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

Movie Music Monday – Purple Rain

Last year Rolling Stone magazine listed its 100 Best Movie Soundtracks list. It was interesting to scroll through. There were plenty of movies on the list that I have never seen. Sitting at the top of the list was Prince's Purple Rain. The soundtrack was loaded with hits: Let's Go Crazy. I Would Die 4 … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Purple Rain →

Happy 85th Birthday to Billboard

The first Billboard singles chart was published on this day in 1940. It was 85 years ago that Billboard began compiling and publishing the National Best Selling Retail Records chart. It became the first official national music chart. Wiki says: Debuting in the issue dated July 27, it marked the beginning of the magazine's nationwide tracking … Continue reading Happy 85th Birthday to Billboard →

Book Recommendation – Marble Hall Murders

One author that I truly enjoy is Anthony Horowitz. I've read quite a few of his books and they have been very well done. I had been waiting for his latest - Marble Hall Murders. This book is the third book in his Susan Ryland series. Despite the fact that the three tie in together, … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Marble Hall Murders →

Friday Photo Flashback

I'm guessing today's photo is from somewhere between 1987-1992. I don't recall where the photo was taken. I'm going to guess it's a wedding or some family event. The picture is of my dad, my Uncle Tom, and me. This is another photo that I am unaware of who took it. We're all wearing a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Update – Kids and Me

With all that went on with me and my ER visit, I neglected to post about my son. He had his MRI on Monday and I am happy to say that it came back normal. The children's hospital was fantastic. The staff was excellent. There was a pinball game in the waiting room. No coins … Continue reading Update – Kids and Me →

The Unwanted Vacation

I had planned a very different post for today. Instead, I am finally up and about after a long night. Last night was a fairly normal night at work. One of our labs needed an oxygen concentrator, so I put one of ours in my car and made the 30 minute drive there. I dropped … Continue reading The Unwanted Vacation →

Tune Tuesday – Julie, Do Ya Love Me

Just last month teen idol Bobby Sherman passed away. He would have turned 82 years old today. Bobby seemed to be everywhere. He was singing on the radio, as well as acting on television and on the big screen. He was a singer on the show "Shindig," he had a role on "Here Comes the … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Julie, Do Ya Love Me →

Movie Music Monday – Stormy Weather

It was 82 years ago today that the musical Stormy Weather premiered in the US. The movie starred the beautiful Lena Horne, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and Cab Calloway. Also making appearances were Fats Waller and Dooley Wilson (who was the piano player in Casablanca). The movie is loosely based on Robinson's life. It would be … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Stormy Weather →

A Simple Request

Tomorrow morning, I'll be taking a 2-3 hour trip to a children's hospital on the west side of the state. Andrew is having an MRI. We're hoping that this will finally give us some answers. The neurologist suggested that we get this done to rule out some of the possible issues. If it is a … Continue reading A Simple Request →

Book Recommendation – The War Pianist

My wife knows I like historical fiction books. She found this at Sam's Club and said, "It sounds like a story you might like. My first thought was "a piano player during wartime?" Then I read the Goodreads Synopsis: Pianist: NOUN. Informal. A person who operates or controls a radio transmitter – often in code. … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The War Pianist →