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 – 1997
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 – Must Be Doin’ Something Right
Happy 51st Birthday to country singer Billy Currington! Billy was one of those artists who got lots of airplay when I was working in country radio. He hit the scene in 2003 with the serious debut single, "Walk a Little Straighter, Daddy." The song was written about his alcoholic stepfather, and the chorus of the … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Must Be Doin’ Something Right
Movie Music Monday – Walk The Line
On this day in 2005, Walk The Line opened in US theaters. The biographically film starred Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter. The movie was based off of two Cash autobiographies. The first being "Man In Black: His Own Story in His Own Words"" from 1975. The second: "Cash: The … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Walk The Line
Chipmunks and Excavators Drive Me Crazy!
Parenting can be rough some days! This week, Sam had a doctor appointment, so I had to take Ella to school. Afterward, I had to drop Andrew off at Nana's house so I could go to work. Usually he is all about going to Nana's. For whatever reason, he did not want to go. He … Continue reading Chipmunks and Excavators Drive Me Crazy!
Book Recommendation – Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man
One of the hardest things about using my library's Libby App is the occasional wait. This was the case recently as I had finished one book and was waiting for another. When this happens, I usually go to the other Library App (Hoopla). It is there that I will grab something short to read until … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man
Friday Photo Flashback
Today's flashback takes me back to around 2008. I'm not 100%, but based on the ages that the boys look, it is about right. My oldest son was diagnosed as being on the Autism spectrum. After a brief search, we became quite involved with the local support group. We found that there were many other … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
I channeled my inner "Clark Griswold" this week. I spent the weekend putting up the outdoor decorations. Believe it or not, no one was hurt in the process! With the weather as nice as it was, I decided to get the lights up before it got too cold. I worked on the front yard first. … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
The Music of My Life – 1996
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 – 1996
Tune Tuesday – Doom and Gloom
If you made a list of bands that helped define the 60's and 70's, the Rolling Stones would surely be on that list. From the moment they hit the scene, they continued to make records and tour and did so for decades afterward. On this day in 2012, they released GRRR! another hits compilation album. It … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Doom and Gloom
Movie Music Monday – One Crazy Summer
It's hard to believe that Demi Moore is 62 today! Her career has included some big box office hits. Those include Ghost, A Few Good Men, Striptease, GI Jane, Indecent Proposal, The Juror, and many more. With so many great movies and great soundtracks to choose from, I had plenty of songs that I could … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – One Crazy Summer
