Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Do The Blues Brothers

July 11, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 98 Comments

“I think we need something to do today.”

“I have an idea. Let’s do Soul Man. We love that song.

“Coming to ya on a dusty road

Good lovin’ I gotta truckload.”

“And when you get it, you got somethin’

So don’t worry ’cause I’m coming.”

“I’m a soul man.”

“I’m a soul man.”

“I’m a soul man.”

“I’m a soul man.”

“Got what I got the hard way

And I’ll make it better each and every day.”

“So honey, don’t you fret

Cause you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”

“I was brought up on a side street

I learned how to love before I could eat.”

“I was educated from good stock

When I start lovin’, I just can’t stop.”

“Well, grab the rope, and I’ll pull you inGive you hope and be your only boyfriend.”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.”

“I’m a soul man“I’m a soul man.”“You’re a soul man.”

“I’m a soul man.”

“I’m a soul man.”“I’m a soul man.”

Apologies to the Blues Brothers

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GP · July 11, 2024 - 5:55 am ·

Welcome back, John.
I see the girls haven’t lost their cuteness.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 6:38 am ·
  
  Thank you, GP. Good to be back.😁
  
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Charles Yallowitz · July 11, 2024 - 6:28 am ·

Cute. Was that song originally by the Blues Brothers? Never thought much about its origin.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 6:44 am ·
  
  “Soul Man” is a 1967 song written and composed by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, first successful as a number 2 hit single by Sam (Moore) and Dave (Prater)
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · July 11, 2024 - 7:35 am ·
    
    Cool. Thanks.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:24 am ·
      
      😊
      
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · July 11, 2024 - 6:39 am ·

That classic remains one of SNL’s best … and the fact that Twiggy and Tempeste honor them shows how just that!

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:18 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Frank. 😊
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · July 11, 2024 - 6:39 am ·

LOL The Blues Sisters, rocking the house! encore… encore…

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:19 am ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Annette. We had fun too. 😁
  
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lois · July 11, 2024 - 7:01 am ·

John and Dan should wish they were that good!

Sing it, girls! Good one, John. Glad you are back.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:19 am ·
  
  Thank you, Lois. It is good to be back. 😁
  
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Gwen M. Plano · July 11, 2024 - 7:03 am ·

LOL…It’s always a delight to see the girls frolicking around. They know how to enjoy life and remind us to do the same. Welcome back, John.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:21 am ·
  
  I’m glad they give that reminder. Thank you, Gwen. It is good to be back. 😊
  
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shoreacres · July 11, 2024 - 7:22 am ·

Greetings from the land of Beryl! Happy to have internet back, although phone service still is spotty. Friends finally had power come back on last night, but it’s a mess down here. It’s good to know the show’s still going on at your house, while we’re doing our own version of singing the blues!

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:23 am ·
  
  I remember Harvey and all my good wishes are with you, Linda. It is always a mess and feels like life has turned upside down. So sorry .
  
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Dan Antion · July 11, 2024 - 7:27 am ·

Good to have you back, John. Love the music and the way the girls play.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:23 am ·
  
  Thank you, Dan. It is good to be back.
  
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quiall · July 11, 2024 - 7:30 am ·

Ha ha ha! They have definitely got soul!

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:24 am ·
  
  Thank you, Pam. 😁
  
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coldhandboyack · July 11, 2024 - 7:32 am ·

Great selection of music. Looks like the girls are all fired up this morning.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:24 am ·
  
  They are fired up every morning as you well know with yours.
  
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Staci Troilo · July 11, 2024 - 7:46 am ·

I always like the Blues Brothers on SNL. Nice to see the girls pay homage to them. Sending them ear scratches.

Welcome back, John.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:26 am ·
  
  Thank you fro the ear scratches, Miss Staci. It is good to be back. Thank you, Staci.
  
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JFRSr · July 11, 2024 - 8:23 am ·

The girls have soul…Sam and Dave would be proud of them🎼🐳

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:26 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jim. Good to “see” you here too. 😁
  
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2. tokragly · July 11, 2024 - 10:17 am ·
  
  I remember you dancing to this song at a meeting Jim 😃😀
  
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  1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 10:19 am ·
    
    I might have missed that one.
    
