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
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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
The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1980’s Part 2
This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1980’s Part 2
Saluting the “First Class”
It was 39 years ago today that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class. When you look at the 10 inductees, you cannot help but be impressed. These artists are legends who were a part of the birth of Rock and Roll. The performers category is meant for recording artists and … Continue reading Saluting the “First Class”
The Music of My Life – 2003
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 – 2003
The Music of My Life – 2002
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 – 2002
A Holiday Tradition Since 1982 (Spoilers Ahead)
“Marley was dead: to begin with” … so begins the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. It was originally titled: A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas. It was published on this day (December 19) in 1843. The first edition was completely sold out by Christmas Eve (that’s less than a week!). … Continue reading A Holiday Tradition Since 1982 (Spoilers Ahead)
Turntable Talk #33 – One More For Under The Tree
Once again, it is time for Turntable Talk, our monthly musical topic hosted by Dave from A Sound Day. Most readers are familiar with this feature. Dave gives some of us musical bloggers a topic and we write about it. This month, he asked for our help in creating a holiday playlist. Per his instructions: … Continue reading Turntable Talk #33 – One More For Under The Tree
The Music of My Life – 2000
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 – 2000
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 