Author: nostalgicitalian

I'm just a guy who likes the classics. I love Old Time Radio Shows. I love Classic TV. I love Classic Movies. I love songs from the "Great American Songbook". I dig songs from the first decade of Rock and Roll. Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to newer things. My musical taste ranges from Classical to Classic Rock and Country to Rap. I love a good book and am always looking for something to read. I tend to lean toward historical fiction, biographies, mysteries, and more. I have always believed that our past (and the things we've experienced in it) make us who we are today. That being said, after reading through some old My Space blogs (yeah, that's about how long it's been since I blogged regularly), I decided that I should once again write. Welcome to my blog. I hope you find it interesting, thought provoking, and entertaining in some way. CONTACT ME AT - nostalgicitalian@yahoo.com

I Have An Idea – Yes or No?

I came across a “Watch Mojo” list of the “Top 30 Greatest TV Themes of All Time.” It was an interesting list, and I disagreed with some of their choices. As a TV Theme Song lover, I thought I’d put my list up against theirs. I’d feature one a week. Would you like that? The … Continue reading I Have An Idea – Yes or No? →

Turntable Talk #52 – Feels Like The First Time

The following was originally posted on the A Sound Day site as part of Turntable Talk: Round #52 of Dave Ruch's Turntable Talk has arrived! This month's topic stems from an idea that was brought on by Max at the PowerPop Blog. Dave says, "Last time around, he told of how one Beatles album and … Continue reading Turntable Talk #52 – Feels Like The First Time →

Great American Songbook Saturday – St. Louis Blues

112 years ago yesterday (9-11-1914) WC Handy published a song that would become a pop and jazz standard - St. Louis Blues. It was one of the first blues songs to "succeed as a pop song and remains a fundamental part of jazz musicians' repertoire." Handy said he had been inspired by a chance meeting with … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – St. Louis Blues →

Just a Thought ….

25 years later. Imagine what things might be like if we were still acting like we did in the days that immediately followed….

Friday Photo Flashback

Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts turns 51 on Sunday. Joe Don is the third from the left in the above photo. I've met the guys of Rascal Flatts a lot of times and they are all good guys. They hit the scene in 2000 and had a hit with Praying for Daylight. Two years … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Gene, Gene, the Genome Machine

You may recall that a few weeks ago I was talking about my medications. Back when we did that meeting, they decided to do some genetics to see what my body absorbs, breaks down, etc. The results are in, and they are indeed fascinating. They went over all my meds and sure enough, some of … Continue reading Gene, Gene, the Genome Machine →

First “Official” First Day

Last year we had Andrew in the Pre-preschool class. It was mainly 3 and 4 year-olds. Yesterday, he had his first official day as a Preschooler. He was glad to have a few of his friends from last year's class in his class this year. He got to see his old teachers, who both stopped … Continue reading First “Official” First Day →

Life’s Little Moments

I got to enjoy a nice four day weekend over the holiday. One of the highlights was that my brother came up from Ohio to visit. Saturday it was just my brother and brother-in-law, but Sunday my dad joined us. It is a rare occasion for the three of us to be together. It was … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments →

Tune Tuesday – Brimful of Asha

On this day in 1997, the band Cornershop released their album, "When I Was Born For the Seventh Time." The album contains their single, Brimful of Asha. I was working in the mailroom at EDS and making deliveries when I first hear this song. The first line to jump out at me was, "Everybody needs … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Brimful of Asha →

A Birthday ReBlog

My best friend in the whole world celebrates birthday 56 today! Some 2026 updates fill a 2009 Facebook blog…. Happy Birthday, You Old Coot – A Facebook Memory from 2009 I always knew when my dad was talking on the phone with my Uncle Tom. He would laugh uncontrollably, and there was an increase in … Continue reading A Birthday ReBlog →