The amazing Jackie Wilson was born on this day in 1932. The iconic, soulful and energetic stage entertainer was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in the rough neighborhoods of Highland Park. Growing up he joined an area gang, which meant he was often in trouble. Jackie's antics got him locked up twice in juvenile … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Jackie Wilson
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Turntable Talk #47 – Baby Come Back!
This piece was originally published on the A Sound Day website as a part of the feature: Turntable Talk. My thanks to Dave from A Sound Day for inviting me to take part in his monthly feature, Turntable Talk. This is the 47th round of the feature and once again he has given us a … Continue reading Turntable Talk #47 – Baby Come Back!
Tune Tuesday – Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
It was on this day in 1958 that Elvis Presley joined the US Army. Elvis had been in the RCA recording studio in Nashville on February 1, 1958. It was on that day that he would record Wear My Ring Around Your Neck. This would be the final recording session before he entered the service. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
A Finger Pickin’ Good Birthday
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Jerry Reed. Without a doubt, he was one of the best guitar pickers in Nashville! Jerry Reed Hubbard was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 20, 1937. By the time he was in high school he was writing songs and singing them. At 18 years old, he was signed to a … Continue reading A Finger Pickin’ Good Birthday
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
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
Movie Music Monday – Honeymoon in Vegas
Last Thursday would have been Elvis Presley's 91st birthday. Believe it or not, that's not why I picked today's movie - Honeymoon in Vegas. I actually chose it because the soundtrack is loaded with some great Elvis cover songs. Take a look at the talented folks who contributed to the album! Offering up their versions … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Honeymoon in Vegas
I Wondered When This Would Happen
The above photo is one of many AI photos created to show "what Elvis would look like if he were still alive." While it is interesting to see what AI comes up with, things are beginning to get out of control. Scroll Instagram or Tik Tok today and you will eventually find videos that feature … Continue reading I Wondered When This Would Happen
Turntable Talk #39 – Bands? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bands!
Dave at A Sound Day just wrapped up his monthly feature Turntable Talk. It was an interesting topic this time around and there were a lot of surprises as to who everyone chose to write about. This was my entry to the feature, which originally posted on Dave's site on Monday: It is time once … Continue reading Turntable Talk #39 – Bands? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bands!
Tune Tuesday – Yakety Sax
Homer "Boots" Randolph was born on this day in 1927. Boots Randolph was a Nashville sax player who performed solos on Roy Orbison's "Mean Woman Blues" and Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree." He also played on many of Elvis Presley's songs. He was often called Mr. Sax. As a solo recording artist he … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Yakety Sax
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 