“To live for today and to love for tomorrowIs the wisdom of a fool….” Those are the opening words spoken by Tom Jones on the song “Without Love.” With today being April Fool’s Day, that line really stuck in my head. Not because is it powerfully true, but because of the way he delivers the … Continue reading “Fool”ish Bonus: Without Love (I Had Nothing)
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
Turntable Talk #47 – Baby Come Back!
This piece was originally published on the A Sound Day website as a part of the feature: Turntable Talk. My thanks to Dave from A Sound Day for inviting me to take part in his monthly feature, Turntable Talk. This is the 47th round of the feature and once again he has given us a … Continue reading Turntable Talk #47 – Baby Come Back!
“Fool”ish Tunes
No Fooling! As you are out and about playing your April Fool’s pranks, here are some “fool”ish tunes to get you in the mood. Foolish" – Ashanti "What a Fool Believes" – The Doobie Brothers "Chain of Fools" – Aretha Franklin "Fool in the Rain" – Led Zeppelin "Everybody Plays the Fool" – The Main … Continue reading “Fool”ish Tunes
Tune Tuesday – Herb Alpert
Happy 91st Birthday to Herb Alpert! I came to know Herb Alpert as a young kid. primary from the above album. My dad had this album on vinyl and on 8 track. Growing up it would often play at home and in the car. I’m not sure what the draw to it was, but we … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Herb Alpert
Down for the count
Yesterday was a monumental day. I had zero communication. I never looked at my phone. It was a bad day. I only left my bed to use the bathroom. I slept most of the day away. Occasionally, I was able to drink something, but I never did eat. I’m not sure if it is the … Continue reading Down for the count
Movie Music Monday – Chariots of Fire
It was on this day in 1981 that Chariots of Fire premiered in London. The movie is about two runners in the 1924 Olympics. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four of them. It won for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score (composed by Vangelis). … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Chariots of Fire
Welcome Home!
Today I say “Welcome home” and “Thank you for your service” to those who served in the Vietnam War. This includes two Vietnam vets who mean a lot to me - my dad and my uncle/Godfather. My dad didn’t talk about the war much. It wasn’t until around the time I was in high school … Continue reading Welcome Home!
Share and Share Alike
Yesterday I took my daughter to Urgent Care with a fever. No Covid. No Flu. No Strep. Instructions were to alternate Tylenol and Motrin. This morning the fever is still there. No more puking for my son last night. He actually slept good. That was a relief. I stayed up working on transferring some files … Continue reading Share and Share Alike
Where The Rubber Meets the Road and the Vomit Meets the Mattress
You may recall that our jobs require my wife and I to drive 45-70 minutes to work. Then, the same amount of time back home - every day. My car just turned 93,000 miles, while my wife’s just turned 89,000. They are both a 2024 Chevy Trax. We knew we needed tires. The last couple … Continue reading Where The Rubber Meets the Road and the Vomit Meets the Mattress
Friday Photo Flashback
Happy 71st Birthday tomorrow to the amazing Reba McEntire! You know that spunk that you see during her live shows and on her TV show? Yeah, that's how she is in real life. Here is one of my Rena stories: I had never had the chance to see her live. It never failed. Every time she came to town … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 