One week. That's all I did. One week and I am exhausted! As she recovered from surgery, I took on all the responsibilities of my wife for one entire week. I look back in amazement. I just don't know how she does it. How does she manage the calendar that she keeps while I am … Continue reading I Don’t Know How She Does It
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
I found a stack of pictures this week that I had stuck in an envelope. I probably did that so I could scan them for this feature, but I don't really remember. Anyway, I found this great picture of my brother and me. I love this picture because I actually look cute in it! I … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Ladies and Gentlemen – Mr. Eddie Deezen!
Eddie Deezen I have been meaning to do a little interview with Eddie Deezen for a couple of years. I was always afraid to ask. You see, we've been friends on Facebook for some time and I've found that we share a lot in common. He has shared a lot of great personal stories about … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen – Mr. Eddie Deezen!
Turntable Talk #35 – Sans Sophomore Slump
It is time for another edition of Turntable Talk hosted by Dave from A Sound Day. This is round #35, which means next month I'll have been contributing to this feature for 3 years! Wow. As long as Dave keeps coming up with interesting topics, I'll keep writing. This time around, Dave says that "we're … Continue reading Turntable Talk #35 – Sans Sophomore Slump
The Music of My Life – 2012
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 2012
Tune Tuesday – Ruby Tuesday
Today's tune comes from the Between The Button's album from the Rolling Stones. It was on this day in 1967 that the Stones took Ruby Tuesday to #1. It was their fourth chart topper in the US. Songfacts.com says that Keith Richards said of "Ruby Tuesday": "That's one of those things - some chick you've … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Ruby Tuesday
Movie Music Monday – The Blues Brothers
We go back to one of my favorite movie soundtracks today for Movie Music Monday. There were many pop and soul singers who made cameos in The Blues Brothers! They include Aretha Franklin, John Lee Hooker, James Brown, and Ray Charles. It also includes a man who had been making music since the 1930's! I'm … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Blues Brothers
Book Recommendation – Looking For Calvin and Hobbes
Growing up I was a huge fan of the Sunday comics. There were quite a few that I read daily, one of which was Calvin and Hobbes. This book was suggested to me by a friend who knew I liked the strip. I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the title, but it … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Looking For Calvin and Hobbes
A Movie I Can’t Wait To See
It was announced earlier this month in Variety that Roy Orbison is the latest artist to have their life turned into a movie. Roy is a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician behind classic hits like “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Only the Lonely.” Per Variety, Denis O’Sullivan, the producer behind the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody … Continue reading A Movie I Can’t Wait To See
Friday Photo Flashback
I know Christmas is over, but my neighbor still has his lights out, so here is a Christmas photo for this week's Friday Photo Flashback. Christmas 1980. What you have here is 10 year old Keith. (Good Lord, it's Christmas! You'd have thought I would brush my hair!) I am holding the cribbage board that … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 