Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy

Shame on me. I missed National Friendship Day. It occurs annually on the first Sunday of August each year, so I am six days late. To you, my friend, thanks for your friendship. There are many terms for friend: chum, pal, mate, bestie, companion, confidant, cohort, ally, and buddy. That's quite a list of words … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy →

Movie Music Monday – Stormy Weather

It was 82 years ago today that the musical Stormy Weather premiered in the US. The movie starred the beautiful Lena Horne, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and Cab Calloway. Also making appearances were Fats Waller and Dooley Wilson (who was the piano player in Casablanca). The movie is loosely based on Robinson's life. It would be … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Stormy Weather →

Tune Tuesday – More Today Than Yesterday

Tune Tuesday takes us back 50 years to 1969. It is a "One Hit Wonder" from the California band, The Spiral Starecase. The group was formed for an Air Force Talent contest. Originally, the group was called the Fydallions. When they signed with the Columbia record label, they were told to change their name. They … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – More Today Than Yesterday →