Born today in 1933, the great Floyd Cramer. According to Wiki, "Cramer became famous for his use of melodic "whole-step" attacks. He was inducted into both the Country Music (and Rock and Roll) Hall of Fame. His signature playing style was a cornerstone of the pop-oriented "Nashville sound" of the 1950s and 1960s. Cramer's "slip-note" … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Last Date
The Monday Blues – She Caught The Katy
I'm feeling bluesy today. Let's go back to 1968 to Taj Mahal's second album for one of my favorites. I first heard She Caught The Katy when I watched the Blues Brothers. Their version opens the film as Jake (John Belushi) gets out of prison. I had no idea that it was a cover. It … Continue reading The Monday Blues – She Caught The Katy
Book Recommendation – The Midnight Train
A couple years ago, I read (and liked) Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library. You can read my thoughts here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2023/03/24/another-good-read-the-midnight-library/ I just finished Haig’s follow up: It is not a sequel, but takes place in sort of the same realm as the first book. Here is the Goodreads synopsis: When your life flashes before your … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Midnight Train
Two Decades?
At 5:24am 20 years ago, with her hand in mine, my mother took her last breath here on earth. She was finally freed from the pain she suffered for a decade from Breast Cancer and all the treatments and medications she had because of the disease. For those of us who were left behind, there … Continue reading Two Decades?
Song Lyric Sunday
This week Jim Adams has asked us to pick a song about the American West, or one that mentions cowboys, a sheriff, an outlaw, horses, cactus, or tumbleweeds. In honor of the 145th anniversary of the Gunfight at the OK Corral. I have a few to offer up today. Cowboy Take Me Away Is it … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Great American Songbook Saturday – Don’t Fence Me In
On this day in 1937 Cole Porter was involved in a horrific accident. While riding his horse in Locust Valley, New York, the animal fell and rolled over onto him, crushing his legs. He would spend the rest of his life in constant pain. He originally wrote Don't Fence Me In in 1934 for Adios, … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Don’t Fence Me In
Friday Photo Flashback
Happy 70th birthday to Dwight Yoakam! Dwight is probably best known for his country songs. He had hits with 1000 Miles from Nowhere, Guitars Cadillacs, Little Ways, You're the One and so many more. He also appeared as an actor in movies like Sling Blade, The Minus Man and Panic Room. On TV he had … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Happy Birthday, Curly!
123 years ago today, Jerome “Curly” Howard was born. He was a man who made – and continues to make – millions of people laugh! He is considered by many, myself included, to be a comedic genius. He, of course, is remembered for his role as the “third stooge” in the Three Stooges comedy team. … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Curly!
TV Theme Song Thursday – #45
Recently, I came across a Watch Mojo list of the the Top 30 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. While I agreed with some of them, many I did not. So I decided to make my own list. As hard as I tried, I just couldn't go with the Top 30. There were too many … Continue reading TV Theme Song Thursday – #45
Halloween Treat – The Chicken Heart
NOTE: I know that bringing up the name Bill Cosby may not be the wisest thing. However, his albums were a part of my childhood and it fits in with the post for today. I am in no way shape or form condoning his behavior. That being said, I continue .... I was driving home … Continue reading Halloween Treat – The Chicken Heart
