This piece was originally published on the A Sound Day website as a part of the feature: Turntable Talk. My thanks to Dave from A Sound Day for inviting me to take part in his monthly feature, Turntable Talk. This is the 47th round of the feature and once again he has given us a … Continue reading Turntable Talk #47 – Baby Come Back!
Tag: Johnny Cash
Tune Tuesday – Folsom Prison Blues
In 1955, Johnny Cash released the hit "Folsom Prison Blues." Shortly after that, he became interested in recording a performance at a prison. The idea was always on his mind, but it wasn't until some changes in personnel at his record label that the idea came to fruition. It was on this day in 1968 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Folsom Prison Blues
The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1990’s Part 2
This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1990’s Part 2
Movie Music Monday – Walk The Line
On this day in 2005, Walk The Line opened in US theaters. The biographically film starred Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter. The movie was based off of two Cash autobiographies. The first being "Man In Black: His Own Story in His Own Words"" from 1975. The second: "Cash: The … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Walk The Line
The Music of My Life – 1985
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 – 1985
TV Show Draft – Round 4 – Columbo
Welcome to my fourth round pick in the Hanspostcard TV Draft. Last round I chose Perry Mason, which was the ultimate court room "whodunit!" You never knew who committed the crime until the end of the episode. I thought it appropriate to choose Columbo for this round, because it is almost the exact opposite of … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Round 4 – Columbo
My “Go to” Karaoke Song(s)
It has been some time since a "Daily Writing Prompt" moved me enough to use it as a blog idea. Today's though, was definitely one I could use. The Prompt? "What is your 'go to' karaoke song?" I have to admit, I have sung a lot of karaoke. I did this mainly when I was … Continue reading My “Go to” Karaoke Song(s)
Guest Blogger: Beatles Songs Covered (Max – Part 2)
Making his triumphant return this week to my blog is my pal Max. His blog can be found here: https://powerpop.blog/ Last week, he presented a blog of his favorite Beatles songs that were cover songs (songs originally done by other artists). This week, he looks at the other side of the coin. Here now, is … Continue reading Guest Blogger: Beatles Songs Covered (Max – Part 2)
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