Tune Tuesday – Yakety Yak

The song for today is a familiar one, despite its age. The reason I pick this one is to remember one of the greats who passed away on this day in 1971. Perhaps you don't know him by his real name, Curtis Montgomery, or his adopted name Curtis Ousley. If you are a music lover, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Yakety Yak →

The Music of My Life – 1972

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 in … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1972 →

Sunday Song

My friend, Eric, was the choir director at my high school. While I was never in choir, music brought us together. We played many Easter services together, he matches with the alumni band, and he even provided music at my first marriage. Every day on Facebook, he will play a song on his piano. Selections … Continue reading Sunday Song →

Turntable Talk #8 – Best Year In Music?

Once again, Dave from A Sound Day has asked some of us music lovers to participate in another round of Turntable Talk. This time around was a bit of a challenge for me. Dave's e-mail stated: "Put your thinking caps on and go through your stacks of records (or scroll thru that I-pod) and ... … Continue reading Turntable Talk #8 – Best Year In Music? →

Tune Tuesday – More Today Than Yesterday

Tune Tuesday takes us back 50 years to 1969. It is a "One Hit Wonder" from the California band, The Spiral Starecase. The group was formed for an Air Force Talent contest. Originally, the group was called the Fydallions. When they signed with the Columbia record label, they were told to change their name. They … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – More Today Than Yesterday →

Christmas Songs I Can Do Without

In order for my Christmas season to be "official", I have to hear Bobby Helms "Jingle Bell Rock" in its entirety on the radio. I'm not sure why, it just has always been the song that I have associated with the holiday. Perhaps it was one of those songs that I remember hearing on the … Continue reading Christmas Songs I Can Do Without →