It was on this day in 1827 that German composer, Ludwig Von Beethoven passed away in Vienna. He died in his apartment at the age of 56, following a prolonged illness. His death was witnessed by his sister-in-law, possibly by his secretary Karl Holz, and by his close friend Anselm Huttenbrenner, who provided a vivid … Continue reading Remembering Ludwig
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
Book Recommendation – Murder on the Marlow Belle
It was nice to revisit the folks of the Marlow Murder Club. Don't get them confused with the Thursday Murder Club, though. They are very similar, but each very distinct, I love the characters in both series. This time around it is Murder on the Marlow Belle. Judith, Suzie and Becks are at it again. … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Murder on the Marlow Belle
Too Much Glare
We've been using the same photographer for about 3-4 years now. It never fails, she always seems to find perfect pictures among chaos. We were unable to get family photos done around Christmas, so when her Spring Mini Sessions opened, we scheduled one. One thing has changed since the last family photo session - three … Continue reading Too Much Glare
Tune Tuesday – Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
It was on this day in 1958 that Elvis Presley joined the US Army. Elvis had been in the RCA recording studio in Nashville on February 1, 1958. It was on that day that he would record Wear My Ring Around Your Neck. This would be the final recording session before he entered the service. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
Movie Music Monday – Sky High
It took me a bit to find a movie to feature today. This is mainly because it wasn't so much about the movie, or the song. I wanted to find a song and movie based on the artist. On this day in 1944, Ric Ocasek of The Cars was born. There are plenty of Cars … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Sky High
WordPress Daily Prompt
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? Every once in a while, there will be a prompt that I feel compelled to write an answer to. In this case, I wrote about it in 2020. Who was my most influential teacher? That is one of the easiest questions to answer. Tom Shaner. Why? Well, here … Continue reading WordPress Daily Prompt
Book Recommendation – Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead
Here is another book that I read simply because the title intrigued me. Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead is a considered a psychological thriller that had been praised for its twisty plot, unreliable narrator, and exploration of memory, guilt, and trauma, drawing comparisons to Luckiest Girl Alive and The Lost Night. I was … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead
Spam Be Damned
If I had all of the money that the daily spam calls tell me I have coming to me I would never have to work again and I could travel the world! Every single day I get 3-6 calls from various numbers saying that I have been approved for $20,000 - $100,000 and that all … Continue reading Spam Be Damned
Verses From the Italian Bard
I hope that it isn’t a crimeToday’s post will be done in rhyme.I’ve got something to sayOn World Poetry DayKeep reading if you’ve got the time. I am aware and I know itI’m not a very good poet.But I’m going to tryAnd don’t ask me whyI just hope I don’t blow it. My brain’s in … Continue reading Verses From the Italian Bard
A Finger Pickin’ Good Birthday
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Jerry Reed. Without a doubt, he was one of the best guitar pickers in Nashville! Jerry Reed Hubbard was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 20, 1937. By the time he was in high school he was writing songs and singing them. At 18 years old, he was signed to a … Continue reading A Finger Pickin’ Good Birthday
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 