May 1977. The month I turned 7 years old, two movies were released that would have major influences over my childhood, and adulthood. The movies were Star Wars and Smokey and the Bandit. I can recall exactly where I saw each movie, too. I saw Star Wars at Hoover 11 when the movie theater was … Continue reading The King is Gone
Tune Tuesday – That’s Amore
It was 66 years ago today that Dean Martin stood in the recording studios at Capitol Records to record a song that he will forever be associated with - That's Amore. In 1953, Dean recorded it with Dick Stabile and his orchestra. The session went from 8:30pm to 12:30am. Also recorded at that session was … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – That’s Amore
A good book, a great compliment, and bad dreams.
Intro It's been 5 days since I have had a chance to sit and blog. I have been able to jot things in my notebook, but just never had the chance to write. This blog, like the last one, is a collection of thoughts from the past 5 days. A Good Book I have a … Continue reading A good book, a great compliment, and bad dreams.
Little Bits of This and That…
One of the blogs that I follow said that the best way to get more followers is to blog everyday. I get daily writing prompts, and some of them have led to decent blogs, but in all honesty, most of the prompts don't "move me" to write. Sure, I'd like to write every day, but … Continue reading Little Bits of This and That…
Tune Tuesday – Music Box Dancer
I have blogged in the past about our summer trips to Caseville, MI. Those trips remain some of my fondest memories. I heard a song on 70's on 7 on Sirius XM last week that will forever have a Caseville connection for me - Music Box Dancer. There was a brief period of time when … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Music Box Dancer
“It’s a Cop!”
Today's writing prompt actually made me laugh: "Have you ever had an encounter with the police?" Yes. Yes, I have. I have had a few .... as a matter of fact ..... My First Ticket It was probably my junior or senior year and there was a very cool record store in Ferndale called "Sam's … Continue reading “It’s a Cop!”
Tune Tuesday – Shake a Tail Feather
I miss a good movie soundtrack album! There was a time where soundtracks from movies were just as big as the movie itself. If I had to pick my Top 10 movie soundtracks, The Blues Brothers would be in the Top 5! The Blues Brothers Band was made up of some of the most amazing … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Shake a Tail Feather
Guest Blogger: My Baby Brother
Introduction: A week or so ago, I posted a blog stating that I was toying with the idea of inviting someone to be a guest blogger. Without hesitation, my younger brother Christopher said he would love to write one. Let me say that he is WAY more qualified to write than I am. He has … Continue reading Guest Blogger: My Baby Brother
I Believe in Miracles …
So, this is a blog that I have wanted to write since June 15th. Having something to say and not being able to say it, is annoying and very difficult. As someone who used to look for things in daily life to share every day on the radio, having something that you need to "hold … Continue reading I Believe in Miracles …
Psssst! Did you hear the latest?
Dreaming about band class is not uncommon for me. It happens often. Many times it is a recurring dream - I blogged about that recently at the following link: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2019/06/19/recurring-dreams/ Yesterday, however, the dream involved something that I had pretty much forgot about. The dream took place before a football game. I know this because … Continue reading Psssst! Did you hear the latest?
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 