When I started this blog, I often questioned whether or not I would have things to write about. A friend of mine suggested subscribing to a "daily writing prompt" site. These prompts can be helpful as "thought starters," but I haven't really ever received one that immediately made me want to sit and write - … Continue reading Uncontrollable Laughter
Tag: Elvis
January 8th…
Today's blog is a salute to some people who have made an impact on me. I guess I should start with the obvious one - Elvis Presley. The "King of Rock and Roll" was born today in 1935. His music was influential in so many ways. I grew up listening to his music because my … Continue reading January 8th…
Keeping Christmas All The Year
Well, the Christmas presents are now opened. The music books with Christmas Carols are now back up on the shelves and the Christmas music on the radio has abruptly ceased. It is painfully obvious that Christmas is over! I have never understood how these radio stations that go "all Christmas music" LONG before Thanksgiving, can … Continue reading Keeping Christmas All The Year
Birthday Tribute to “Fred”
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 Birthday Tribute to “Fred”
“Get a load of this guy …”
On Facebook earlier, I posted an article that was written about Honey Radio going off the air. For the article, they interviewed the "Bard of Lincoln Park", Boogie Brian (who did an amazing send off for Honey's last 15 minutes on the air), me, and my partner, Rob Main. Rob has been on my mind … Continue reading “Get a load of this guy …”
The Big O
Roy Orbison is a rock and roll legend. I refuse to debate this. It is a fact. The Beatles and Elvis Presley (both legends in their own right) had stated on record that Roy was a major influence on their music. Roy's music was different - it had it's own style and a certain darkness … Continue reading The Big O
My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad
Over the years I have been influenced musically by many people, but I would have to say that it is my father who has had the biggest influence. This blog is sort of a continuation of the "series" I have been doing based on "songs from my iPod". My dad introduced me to almost every … Continue reading My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad
More Musical Memories …
The more I thought about my last two blogs, the more I realized how many memories I have that are tied to certain songs and the people in my life. My family members alone, and the music that I connect them with is an entirely separate blog! For this one, I jotted down a few … Continue reading More Musical Memories …
Pork and beans and a Diablo Sandwich
Recently, a few of my Facebook friends began posting their top 10 funniest movies. One of those friends, actor Eddie Deezen (yes, THE Eddie Deezen from Grease, 1941, and other films), posted an article that he wrote about the classic film Airplane! which has led me to write this blog entry. To have to pick … Continue reading Pork and beans and a Diablo Sandwich
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 