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    1. Anonymous · July 11, 2024 - 10:47 am ·
      
      ??? You were dancing with Jim 🙂
      
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    2. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 11:30 am ·
      
      I still might have missed that one.
      
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T. W. Dittmer · July 11, 2024 - 8:26 am ·

Great, John! It’s wonderful to see the girls acting in rhythm with that classic song.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:28 am ·
  
  Thank you, Tim. I think they had a great time too. 😁
  
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noelleg44 · July 11, 2024 - 9:10 am ·

The girls are as playful as ever! So nice to see them having fun with each other. Welcome back!

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:29 am ·
  
  Yes they do have some great play times. Thanks for the welcome. It is good to be back.
  
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  1. noelleg44 · July 11, 2024 - 12:03 pm ·
    
    And you have fun right along with them!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 1:30 pm ·
      
      I do. 😀
      
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Teri Polen · July 11, 2024 - 9:17 am ·

Tempeste has already grown so much! They might have to take their act on the road, John.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 9:30 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teri. I think they would lie to hit the road. 😀
  
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circadianreflections · July 11, 2024 - 10:10 am ·

They picked a great song to play for their tumbling session. 😊

Welcome back!

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 10:18 am ·
  
  They did, Deborah. Thank you. 😊
  
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Marcia Meara · July 11, 2024 - 10:25 am ·

Absolutely adorable, John! What fun! Thanks for the midday smiles!!! 😁❤️😁

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 10:28 am ·
  
  So glad you liked the post, Marcia. Thanks for letting me know.
  
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Resa · July 11, 2024 - 10:36 am ·

👏👏👏

Terrific performance Twiggy and Tempeste.

It’s good to see you both (& dad) back.

I see Tempeste is now the same size as you, Twiggy.

Have fun singing! (I think the BB’s won’t mind.)

⃝🎼 ⃝🎼 ⃝🎼 ⃝🎼

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 11:41 am ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Risa. Tempeste is still a little smaller and I outweigh her my 10 pounds.
  🎶X 🎶X 🎶X 🎶X
  
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Susannah Bianchi · July 11, 2024 - 12:22 pm ·

Sam and Dave, never mind the Blues Brothers, had nothing on the two Frenchies.

As a kid, I used to dance to it in my underwear. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 1:33 pm ·
  
  Sounds fun to dance to the song.. I remember being at a meeting and doing the whole Soul Man cover with another guy. Yes, I had been drinking.
  
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  1. Susannah Bianchi · July 11, 2024 - 1:40 pm ·
    
    Must have made it even more fun.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 2:30 pm ·
      
      As I think of it it did. Of course my boss had a few words the next day. Harrumph, harrumph.
      
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    2. Susannah Bianchi · July 11, 2024 - 2:38 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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    3. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 3:55 pm ·
      
      As a Post Script I became his boss a few year later. (karma is a wicked beast)
      
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    4. Susannah Bianchi · July 12, 2024 - 3:03 am ·
      
      Yes it is, though all dancing should be exempt.
      
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    5. John W. Howell · July 12, 2024 - 6:46 am ·
      
      Ha ha ha I agree. 😊
      
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    6. Susannah Bianchi · July 12, 2024 - 2:30 pm ·
      
      You’re the easier laugh going.
      
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    7. John W. Howell · July 12, 2024 - 3:55 pm ·
      
      Yes indeed. 😁
      
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · July 11, 2024 - 12:47 pm ·

Twiggy & Tempeste gettin’ down! I loved this, John. Thanks for including the song video too. Big hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 1:35 pm ·
  
  I’ve always like this song and enjoyed the Blues Brothers.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · July 11, 2024 - 2:16 pm ·

I love The Blues Brothers. Tempeste and Twiggy’s rendition of “Soul Main” is a worthy tribute!

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 2:29 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Liz. 😁
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · July 11, 2024 - 3:34 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 3:55 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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The Coastal Crone · July 11, 2024 - 3:16 pm ·

They brought the house down with that one!

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 3:55 pm ·
  
  They did. Thanks, Jo. Have a super weekend.
  
