This video is in appreciation of a vibist who plays Monk exceptionally well and has dedicated part of his life to Monk. Although I fractured it badly, or should I say butchered, the intent is there to celebrate this man's (Tony) 50th birthday. Anyway I was rushed and didn't plan out very well what I was going to do. It should be noted that BIAB Real Tracks will not pedal bass on the head and also will not break the walking bass during the fours.

Have a happy day

BruceW

Happy Birthday Tony!!! I hope you have a really great one and many more.

Carla contacted me a while back and wanted to get together to record a song which we could post here on your birthday. She picked "I Only Have Eyes for You". She's a sweety, not to mention a very wonderful singer.

Anyway, I did an arrangement and she came over to The Laboratory and we recorded it. Of course, I fired up the gongs. These days, I just can't get away from those darned things.

So, consider yourself "gonged" on your 50th!!

Happy Big Five-O, Tony.

Barry

[Sung to the theme to "Hawaii Five-O"]
Verse 1
Happy Birthday Tony, it's the big Five-O.
Hoped that we'd forget you? Oh, no no no!
All - of us we sure like you a lot,
There's - no way that we'd have forgot-
ten your Birth-day, it's the big Five-O

Verse 2
Happy Birthday Tony, it's the big Five-O.
Colon check is in - store,
So there's fifty - more.
Take some time and then enjoy and relax,
Take your vibes out and then play with a sax,
On your birthday, it's the big Five-O.

Verse 3
Happy Birthday Tony, it's the big Five-O.

Dear Tony,

Thanks for being a great friend, and for all the inspiration you've given me and others.

Happy Birthday, Brother!!!

Love,

- JL