Happy Heavenly Birthday to Michigan's own Hank Ballard! He was born on this day in 1927. He, of course, wrote and recorded the original version of The Twist. The song will be forever associated with Chubby Checker. He also had hits with Work With Me Annie, Annie Had a Baby and more. I have featured … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go
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Turntable Talk #42 – Going Out on a High Note
It is time once again for a new Turntable Talk topic from Dave at A Sound Day. Each month he offers up a musical topic for us to write about. This month we are Going out on a High Note. Dave's instructions to us: We all have seen artists (not to mention athletes, politicians...) who … Continue reading Turntable Talk #42 – Going Out on a High Note
The Music of My Life – 2001
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 – 2001
The Music of My Life – 1981
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 – 1981
The Music of My Life – 1980
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 – 1980
Movie Music Monday – I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow
Actor George Clooney turns 63 today. While he is known for some TV work (ER, The Facts of Life, Roseanne, and Downton Abbey), he has also made quite a name for himself in the movies. His films include Hail Caesar, Catch 22, Leatherheads, The Thin Red Line, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Monuments Men, The … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow
Turntable Talk – Did Video Kill The Radio Star?
This blog is my entry for Dave over at A Sound Day's "Turntable Talk." Kudo's to Dave for picking some fantastic topics, and at the same time letting us participants "run" with it. The following are the instructions we were given: We were told we " ...don't have to write literally about the question, but … Continue reading Turntable Talk – Did Video Kill The Radio Star?
Song Draft 2021 – Round 10 – Final Pick – Superstition – Stevie Wonder
We have reached the final round of the 2021 Song Draft hosted by Hanspostcard. I want to thank Hans for allowing me to be a part of it, and also thank the other participants who welcomed me into the draft. I have truly enjoyed being a part of this! Prior to the draft, I made … Continue reading Song Draft 2021 – Round 10 – Final Pick – Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Tune Tuesday – How Long
If you are like me, you have songs that when you hear them on your MP3 player, or your iPod, as soon as they end, you play them again. I have quite a few of them. I would wager a guess that these songs will end up here in future Tune Tuesday blogs. Today's song … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – How Long
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 