When total isn’t enough. When you need even more. There comes absolute! Absolute Value. Generally speaking when you’re discussing Absolute Value it has to do with math. Not Mute Math mind you but rather what that value is devoid of positive or negative sway. Yikes, it sounds like I’ve swallowed a mensa test, or rather had a sudden lapse of university memories that decided to kick in. Either that or I’m getting confused by the scandal in Major League Baseball. If you haven’t heard, baseball commissioner Mitchell released his report on steroid use yesterday. Boy did he name names. Sorta like Wombosi saying he wanted to name names in the Bourne Identity, only Mitchell actually did it. Some big ones to. Clemens tops my list as the “well that would explain that one.” It’s unfortunate that it’s all coming crashing down.
Want to know the real irony in this? The “undetectable” steroid was created at a company started by an ex musician. That’s right, Tower of Power’s bassist went off and formed a performance “enhancer” company. Even more funny, now that this form of steroid is findable, he wants to now be the cure for returning sports to a non-steroid situation. Are musicians evil? Or only insane? You pick.
Maybe I’m getting excited to head to hills where the snow resides. Yeah, that’s more likely the real thing. In a week I’ll be on the open road heading for a hamlet known as Park City. That tends to clear and cloud my mind at the same time. As I’m thinking of things I want to do and knowing I’ll have time away from Los Angeles. Which provides me with an escape from my evil plan to take over the musical world and just be human.
I know that during my time out and about I’ll be enjoying this particular classic interpreted by the famous Dean Martin. What would it have been like to be a crooner in his day? Women likely truly swooned under this man’s voice. The character, the sass, the fun. He’s got it. Too bad it’s now 6 feet under. Men like this should never age. They ought to live forever. The beauty of it is it is a classic. Which means it should be around for many many years. I’m betting you, or your parents already have Dean crooning away on this song. If not, then jump back and get it. Don’t buy another gift until you have this. It picks up where your precious [] left off and you’re complaining there’s no more good music left?!? Get it. Now! That is absolute value.
(** Disclaimer: If Dean’s label decides to ring my bell over this post, I’ll have to get the reindeer to yank the audio off the server in less time than it takes Santa to visit your home. The post will remain to show I’m absolutely feelin’ good and that’s great value. **)