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

Tune Tuesday – Shake a Tail Feather

I miss a good movie soundtrack album! There was a time where soundtracks from movies were just as big as the movie itself. If I had to pick my Top 10 movie soundtracks, The Blues Brothers would be in the Top 5! The Blues Brothers Band was made up of some of the most amazing … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Shake a Tail Feather →

Guest Blogger: My Baby Brother

Introduction: A week or so ago, I posted a blog stating that I was toying with the idea of inviting someone to be a guest blogger. Without hesitation, my younger brother Christopher said he would love to write one. Let me say that he is WAY more qualified to write than I am. He has … Continue reading Guest Blogger: My Baby Brother →

I Believe in Miracles …

So, this is a blog that I have wanted to write since June 15th. Having something to say and not being able to say it, is annoying and very difficult. As someone who used to look for things in daily life to share every day on the radio, having something that you need to "hold … Continue reading I Believe in Miracles … →

Psssst! Did you hear the latest?

Dreaming about band class is not uncommon for me. It happens often. Many times it is a recurring dream - I blogged about that recently at the following link: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2019/06/19/recurring-dreams/ Yesterday, however, the dream involved something that I had pretty much forgot about. The dream took place before a football game. I know this because … Continue reading Psssst! Did you hear the latest? →

Tune Tuesday – Love is All Around

Love Is All Around was a top 10 (it reached #7) hit for The Troggs in 1968. It was released in October of 1967. It's hard to believe that this amazing ballad is done by the same group who recorded the "rock/party" anthem "Wild Thing" the year before. A great vocal, great lyrics, a string … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Love is All Around →

Weekend Wrap-Up

Because of my "real job" work schedule, I have Thursday-Saturdays off. I have my sons three weekends a month, and I love that time with them. One weekend a month, my wife get a "date" weekend. This past weekend was that weekend. Thursday Thursday is usually a short day, because I work the night before. … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-Up →

The Innocent Man

I love to read. Finding the time to read is always a challenge. My stack of physical books to read is large. Many of my friends have posted pictures of their "summer reading" lists on Facebook. Of those friends, many are teachers who have the summer off and spend it reading. I don't have that … Continue reading The Innocent Man →

Pondering an idea: Be My Guest

I've always enjoyed when TV shows bring in guest stars for appearances on my favorite shows. For example, That 70's Show brought in many stars from the 70's as guests or for cameos. This is not a new concept, Jack Benny's Show in the 50's often featured stars like Jimmy Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, … Continue reading Pondering an idea: Be My Guest →

Tune Tuesday – Bad Case of Loving You

This has always been one of my favorite Robert Palmer songs. I remember hearing it on the radio in the late 70's and I remember having the 45. As a radio/music guy, I am really ashamed to admit that I did not know that Robert Palmer's version is NOT the original. As you can see … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Bad Case of Loving You →

Emotional Day

It is still a year away, but it is becoming very real, very quickly. Last month, on the last day of school, my oldest called me and proudly announced, "I'm a senior, dad!" It's not like I didn't think this time was coming, I knew it was. I knew when I held him as a … Continue reading Emotional Day →