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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Hang on Little Tomato!

I sense an added layer of sadness in the air, so I brought this one back. [Last posted in 10/10.]


 
photo by Robyn (not sure where or when)


Dear Life,
 
Sometimes you really suck. I mean, where's the give-and-take? Why must we always be holding on for you, dear life? Perhaps you could try holding on for us for a change. You haven't exactly been a walk in the park. Well, not unless we're talking about Central Park in the pouring rain at dusk on, say, a Monday, and I accidentally step in dog poop, and the dog owner is a creepy, smelly guy who asks me for money and a date. 


As I was saying, or about to say in my typically tacky yet eloquent and sincerely loving fashion, a lot of people I care about are holding on for you these days. For everyone who could use a pick-me-up (who can't?), I hope this helps. It's one of my favorite songs, Hang on Little Tomato by Pink Martini.  

Please hold on for 1.15 mins or so before the singing starts. It's worth it. You are worth it.

YouTube - Hang on Little Tomato

Posted by Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com

25 comments:

  1. Ms. AFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Has a very old time sound to it, not that there's anything wrong with old times, heck... I was much younger then!

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  2. Gorilla BananasFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    What a wistful tune. Sadness can't be all bad if it produces songs like that.

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  3. JoanneFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Love the song. It sounds like it came out of a forties movie. Very cool Robyn.
    Blessings, Joanne

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  4. Pat HattFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    Gotta watch out for that dog poop, those mutts don't bury it..hahaha...yeah life can be a pain indeed.

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  5. smFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    nice song

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  6. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    No one wants to step in dog poop!

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  7. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Thanks, all.

    Yes, it has an old fashioned, nostalgic feel.

    Be well.
    xoRobyn

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  8. OutcastFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Love it Robyn. Wishing life would hold onto us for a change is an amazing concept I have to admit I've never thought about before until now.

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  9. Bossy BettyFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Loved this. Loved the pictures. Ohhhh...this one made me smile! Thanks, Robyn!

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  10. BethFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Have been feeling a little “tomato-ish” – wonderful song – made me smile.
    Thanks. :)

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  11. Empty Nest InsiderFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    This song sounds like it could've been in a Woody Allen movie. I really enjoyed it! Julie

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  12. julie feddersonFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    That's one of those songs that you can't help but smile when you listen to it. Perfect choice.

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  13. Full-On-ForwardFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    This is why I love my Robyn sooooo much!

    J

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  14. nutschellFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Thanks for sharing the lovely song. never heard of it til now.

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  15. SarahFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Hope all is fine and you're not the little tomato...

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  16. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    YW, thanks, friend. I'm glad you like it.

    BB, so glad to lift your spirits. It's a wonderful song, isn't it? And the pictures almost make me cry.

    Beth, keep smile and hang on!

    Julie, it does have that flavor. Happy weekend.

    Julie, yes, it's so sweet. Be well.

    Aw, John, you just make me love you more with every comment. Note: no colons (only periods) were used in this response.

    Nutshell, I'm glad to share. They're a wonderful, grass-roots, socially conscious group - not quite at the top of the top but far from being unknown.

    Sarah, thanks. I'm not real squishy these days - which is a good thing. I hope you aren't either.

    Thank you, all.
    xoRobyn

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  17. Al PenwasserFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    What a sad song....
    Know what this needs? This....
    Life is also a breakfast cereal, board game, and defunct picture magazine.
    And the people in the game have no arms or legs. And they're pink or blue.

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  18. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I'm afraid you've missed the point entirely, Al. Life's a decent cereal if you add some flavor to it; you can have tons of kids in spite of having no hands - and the kids will have no hands, too!- when you play; and the magazine was kind of a snoozer.

    xoRobyn

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  19. Anthony J. LangfordFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Cute song...lol.. yeah, keep on shuffling.. life can be challenging.. even crap... but then I think... well, I could be dead already.. and that would really suck..

    ;)

    xo

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  20. Dawn@Lighten Up!February 25, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Pretty, nostalgic song, Robin. Love the letter to life, too. Thanks for the perk me up!
    :) Have a great weekend, dear friend!!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    What an amazing tune. I love Pink Martini's sound. Very unique and cool.

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  22. Al PenwasserFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Oh, yeah, hands. I guess you don't need hands to have kids. But, those little plastic buggers don't have genitalia, either. Not that I stared. Because that would just be way creepy.

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  23. TerraFebruary 26, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Very nice lyrics...and the music touches too!

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  24. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comFebruary 26, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Al, actually, I believe they do have genitilia, just very very miniscule (not that I'm creepy either). But size doesn't matter that much, right? -covering my mouth to hide my smirking-

    Melissa, they really are. I think they're based in Canada but do a lot of touring throughout the world.

    Dawn and Terra, I'm glad you liked it.

    xoRobyn

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  25. Baby SisterMarch 26, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    You, my friend, are never tacky. :)

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