If you have read my blogs in the past, you know that it consists of a mixture of pop culture things (like movie, TV and music thoughts) and personal things (radio stories, school memories, and things from my childhood). As I thought about today's blog topic, I realized that without this man in my life … Continue reading Happy 79th Birthday, Pop!
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Turntable Talk #37 – Turn It On Again
This was first posted on the A Sound Day blog hosted by Dave Ruch: Once again, Dave from A Sound Day has invited me to participate in his month Turntable Talk feature. I truly appreciate the fact that he always comes up with great topics. Some of those topics are a bit more difficult to … Continue reading Turntable Talk #37 – Turn It On Again
The Music of My Life – 1998
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 – 1998
Make Some Noise – It Is May!
Welcome to May! Were you aware that May is International Drum Month? Cheers to the instrument that keeps the music in time. Anyone who has played in a school band or any band really knows that there are plenty of jokes made about the percussionists and the percussion section: What do you say to a … Continue reading Make Some Noise – It Is May!
Turntable Talk 21 – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Once again, Dave Ruch from A Sound Day has offered up an interesting topic for this month's Turntable Talk. I see it as being a way for each of us writers to offer you a bit of ourselves. I mean, any time I write something, it usually has something that gives the reader a glimpse … Continue reading Turntable Talk 21 – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Hello, Louie!
The photo above may be a bit deceiving, in that this blog is NOT about the hit song by the Kingsmen. It is also not about other famous Louies (or Louis) like comedians: Louie Anderson Louis CK Or trumpet players: Louis Armstrong Louis Prima Or his animated alter ego: King Louie Or fictional TV characters … Continue reading Hello, Louie!
Song Draft 2021 – Round 8 Pick – Jump, Jive an’ Wail!
With all the baby stuff happening here this week, I almost forgot to post my song draft pick! This is my 8th pick for the 2021 Song Draft. As we come down to the final three picks, I have found it more difficult to select my songs. This one wasn't even on my list of … Continue reading Song Draft 2021 – Round 8 Pick – Jump, Jive an’ Wail!
Happy 79th to Capitol Records
On this day in 1942, Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs launched Capitol Records in the United States. Wallichs was the man who invented the art of record promotion by sending copies of new releases to disc jockeys. It wasn't until 13 years later, in 1955, that the now famous Capitol Records building was built. The … Continue reading Happy 79th to Capitol Records
Birthday Tribute to “Fred”
If you have read my blogs in the past, you know that it consists of a mixture of pop culture things (like movie, TV and music thoughts) and personal things (radio stories, school memories, and things from my childhood). As I thought about today's blog topic, I realized that without this man in my life … Continue reading Birthday Tribute to “Fred”
I’m With the Band ….
Autumn/Fall is my favorite season. There is something about the cool crisp air and fall colors that I absolutely love. With fall comes sweatshirt weather, bonfires, and high school football games. Those high school football games remind me of marching band and the annual homecoming. "Homecoming" is defined as "an annual tradition where people, towns, … Continue reading I’m With the Band ….
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 