Today's Birthdays

[Miguel]

Haley got a mention (they're listed oldest to youngest):

Today's Birthdays

By: Metro News

On This Day:

Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning actor Cliff Robertson is 88. (Born 1923) He won the Oscar for the movie "Charlie," while he took his Emmy for the "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" presentation of "The Game." His other credits include the "Spider-Man" movies and the films "Ride the Bullet," "Escape from L.A.," and "Gidget" and the TV series "Falcon Crest."

Singer Dee Dee Sharp is 66. (Born 1945) She's best known for the 1962 hit "Mashed Potato Time."

Football commentator Joe Theismann is 62. (Born 1949) He appeared in two Super Bowls as a quarterback for the Washington Redskins.

Actor Tom Wopat is 60. (Born 1951) He is best known for his role as Luke Duke on the television show "The Dukes of Hazzard."

Actress Angela Cartwright is 59. (Born 1952) Her credits include the TV shows "Lost in Space" and "Make Room for Daddy" and the movies "The Sound of Music" and "Lad: A Dog."

Musician David A. Stewart is 59. (Born 1952) He was a member of the group Eurythmics.

Actor Hugh Grant is 51. (Born 1960) His credits include the movies "Music and Lyrics," "American Dreamz," "Love Actually," "Two Weeks Notice," "About A Boy," "Bridget Jones's Diary," "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," "Mickey Blue Eyes," "Sense and Sensibility," "Nine Months" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral."

Former NBA star Dan Majerle is 46. (Born 1965)

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler is 45. (Born 1966) His credits include the movies "Funny People," "You Don't Mess with the Zohan," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," "Click," "The Longest Yard," "Spanglish," "50 First Dates," "Anger Management," "Mr. Deeds," "Punch-Drunk Love," "Little Nicky," "Big Daddy," and "The Waterboy" and the TV series "Saturday Night Live."

Model Rachel Hunter is 42. (Born 1969)

Actor Goran Visnjic is 39. (Born 1972) He played Dr. Luka Kovac on "ER."

Actress Michelle Williams is 31. (Born 1980) Her credits include the movies "Deception," "Brokeback Mountain," "The United States of Leland," and "Dick" and the TV series "Dawson's Creek."

Singer Haley Reinhart is 21. (Born 1990) She finished third during the tenth season of "American Idol."

A couple of famous musicians (now dead) also share her birth date:

These famous people would have celebrated birthdays on this day.

English naval officer Captain William Bligh. (Born 1754)

Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy. (Born 1828) He is famous for writing "War and Peace" and "The Confession."

Film producer, songwriter and lyricist Arthur Freed. (Born 1894)

Actor Neil Hamilton. (Born 1899) He is best known for his role as Commissioner Gordon on the "Batman" television series.

Oddsmaker Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder. (Born 1918)

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jake Carey. (Born 1926) He was a member of the group The Flamingos.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Otis Redding. (Born 1941)

Musician Billy Preston. (Born 1946) In addition to his successful solo career, he did a lot of session work with The Beatles in the late 1960s.

[Miguel]

What do you have to say to everyone else Haley Reinhart?

[midnightblues]

Ah the Flamingos. THE best song they ever sung was ( I only have eyes for you)

[Miguel]

I have to admit The Flamingos were the least familiar name to me of all the musicians listed.

Here's a good quality recording of that song:




And a video that features the group performing:



A comment made there:

The Flamingo Founder was a friend of mine..They are the original (Zeke Carey) became the lead singer and founder. Jake (His cousin) sang backup..I only have eyes for You is not original song (1929). I believe Zeke just put a hit spin on it..Check Rhino Records (newer) or Chess records for really great original songs and arrangements by Zeke..RIP pleace Zeke miss you everyday!

Kate94979 1 week ago

[midnightblues]

YOU have done a lot of resurch thanks

[cherelann]

Here's a good quality recording of that song:

I think Haley would sound great singing this song, & I am with Midnightblue, you really go the extra mile, Miguel.

[midnightblues]

That song is the shit I'd love to be in a 59 caddy cruising down Pacific Coast Hwy on a warm summer night, listening to that song

---

I spelled research wrong

[My Alter Ego]

Cherylann, I agree -- this would be a good song for Haley. I also agree with both you and midnight blue that Miguel has really done a splendid job with the birthday tribute.

Miguel, when I made the comment that I assumed you would do something in honor of Haley's b-day, I wasn't expecting all of this. Thank you for the extra mile (or more)!

Here's a good quality recording of that song:

I think Haley would sound great singing this song, & I am with Midnightblue, you really go the extra mile, Miguel.

[midnightblues]

I'ts a very slow and sensual song, if Haley sung it,---------- well let your imagination take it from here. Wtf she only has eyes for me.?Thats as good as it gets. See ya later.

[Miguel]

Dozens of people have done covers of "I only have eyes for you." If Haley did one, I think I would like to hear an old-school version.




^^ percussion too heavy

Miguel, when I made the comment that I assumed you would do something in honor of Haley's b-day, I wasn't expecting all of this.

I hadn't considered doing anything until you put the thought in my head. Glad you liked it.