Tune Tuesday – Tuff

John "Ace" Cannon was born on this day in 1934. He was a tenor/alto sax man who in 1961 scored a Top 20 record with his first solo hit, "Tuff." Backing him on that song was The Bill Black Combo. His last single was released in 1977, a cover of Willie Nelson's "Blue Eyes Crying … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Tuff →

Movie Music Monday – Star Wars

"May the Fourth Be With You!" I didn't have to put too much thought into today's movie. Today is National Star Wars Day, after all. According to National Day Calendar: "Thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the nation. If you are a fan, then National Star … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Star Wars →

Turntable Talk #48 – Don’t Axe Me!

(Note: This blog was originally posted earlier this month as part of Turntable Talk, a monthly feature hosted by Dave at A Sound Day) I'd like to thank Dave for inviting me back to participate in his Turntable Talk feature. This month's topic is a really good one. Dave says: "...this month's topic is 'DON'T … Continue reading Turntable Talk #48 – Don’t Axe Me! →

Book Recommendation – Kill Your Darlings

Peter Swanson is one of those authors that always delivers a good story. I stumbled onto him with his book Eight Perfect Murders. This led to me reading more and more of his novels. Of the ones I have read, they always seem to have a unique premise and hold my attention. Kill Your Darlings … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Kill Your Darlings →

Friday Photo Flashback

I will state up front that today's flashback does not involve a personal/family photo. It does have a personal/family story, though. As a kid, my dad introduced me and my brother to so many classics. He introduced us to old radio shows, old movies, the Three Stooges and the Little Rascals. He used to go … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

It’s the Simple Things

Our lives are constantly busy. So often, we forget to enjoy the little things. That's exactly what I did this week. For example, I noticed the birds singing away as I stood outside with the dog at 6am. I made it a point to really enjoy the first cup of coffee in the morning. No … Continue reading It’s the Simple Things →

Happy Birthday to the Red-Headed Stranger

Over the years, there has been one artist that has been a constant. He and his music have been a part of my life since I was 8. I'm talking about Willie Nelson. I wrote the following in 2018. Time for a little update. Willie Nelson is a country music legend. Whether you love or … Continue reading Happy Birthday to the Red-Headed Stranger →

Tune Tuesday – Boogaloo Down Broadway

Happy 83rd birthday to the Fantastic Johnny C! He was born John Corley in Greenwood, South Carolina. After he served in the military, he joined a gospel group in Pennsylvania. While they were rehearsing, a church member and neighbor heard him singing. That man was Jesse James, who was a record producer and a songwriter. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Boogaloo Down Broadway →

Movie Music Monday – The Flintstones

Happy 78th birthday today to Kate Pierson of the B-52's! They, of course, were referred to as the B.C. 52's for their appearance in the 1994 flop, The Flintstones. This B-52s version of the Flintstones Theme is perhaps the best thing to come out of the star-studded film. Even though it was a box-office success, … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Flintstones →

Summer’s Coming

We’re barely into spring, but the signs of summer are starting to show up. The kids will start their T-ball season in a couple weeks. They had their first practice earlier in the week. It was a tad chilly out, but they did great! They each took turns hitting into the practice net. Andrew was … Continue reading Summer’s Coming →