Does “Number One” Really Mean Anything?

My friend, Stewart, over at The UK Number Ones Blog reached out a while back and asked if I'd participate in a guest feature. By the time this posts, his site will have posted its 1000th number one song. This guest post is to help celebrate that amazing achievement. Stewart gave us guest writers a … Continue reading Does “Number One” Really Mean Anything? →

Great American Songbook Saturday

Last Sunday the theme for Jim Adams' Song Lyric Sunday was the Great American Songbook. As I looked through the this of songs that are considered to be a part of the Great American Songbook, I couldn't help but realize how many amazing songs fall into this category. Starting today, I'd like to do a … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday →

I’m Making a List … of Lists

Every once in a while, I will look back at things I have written and realize that it is too good not to share again. This blog is about seven years old, but the lists included in it are as relevant today as they were back then. Not only are they something I need to … Continue reading I’m Making a List … of Lists →

Friday Photo Flashback

I have to admit that I got a chuckle out of today's photo. My brother will probably hate me for posting it, but maybe he'll chuckle, too. I will wait while you laugh ... I know, we look utterly ridiculous. If I had to guess, this photo was probably taken when I was in 6th … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Happy Birthday, Emily West!

This is an updated summer "rerun." I will forever sing the praises of Emily West. She is such a talent and I love her voice. Wishing a very happy 45th birthday to a talented artist who hails from Waterloo, Iowa - Emily West. When I worked in radio, we got to meet a lot of … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Emily West! →

Life’s a Beach!

Since we didn't get to watch fireworks together, we decided that Monday would be a family day! While my wife caught a few hours of sleep, I packed us a picnic lunch, packed the swim suits & towels, and got us beach ready. I'm not sure why, but we always seem to go swimming at … Continue reading Life’s a Beach! →

Tune Tuesday – The Stripper

Oh, the songs that make it to number one! In the coming days, I will be posting a piece that I wrote for The UK Number Ones Blog. Today's song might have easily been one I could have included in that piece. 64 years ago today, a song that at one point had no title, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Stripper →

Movie Music Monday – Forrest Gump

It was 32 years ago today that we were introduced to Forrest Gump. The movie opened in the US on this day in 1994. In a 1994 article from the Gainesville Sun, the film's music producer Joel Sill talked about the soundtrack. He stated "We wanted to have very recognizable material that would pinpoint time … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Forrest Gump →

Our Fourth Was Missing Our “Fourth”

In all the years that Sam and I have been together, our city has always done fireworks on July 4th. Sam knew that she'd have the 4th off, so neither of us had to take any time off of work. Well, for whatever the reason, our city moved the fireworks to the 3rd of July … Continue reading Our Fourth Was Missing Our “Fourth” →

Song Lyric Sunday

It is Sunday once again and it is time once again for Song Lyric Sunday, hosted by Jim Adams. This week's challenge is to feature a song included in the “Great American Songbook.” The topic was suggested by my friend Nancy of the Elephant’s Trunk aka The Sicilian Storyteller. For someone like me, who loves … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday →