tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post3336466015024481231..comments2023-09-26T07:10:49.169-07:00Comments on Stephen T. McCarthy <i><b>STUFFS</b></i>: ‘THE SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE’ (Or, ‘0 TO 51 IN 15.5 SONGS’)Stephen T. McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-25999557288817097492015-04-14T20:33:17.718-07:002015-04-14T20:33:17.718-07:00I've always been sensitive to a woman's ne...I've always been sensitive to a woman's needs. <br /><br />However, on the other hand, I don't wanna spoil ya.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-17230153821669927812015-04-14T17:47:14.889-07:002015-04-14T17:47:14.889-07:00I feel faint. You just uttered those three little ...I feel faint. You just uttered those three little words that every girl longs to hear more than any others:<br /><br />You were right.<br /><br />Oh, please, say it again.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-78138377899633606412015-04-14T12:02:35.469-07:002015-04-14T12:02:35.469-07:00GIRL WONDER ~
Thanks! Today, on my 'STMcC Pres...GIRL WONDER ~<br />Thanks! Today, on my 'STMcC Presents BOTB' blog I mentioned you by name as one who has been complimentary about my writing. (And that was BEFORE even seeing this latest comment.)<br /><br />Hmmm... My first impulse was to respond: "Nah. This 'Soundtrack' thing was done. It's ancient history now and time to just move on to my next blog bits... whatever they turn out to be".<br /><br />But then on second thought, I thought: "Hmmm... Girl Wonder is RIGHT! I could re-post this thing, one song at a time over a period of time, on my one remaining blog."<br /><br />After all, it IS all about music (as is my 'BOTB' blog) and it WOULD be new to most of my readers today, and it COULD come in handy when I feel I ought to post something in-between BOTB installments, so... Hmmm... Thanks for the suggestion! I'll give some serious thought to it.<br /><br />Incidentally, I PROMISE to get that overdue E sent to you sometime before I hit the sack tonight. It might be late, but I'll hit <b>"Send" before midnight tonight.</b> (Ha!)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-16217290105284551412015-04-14T09:27:01.433-07:002015-04-14T09:27:01.433-07:00I see from the comments that just about everyone w...I see from the comments that just about everyone who commented on this is no longer with you (Hello LC, you are the exception!). Ergo, you could recycle this post one song and story at a time and do it again. The real kick is that you wouldn't be limited to 15 or 15.5 songs. You could fill in those places you left out. We all know that there were important events you left out. And you could add your most recent move to Reno. So, think about it. I think you're a gifted storyteller... even if the only folks who know it are your blog readers.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-75185048955064748752010-08-11T10:51:21.152-07:002010-08-11T10:51:21.152-07:00NIN ~
Wow! What a complimentary comment. Thanks!
...NIN ~<br />Wow! What a complimentary comment. Thanks!<br /><br />Welcome to my group of "Followers". Glad to have you aboard. You'll find you have lots of elbow room and plenty of space to stretch out your legs here. There's been no crowding into this group, so it's open and spacious (just like "The West"). <br />;o)<br /><br />NIN. Hmmm... A nickname? An abbreviation? A Nine Inch Nails fan? <br /><br /><i>>> So sorry, but I found your blog through the "bovine pastures"! <<</i><br /><br />Bovine Pastures? I've never heard of it. What is that? A website where they collect Internet writings that they consider to be B.S.? If so, I would think it a great honor to have made their list. (Or is "bovine pastures" just the country version of "the grapevine"?) <br /><br />Oh, wow! "Allen Street Rose" - we must be 2 of 100 people in this whole world who know about that! <br /><br />Yeah, last time I was in Tombstone (4, 5 years ago, maybe), I was told that Pat Berrington and the owner of The Birdcage had some sort of falling out, and like you, I didn't see her CD selling anywhere in town.