Today's Tune: "Sara Smile" And "She's Gone" By Hall And Oates

Photo from Coventry Telegraph.

This 'Today's Tune' double feature is dedicated to actress Elisabeth Sladen, who passed away this morning. She died of cancer, at the age of 63. Sladen, born in Liverpool, England on February 1, 1948, is most well known for playing the role of investigative-reporter Sarah Jane Smith in the world's greatest science-fiction television show of all time and space, Doctor Who.

Right now, I'm so full of shock and sadness, I can't bring myself to type the words to tell you all about this wonderful woman. Like millions of other fans across this planet, she was my favorite of all the companions that have spent time with the Doctor, since the show first started in 1963. There has been at least one fan club, that was dedicated specifically to her.

Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who (1975)

I must admit, I found her quite attractive. As an actress, she had a special quality and a real presence about her. She was intelligent and kind. Though I've met some of the actors from the classic Doctor Who series, as well as writers and William Hartnell's (original Doctor) granddaughter, I never met Elisabeth Sladen. Now, I never will.

Here is the Wikipedia page for Elisabeth Sladen. For her death announcement from the BBC, click here. YouTube results list for Elisabeth Sladen.

Elisabeth's most famous character, Sarah Jane Smith, led me to immediately think of these two tracks from Hall And Oates, that became hit singles. First up, we have the beautiful "Sara Smile" (1976), followed by the sad lament of "She's Gone".

Hall And Oates - "Sara Smile"



Hall And Oates - "She's Gone"

October 2009 Concerts In Maryland, Virginia & Washington, DC

Here is a current list of some noteable music and comedy concerts scheduled to take place in October 2009, at venues in Maryland, Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area.

Davy Jones - October 3rd at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

The Allman Brothers Band and Widespread Panic - October 6th at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD

Mike Birbiglia - October 10th at Warner Theatre in Washington, DC

Edgar Winter Band - October 11th (5:00 PM EDT and 8:00 PM EDT) at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Kiss and Buckcherry - October 13th at Verizon Center in Washington, DC

Them Crooked Vultures - October 14th Sold Out at 9:30 Club in Washington, DC

Ian Anderson (Acoustic Jethro Tull) - October 15th at Lyric Opera House in Baltimore, MD

Steve Morse Band - October 15th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

AC/DC - October 16th at Verizon Center in Washington, DC

Facedancer - October 16th at Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, MD

Lynyrd Skynyrd - October 16th at Wimcomic Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury, MD

Wayne Brady - October 17th at Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA

Robert Cray Band - October 19th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Little Richard - October 20th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Hall & Oats - October 21st (Additional charge for parking) at 9:30 Club in Washington, DC

Todd Rundgren - October 21st at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Van Morrison - October 27th at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, MD

*All details are subject to change!

August 2009 Concerts In Washington DC, MD & VA

Here is a current list of some noteable concerts scheduled to take place in August 2009, at venues in Maryland, Northern VA and the Washington, DC area.

Lynyrd Skynyrd & Kid Rock - August 1st at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA

Paul McCartney - August 1st at FedEx Field in Landover, MD

The Lovin' Spoonful - August 2nd at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Daryl Hall & John Oates - August 4th at American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA

Van Morrison - August 6th and 7that DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC

The Neville Brothers - August 7th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

The Pretenders - August 14th at Warner Theatre in Washington, DC

The Marshall Tucker Band - August 16th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Chickenfoot - August 18th at Lyric Opera House in Baltimore, MD

Steve Miller Band - August 21st at The Calvert Marine Museum on Solomon's Island, MD

Wanda Sykes - August 21st and 22nd at Warner Theatre in Washington, DC

'Crue Fest 2' - August 22nd at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA

Judas Priest & Kix (Replacing cancelled Whitesnake) - August 22nd at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD

Heaven & Hell - August 23rd at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD

The Black Crowes - August 30th at Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, MD

March 2009 Concerts In Hershey, Baltimore & DC

Below, you'll find the current list of concerts scheduled to take place in March 2009 at venues in Hershey, Baltimore and DC.

Hall And Oates - March 6th at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD

Motley Crue - March 8th at Giant Center in Hershey, PA

Fleetwood Mac - March 10th at Verizon Center in Washington, DC

Motley Crue - March 14th at 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, MD

Ron White - March 15th at Warner Theatre in Washington, DC

Larry The Cable Guy - March 27th at Giant Center in Hershey, PA


*All details are subject to change!