For Movie Music Monday this week, I bring you a song from a movie that I have never seen. I want to say that I was exposed to the soundtrack while walking through a Barnes and Noble or FYE and it was playing over the speakers. I heard this neat cover of a Fats Domino … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – I’m Ready
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
Book Recommendation – End of Story by AJ Finn
As you know, I love a good mystery. I also love a mystery with a great "I didn't see that coming" moment. My latest read had both, and when the "I didn't see that coming moment" came I was truly floored. Here is the Goodreads synopsis: “I’ll be dead in three months. Come tell my … Continue reading Book Recommendation – End of Story by AJ Finn
National Game Show Day
Today is June 1 and it is National Game Show Day! It is a day for celebrating all timeless game shows, past and present. National Game Show Day honors one of the oldest and most cherished genres of TV. According to the National Day Calendar: Game Shows are watched by millions of Americans every single … Continue reading National Game Show Day
Friday Photo Flashback
There is plenty to dislike about social media. I know many people who have deleted accounts because of things like political posts, advertisements, censorship of their posts and stuff like that. I, on the other hand, really enjoy social media. One of the reasons I love it is that I get to share in the … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Powerful stuff
I'm not familiar with Cody Bret, but when I came across this, I knew I had to share... The way people view you....Sometimes I think about the different characters I play in everybody’s story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’m a terrible person in some people's narratives and a Godsend in others. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And none of it has anything to do with … Continue reading Powerful stuff
The Music of My Life – 1972
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard's Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released in … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1972
Tune Tuesday – Centerfield
Having been able to get out and help with my daughter's T-ball games over the past couple weeks has me in a baseball mood. My Detroit Tigers are not doing as well as I had hoped, but there is a lot of baseball left in the season. For Tune Tuesday, I picked a great baseball … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Centerfield
Movie Music Monday – To Be Your Man
Admittedly, today I present a song that is probably unfamiliar to you. It is a truly amazing love song by Don Williams, who was born on this day in 1939. In 1980, Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason and Sally Field teamed up together again for the less than stellar "Smokey and the Bandit II." … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – To Be Your Man
A Lesson Learned From a Classic
Dabney Coleman passed away recently at the age of 92. He was one of those great actors who always seemed to be playing a jerk in the movies. He played those characters so well, it is hard to believe that he was actually the opposite of that in real life. As an actor, he appeared … Continue reading A Lesson Learned From a Classic
Pre-Summer Splashing
They kids are all set for summer. Sam and I got them a huge inflatable water slide a few months back and we finally got the chance to put it up. We've had some summer-like weather and we've all had some fun with it. This thing is really cool. There is a shower at the … Continue reading Pre-Summer Splashing