<br /><br />Sheesh! I hated her book so much; it was as bad as her music was good. (Have you read the book?) But, dang, for about a year or so, "Allen Street Rose" (ASR) was just about the only music album I listened to. <br /><br />NIN, I'm sorry but I really haven't any idea where you might be able to find a copy of ASR. Some years ago, I did some Internet searching, figuring that Berrington had her own website somewhere, but I came up empty. Of course, that may be a different story now. However, I'm sure you've probably already tried Google searching for her. (If I remember correctly, she was living in Colorado at the time her book and CD were first published.) <br /><br /><i>>> You couldn't have been more perfect in your review. <<</i><br /><br />My review? The only time I can recall having written anything about ASR was in some guide to things Western that I created for Amazon.com ages and ages ago. Is that what you're referring to?<br /><br />How is it that you know of ASR and love it but don't have a copy of it? <br /><br />I orignally bought ASR in the cassette format, but when I found myself addicted to it, I went back to Tombstone and got the CD. I'll bet I still have the cassette tape, and if so, I'd be glad to give it to you. <br /><br />Also, my buddy, The Great L.C., sometimes makes...<br /><br />...for me. <br />I'll bet if I begged and pleaded, he might...<br /><br />...for me. <br />And then I could mail it to you.<br />[*Read between the lines there.]<br /><br />If you want to take this offline, send me your Email address in another comment, and I'll just write it down and then delete the comment rather than post it.<br /><br />Thanks again for the great compliment. (ASR. Pat Berrington. Dang. I'll have to put that on right now. Haven't played it in quite some time.) <br /><br />~ Stephen<br /><i>"As a dog returns to his own vomit, <br />so a fool repeats his folly." <br />~ Proverbs 26:11</i><br /><br /><b><i>POSTSCRIPT:</i></b> I just checked, and indeed I do still have the ASR cassette. It's yours for the asking.Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-28078661912408007342010-08-11T08:22:32.047-07:002010-08-11T08:22:32.047-07:00LEE ~
>> I already wished you happy birthda...LEE ~<br /><br /><i>>> I already wished you happy birthday once this year but I guess everyone's entitled to two. <<</i><br /><br />Ha! Yeah, but heck, that was way back in April. That was pretty funny. It was a nice gesture and your heart was in the right place, but that was one of those "DOH!" moments, eh? <br /><br /><i>>> I really enjoyed this account and the pictures. Not sure exactly what to think about all of it... <<</i><br /><br />Try not to think about it. Just let it be what it is. <br /><br /><i>>> you should just keep going. <<</i><br /><br />This Energizer Bunny is plumb tuckered out. <br /><br /><i>>> Glad you posted it. <<</i><br /><br />Thanks. "Rocky Raccoon" is a bit slow on the trigger, but give him enough time and anything's possible. <br /><br />~ "Lonesome Dogg" McMeStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-76566585143788133332010-08-11T05:35:07.433-07:002010-08-11T05:35:07.433-07:00Stephen,
After reading Soundtrack to My Life, musi...Stephen,<br />After reading Soundtrack to My Life, music wise, sounds like we have much of the same collection, but I only wish I had a thimble of your humor, introspect, wit and candor. You can add me to that 2.5 percent of regular readers! <br />So sorry, but I found your blog through the "bovine pastures"! I was searching for the Allen Street Rose CD, by Pat Berrington. Over the last 10 years I've tried the tombstone sites, going back to Tombstone, and more.<br />A couple of merchants there, told me the City and Berrington had a falling out and they were unable to use her CD. You seem to be the ONLY person, elsewhere who heard it, owns it and enjoyed it as much as I. You couldn't have been more perfect in your review. <br />Do you know of any other vendor who may have a copy? <br />Don't know too much about this comment biz, but I had to make this effort. Please email, as I know this is too much info.<br />NinNinhttp://lunarlariat@sbcglobal.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-51360989453139856992010-08-10T23:47:28.099-07:002010-08-10T23:47:28.099-07:00I already wished you happy birthday once this year...I already wished you happy birthday once this year but I guess everyone's entitled to two. I really enjoyed this account and the pictures. Not sure exactly what to think about all of it but perhaps you've been a been hard on yourself sometimes. I still think of you as a real writer and think you should just keep going. <br /><br />I still plan on finishing the reincarnation posts-- just trying to get caught up here. I had to hit this soundtrack though. Glad you posted it..<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-51940660765039964512010-08-09T12:35:56.679-07:002010-08-09T12:35:56.679-07:00JUDY!-JUDY!-JUDY!
