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SATURDAY MUSIC VIDEO MATINEE: “Act Naturally”—Singer-songwriter and comedian Johnny Russell came up with the early 60s Bakersfield country music scene—famously with Buck Owens, who hit the big-time after recording Johnny’s song “Act Naturally” (Buck’s smash single was released this month in 1963). In my video I tell the humorous and surprising “back story” of how that song wound its way through obstacles and objections before becoming a hit for Buck as well as Ringo Starr and The Beatles. It’s a lesson in sticking to your songwriting instincts even if it means breaking a hot date with your girlfriend! 

Wonderful launch event for @drchucktingle with Sarah Gailey at Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego! The excellent Dr. Tingle had prepared a PowerPoint for the occasion that included dating profiles for classic slasher movie slashers and a quiz called three tingles and a lie! Looking forward to reading Camp Damascus!