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 – 1971
Tune Tuesday – It’s Your Thing
Today the great singer, songwriter, and producer Ronald Isley celebrates his 83rd birthday. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and like many singers, started singing in the church choir. After he appeared on a TV amateur hour show, he and his brothers decided to move to New York to continue their musical careers. The Isley … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – It’s Your Thing
Movie Music Mondays – Mermaids
Today Cher celebrates birthday 78. If I were still on the radio, I'd follow that line with, "and her nose celebrates number 52!" Sorry. Cher enjoyed musical success as a duo with with Sonny Bono, as a solo singer, a television star on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, and as a movie actress in … Continue reading Movie Music Mondays – Mermaids
Turntable Talk #26 – Music Music!
It's time once again for another edition of Turntable Talk - our monthly, music topic from Dave at A Sound Day. This time around Dave's topic is music! He says, "There are many great songs about music, so let's highlight them. Pick a song you like either about music itself (eg, 'I love Music' and … Continue reading Turntable Talk #26 – Music Music!
A Smashing Good Time
Ever feel so stressed out that you just want to break something? I know I have. If you need a bit of stress relief, here in Michigan there is a place for you. I was scrolling Facebook tonight and the wife of a high school buddy posted photos of my friend busting up stuff. He … Continue reading A Smashing Good Time
A Classical Education
Back in December I stumbled upon an online course on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It was presented by Hillsdale College and was a free course. It consisted of 4-6 lectures and I truly enjoyed it. Recently, I finished up yet another online course from Hillsdale on the History of Classical Music. As someone who … Continue reading A Classical Education
Friday Photo Flashback
This week, I began a new feature called The Music of My Life and began featuring music from every year of my life. I began in 1970, and I thought I would stay in 1970 for the Friday Photo Flashback. As a bonus, because I couldn't decide on one picture, you get two! The above … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
First Game in the Books
I took a day off this week so that I could watch Ella's first T-Ball game. What a treat it was to see he in her uniform. You can't see in the picture, but they gave her baseball socks that went all the way up to her waist when when I put them on! Being … Continue reading First Game in the Books
The Music of My Life – 1970
As I celebrate birthday 54, I am borrowing (ok, stealing) an idea from another blogger. I have altered the idea a bit, and may decide to change it up after a few posts ... I am calling the feature "The Music of My Life." I plan on starting with the year I was born and … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1970
Tune Tuesday – More
The amazing Bobby Darin was born May 14, 1936. Bobby was a phenomenal talent. He was a lot like Sammy Davis Jr. in that he was a songwriter, a singer, an actor, and played multiple instruments. He caught the attention of many, including George Burns, with whom he was good friends. He began his career writing songs … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – More