Hey, thanks mucho. (That's a...JUDY!-JUDY!-JUDY!<br />Hey, thanks mucho. (That's a euphemism for: "Yo! Thanks a lot!")<br /><br /><i>>> Happy belated birthday! Were you given a surprise birthday party? Or even a nonsurprise one? <<</i><br /><br />The best surprise is no surprise, just as the best birthday party is no birthday party. <br /><br />Nah. No party given, no party desired. <br /><br />My brother Nappy threw a surprise birthday party for me one time, in perhaps '82, and it didn't go so well. My friend, who was supposed to be keeping me away from the house while things were being set up, arrived back with me a bit too soon - just as the keg of beer was being unloaded from Nappy's van.<br /><br />Doh! 'Bye-'bye surprise.<br /><br />Then later, lots of cops. Lots and lots of cops (and we never even invited them!) <br /><br />Just thinking about birthday parties still makes me break out in a cold sweat. <br />[:-)<br /><br />I appreciate your comment, my friend!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />(President of the 'Anti-Party Party')Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-80761429500958860692010-08-09T10:44:29.241-07:002010-08-09T10:44:29.241-07:00I skimmed past the songs as I was caught up in the...I skimmed past the songs as I was caught up in the story. I don't know what to say except that it was good, interesting,grabbed and held my attention! I'm at work on my lunch bread and will have to go back and read again when I get home this evening! Happy belated birthday! Were you given a surprise birthday party? Or even a nonsurprise one?JudyH329https://www.blogger.com/profile/04169383110345540966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-89767680791509068032010-08-09T10:07:43.085-07:002010-08-09T10:07:43.085-07:00MR. PAULBOY VI ~
Hey, thank you, my friend!!!
I wa...<b>MR. PAULBOY VI ~</b><br />Hey, thank you, my friend!!!<br />I was just afraid it would bore everyone to death.<br /><br /><i>>>having such an encyclopedic knowledge of music<<</i><br /><br />Ha!-Ha! Think so? Try having a conversation with me about Classical music and Opera and see how "encyclopedic" my "knowledge of music" is.<br />:-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>LISA ~</b><br />As birthdays go, it wasn't too bad. Went to the Claim Jumper restaurant and later watched "Singing In The Rain". Stayed out of jail. What more can one ask from a birthday, eh?<br /><br />And thanks for the "birthday hug". I could feel it all the way from here (((((((((almost))))))))).<br />;-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>DISCDUDE ~</b><br /><i>>>It is a testament to your faith that you had "a religious experience," accepted Jesus Christ, moved to Airheadzona and still held onto your faith.<<</i><br /><br />HA! But ain't dat da twooth!<br /><br /><i>>Good post...nice plug to Stallone there!<<</i><br /><br />Thanks, Bro. <br />Now let's see how long it takes him to "show me the money".<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>YVONNE ~</b><br />That's great to hear because, honestly, in composing such a LONG post, and having the subject matter be "all about ME", I was truly concerned that this was just going to bore readers and send 'em runnin' away. <br /><br />Really, I was writing this while thinking: Oh, who's gonna give a damn about all this?<br /><br />Very pleased to hear that it held your interest. I don't know how it did, but I'm glad it did. THANKS!<br /><br />~ Stephen<br /><i>"As a dog returns to his own vomit, <br />so a fool repeats his folly." <br />~ Proverbs 26:11</i>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-7939424640831666522010-08-08T23:43:52.642-07:002010-08-08T23:43:52.642-07:00Wow that was awesome Stephen, I recall the hotel a...Wow that was awesome Stephen, I recall the hotel at Las vegas from my visit a few years back. These songs are excellent choice and I applaud your post whole heartedly.<br />Wonderful 10/10 for keeping one's interest and content.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-22291096970684572472010-08-08T21:13:41.778-07:002010-08-08T21:13:41.778-07:00Stephen-
Some interesting stuffs here.
The Count...Stephen-<br /><br />Some interesting stuffs here.<br /><br />The Countess was a pretty lady-mebbe you shoulda oughta held onto that one.<br /><br />It is a testament to your faith that you had "a religious experience," accepted Jesus Christ, moved to Airheadzona and still held onto your faith. <br /><br />If there's a place that can sunburn your sould, Phoenix is it.<br /><br />Good post...nice plug to Stallone there!DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-30494816827022717382010-08-08T18:03:20.195-07:002010-08-08T18:03:20.195-07:00I didn't read all of this Stephen, but I did r...I didn't read all of this Stephen, but I did read enough to see that today is your birthday. Happy Birthday my friend. I hope it was a great one for you!<br /><br />Here's a birthday hug:<br /><br />(((((((((Stephen)))))))))))<br /><br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-57581473401804121862010-08-08T17:51:53.322-07:002010-08-08T17:51:53.322-07:00Wow.
Wow.
That was great. And that was a MUCH h...Wow.<br /><br />Wow.<br /><br />That was great. And that was a MUCH harder list to compile, I am sure, than merely picking 15 desert island discs.<br /><br />How do you tell the story of your life anyway, let alone by having such an encyclopedic knowledge of music as to tell it through songs of others?<br /><br />Thanks, McBrother.Mr. Paulboy #VInoreply@blogger.com