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 – Spanish Eyes

The Nostalgic Italian would feel terrible if he did not honor the birthday of another Italian. So today, we wish Jasper Cini a Happy Heavenly Birthday. We know him as Al Martino. Al was born on this day in 1927. Long before his days as a popular singer, he served in the U.S. Navy during … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Spanish Eyes →

The Monday Blues – Boom Boom

Another Monday is upon us and if you are feeling "blue" today, this song will having you tapping your feet. I first heard it in The Blues Brothers movie. John Lee Hooker will forever be associated with the song "Boom Boom." It became his signature song. Do a search on the internet for it and … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Boom Boom →

Book Recommendation – Shemp!

My dad introduced me to the Three Stooges at a very young age. Over the years I have read quite a few books about them. I read Moe's autobiography, which was completed after his death by the family. I read Curly's biography written by his niece. Larry wrote an "autobiography," but there is controversy about … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Shemp! →

Still Alive

My Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland IN Cleveland Thursday to advance to the American League Divisional Series. Today, they will take on the Seattle Mariners in game one of a 5 game series. The Mariners are a good team, and it is going to be a tough series. In a conversation I had with my dad … Continue reading Still Alive →

Friday Photo Flashback

A couple days ago, I posted about October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I explained that both my grandmother and mother passed away due to breast cancer. In the comments, my blogger friend, Dana (her blog is: https://regulargirldevos.com/) made a comment led to today's photo. Dana's comment: Thank you for sharing this, Keith. I’m sorry … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

One of the Best …

I am hoping to see the Detroit Tigers advance in the playoffs. My heart aches at the collapse of the team at the end of the season. To be up 15 games and not show up for the end of the season is just unbelievable. Instead of thinking about that, I was reminded of a … Continue reading One of the Best … →

Welcome October

How is it October already? I swear, I feel like it was just the beginning of summer. October is a month that I love and hate at the same time. I love October because the fall colors really show. It is high school football games and bonfires. It is trips to the cider mill and … Continue reading Welcome October →

Tune Tuesday – Ooby Dooby

It was on this day in 1987 that Roy Orbison got some friends together and recorded A Black and White Night. It would air on Cinemax in January of 1988. The performance was recorded at the Ambassador Hotel's Coconut Grove nightclub in Los Angeles California. It would include many of Roy's early hits and, as … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Ooby Dooby →

The Monday Blues

I recently found out that a gal I dated years back passed away. We remained friends long after the break up. We'd catch up on the phone when we could and often send each other text messages. Our last text exchange was on her birthday in June. I've stated before that the older we get, … Continue reading The Monday Blues →

Hoco 2025

I didn't get a chance to blog yesterday. I've been on the go since Friday. I took the day off on Friday so I could walk with Ella in the homecoming parade. After the Grand Marshall and Alumni Couple of the Year, the Kindergarten classes from the district were featured together. They walked behind a … Continue reading Hoco 2025 →