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

Moose and Squirrel

It was 66 years ago that we were first introduced to Rocky and His Friends. Rocky debuted on this day in 1959 along with his friend Bullwinkle, the evil Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale, Dudley Do-Right, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, and even Aesop! They debuted on the ABC Network. The show was sort of a … Continue reading Moose and Squirrel →

Tune Tuesday – Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Michigan's own Hank Ballard! He was born on this day in 1927. He, of course, wrote and recorded the original version of The Twist. The song will be forever associated with Chubby Checker. He also had hits with Work With Me Annie, Annie Had a Baby and more. I have featured … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go →

Movie Music Monday – Tommy Boy

Happy 81st Birthday to Lorne Michaels! He has won 24 Primetime Emmy Awards. He has 112 nominations, holding the record as the most nominated individual in the award show's history. He is best known for Saturday Night Live, but he has also produced some very funny films, including Tommy Boy. There are some really great … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Tommy Boy →

Sunday Funny

An elderly man in Phoenix calls his son in New York and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing, forty-five years of misery is enough." "Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams. "We can't stand the sight of each other … Continue reading Sunday Funny →

Droning On and On to a World Record

There is an old joke that asks, "Why are bagpipe players always walking? To get away from the sound!" There are, however, folks who truly love the pipes - Australians, for example. This week there was an event in Australia that featured an ensemble of 374 bagpipers playing "It's a Long Way to the Top … Continue reading Droning On and On to a World Record →

Friday Photo Flashback

Every once in a while I find a photo that makes me laugh more than it should. Here is an example. I am guessing that this was at a wedding or a holiday party I was DJing. The black LED curtain behind me was something a friend let me experiment with. It was pretty cool, … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Book Recommendation – My Friends

I'm a bit behind on my book recommendations, and I thought I had better post at least one of them before I get further behind. Even though this book is a perfect summer read, it is good in any season. Today I want to suggest My Friends by Fredrik Backman. My Friends is the sixth … Continue reading Book Recommendation – My Friends →

Cue The Music …

It does not take long for my wife to get into the Christmas Spirit. Longtime readers of this blog know that she listens to Christmas music all year round. Once November is here, the season is "officially" underway according to her. I took advantage of a semi-warm day over the weekend and took down all … Continue reading Cue The Music … →

Tune Tuesday – Someday, Someway

I hope you don't mind if I focus on a hometown hero that often gets overlooked. Today Marshall Crenshaw celebrates birthday 72. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in the suburb of Berkley. A radio buddy of mine went to high school with him. He had hit songs with "Cynical Girl" and … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Someday, Someway →

Movie Music Monday – Follow That Bird

A huge piece of my childhood premiered 56 years ago today. Long before Elmo and all of the newer cast members, I sat in front of the TV watching Ernie and Bert, Kermit, Grover, the Count, and Big Bird. In 1985, Big Bird and the rest of the cast starred in the theatrical movie "Follow … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Follow That Bird →