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Michele Lee · July 11, 2024 - 3:38 pm ·

Some soulful storytelling! 🎶👏🏻

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 3:56 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Michele. 😊
  
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  1. Michele Lee · July 11, 2024 - 4:30 pm ·
    
    A cute treat. Thank you!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 6:05 pm ·
      
      Aw. 😁
      
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Tails Around the Ranch · July 11, 2024 - 3:47 pm ·

Awesome rendition! And here I thought you might riff on this classic line: “It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark… and we’re wearing sunglasses.”

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 3:57 pm ·
  
  That would have been a good one to start. Of course, There would be the reminders about the evils of dogs smoking. 😁
  
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  1. Tails Around the Ranch · July 11, 2024 - 4:17 pm ·
    
    Of course…but what a road trip that would have been. 😆
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 6:06 pm ·
      
      For sure. Thanks, Monika. 😁
      
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thomasstigwikman · July 11, 2024 - 4:59 pm ·

They are hilarious and very cute. It is so great that they get along so well. The photos are great.

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 6:05 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Thomas. 😀
  
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John Holton · July 11, 2024 - 7:14 pm ·

Tell the girls that’s a hell of a good tribute….

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1. John W. Howell · July 11, 2024 - 7:59 pm ·
  
  Thank you, John
  
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petespringerauthor · July 11, 2024 - 9:56 pm ·

Funny stuff, John! Stay tuned for next week’s episode when Twiggy and Tempest show us all how to ballroom dance.

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1. John W. Howell · July 12, 2024 - 6:47 am ·
  
  That will be something to see. Thanks, Pete.
  
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Cyber Brust · July 11, 2024 - 11:57 pm ·

❤️❤️

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1. John W. Howell · July 12, 2024 - 3:17 pm ·
  
  Thank you.
  
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · July 12, 2024 - 4:21 am ·

What a funny couple you have, John! 🙂 I am sure beside reading and writing books, you never will need distraction by TV. Best wishes, Michael

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1. John W. Howell · July 12, 2024 - 6:58 am ·
  
  You are so right, Michael. We watch the news and about one hour of a show a day. 😁
  
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Jennie · July 12, 2024 - 10:57 am ·

Love, love this! I think the girls have found their new talent. The Dog Sisters?

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1. John W. Howell · July 12, 2024 - 11:45 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. That sounds like a good name. 😁
  
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  1. Jennie · July 13, 2024 - 11:33 am ·
    
    😀
    
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Ankur Mithal · July 13, 2024 - 4:27 am ·

…and an ear for music. They continue to surprise me 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · July 13, 2024 - 7:12 am ·
  
  Thanks, Ankur. 😊
  
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Marie A Bailey · July 14, 2024 - 8:50 am ·

Welcome back! The girls know how to show off their moves ❤️

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1. John W. Howell · July 14, 2024 - 9:28 am ·
  
  They do. Thanks, Marie
  
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Author Jan Sikes · July 14, 2024 - 10:16 am ·

Ha! Ha! These two! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · July 14, 2024 - 2:53 pm ·
  
  They are cards for sure.
  
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robertawrites235681907 · July 15, 2024 - 12:42 pm ·

Such a cute post, John.

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1. John W. Howell · July 15, 2024 - 1:52 pm ·
  
  AW. Thanks, Robbie.
  
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  1. robertawrites235681907 · July 16, 2024 - 3:51 am ·
    
    My pleasure, John.
    
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dgkaye · July 16, 2024 - 11:56 am ·

You have them well trained John, honoring the Blues Brothers, lol. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · July 16, 2024 - 1:00 pm ·
  
  😊
  
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kethuprofumo · July 24, 2024 - 10:35 am ·

And here is the party begins🥳🥳🥳A wonderful duetto, dear John! My congratulations with a new book!👍👍👍

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1. John W. Howell · July 24, 2024 - 4:14 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Dear Maria. 😁
  
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Sorryless · July 30, 2024 - 5:59 pm ·

Brava girls!

No apologies necessary, this was great Boss.

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1. John W. Howell · July 30, 2024 - 8:10 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Pilgrim.
  
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