Movie Music Monday

It was on this day in 1988 that Rain Man first hit theaters. The movie stars Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. The film won Academy Awards for Best Director (Barry Levinson), Best Picture, and Best Actor (Hoffman). The film features one of my all time favorite songs from a jazz legend. The song At Last … Continue reading Movie Music Monday →

Leap Day #1 Songs!

When I thought about what to do for the year's "bonus" day, my first thought was to list a bunch bunch of songs about "leaping" and "jumping." Then I thought that was just too easy. So I decided to take another musical look at February 29th. I present to you a look at songs that … Continue reading Leap Day #1 Songs! →

Let’s Talk About Sax …

Today is National Saxophone Day! If you think about it, the saxophone is one of the most important instruments in pop music. As I think about some of the great early rock and roll songs, almost all of them had saxophone solos in them. Bill Haley and the Comets, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Big Joe … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sax … →

Music Memory – String of Pearls

Today, my grandfather would have been 98 years old. I debated writing another blog about him, but when I went back and read the one I wrote two years ago, I realized I couldn't really add much more to it. You can read that blog here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2018/12/16/happy-birthday-pops/ So today, in honor of his birthday, I'll … Continue reading Music Memory – String of Pearls →

Music and my Grandparents

As I have mentioned in previous blogs, I can take almost any song and connect it to a person in my life, a life event, or a time period in my life. Today, my iPod shuffle focuses on four very special people - my grandparents. What is interesting as I looked at the music, was … Continue reading Music and my Grandparents →