Wednesday, September 22, 2021

CB Wednesday

We’ve evidently been having problems with our Spam Folder again … and recently found ALL kinds of great contributions from Chuck Buell buried there … some dating back over two weeks.  (And all that time I just figured he was mad at me and not sending me stuff anymore!!!  Who knew!!!)

Seriously, ‘tho, I shouldn’t have to check my Spam Folder on a regular basis … especially when it pertains to people who send me stuff all the time!  (On a similar note, several of you are still sending mail to the wrong email address … the ONLY address I check regularly … and this means several times a day … is this one:  kk@forgottenhits.com.  You can delete any OTHER email addresses you may have on file for me and direct everything to THIS EMAIL ADDRESS ONLY in the future.  I’ve found several other pieces that WOULD have been timely contributions had I known they were there … but other than the kk@forgottenhits.com email address, I might not check ANY of the others for months at a time!  So PLEASE update your files immediately for me.  Thank you!)

And now on with the show …

I'm told this one will appeal to all the ladies on the list ...

And here's another timely statement ...

Which seems to be a national dilemma … (I know we’re certainly experiencing it where I work!!!)  And I swear you can’t drive down ANY street without seeing Help Wanted signs in front of several buildings.  What a shame that the pandemic not only cost this country over a million lives but ALSO created a complete lack of interest in working again!!!

From Chuck Buell …

Can you imagine when we were kids, and even young adults, NOT showing up for a scheduled Job Interview?! 

Or NOT showing up when we DID get the job?!

Or just disappearing AFTER we got the job!

As you’ve heard, more and more people are ghosting their employment activities! 

CNN - Job candidates are bailing on scheduled interviews. In some cases, new hires are not showing up for their first day of work. 

USA Today - A growing number are blowing off scheduled job interviews, accepting offers then not showing up the first day and even vanishing from existing positions – all without giving notice. 

A Sad Sign of the Times!


Here in our area, it has now become a common practice to offer Hiring Bonus (aka Sustaining Bonuses, meaning that in order to collect, you actually have to stay on the job for 90 days, proving you are a worthy candidate worth hiring and keeping onboard.)

So sad that this is what things have come to.


And now, another Fun Forgotten Hits Reminder from the Deep, Dusty Crevices from the not-so-dirty Mind of Chuck Buell! 

Last Saturday (September 18th) was National Cleanup Day!  Indoors AND Out!

To help make the Cleaning Chore go easier, here are some “Forgotten Hits” to clean by! 

Besides, "Clean Up Woman" by Betty Bright, there's ~~~

"You're So Clean" by Carly Simonize!

"It’s Real Fine, My Formula 409" and “With My Broom” by The Bleach Boys!

"All You Need is Dove" by The Beetles!

"A Little Bit of Soap" by The Spark-els!

"Baby, I Need Your Scrubbin’" by Johnny Shimmers! 

And “Baby, I Need Your Swiffer” by the Four Mops!

“Swishin’ And Soapin” by ‘Dusty’ Springfield 

“Janitor in a Different Drum” by Linda Ragmop and the Pumice Stone Poneys!

“Rag Mop” by the Bon Amis Brothers! 

"At the Mop" by Chamois and the Juniors!

Just sharing a few Clean Forgotten Hits with you here! 

And please, remember to pick up and dispose of at least one piece of litter today.  Seriously.

CB  ( which stands for "Cleanup Boy!" )

And if this clip doesn’t bring a tear to your eye or a lump to your throat, then something just ain’t right …

To think that someone this young would elect to perform this beautiful classic … and perform it so flawlessly and with so much artistry at this early age … is simply amazing.  (And quite encouraging as well!)  kk

And how’s this for a finale …

An Update from Chuck Buell ---

Hey, Kent!


A couple of weeks ago, you printed in Forgotten Hits a Fun Photo I had come across.



And in response, YOU said, "Almost makes you want to go out and get hit, doesn't it?!?!?  (lol)

Well, just the other day, while I was sitting in a parking lot, the driver in the space next to mine forcefully opened his door without checking and slammed it into MY CAR creating a dent which cried out for a Wile E. Coyote Silhouette Decal of my own!


For crying out loud, Kent, I thought we discussed you using your Powers only for Good!!

 

CB ( which stands for "Crunched Boy!" )

Ouch!  (kk)

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BREAKING NEWS:

This just in:

Yesterday we told you about the upcoming Fugees reunion and that it would likely include a new album, a movie and probably even a tour.


Boy, what a difference a day makes!


Now not only has a tour been confirmed (and it’s a WORLD tour at that!) but the first several dates have been announced.  (In fact, in what seems to be a growing trend, they are expected to put on a warm-up show TODAY somewhere in New York City, at a thus far undisclosed location, to be announced at the last minute ala like what Metallica did here in Chicago the other day!)


In fact, after today’s performance, the group will continue to rehearse during the month of October, finalizing their other plans, before kicking things off again right here in Chicago at The United Center on Tuesday, November 2nd!


The rest of the announced dates (and planned dates and areas) are shown below, with more expected to be announced.  (C’mon … you don’t launch a world tour and then only play in a dozen cities!!!)


Obviously, this has been in the works for some time in order to pull off the impromptu show today!  Another one of pop music’s well-kept secrets, I guess!

 

FUGEES TOUR 2021 DATES:


TODAY - Wednesday, Sept 22nd – Somewhere in New York City
Tuesday, November 2nd – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sunday, November 7th – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Friday, November 12th – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
Thursday, November 18th – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sunday, November 21st – Miami, FL – FTX Arena
Friday, November 26th – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Sunday, November 28th – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena
Saturday, December 4th – Paris, France – La Defense Arena
Monday, December 6th – London, U.K. – The O2
Date to be announced (December) – Nigeria – (venue location to be announced)
Saturday, December 18th – Ghana – (venue location to be announced)