Movie Music Monday – Bonus – Wild Hogs

Today, Movie Music Monday brings 2007 and 1962 together. It was on this day in 2007 that the movie Wild Hogs premiered in theaters. A blockbuster cast doesn't always mean the movie is a blockbuster. The cast of Wild Hogs included John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei, and … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Bonus – Wild Hogs →

The Monday Blues – The Sky Is Crying

While many attribute today's song to Stevie Ray Vaughn (who does a fantastic cover), it was originally done by the great Elmore James. James wrote the song and recorded it in 1959. Elmore James was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. He was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring … Continue reading The Monday Blues – The Sky Is Crying →

Movie Music Monday – Bull Durham

Today we go back to 1988 to the film Sports Illustrated magazine called the Greatest Sports Movie of All Time - Bull Durham. The romantic comedy starred Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. The soundtrack for the movie includes some great songs from Joe Cocker, Los Lobos, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. It also includes … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Bull Durham →

The Music of My Life – 1982

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 – 1982 →