Rock & Roll Birthdays

1904 Jimmy Dorsey, American orchestra leader (Stage Show), born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Stands the test of time.

Here at my work, 20 odd years ago we had the widow of one of the Dorsey Brothers apply for a job though Green Thumb, a program for down on their luck seniors. Their salary is paid by a government program, so no cost to the business. The list of things she couldn't do {like answer the phone, type, make copies etc. etc.} was almost half a page long. We decided even for free, she wasn't worth the cost.
 
So strange yesterday. It was almost like there were only about 25% of the normal number of birthdays to choose from.
 
1927 Harry Belafonte, Jamaican-American calypso singer, actor and activist (Banana Boat Song; Buck & the Preacher), born in Harlem, New York

 
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