Every year on January 28th, the country celebrates National Kazoo Day! What kid didn't have a kazoo growing up? I know I had quite a few. Why are kazoos so fun? It's the musical instrument for those who can't "play" a musical instrument! All you need to be able to do is hum, and you … Continue reading It’s National Kazoo Day!!
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
What a wacky dream…
Dreams are funny. So was mine last night. The above is the cover of a journal you can buy off Amazon to write down your crazy dreams. I have often thought about keeping something like this on my bedside table. I actually had a weird dream last night and wrote it down. As you know, … Continue reading What a wacky dream…
Interview with a Radio Disc Jockey…Keith Allen
We are going to mix it up today. First I want to thank Keith Allen (nostalgicitalian) for being kind enough to answer 15 questions. Keith said he would be happy to answer any questions you have if we didn’t cover it. I have a link to a post of his at the bottom of the … Continue reading Interview with a Radio Disc Jockey…Keith Allen
The Mittens That United a Nation
Who would have thought that a simple pair of mittens would have brought so much joy ... and unity ... to a nation?! A photo of Bernie Sanders wearing mittens at the Presidential Inauguration has gone viral. In case you haven't seen the original ... here it is.... Thanks to creative people ... and Photoshop … Continue reading The Mittens That United a Nation
Let’s Work Together
As the country moves forward, I am reminded of a great song everyone needs to hear. Known for his song Kansas City, Wilbert Harrison's Let's Work Together still holds true today! Lyrics: Together we stand, divided we fallCome on now people, let's get on the ball and work togetherCome on, come on let's work together, … Continue reading Let’s Work Together
The Radio Life of a Song
The following is a sort of transcript from an informative speech I did in college on how songs make it on the radio. Some radio friends may find that not all the info is here, but it was enough for my listeners in speech class. How many of you have ever called a radio station … Continue reading The Radio Life of a Song
“Let’s Go – While We’re Young!”
Somewhere on the Internet I saw I shirt that read: "I speak fluent movie quotes." There are a few variations of this shirt that incorporate "song lyrics" and "sarcasm," but for me - it is movie quotes. I do this all the time! Here is an example that happened to me today. I left the … Continue reading “Let’s Go – While We’re Young!”
Honey? Does this outfit match?
If this isn't an unwritten rule, it should be: Kids outfits should be placed in dresser drawers already matched! This blog stems from a conversation I had with my wife before work today. I have never been the greatest at matching clothes for kids. I admit it. I can bet you money that you will … Continue reading Honey? Does this outfit match?
A Smile Amid Chaos
All you had to do this week was turn on the news, check your social media page, or surf the internet to see the chaos going on in the world. As an American, it makes me sad to see the state of the country. The division within the country is just sickening. Abraham Lincoln quoted … Continue reading A Smile Amid Chaos
That Time I Ticked Off Soupy Sales … and His Wife!
The great comedian, Soupy Sales, was born today in 1926. In honor of his birthday, I thought I would share a story I don't talk about often, because it still makes me sick to my stomach to think about it. Back in 1989, I was working at WKSG, Kiss-FM in Detroit. I was doing the … Continue reading That Time I Ticked Off Soupy Sales … and His Wife!
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 