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

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 →

Friday Photo Flashback

Here's a photo I forgot about. It's probably late 1970 or early 1971. That, my friend, is yours truly. There's not much to the photo. However, it is obvious that I have looked cute in a beret since I was young. The thing that really stands out here is the gold couch that I have … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

What’s Been Going On

This past weekend was a busy one. Once again Ella had soccer. Watching these gals play is so fun. I'm not sure why they all want to be the goalie. At one point over half the team was in front of the goal. Ella had her back to the other team because she was chatting … Continue reading What’s Been Going On →

Book Recommendation – The Woman in the Window

I am really behind the times with the book I just finished. I found out that it came out in 2018, and actually had already been made into a Netflix movie. The Woman in the Window was recommended to me by the owner of a used book store I frequent. We were talking about our … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Woman in the Window →

Tune Tuesday – The Letter

It was on this day in 1967 that the Box Tops started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Letter', a No.5 hit in the UK. The record went on to sell over four million copies and receive two Grammy nominations. It was also a Top Ten hit for … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Letter →

The Monday Blues

I thought we'd head to the swamp today. "I'm a King Bee" is what they call a "swamp blues" song. It was written and first recorded by Slim Harpo in 1957. It has been performed and recorded by numerous blues and other artists since, but Slim's version is paramount. Harpo's legal name was James Moore. He … Continue reading The Monday Blues →