Turntable Talk #33 – One More For Under The Tree

Once again, it is time for Turntable Talk, our monthly musical topic hosted by Dave from A Sound Day. Most readers are familiar with this feature. Dave gives some of us musical bloggers a topic and we write about it. This month, he asked for our help in creating a holiday playlist. Per his instructions: … Continue reading Turntable Talk #33 – One More For Under The Tree →

Tune Tuesday – Blue Christmas

56 years ago today, NBC aired Elvis Presley's 1968 Comeback Special. This was HUGE! Elvis hadn't appeared live in about seven years because he was busy doing movies. Naturally, it topped the ratings! The special was originally going to be a Christmas special. The special's director didn't think that would peak the interests of young … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Blue Christmas →

Tune Tuesday – Wash Out

Today is the birthday of one of the "Three Kings of Blues Guitar." The best known of these three is most likely B.B. King, followed closely by Albert King, and last but not least, the birthday boy, Freddie King. All three Kings - but no relation to each other. Freddie was born today in 1934. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Wash Out →