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Real Name: Bruce Thiessen Member Since: July 29, 2006 Last Signed In: November 01, 2009 Profile Views: 15458 Blog Views: 102321 "The Bakersfield Sound of Christmas" recording project for the homeless The Cultural Signficiance of "Bakersfield and Beyond" Top 10 Dr BLTunes: "Halloween with Jim Beam" swiftly claims number one spot Update on HALLOWEEN WITH JIM BEAM: Rumors of botleg copy prompt midnight release Is this the next Buck Owens? My song aired back to back with the Man in Black? That's a fact! Be prepared to get scared: Release scheduled for "Halloween with Jim Beam" Song penned on my way to the pen expresses my sense of freedom from religion and politics Soulajar, Fatt Katt, Buckaroos, Councilmen, Merle Haggard and the Strangers: Big recording project Cash comparisons continue, Kim McAbee praised on review of Dr BLT's country remake of Billie Jean August 06 September 06 October 06 November 06 December 06 January 07 February 07 March 07 April 07 May 07 June 07 July 07 August 07 September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 February 09 March 09 April 09 May 09 June 09 July 09 August 09 September 09 October 09 November 09 http://www.drblt.net 
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Last year, I was walking in a one-hit wonderland. This original song of mine, featuring Michael C., was released on the internet last Christmas, and quickly climbed the mp3 top 30 charts at mp3000.org to finally sit at #21.
The song consists of a story involving a dialogue between a Caucasian Personel Manager of a department store, and an African-American who wishes to apply for a job as Santa Claus. The song is all about subtle, yet pervasive cultural stereotypes...
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This original song features Bakersfield's own Michael C., who helped me take another original song, Black Santa to #21 on the top 30 mp3 charts last Christmas. It is connected to my DONATE 2 DOWNLOAD program, one of the simplest programs whereby you get something good for giving. The rules are as follows: If you've made a recent donation to an
organization providing for the needs of the homeless, feel free to download this song for free:
Homeless 4 the Holidays
Dr....
I've decided that what has been referred to as the "war against Christmas," a characterization I have since abandoned for it's inherently incendiary nature, has become a little too bloody. So I've laying down my weapon in the so-called war, and becoming a Christmas Tree Hugger. Yes, I've re-invented myself yet again, in an effort to fuse conservative and liberal values. After listening to the song, I'd like you folks out there in the Bakersfield blogosphere and...
Well, so far this Christmas, me and my Merry melodies have brought me more jeers than cheers. Now there's a blog site where the powers that be have gone to great lenghths to mock me and my music. Along with me and my music, Christmas itself has become their hapless victim. So I urge you, fellow Bakersfield bloggers and blog visitors, if you're a fan of my music and/or a fan of Christmas, come to my defense, or to the defense of Christmas in the comments section at this site:...
It's a Wonderful Life is a Christmas movie that tells a tale of deliverance. It has important psychological and spiritual implications. As a psychologist, I don't hesitate to recommend it to patients who suffer from severe depression, often leading to thoughts of suicide.
Waiting for Wings, an original song adaptation of a scene from the movie. It's a duet between myself and Andre Champayne, in which I "play" George Bailey, and Andre "plays"...
I'm sure that by now you've heard that, while other retailers are bringing Christmas back, Best Buy is digging in their heels and sticking to their anit-Christmas bias, officially banning the use of "Merry Christmas," it all of its ads, in favor of the more politically correct, "Happy Holidays."
Well, if any of you who object would like to have a voice, here's some information on how to do that:
http://www.afa.net/petition...
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I didn't even bother to remember his name because at the time, I thought it was a big hoax. But apparently Chapman University, in Suisun, California had done their homework and determined that his story was legitimate. He was a special guest presenter at a staff meeting---a photographer who told a story of retrieving a blood-soaked rose from the limo that transported John F. Kennedy on the day he was assassinated. He admitted that it was a morbid thing to retrieve, and...
I was too young to speak, let alone to capture the significance and profound sense of shock that gripped the world immediately following the news of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
I do recall seeing the flag-draped coffin being carried solemnly by pallbearers on the funeral as my parents watched silently on their television screen. As an adult, I tried to recapture the event, and this song was born. Perhaps you were there, or you were old enough to...
While so many other politicians and community leaders across the United States are caving in to political correctness as it concerns Christmas, Arnold is not likely to cross that line anytime soon. Just a couple of years ago, he officially reassigned the the name "Christmas Tree," to what had become California's State "Holiday" tree under the Davis administration. What do you think? Will Arnold's recent shift to the left begin to manifest itself in the...
