There are some days I sit down and wonder what I am going to write about, today is not one of those days. Today is the "day the music died" - 60 years ago. The phrase comes from the classic Don McLean song "American Pie." The Winter Dance Party Tour In January of 1959, Buddy … Continue reading “A long, long time ago….”
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
Remembering my friend, Jay
In 1994, I was working at Honey Radio. Richard D. had a box full of jokes and show prep that he had collected over some time. He recycled many lines and adapted them to make them current. One day, while prepping his Top 12 at 12, I noticed a brown "newsletter looking" booklet. The title … Continue reading Remembering my friend, Jay
“Life is better when you are laughing”
A comedian's job is to make people laugh. Legendary comedian Milton Berle once said, "Laughter is an instant vacation." Charlie Chaplin said, "A day without laughter is a day wasted." Victor Borge said, "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." In a nutshell, laughter is an important part of a happy life. According to … Continue reading “Life is better when you are laughing”
40 years of the Dukes
"Just a good ole boys ... never meanin' no harm...." This is an impromptu blog that comes about as a result of scrolling Facebook. I was reminded that it was 40 years ago today that "The Dukes of Hazzard" premiered on TV. This show was such a HUGE part of my childhood! I remember sitting … Continue reading 40 years of the Dukes
“What’s in YOUR wallet?”
My brother is the writer in the family. I'm the "wannabe" writer. I write for me. He writes for others. He's actually written a few books. I mention him because a few months ago, in a conversation we were talking about writing. I told him about the creative writing class I started to take when … Continue reading “What’s in YOUR wallet?”
“Made in 1938”
Introduction Since I started blogging about a year ago, I have stumbled on some great blogs that focus on old movies, film noir, music, books, and various other things that I find interesting. Some of these blog sites have hosted Blogathons, and I have participated in a few of them. A while back, the "Pop … Continue reading “Made in 1938”
January 8th…
Today's blog is a salute to some people who have made an impact on me. I guess I should start with the obvious one - Elvis Presley. The "King of Rock and Roll" was born today in 1935. His music was influential in so many ways. I grew up listening to his music because my … Continue reading January 8th…
Fun and Games
"Life is more fun if you play games" - Ronald Dahl Over the holiday, we had a mini game night at my aunt's house. It was a lot of fun. Game nights are something that I feel are missing today. Oh, sure, there are plenty of video games, but families are missing out of creative … Continue reading Fun and Games
New Year’s Resolutions
It's that time again ... Every year around this time I have a joke that I recycle when I am on the radio. Basically, I say that I am going to make some New Years Resolutions I can actually keep. I then proceed to list how I am (1) going to gain 20-30 pounds (2) … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Keeping Christmas All The Year
Well, the Christmas presents are now opened. The music books with Christmas Carols are now back up on the shelves and the Christmas music on the radio has abruptly ceased. It is painfully obvious that Christmas is over! I have never understood how these radio stations that go "all Christmas music" LONG before Thanksgiving, can … Continue reading Keeping Christmas All The Year
