This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1980’s
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 – Beautiful Loser
My home state has produced some of the most amazing artists and music of the past 75 years. As a Michigander (Michiganian?), I consider Bob Seger to be Rock and Roll Royalty. In all the years I listened to his music and played his music on the radio, I had never seen him in concert. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Beautiful Loser
Movie Music Monday – Skyfall
The last James Bond movie I saw starred Timothy Dalton. I think it was The Living Daylights, I might be wrong. I've honestly never seen a Bond film with Daniel Craig as 007. That being said, the music today comes from his movie Skyfall. The reason? Adele was born on this day in 1988. Bond … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Skyfall
Book Recommendations – Before the Coffee Gets Cold
I was in between books, knowing that one I had on hold would arrive in a day or two. I normally would wait to start a book in that situation, but the title of this one caught my eye. When I read the synopsis and saw it involved time travel, I picked it up. The … Continue reading Book Recommendations – Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Turntable Talk #37 – Turn It On Again
This was first posted on the A Sound Day blog hosted by Dave Ruch: Once again, Dave from A Sound Day has invited me to participate in his month Turntable Talk feature. I truly appreciate the fact that he always comes up with great topics. Some of those topics are a bit more difficult to … Continue reading Turntable Talk #37 – Turn It On Again
May 2, 1611
414 years ago today, the King James Bible was published for the first time in London, England. It was translated from the Majority Text (or Received Text), which was the text used by Bible believers for thousands of years. The King James Version of 1611, also known as the Authorized Version of the Bible, "has … Continue reading May 2, 1611
Friday Photo Flashback
Back when I worked at B-95 in Flint, for whatever reason, my boss and I always greeted each other the same way. Oddly enough, when we call each other on the phone, we still do it. I'll say, "Brian Cleary, ladies and gentlemen!" and he says, "Keith Allen Everybody!" (or vice versa) Our morning guy … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
On Friday of last week, we had temperatures in the mid to upper 70's. On Saturday, they were in the upper 30's and low 40's. There was also a lot of wind, so it felt colder than that. This was the first day of soccer for Andrew and me. He was so excited that I … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
The Music of My Life – Decade Extra – The 1970’s (Part 2)
This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extra – The 1970’s (Part 2)
Tune Tuesday – If My World Didn’t Have You
Happy 92nd birthday to the Red-Headed Stranger - Willie Nelson! Willie Nelson is a country music legend. Whether you love or hate his music, there is no denying his legendary status. Willie is one of the most prolific songwriters and is responsible for many classic country hits. He wrote many songs that became hits for … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – If My World Didn’t Have You
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 