I've always thought John Byner was hilarious. He was an awesome impressionist, who nailed voices like John Wayne, Jackie Mason, Dean Martin, Ed Sullivan and many more. He was a guest star on many shows throughout the 70's and 80's, but I first came to know him as The Ant and the Aardvark - doing … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Five Minutes, Mr. Byner
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Song Lyric Sunday
I missed Song Lyric Sunday last week, but I'm back this weekend. The feature is hosted by Jim Adams and this week he has asked us to write on a "song that mentions abandoning, departing, deserting, exiting, leaving, resigning, or retiring." There are so many great songs that can fit into this week's theme. I … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy
Shame on me. I missed National Friendship Day. It occurs annually on the first Sunday of August each year, so I am six days late. To you, my friend, thanks for your friendship. There are many terms for friend: chum, pal, mate, bestie, companion, confidant, cohort, ally, and buddy. That's quite a list of words … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy
Tony Bennett – 100 Years (A Summer Rerun)
Today Tony Bennett would have been 100 years old. If I had planned a little better, I would have wrote an entire blog for this occasion. Instead, I will share what I wrote when he passed away. It is my Tony Bennett story. The legendary Tony Bennett passed away yesterday at age 96. Sadly, I … Continue reading Tony Bennett – 100 Years (A Summer Rerun)
Song Lyric Sunday
It is Sunday once again and it is time once again for Song Lyric Sunday, hosted by Jim Adams. This week's challenge is to feature a song included in the “Great American Songbook.” The topic was suggested by my friend Nancy of the Elephant’s Trunk aka The Sicilian Storyteller. For someone like me, who loves … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Turntable Talk #50 – Yankee Doodle. That’s a Dandy … Song!
This month, America celebrates birthday #250! Another big milestone this month is that Dave from A Sound Day's Turntable Talk celebrates golden topic #50. He was once again picked a great topic for us to write about. This time around it is Yankee Doodle. That's A Dandy...Song. This will have already posted on Dave's page earlier … Continue reading Turntable Talk #50 – Yankee Doodle. That’s a Dandy … Song!
Song Lyric Sunday
It's time once again for Song Lyric Sunday, presented by Jim Adams. This week our topic is an easy one - Pick a song about enjoying the outdoors. I have opted to pick one that not many will know, but has a special place in my heart and an interesting story behind it. Cruising Down … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Song Lyric Sunday
For Song Lyric Sunday, Jim Adams has asked us to pick a song written or performed by someone who was born in the month of June. It is probably a coincidence that today would have been Dean Martin's 109th birthday, but it worked out nicely for this feature. Dean is my all time favorite singer, … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Put on a Smiley Face!
Today is National Smile Day! With the current state of the world, a smile goes a long way! So here are some great smile quotes and a few smile songs. "You shouldn’t never regret something that made you smile." —Bei Maejor "Just for today, smile a little more." —James A. Murphy “Nothing you wear is … Continue reading Put on a Smiley Face!
20 (Radio) Questions (From Long Ago)
From 1995 to 2023, the music and radio industries turned to All Access for the latest news, music and artist information and current music charts. Information was available for each format, with an All Access rep for each. Every week, the format representative would reach out to a program director or music director and feature … Continue reading 20 (Radio) Questions (From Long Ago)
