Growing up, one of the things that is forever etched in my mind was waking up on Sunday mornings and Abbott and Costello movies would be playing on Channel 7 (WXYZ/Detroit). It was on those Sunday mornings that I was introduced to classic films like Buck Privates, Who Done It?, Africa Screams, The Naughty Nineties, … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Lou’s On First – Chris Costello
Tag: Dean Martin
Movie Music Monday – Who’s Got the Action
Friday (6/7) marked the 107th birthday of Dean Martin, my favorite singer. He is known for his many hit records, his hit TV show, his celebrity roasts, his live performances, and his films. For many of his movies, the title song for the film was sung by Dean. Examples of this are Rio Bravo, Five … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Who’s Got the Action
Tune Tuesday – Lou Monte
As the Nostalgic Italian, it only makes sense to feature one of the great Italian American singers on his birthday - Lou Monte. Many people will have no idea who he is until you mention the Christmas song Dominick the Donkey. Yep, he sang that one. Personally, it saddens me that he will be remembered … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Lou Monte
Turntable Talk 21 – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Once again, Dave Ruch from A Sound Day has offered up an interesting topic for this month's Turntable Talk. I see it as being a way for each of us writers to offer you a bit of ourselves. I mean, any time I write something, it usually has something that gives the reader a glimpse … Continue reading Turntable Talk 21 – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Like Father – Like Son
This phrase is so true for me. It is true is a couple ways actually. You can find many blogs I have written about the similarities between my father and I. He is my biggest influence in music, books, movies, and TV shows. When someone tells me that I am just like my dad, I … Continue reading Like Father – Like Son
My Tony Bennett Story
The legendary Tony Bennett passed away yesterday at age 96. Sadly, I never had the chance to see him perform live. I never had the chance to meet him. I also never had the chance to interview him on the radio. Yet, despite those things, I still have a Tony Bennett story that may make … Continue reading My Tony Bennett Story
Turntable Talk – A Really Big Show
It's time for another edition of Turntable Talk with Dave from A Sound Day. He continues to come up with interesting musical topics for his circle of "melodic" blogger friends. When he emailed each of us, he mentioned reading a book about a cafe' where you could time travel (with restrictions). That got him to … Continue reading Turntable Talk – A Really Big Show
A Big “Thank You” to “Mr. Puppet”
I believe the saying goes "A stranger is a friend you haven't met yet!" Thanks to this blog and social media, I have been able to connect with some friends who I have never met face to face. One of those friends is Mr. Puppet. A few days ago, I posted a blog about random … Continue reading A Big “Thank You” to “Mr. Puppet”
Turntable Talk #8 – Best Year In Music?
Once again, Dave from A Sound Day has asked some of us music lovers to participate in another round of Turntable Talk. This time around was a bit of a challenge for me. Dave's e-mail stated: "Put your thinking caps on and go through your stacks of records (or scroll thru that I-pod) and ... … Continue reading Turntable Talk #8 – Best Year In Music?
57 Years Ago … Dean
"The Dean Martin Show" debuted on September 16, 1965. For most of its run, Dean's variety hour was a fixture on the NBC Thursday night lineup. Martin was initially reluctant to do the show, partially because he did not want to turn down movie and nightclub performances. His terms were deliberately unrealistic: as author Lee … Continue reading 57 Years Ago … Dean
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 