To this day, my best friend Jeff and I will leave each other voice mail messages with a variety of wacky noises and such. For years, we've been channeling our inner "Charlie Callas." That has gotten us both in trouble on occasion (especially with substitute teachers). Charlie Callas was one of a kind. The thing … Continue reading “Fert! Honk! Laaaa Yaaaa Laaa!” (Happy Birthday, Charlie)
Tag: Dean Martin
Movie Music Monday – Ocean’s Eleven
Happy 100th Birthday to the amazing Sammy Davis Jr.! There was really nothing that he could not do! He could play multiple instruments, he could dance, he could sing, he could act, he was an all around entertainer! As a member of the Rat Pack, Sammy appeared on stage and in movies with Frank Sinatra, … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Ocean’s Eleven
Happy 79th Birthday, Pop!
If you have read my blogs in the past, you know that it consists of a mixture of pop culture things (like movie, TV and music thoughts) and personal things (radio stories, school memories, and things from my childhood). As I thought about today's blog topic, I realized that without this man in my life … Continue reading Happy 79th Birthday, Pop!
Tune Tuesday – Call Me Irresponsible
Happy 50th birthday to Michael Buble'! Michael is often referred to as a crooner. This is because he helped to renew public interest and appreciation for the Great American Songbook and those traditional pop standards. He readily admits that he is a "great cover artist." His albums feature him covering the likes of Frank Sinatra, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Call Me Irresponsible
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
I’ve Got Some Very Loyal Friends
In the 1970's, Dean Martin would host celebrity roasts. They would have a man or woman of the hour and stars would get up and roast that person. It was much like the Friar's Club Roasts, but cleaned up for national TV. Roastees included Johnny Carson, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason, Frank Sinatra and … Continue reading I’ve Got Some Very Loyal Friends
A-I-A-I Oh!
Last week social media was flooded with AI generated pictures of people's "action figures." You basically upload a picture of yourself and ask AI to generate it with whatever accessories you want. And while there were memes making fun of everyone doing this, I had to try it for myself. This made me laugh out … Continue reading A-I-A-I Oh!
The Things We Do For a Laugh
This week, I got an unexpected package in the mail. The contents made me laugh out loud. Let me set it up for you... I woke up one morning after having a ridiculous dream. In the dream, I was meeting my old radio buddy, Johnny Molson. I do not know the reason for our meeting. … Continue reading The Things We Do For a Laugh
The Music of My Life – 2009
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 – 2009
Turntable Talk #34 – What’s My Scene?
Welcome to the first Turntable Talk of 2025, hosted by Dave of A Sound Day. This is the 34th round, if you are keeping track. If you are a new follower, let me fill you in on how it works. Dave Ruch offers up a musical topic to a group of us music fans each … Continue reading Turntable Talk #34 – What’s My Scene?
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 