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) →

Monday Birthday Bonus

One of the biggest influencers of R&B and Rock and Roll was born on this day in 1911. I just had to do a "shout out" to the great Big Joe Turner! The "Boss of the Blues was born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He lost his father when he was only … Continue reading Monday Birthday Bonus →

Movie Music Monday – The Nutty Professor

Happy 100th Birthday to comedian/actor/director Jerry Lewis! Jerry became a household name when he teamed up with Dean Martin in 1946. For ten years, they dominated the entertainment world. They appeared on radio, on televison and made 16 films together before ending their partnership in 1956. There was plenty of speculation as to whether or … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Nutty Professor →

Turntable Talk #46 – Love Is In The Air

Here we go with another month and another Turntable Talk topic from Dave at A Sound Day. For the 46th round, Dave has picked quite a broad topic - love. Dave has called this "Love is in the Air". He asks, "Has there been any topic that inspired more songs than "love"? I doubt it. … Continue reading Turntable Talk #46 – Love Is In The Air →

Mr. Universe, Mr. Reeves and “Drops”

Today marks the 99th birthday of Steve Reeves. He was best known as a body builder before becoming an actor. Many say that he was responsible for making bodybuilding popular worldwide. He held the title of Mr. America in 1947, Mr. World in 1948, and Mr. Universe in 1950. He wrote many books on bodybuilding … Continue reading Mr. Universe, Mr. Reeves and “Drops” →