It was on this day in 1958 that Alvin, Simon and Theodore hit #1 with The Chipmunk Song. It became the first Christmas song to hit #1 in America. It remained #1 for four weeks. Christmas had been over for a month and most folks had taken down the lights and decorations, and that song … Continue reading Holiday Rodents Make Their Debut…
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Tune Tuesday: Cry Me a River
One of my followers mentioned a few weeks ago that I needed to post more musical posts. I'm hoping to revive Tune Tuesday with a classic. I remember I used to hear Frank Sinatra talking about "saloon songs" and "torch songs." This one would be considered a torch song. By definition, a torch song is "a sentimental love song, typically one … Continue reading Tune Tuesday: Cry Me a River