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

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 →

Turntable Talk #43 – Spooky Tunes

It's time once again for Turntable Talk. This is the 43rd round and since it will begin around Halloween, Dave from A Sound Day asked us to "pick a song that you like that is either about a scary story or person, or just sounds kind of spooky or scary to you." What do you … Continue reading Turntable Talk #43 – Spooky Tunes →

Historical Trivial Fun Fact

Today is November 8th. In all my years of radio, I cannot believe I never saw this connection before (and we used to do a lot of "This Day in History" stuff). The fun fact has to do with these two men: Both of these men were born on this day*. November 8, 1431 is … Continue reading Historical Trivial Fun Fact →

Friday Photo Flashback

As the chilly fall weather creeps in, I thought I would share a summer photo today. The above photo was taken in August of 1979. From left to right, you have my brother, me, and our friends Nicole and Jim. It looks as though we were ready to go swimming, but we didn't have a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Halloween Leftover

I came across a couple pictures I forgot to post in connection with Halloween. I thought you might get a kick out of these. If I had to add a parenthetical title it might be "Cool Couple Costumes." While out trick or treating with the kids I happened to see one of our neighbors. They … Continue reading Halloween Leftover →

Incredible Turkeys

It was on this day in 2005 that The Incredibles was released in theaters. Of all the Pixar films, it is probably my favorite. It was a favorite of my oldest son, too. This blog isn't about the movie, but does tie in.... Of my four children, three of them have had to do the … Continue reading Incredible Turkeys →