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Cartunes Classic Hit: May 17 – The Streak

While you most likely can name at least one Ray Stevens song, do you remember seeing him on the Andy Williams TV show?  Maybe you remember Ray's own TV show in the summer of 1970.  Whether or not your memory serves you well, Ray was undoubtedly the #1 novelty recording artist of the rock era.  The Streak became a #1 song on this date in 1974. 

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 01:  Singer Donna Summer performs during the David Foster and Friends concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center October 1, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 01: Singer Donna Summer performs during the David Foster and Friends concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center October 1, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Queen of Disco Donna Summer Passes Away at 63 [Video]

A long battle with cancer has claimed the life of the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer.

More Excitement Ahead for Hockey Fans: Evansville IceMen Switch Leagues

The Evansville IceMen are switching ton the East Coast Hockey League. The move means that there will be six more games next season (a total of 72 games next year) and a whole new bunch of rivals to play against.

And, our biggest rival, the Ft. Wayne Komets, are also switching to th

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Mowing and Breathing

Mowing can be a real pain in the... respiratory system.  Even after trying over-the-counter and prescribed allergy med's, and inhalers, I was still having difficulty breathing while mowing.  Finally, I reluctantly decided to try a simple dust mask.  Oh, the marketing terminology for this item is "Particulate Respirator face mask."

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Rhinestone Cowboy on Capitol Hill for Alzheimer’s

My favorite performer of all time, Glen Campbell put his guitar and golf clubs aside to take care of business on Capitol Hill.

Ticket Presale Information Get the Best Seats for Journey, Pat Benatar, and Loverboy

Tickets for the Journey, Pat Benatar, Loverboy concert go on sale to the general public tomorrow, but you can get them today! Just visit the ticketmaster website and use the code word eclipse.

And... to get you ready for the concert, here's a little Journey.

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Hey, Grown Ups – It’s a Way Late Play Date at cMoe!

This play date is for adults and it's happening on Saturday, May 19 at the Children's Museum of Evansville.  Grown ups...put on your party clothes and spend some time on the "playground," sing songs (karaoke), enjoy arts and crafts (photo booth and live performers)

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides Walk

Did you know that Cystic Fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease that afflicts 30,000 adults AND children in the United States?  It causes debilitating lung infections that lead to premature death.  Here's your chance to help...simply by walking!  The First Annual Great Strides Walk will take place this Sunday, May 20th at Garvin Park. 

Estranged Wife of Robert F Kennedy Junior Passes Away [Video]

The famed Kennedy clan has once again fallen victim to personal tragedy. The body of Mary Kennedy, estranged wife of Robert Kennedy, Jr., was found Wednesday evening, victim of an apparent suicide.

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The Graduates of 2012 Preschool Style [Video]

 

There's nothing more awe inspiring than a group of kids lined up and ready to graduate.  And when they're just little guys, it's down-right adorable!

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Mick Jagger Reveals Jeff Beck Will Join Him on ‘SNL’

NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ is pulling out at all the stops for the finale of its 37th season. First it was announced that Mick Jagger would be both the host and musical guest. Then they said that Jagger would be backed by Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire. Now they’ve added another rock legend to the proceedings, guitarist Jeff Beck.


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Cartunes Classic Hit: May 16 – Bette Davis Eyes

On this date in 1981, Bette Davis Eyes hit the #1 position and stayed there for nine weeks.  (From Songfacts.com:) It was not, however, the year's biggest hit. "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John was #1 for 10 weeks.