The Evening Pause – Behind The Black – Robert Zimmerman https://behindtheblack.com Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:26:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Jeff Beck – A Day in the Life https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jeff-beck-a-day-in-the-life/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jeff-beck-a-day-in-the-life/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:26:43 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=123218 An evening pause: Performed live 2007.

Hat tip Rex Ridenoure.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jeff-beck-a-day-in-the-life/feed/ 0 Erhan Shukri – Rasputin https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/erhan-shukri-rasputin/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/erhan-shukri-rasputin/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:01:18 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=123044 An evening pause: Performed live 2016.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/erhan-shukri-rasputin/feed/ 1 Dan Hartman – I Can Dream About You https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/dan-hartman-i-can-dream-about-you/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/dan-hartman-i-can-dream-about-you/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:01:55 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=123041 An evening pause: Performed live prior to Hartman’s passing in 1994.

Hat tip Diane Zimmerman.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/dan-hartman-i-can-dream-about-you/feed/ 5 Juan Luis Rubiales – Three knives https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/juan-luis-rubiales-three-knives/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/juan-luis-rubiales-three-knives/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:01:01 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=123039 An evening pause: Some magic to herald the weekend. Note that near the beginning of his actual performance the sound drops out for 40 seconds. Stick with it, the loss is irrelevant.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/juan-luis-rubiales-three-knives/feed/ 1 Candy Dulfer – Lily Was Here https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/candy-dulfer-lily-was-here/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/candy-dulfer-lily-was-here/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:01:36 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=123037 An evening pause: Performed live 2010.

Hat tip Doug Johnson.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/candy-dulfer-lily-was-here/feed/ 2 Emma Kok & Matheu Hinzen – You’re The One that I Want https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/emma-kok-matheu-hinzen-youre-the-one-that-i-want/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/emma-kok-matheu-hinzen-youre-the-one-that-i-want/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:01:48 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122935 An evening pause: Performed live c2025. From the musical Grease.

Hat tip Judd Clark, who notes that this performance is “Quite different than from the last time you showed Emma Kok,” when she was only fifteen.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/emma-kok-matheu-hinzen-youre-the-one-that-i-want/feed/ 0 Maria Callas – Bizet’s Carmen Habanera https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/maria-callas-bizets-carmen-habanera/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/maria-callas-bizets-carmen-habanera/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:01:34 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122931 An evening pause: Performed live 1962. Make sure you have closed captions activated as it provides a translation.

Hat tip Wayne DeVette.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/maria-callas-bizets-carmen-habanera/feed/ 0 Andy Kaufman as Elvis Presley https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/andy-kaufman-as-elvis-presley/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/andy-kaufman-as-elvis-presley/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:01:21 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122927 An evening pause: A very talented comic actor once told me something very profound about comedy: “Play opposites, it works every time.” Performed live on the Tonight Show 1977.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/andy-kaufman-as-elvis-presley/feed/ 8 A military pilot’s perspective on downed pilot rescue in Iran Easter weekend https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/a-military-pilots-perspective-on-downed-pilot-rescue-in-iran-easter-weekend/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/a-military-pilots-perspective-on-downed-pilot-rescue-in-iran-easter-weekend/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:01:44 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122918 An evening pause: The details of the amazing search & rescue effort to recover a downed American pilot in Iran last weekend has been covered quite thoroughly in the media, especially the alternative press. This video gives us the compelling perspective of the men and women who made that rescue happen. Even if you oppose Trump’s present actions against Iran, Steeve’s reveals a fundamental aspect of the American way of war that illustrates again the best part of America. The key quote, “Will you be worth the trip?”

Hat tip Mike Nelson.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/a-military-pilots-perspective-on-downed-pilot-rescue-in-iran-easter-weekend/feed/ 17 Edgar Winter & Billy Strings – Fly Away https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/edgar-winter-billy-strings-fly-away/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/edgar-winter-billy-strings-fly-away/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:01:44 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122922 An evening pause: Performed live February 20, 2026.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/edgar-winter-billy-strings-fly-away/feed/ 2 Ririko Takagi & Kaoruko Igarashi – Akatonbo [Red dragonfly] https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/ririko-takagi-kaoruko-igarashi-akatonbo-red-dragonfly/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/ririko-takagi-kaoruko-igarashi-akatonbo-red-dragonfly/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:01:22 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122867 An evening pause: Performed live 2022. This is a children’s song written in 1927 by Kōsaku Yamada with lyrics from a 1921 Japanese poem by Rofū Miki.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/ririko-takagi-kaoruko-igarashi-akatonbo-red-dragonfly/feed/ 0 Eagles – Lyin’ Eyes https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/eagles-lyin-eyes/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/eagles-lyin-eyes/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:01:22 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122831 An evening pause: Performed live 1977.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/eagles-lyin-eyes/feed/ 3 Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra – O Magnum Mysterium https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/tasmanian-symphony-orchestra-o-magnum-mysterium/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/tasmanian-symphony-orchestra-o-magnum-mysterium/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:01:50 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122863 An evening pause: Peformed live July 2020. They minimize the appearance of the stupid social distancing by good camerawork.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/tasmanian-symphony-orchestra-o-magnum-mysterium/feed/ 0 Diana Damrau – Queen of the Night https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/diana-damrau-queen-of-the-night/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/diana-damrau-queen-of-the-night/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:04:12 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122828 An evening pause: From Mozart’s The Magic Flute, performed by the Royal Opera. If the closed captions are off, turn them on, as they provide a translation.

As “the fat lady” has now sung, we can go off and enjoy the weekend.

