound, founded by beloved Los Angeles-area radio DJ Art Laboe in the early 50s. Laboe is, in fact, credited with coining the phrase, "oldies but goodies," and that also happens to be the name of his initial, essential, and landmark 15-volume series.

But those volumes have been retooled and reissued over the years, and this excellent slate is not the original second installment in the series, but a 1987 reissue of it instead, which still shows Original Sound's brilliant knack for compiling eclectic records that had both unforgettable classics on them as well as songs that charted well, but didn't end up enjoying nearly as much of an enduring legacy.

So, along with a tune like The Beach Boys' terrific 1965 cover of The Regents' "Barbara Ann," are songs like Shades of Blue's "Oh How Happy," an upbeat mid-60s blue-eyed soul tune by a one-hit wonder group from the Detroit suburbs that comes with ring-dinging bells aplenty and was written by none other than Edwin Starr. It went to #12 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and #7 on its corresponding R&B chart, and while those are pretty good placements, I really wonder how many people these days are actually aware of this song's existence 🤔.

And same goes for The Larks' "The Jerk," another mid-60s soul tune, which marked the first and only time that vocalist Don Julian, who sports a wonderfully butter-smooth falsetto all throughout, would chart, reaching #7 on the Hot 100 and #1 on R&B; another great song that had its brief moment in the sun, but doesn't seem to have really received much shine since its initial release.

I should also mention that I really love the style of doo wop tunes that are on this album too. I'm not one who's much for the slow ballad-type song, with a straight-ahead lead vocal and backup singers that sing with ooh-and-aahing harmonies; I much prefer the vocally dynamic and uptempo stuff, in which each singer, from deep bass to high falsetto, has their own significant and indispensable role to play, and when they all come together, it can yield something that feels damn near magical. The aforementioned "Barbara Ann" does this wonderfully, but so does Curtis Lee's 1961 breakout, "Pretty Little Angel Eyes," which went to #7 on the Hot 100, and The Edsels' "Rama-Lama-Ding-Dong," which only made it to #21, as well.

Another fantastic set of oldies from this unmissable series. Got another one of these on deck too, so stay tuned!

Highlights:

Danny & the Juniors - "At the Hop" Big Joe Turner - "Shake, Rattle & Roll" Curtis Lee - "Pretty Little Angel Eyes" The Beach Boys - "Barbara Ann" The Newbeats - "Bread and Butter" The Edsels - "Rama Lama Ding Dong" Paul Anka - "Diana" Shades of Blue - "Oh How Happy" The Larks - "The Jerk" Mel & Tim - "Backfield in Motion"