Honestly, I've never seen the movie Coyote Ugly. I did mention it on the radio a few times because we played songs from the soundtrack. The film premiered on this day in 2000. "Can't Fight The Moonlight" by LeAnn Rimes is the theme song to the movie. In the film Piper Perabo's character plays a … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Coyote Ugly
The General Was Slap Happy
One of my favorite biographical films is Patton, which starred George C. Scott as General George Patton. It's a great film and Scott was so good in the role that he won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1971. General Patton had developed a reputation in the U.S. Army as an effective, successful, and … Continue reading The General Was Slap Happy
Book Recommendation – The Book of Cold Cases
A friend of ours is always good about sharing books that she enjoyed with my wife and I. My wife actually read this one first, and I was able to read it this week. I went into this book only knowing the title and that it had a "true crime" aspect to it. The Book … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Book of Cold Cases
Friday Photo Flashback
My high school band director was born on this day in 1935. He was a mentor and a friend. He was one of the most important influences in my life both in high school and after. I have told this story before, but for new readers it is worth repeating. My junior year was a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
A Tiger Legend
It was on this day in 1983 that George Kell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Growing up, George was the broadcast partner of Al Kaline for the Detroit Tigers TV games from 1965-1996. He reminded me a lot of Ernie Harwell in that he always sounded friendly and had plenty of stories. … Continue reading A Tiger Legend
Hat Tip to the BBB
Forgive me if I have mentioned this before. With all that I've had happen over the last week, I honestly cannot recall if I blogged about this. My wife and I received a bill from the place that my daughter has physical/occupational therapy. The bill was for $2100. My insurance is the primary and my … Continue reading Hat Tip to the BBB
Tune Tuesday – Salute to Sparky
Sparky Anderson is the first and only manager in MLB history to win 600 games in both the National and American Leagues. This milestone was achieved on July 29, 1986, when his Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5, according to the Baseball Hall of Fame and This Day in Baseball. He had previously won 600+ games … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Salute to Sparky
Movie Music Monday – Purple Rain
Last year Rolling Stone magazine listed its 100 Best Movie Soundtracks list. It was interesting to scroll through. There were plenty of movies on the list that I have never seen. Sitting at the top of the list was Prince's Purple Rain. The soundtrack was loaded with hits: Let's Go Crazy. I Would Die 4 … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Purple Rain
Happy 85th Birthday to Billboard
The first Billboard singles chart was published on this day in 1940. It was 85 years ago that Billboard began compiling and publishing the National Best Selling Retail Records chart. It became the first official national music chart. Wiki says: Debuting in the issue dated July 27, it marked the beginning of the magazine's nationwide tracking … Continue reading Happy 85th Birthday to Billboard
Book Recommendation – Marble Hall Murders
One author that I truly enjoy is Anthony Horowitz. I've read quite a few of his books and they have been very well done. I had been waiting for his latest - Marble Hall Murders. This book is the third book in his Susan Ryland series. Despite the fact that the three tie in together, … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Marble Hall Murders
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 