It's The Most "Sentimental" Time Of The Year

"Seven, That's The Time We Leave..."
Sandy Zacky & Mike Clifford

"Yes" it's the Holiday Season, thus sentiment is here, there and everywhere. So let us simply cover all the bases, right here, right now with Entertain Me's resident Diva Sandy with a "Y" not "E" Zacky and Teen Idol forever Mike Clifford.

It's been a spell since this dynamic duo joined forces, but joined them again they have. The result is pretty amazing. In a tribute to the late Doris Day, the team has tackled her signature song "Sentimental Journey."

Hey, what can one say, other than this song was destined to be sung by these two powerhouses. Oh, and it really resonates this most "Sentimental" time of the year.

Blah, blah, blah, etc...why prattle when you can listen, see and feel it. "Yes" the video for this wonderful confection is here for you to enjoy after the jump.

So, what are you waiting for?! Listen, and see it now...!

Mike on the WWW at:
https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/
https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6

Sandy on the WWW at: 
https://www.facebook.com/SandyZackyDiva/
https://www.reverbnation.com/sandyzacky 

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire...

They Know That Santa's On His Way...
Mike Clifford

So I guess it's time to throw a little Christmas Spirit your collective way, since as you all have bared witness that I am not really that much into it. Halloween & Thanksgiving are more my jam. Yet somehow when I hear Mike Clifford's cover of the Nat King Cole classic The Christmas Song I get the warm fuzzy feeling of my youth for the Holiday.

Mike was a prolific singer in the 1960's with his signature hit Close To Cathy among other endeavors. He was also a favorite of the late Dick Clark making numerous appearances on American Bandstand as well as touring with the Dick Clark Caravan.

Yet our intrepid Mike had never recorded a song full of Holiday Cheer until 2017, yeah, last year. He wanted to have one on his impressive resume and here it is for all of you to enjoy. The former Teen Idol's gift to you.

So just sit right back and enjoy this Yuletide standard, right here, right now. Don't ever tell me I'm not a giver...

Where's Mike? Unlike Waldo I have the answer.

Mike Clifford at:
https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Clifford
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-R112myr5ZzlGIS_m4J4Q
https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6  

"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" Mike Clifford

You Will Absolutely Love Him!
Mike Clifford

Former Teen Idol and Entertain Me favorite, Mike Clifford has come a long way since his Close to Cathy days. He is living proof that you aren't getting older, you are getting F#cking Better!

Mike is here to hit us with his best shot yet. An amazing cover of the Carole King chestnut Will You Love Me Tomorrow.

I asked Mike to name ten things he will always love, no matter what, tomorrow. Behold the anointed ones...

1) Classic Cars
2) Mexican Food
3) Dogs & Cats
4) Aircraft
5) PBS
6) The Wizard od OZ
7) Space Exlporation
8) The Ocean
9) Butterflies
10) Every Flower on Earth

Stop and smell all the flowers with Mike. Feel the love by watching the video for Will You  Love Me Tomorrow after the jump.

PS Yours truly has a blink and you miss it cameo in it - OK, now it's time to watch it, and watch it now! Jump minions, jump for Mike's love! 

Give your love to Mike at:
https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/
https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/will-you-love-me-tomorrow-single/1397186208
http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/mikeclifford25  

Michael's Musings

A Walking Study In Demonology
Michael Shinafelt

This is the week that was, and shall be forever and ever. Seven days in a life, seventy ways to do whatever you want.

Oh, it's time for me to bring it! R U ready?!?!

Having lost 43lbs. "Yes" I am down to 170, from 213. I have readjusted my goal weight from 165 to 163. Seriously who wants to say they have lost 48lbs, when they could say they lost 50?!

In case you didn't hear Prince Harry & Meghan Markle got hitched this past weekend

BTW - is your butt crack so numb you can't feel a string?

Sometimes you have to rebel and not get the F#ck out of bed

What ever you wouldn't do, name it after me

Entertain Me former Teen Idol fave Mike Clifford has something coming June 11th that will blow your collective nads off - 
Keep up with him here: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

Just Because...Dirty Dog

52 & Fabulous!
Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields did a sizzling bikini layout, she's 52. That's correct minions Brooke and I have something in common. We are both 52 and our bodies are hot!

Why are there so many songs about _____ it's time to fill in the blank!

Got penis breath?

Just saw a byline that states: "Caitlyn Jenner Opens Up" - Thanks for that image, not!

Kevin Federline wants more child support from Britney Spears - Translation: I'm a deadbeat "Feed Me!"

Little boxes, discuss

Trader Joe's has a pepperoni pizza/mac & cheese bowl. File Under: things that make you wanna hurl

Who's That Guy? Find out at:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/mshinafelt?lang=en

"Over The Moon" Mike Clifford

Enjoying Life
Mike Clifford

When Mike Clifford set out to do a dance & ballad cover of the Louis Armstrong chestnut "What A Wonderful World" he had no idea the project would be as successful as it is.

The video for the dance version recently passed 1,000 plays and still going strong. As Mike puts it he is "Over The Moon" about it.

Not bad for a guy who was Teen Idol for a minute in the 60's with the hit Close To Cathy, eh?

So join Mike in celebrating his success and give the video a whirl below.

What a wonderful world, indeed!

Follow Mike at:
https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/
https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6  

Mike on iTunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-wonderful-world-ballad.../id1228921743
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-a-wonderful-world-dance.../id1228918273

Mike Clifford Is "Wonderful"

Everything Is Wonderful
Mike Clifford

Have you heard the latest buzz?! Former Teen Idol Mike Clifford of Close To Cathy fame is back! It's totally true, he has a new single and video out. What is it you are asking?! It's a ballad and a dance cover of  Louis Armstrong's classic What A Wonderful World.

