It was on this day in 1977 that Crystal Gayle released her album "We Must Believe in Magic." The album featured one of her best known songs - "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." From Songfacts.com: Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" was a huge crossover hit for Crystal Gayle, going to #1 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
Movie Music Monday – Batman
It was on this day in 1989 that Michael Keaton hit the big screen as Batman. Jack Nicholson was chosen to play the Joker. Growing up, my only knowledge of Batman was from cartoons and the 1966 series. When the previews came out for this, I was very apprehensive. It was darker than any previous … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Batman
Book Recommendation – Dead Wake
I have always been fascinated by the Titanic. I wrote many research reports on the ship while in school. With as many books that I have read on Titanic and other ships, I had never read about the Lusitania. Dead Wake - The Last Crossing of the Lusitania came up on a book suggestion list. … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Dead Wake
Summer Rerun – TV Show Draft – Bernie’s Birthday
Today is Bernie Kopell's 92nd birthday. Many will remember him best as Doc Adam Bricker on the Love Boat, but he was around long before that. He appeared on The Jack Benny Show, That Girl, Ben Casey, When Things Were Rotten, Bewitched, The Danny Thomas Show, The Doris Day Show, Chico and the Man and … Continue reading Summer Rerun – TV Show Draft – Bernie’s Birthday
Friday Photo Flashback
It's the first day of summer, but "the boys of summer" have been playing for sometime. As a long time Detroit Tigers fan, I have to admit that I am enjoying their season so far. They've really had some players come through. Both offensively and defensively they have done quite well. In all of baseball, … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
I've said this numerous times, but it is so special when I can get all of my kids together. My oldest had called and asked if we could go to dinner on Father's Day. I told him that I would like that and suggested we go somewhere cheap. My thoughts were to go to a … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
The Music of My Life – The 2000’s Part 2
This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – The 2000’s Part 2
Tune Tuesday – Could It Be Magic
Happy 82nd birthday to Barry Manilow. Over his 60 year career, many folks have made fun of Barry. A buddy of my dad's called him "Barely Man-enough," while a radio DJ friend called him "Barry Banana Nose." Despite the jokes and such, you cannot deny that the guy was a musical success! Manilow has recorded … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Could It Be Magic
Movie Music Monday – Grease
47 years ago today, Grease opened in theaters starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. In its opening weekend, the film grossed $8,941,717 in 862 theaters in the United States and Canada, ranking at number 2 (behind Jaws 2). The soundtrack album for Grease featured some original songs (Grease, Summer Nights, You're the One That I … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Grease
Father’s Day
Happy Father's Day to my "Dad" friends! I hope you are being celebrated today. Andrew and Ella couldn't wait for today, so they gave me my gifts yesterday. When they got up today and Sam reminded them that it was Father's Day, Ella said, "That was yesterday." Ever since, she has referred to yesterday as … Continue reading Father’s Day
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 