We're all familiar with the stereotype of the bleeding heart liberal. But seeking to heal victims as a way of vicariously healing oneself knows no political boundary, or any other boundary for that matter. Co-dependents, as they are often called (though the concept is simplistic, and, as such, problematic), though possibly more abundant in medical and mental health fields, can be found in virtually every walk of life----including white as well as blue collar occupations. ...
This just in:
You may have heard the rumors, and I'm here to confirm them. I recently had the exciting opportunity to interview the band from which the Beatles were born: The Quarrymen. I bet there are even a few Beatles historians that were not aware that this band is still together, long after the Beatles broke up. But they once performed with the Beatles and were good friends of John, Paul, George and Paul. They will share their memories with all of you.
Stay...
Some people consider it pseudoscience, a complex hoax designed by the conservative Christians to smuggle the Bible into the classroom. Some people, on the other hand, believe it to be a viable theory that is worthy of classroom consideration. Quite frankly, I don't care what "some people" think. I want to know why you think on the subject. Does Intelligent Design make sense as a theory? Is there room of Intelligent Design in the classroom?
You...
It seems like history is repeating itself again. Well, sort of. If Best Buy were an Inn, and Bakersfield were Bethlehem of yore, would Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child be turned away, along with the shepherds, the wisemen and the three kings? It seems to me that there are no wise men to be found at Best Buy this year, and there will be no Christmas cheer. It has been stolen by the Grinch and replaced by a politically correct holiday greeting. What are your...
Dear Diary:
Today I started turning my dream of writing a blog book/play/movie script on Buck Owens into a reality. I introduced people to the title: They're Gonna Put Me in the Movies: The Buck Owens Story. I hope nobody out there has already taken it, and I hope they won't sue me, saying that I stole it. I told the people of Bakersfield that my fact-based-fiction would be put together in a piecemeal fashion---in the tradition of Johnny Cash's Cadillac in the song, One...
Elton John recently spoke out against religion, specifically religion of the organized variety, which he says promotes hatred of gays, divisive rancor, and war. Lately, he's been blaming the church for all of the evils in the world. In the process, I'm sure many religious folks want Elton John to be Elton, gone, or at least, Elton, gonged.
His sentiments remind me of my own---at a time I was so caught up in abiding by the structure of my religious...
It was inevitable. The bubble of extremist liberal groupthink in the world of rock was about to burst. Ted Nugent, Pat Boone, and what remains of the Ramones, were growing weary of being the only pro-Americans to walk the face of the rock n roll planet. Now a brand new generation of rock patriots are boldly going where no man has gone before: in the face of Green Day, and their mega-selling-Grammy-award-winning slap in the face of Americans: American Idiot. Yes, this...
Have you ever met somebody, judged them on the basis of their attire and general appearance to be of a particular political persuasion, and then, after speaking with them, found their views to be just the opposite of what you might have expected? Have you ever assumed someone with vastly different political views to those of your own to be stupid, arrogant, self-righteous, vile, immoral, or worse, and, after getting to know them discovered them to be just the opposite? If you've...
I am honored on this Veterans Day, to be the co-writer on a song that depicts the post traumatic trauma of decorated war hero, Viet Nam veteran and former White House Chaplain, Corbain Cherry. His service to our country left him traumatized, but still proud to serve his country. He continued to serve as White House Chaplain under the Carter administration. Corbain Cherry, as we remember your loyal service to this country on this Veterans Day.
BTW, if you want to know who...
It's great to have a day off, but does anybody still remember why Veterans Day exists? We may be in the midst of an unpopular war, but that should not in any way diminish the value of those who have served this country with honor and distinction.
Recently, the much of the country was in the mood to drive out the Republicans and bring on the Dems, in droves. But no change in leadership would be possible by such a shift in public sentiment in a country bereft of freedom,...
There is no American Dream. There are as many American Dreams as there are American dreamers. But where are all the dreamers these days? It seems like the United States has become a haven of naysayers. The cyanide of cynicism is the daily diet of the average American citizen. The problems of the world are growing bigger every day. We need greater visions and bigger dreams.
Children are born into this world with a vast capacity to dream. They...
It's hard to believe that just a couple of years ago, Saddam was captured, compliments of the U.S. of A. That was quite a a Christmas gift in '04, and just before the election. Now, it's two years later. It's almost Christmas again, and it's election time. And, just before the election, the verdict is in: Saddam will be Hung! Will this be an issue in today's election. If so, how and to what degree with the verdict affect the vote? You decide. ...
As America heads to the polls, many are fueled by anger and disillusion. Many who were once proud of the Red, White and Blue now hang their head in shame and/or clench their fists in anger?
Will our level of patriotism ever rise to the level immediately following 9/11? It is clear that the world is becoming increasingly resentful towards America and Americans? Does America hate itself? What Land is This? What have we become? Are we a nation,...
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