Movie Music Monday – Mermaids

Today we wish Shelley Fabares a Happy 82nd birthday. Shelley is primarily known for her many TV roles. She played Mary on The Donna Reed Show and Christine Armstrong Fox on Coach. She also popped up on The Twilight Zone, The Love Boat, Newhart, Fantasy Island, The Rockford Files, Ironside and many more. I almost … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Mermaids →

Tune Tuesday – Elusive Butterfly

Normally, I would steer clear of this song, but because it is his birthday, I will feature it today. Happy 83rd Birthday to Bob Lind! In 1965, Bob Lind signed a contract with World Pacific Records, which was a division of Liberty Records. It was there that he recorded his composition (and only hit) Elusive … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Elusive Butterfly →

Turntable Talk #38 – It’s About Time

Dave just wrapped up another chapter of Turntable Talk. This was my contribution: It is time once again for Turntable Talk hosted by Dave at A Sound Day. For over three years now, he has offered up a musical topic each month for me (and other participants) to write about. This month's topic is "It's … Continue reading Turntable Talk #38 – It’s About Time →

Tune Tuesday – Dark Lady

Cher is celebrating her 79th birthday today. She gained fame as half of the duo Sonny & Cher in 1965. Their hits included I Got You Babe and The Beat Goes On. In the 1970's she appeared on TV in The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and her own show, Cher. Fun Fact: Cher is … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Dark Lady →

The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1980’s

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 – Decade Extras – The 1980’s →

The Music of My Life – 1989

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 … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1989 →

Movie Music Mondays – Mermaids

Today Cher celebrates birthday 78. If I were still on the radio, I'd follow that line with, "and her nose celebrates number 52!" Sorry. Cher enjoyed musical success as a duo with with Sonny Bono, as a solo singer, a television star on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, and as a movie actress in … Continue reading Movie Music Mondays – Mermaids →