It was on this day in 1956 that "The Girl Can't Help It" starring Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell and Edmund O'Brien opened in theaters. The movie was originally conceived as a way to build Mansfield's celebrity, but it took on a life of its own and became a rallying point for young people, helping propel … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Girl Can’t Help It.
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Tune Tuesday – Someday, Someway
I hope you don't mind if I focus on a hometown hero that often gets overlooked. Today Marshall Crenshaw celebrates birthday 72. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in the suburb of Berkley. A radio buddy of mine went to high school with him. He had hit songs with "Cynical Girl" and … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Someday, Someway
Song Draft – Pick #2 – East Bound and Down – Jerry Reed
Welcome to Round #2 of the 2021 Song Draft hosted by Hans and Slice the Life. Round #1 was full of great songs from different eras and genres. I have really enjoyed reading the posts from the other participants. My first pick was kind of obscure, so for pick #2, I chose something that many … Continue reading Song Draft – Pick #2 – East Bound and Down – Jerry Reed
Happy 79th to Capitol Records
On this day in 1942, Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs launched Capitol Records in the United States. Wallichs was the man who invented the art of record promotion by sending copies of new releases to disc jockeys. It wasn't until 13 years later, in 1955, that the now famous Capitol Records building was built. The … Continue reading Happy 79th to Capitol Records
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 