While I know many of you are beleaguered in these, shall we say, interesting times...OK trying ones, there is still so much beauty in the world to appreciate and pay attention to. Mike is here to tell you 10 things that still make this a wonderful world!

1. Friends & Family
2. Research For All Diseases
3. Firefighters & Paramedics 
4. Pets Of All Kinds
5. Doctors & Nurses
6. NASA
7. The Arts (especially music!)
8. The Internet
9. Flowers & Hummingbirds
10. Sunshine 

There you have it from the mouth of Mike. Check out the video for What A Wonderful World after the jump and be sure to find out more about what he is up to now by clicking on the links provided. After all despite certain things, it still really is a wonderful world! 

Keep the wonderful energy flowing with Mike at:
https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

iTunes Dance -   https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-a-wonderful-world-dance-mix-feat-maurice-gainen-single/id1228918273

Ballad -  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-wonderful-world-ballad-version-feat-ben-ditosti/id1228921743

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Mike+Clifford+What+a+wonderful+world

Mike Clifford's "Wonderful World"

In The Director's Seat
Mike Clifford

Yesterday I had the extreme pleasure of being part of former Teen Idol Mike Clifford's video for his upcoming cover of the Louis Armstrong classic What A Wonderful World. Mike as you may recall is most famous for his Top 10 hit Close To Cathy. The video is for the dance version which will keep you shaking your fucking booty and be stuck in your head forever. 

For those of you who like to take things slower there will also be a ballad version available too. The shoot was a joyous occasion and has a cameo from Jay London of Last Comic Standing fame.

Let's get to it, check out the images from the shoot and remember what a wonderful world we live in!

All The Colors Of The Rainbow

Wave Your Hands In The Air Like You Don't Care

Before The Magic

Mike Directing Jay London


Join Mike's "Wonderful World" at:
https://www.facebook.com/Mike-Cliffords-Wonderful-World-878305508977287/

Celebrating 50 Years Of "Close To Cathy": Mike Clifford

Vintage Mike Clifford Photo

Former Teen Idol and "Entertain Me" staple Mike Clifford is celebrating - today July 25th 2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of his signature hit "Close To Cathy".

Mike "I'm Not Dead Yet" Clifford has a few things to say about CTC's 50th...

MC: It feels like 10 years since I recorded it

MS: Did you think the song would be this enduring?

MC: Never. I was hoping it would last 15 days on the charts, but it actually lasted 12 weeks in the top 100. It's just amazing - I'm still identified with it and I have so many memories associated with it, along with so much wonderful feedback, it's just amazing!

MS: What do you want your legacy to be?

MC: Everyone is given some kind of talent whatever it may be. Mine was singing and other things shot off of that with the acting and the dancing. I just tried to make the most of what I had at the time, and constantly improve myself to be the best I could always be...I worked hard to make the most of what little talent I had. (laughs) My legacy is for people to remember, whatever I did, I always tried 100% ! The proof is in the pudding, if you are still listening to my music, not just "Close To Cathy" 50 years later...

MS: Cool!

Check out Mike in a more recent performance of his signature hit "Close To Cathy"

Rock on with Mike Clifford at:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Clifford-Close-to-Cathy/432999335318

R.I.P. Dick Clark -

"After six tours in the 60's with Dick Clark - I can truthfully say he was the finest gentleman I have ever worked with in the business" - Teen Idol, Mike Clifford

 Host and TV producer Dick Clark has died. He was 82. TMZ first reported the news Wednesday afternoon. A rep told the site that Clark underwent surgery Tuesday night and suffered a heart attack following the procedure.


Clark started his career as a radio announcer at WRUN in Utica, N.Y., when he was 17.


His long-running show, "American Bandstand," was on the air from 1957-1989. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" began in 1972 and continues to this day with Ryan Seacrest.

Clark launched the American Music Awards in 1973. He became a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 1993.

Clark suffered a stroke in December 2004. He continued performing even after the stroke, even though it had affected his ability to speak and walk.

Hey Dick, Keep On Rockin' !

Mike Clifford's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

It’s time for more Holiday cheer from “Entertain Me”…Teen Idol Mike “I’m Not Dead Yet” Clifford is here to put a jingle in your bells for The Holidays with his rendition of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”.

You may remember my November post about him:

http://mshinafelt.blogspot.com/2011/11/teen-idol-mike-clifford-im-not-dead-yet.html

The video is from his last solo performance in December of 1987 at the Vine Street Grill in Hollywood, CA - Clifford’s melodic rendition of “Merry Little Christmas” is here to make your Holidays a little brighter.

So, enjoy some more warmth of the season brought to you by the letters M & C.
　
Celebrate the Holidays with Mike at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Clifford-Close-to-Cathy/432999335318

Teen Idol, Mike Clifford "I'm Not Dead Yet"

Teen Idol Mike Clifford wants you to know "I'm Not Dead Yet"! It's his new slogan, many people prior to his recent resurgence as an artist thought he was....!

Well unless he is "The Walking Dead" it would seem the former teen dream who had a hit world wide with his single "Close to Cathy" is very much alive, kicking and getting back to business.

Clifford recently came out with a maturity that he did not demonstrate in his younger years on a groovy cover of "Mack the Knife" that would do Bobby Darin proud. He also has a YouTube video for the Holidays, a live version of: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".

Do you need further proof Mr. Clifford is not "dead yet?" Well check out the interview I did with him this year about "Mack The Knife":

http://www.chorusandverse.com/content.php?id=20110117A

Now do you believe me?! Remember teen idols never die, they simply get recycled, go green!

Get "close" to Mike and follow him at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mike-Clifford-Close-to-Cathy/432999335318

Download "Mack The Knife" at iTunes or CD Baby