Hat tip Blair Ivey.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/diana-damrau-queen-of-the-night/feed/ 7 Chai Kichi & Spaul – Aheng Haheng https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/chai-kichi-spaul-aheng-haheng/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/chai-kichi-spaul-aheng-haheng/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:01:03 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122826 An evening pause: How about some silliness, dressed up in some very nice music.

Hat tip Diane Zimmerman.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/chai-kichi-spaul-aheng-haheng/feed/ 0 Steve Lehto – The crazy legal problems w/the Turbo Encabulator https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/steve-lehto-the-crazy-legal-problems-w-the-turbo-encabulator/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/steve-lehto-the-crazy-legal-problems-w-the-turbo-encabulator/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:01:36 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=120456 An evening pause: For a background review, essential for understanding the legal tangles, see these earlier evening pauses from 2012, 2014, and 2023.

Hat tip Wayne DeVette.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/steve-lehto-the-crazy-legal-problems-w-the-turbo-encabulator/feed/ 8 Jewel – Standing Still https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jewel-standing-still/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jewel-standing-still/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:01:08 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122607 An evening pause: Performed live 2001.

Hat tip Rex Ridenoure.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jewel-standing-still/feed/ 0 Alex Guerrero – New York New York https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/alex-guerrero-new-york-new-york/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/alex-guerrero-new-york-new-york/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:01:52 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122596 An evening pause: The guitarist, who goes by the handle of guitaro5000, goes around and asks strangers if they want to sing something. This example epitomizes in a nutshell America.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/alex-guerrero-new-york-new-york/feed/ 0 The Ross Sisters – Solid Potato Salad https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-ross-sisters-solid-potato-salad-2/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-ross-sisters-solid-potato-salad-2/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:01:15 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122603 An evening pause: From the 1944 movie Broadway Rhythm. Makes me want to go to a potluck picnic this weekend.

Hat tip Wayne DeVette.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-ross-sisters-solid-potato-salad-2/feed/ 12 Carl Perkins & Ringo Starr – Honey Don’t https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/carl-perkins-ringo-starr-honey-dont/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/carl-perkins-ringo-starr-honey-dont/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:01:36 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122598 An evening pause: Performed live 1985.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

Readers: I am in need of evening pause suggestions. If you’ve sent me suggestions in the past you know the drill. More suggestions are welcome! If you haven’t and want to suggest something, say so in the comments below, but DON’T provide the link to your suggestion or mention it. I will contact you to send you the guidelines so you can send it to me to schedule.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/carl-perkins-ringo-starr-honey-dont/feed/ 0 Michael Kiwanuka – Cold Little Heart https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/michael-kiwanuka-cold-little-heart/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/michael-kiwanuka-cold-little-heart/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:01:53 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122593 An evening pause: Hat tip Rex Ridenoure.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/michael-kiwanuka-cold-little-heart/feed/ 0 Elina Garanca – When I hear the sound of the cymbal https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/elina-garanca-when-i-hear-the-sound-of-the-cymbal/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/elina-garanca-when-i-hear-the-sound-of-the-cymbal/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:01:11 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122272 An evening pause: From the operetta Gypsy Love.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/elina-garanca-when-i-hear-the-sound-of-the-cymbal/feed/ 1 Fair Play Crew – Video Game https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/fair-play-crew-video-game/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/fair-play-crew-video-game/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:01:11 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122270 An evening pause: To really appreciate this skit, you really would have had to have spent hours playing early coin-operated video games in the 1980s and 1990s.

Hat tip Mike Nelson.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/fair-play-crew-video-game/feed/ 0 Gregory Peck – Harper Lee while filming To Kill a Mockingbird https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gregory-peck-harper-lee-while-filming-to-kill-a-mockingbird/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gregory-peck-harper-lee-while-filming-to-kill-a-mockingbird/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:01:27 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122268 An evening pause: A touch of gentle reality for the weekend.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gregory-peck-harper-lee-while-filming-to-kill-a-mockingbird/feed/ 2 Barcelona Flamenco – Dance and Flute https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/barcelona-flamenco-dance-and-flute/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/barcelona-flamenco-dance-and-flute/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:01:07 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122261 An evening pause: This is most definitely Spanish in tone.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/barcelona-flamenco-dance-and-flute/feed/ 0 Gilbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again (Naturally) https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gilbert-osullivan-alone-again-naturally/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gilbert-osullivan-alone-again-naturally/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:01:26 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122259 An evening pause: Performed live 1972.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gilbert-osullivan-alone-again-naturally/feed/ 0 The dancers of the Fandango Ballroom – Hey Big Spender https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-dancers-of-the-fandango-ballroom-hey-big-spender/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-dancers-of-the-fandango-ballroom-hey-big-spender/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:30 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122150 A evening pause: From the 1969 film Sweet Charity.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-dancers-of-the-fandango-ballroom-hey-big-spender/feed/ 0 Lord Vinheteiro – Take on Me https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/lord-vinheteiro-take-on-me/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/lord-vinheteiro-take-on-me/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:35 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122257 An evening pause: Some silliness to start the week.

Hat tip Mike Nelson.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/lord-vinheteiro-take-on-me/feed/ 3 History of Everything – The Freshwater Paddle Carriers https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/history-of-everything-the-freshwater-paddle-carriers/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/history-of-everything-the-freshwater-paddle-carriers/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:01:22 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122148 An evening pause: A bit of history for the weekend.

Hat tip Blair Ivey.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/history-of-everything-the-freshwater-paddle-carriers/feed/ 2 Max Steiner – Casablanca suite https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/max-steiner-casablanca-suite/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/max-steiner-casablanca-suite/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:01:51 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122145 An evening pause: From the 1942 film Casablanca, still one of the greatest movies ever made.

Hat tip Wayne DeVette.

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