Mike Clifford "The Christmas Song"

Santa's On His Way!
Mike Clifford

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose..." - The Christmas Song

You've heard it all before, and it's been done many times, many ways, most notably by the late Nat King Cole. Well here it comes again, another rendition of the classic and timeless tune, with a modern twist sung by none other than Mike Clifford of "Close to Cathy" and "What a Wonderful World" fame.

Yes Virginia, Mike Clifford is bringing you his unique take on "The Christmas Song."

Mike is here with ten wishes for humanity, himself and the world this Holiday Season. Are you ready, here comes Santa Mike!

1) Everyone has enough food & shelter

2) All animals in shelters are adopted 

3) Peaceful solutions to world conflict

4) New breakthroughs in medical research

5) I make the charts again

Celebrate!
Mike Clifford & Robert Forrester

6) Every child has at least one Christmas present

7) Celebrations are held with no violence

8) Everyone likes my new Christmas video

9) Frontier Airlines improves it's on time record

10) Everyone gets to have brunch at least once at the fabulous Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO

Enjoy the video after the jump!

Santa Mike is on his way! at:

https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6
https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

"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

Michael's Musings

Throwback:
Revenge Of The Nerd
Michael Shinafelt

It's Thursday and time for another dose of whatever I feel like saying. This weeks column may be a tad foggy with a a 100% chance a sinus issues.

That's correct my sinuses have had havoc brought unto them by the Santa Ana Winds blowing all sorts of lovely things around the City of Angels. Let me tell you it's no fun and makes me count to ten way more than usual throughout the day because I am so damned irritable!

OK, now that I got that out of my nasal passage let's do it!

Feud on FX ended this past week, I must say the final episode was masterful

Quote of the Week: "The Kardashians look like turds with frosting"

There is a band with the name Palm Springsteen, brilliant!

Juan Pee Pee. All you hardcore Law & Order: SVU fans know what I mean.

I like big butts and I cannot lie

Starbuck's slogan for the Unicorn Frappauccino should be: Shit the rainbow

Mike Clifford's video for his cover of Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" dropped this week, if you need to smile check it out after the jump. PS I'm in it.

T.G.I.F! Thank God I'm Fabulous!

My Twitter bio reads - Proud Muslim Lesbian. Wanted to see if you are paying attention.

No more printed paper towels or napkins!

A friend informed me this week you can have pot delivered to your door. The more you know.

I know you are going to judge but the last ten episodes of Pretty Little Liars is now down to eight left. Yes, I am starting to feel empty.

Misery loves company, thus join me at:

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt    

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/

Michael's Musings

I'm Going To Bridle You In & Make You Submit
Michael Shinafelt

Just finished off a delightful wine & nosh evening with my friend Scott Jacobs. We listened to the 80's music station on my cable TV and caught up, with a side of the usual mayhem.

I also laughed so hard my dick fell out of my shorts. Kidding about the dick falling out of my shorts part, I wanted to see if you were paying attention. 

Enough of my cheekiness, time to turn and face the strange. Hey it's a whole lot better than turning into the strange, or not. The decision is yours...

If I can smell your breath, you are too close

When in doubt get your monotone on with Jesus

Courtney Love is playing Kitty Menendez in an upcoming TV movie about the Menendez Brothers. Leaving this as is.

My Buddha is impressive, and yours?

Shooting the video for former Teen Idol Mike Clifford's cover of Louis Armstrong's What A Wonderful World this weekend. 

In space no one can hear you scream, in China too young is just a name

Look What I Made!

Started my healthy eating kick this week. Made myself some Brussel Sprout Tacos, which consist of Brussel Sprouts sauteed in garlic, stuffed into a corn tortilla with a dollop of sour cream. I've got skills bitches.

In light of Trump Care failing we should all take a moment and realize not everyone in the current administration is an insane narcissist bloated orange fart bag.

Lily Allen said it best, Fuck You very much

What an excellent day for an exorcism

Referring to the abovementioned Mike Clifford, check out his page and give it a like. Why? Because it will put a smile on your face and mine: https://www.facebook.com/Mike-Cliffords-Wonderful-World-878305508977287/

Remember, we were all once cream pies

Your mission should you choose to accept is is to follow me at:

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