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 →

The Music of My Life – 1988

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 – 1988 →

Movie Music Mondays – Come On Let’s Go

Richard Steven Valenzuela would have been 83 years old today, had he not become part of the story entitled, "The Day the Music Died." We, of course, know him by his stage name - Richie Valens. UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Ritchie Valens (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) In May of 1958, Bob … Continue reading Movie Music Mondays – Come On Let’s Go →

Favorite Films – The 80’s

This blog is a continuation of a series I started earlier this week. Somebody had the idea to post a list was to consist of your favorite films from each year of your life. So, you start with your birth year and move ahead year by year and list all the films from each year. … Continue reading Favorite Films – The 80’s →