I wrote the lyrics of this song which is a poem, having in my mind the kind of musical background I would like to use while reciting it... After that I wrote the main description of the music: blues, what tempo, how many bpm, etc. Then, I realized I could have a real virtual quintet in requesting ~ in my prompt ~ the instruments I wanted for my song. Finally, I "recruited" 5 "guAIs" — pronounce "guys or gals" — which are now the official members of my "QuAIntet — pronounce"quintet" π
Well, but what dances were practiced in this newly born country? The answer is:
1] Mostly Longways...
Like those three below:
LA BAGATELLE LONGWAYS
PLUCKEMIN LONGWAYS
AURETTI'S DUTCH SKIPPER
Stepsheets were not necessary, because there was always a caller who told the step. Longways are dance in different manner: in line, in square, in couples, etc. These dances crossed the Atlantic with the settlers. Their origins were various: England, Scotland, France, Holland, etc
During 36 years of her earthly life, Marilyn Monroe left us not only movies and songs but also the way of life of the mid-twentieth century, with all its dreams and hopes.
June 1st, 2026 marks 100 years since Marilyn Monroe was born. She was not just a film icon — she was a singer, a performer, and a cultural force whose voice still echoes in popular music. I will be exploring her musical legacy: from "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to her recordings, her influence on pop and country culture, and why she still matters in 2026.
Below are videos with her voice singing and her image dancing forever.
The following list is partly provided by ChatGPT and CLAUDE, on my prompts, and enriched by me.
(Published on May 10th 2026)¹
Marilyn Monroe — Chronological Recording Sessions (1947-1962)
Here is a reconstructed chronological playlist/discography of Marilyn’s known recording activity: studio masters, film soundtrack sessions, important alternates, and legendary live recordings.
Although the list of her songs (and movies) is long , there aren't many dances choreographed on her songs or songs for her:
...although it was planned that Marilyn would sing, in the middle this movie, the song:
“You Were Meant for Me”
during a pageant contest she won (as Miss Mississipi), finally she didn't. There's no digital trace on the Net (but probably some old records of the film set on archives).
As a "pure" Texan, he lived in his ranch in Mount Pleasant,TX and was professionally linked to Nashville,TN: He became a member of the Nashville Grand Ole Opry in the early 50s. Ray was inducted in the Nashville Hall of Fame in 1996 at 70 years old:
Of course, he performed, during many tours all over America, and particularly in Las Vegas,NV during the 70s in many major showrooms venues: Aladdin, Sahara, Flamingo... however not at the Sphere in Paradise,NV, which was built 10 years after his death.
Ray was a prolific country singer, musician and songwriter. Actually, I don't have a complete list of his works... however here's a very long playlist totalling 635 recordings (however, some are repeted in the list as they are appearing in several albums). Here's this huge playlist:
I was still in college when I heard on the radio one of Ray's songs which came back again and again and I loved it so much that I'm still remembering its lyrics... but partially after 50 years! Of course I forgot both the song title and who the singer was. But two weeks ago...
But two weeks ago, YouTube pushed to me different renditions of the English Renaissance song Greensleeves, all with the traditional lyrics. And... you know what?
Let's start this road trip with the souvenir of a canoeing afternoon under the hot sun on Ain River through the majestic Jurassic mountain chain. Let's listen to quietful music and why not sing and dance all along the way.
