Movie Music Monday – The Pink Panther

The great Peter Sellers was born on this day in 1925. He was a very funny man who is known for films like Dr. Strangelove, Being There, Murder By Death and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu. He is best known, of course, for his role as the bumbling Chief Inspector Clouseau in the Pink … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Pink Panther →

Movie Music Monday – Goldfinger

Sir Sean Connery was born on this day in 1930. He has had so many wonderful roles in the movies. I loved him in The Untouchables, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The Hunt for Red October (just to name a few). Connery nailed it as Agent 007 - James Bond. He played Bond … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Goldfinger →

Movie Music Monday – Dirty Dancing

Today would have been Patrick Swayze's 73rd birthday. So it's only fair to focus on his movie hit - She's Like the Wind from Dirty Dancing. "She's Like The Wind" is featured in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing in the scene where Patrick Swayze says goodbye to Jennifer Grey after their summer fling. He tells her, "I'll … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Dirty Dancing →

Movie Music Monday – American Graffiti

1973's American Graffiti is a classic film known for showcasing many young actors and actresses who who go on to very big things. Featured in the cast were Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, McKenzie Phillips, Cindy Williams, Harrison Ford, and Suzanne Somers. The film is also known for its phenomenal soundtrack. In the film, these tunes … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – American Graffiti →

Movie Music Monday – Coyote Ugly

Honestly, I've never seen the movie Coyote Ugly. I did mention it on the radio a few times because we played songs from the soundtrack. The film premiered on this day in 2000. "Can't Fight The Moonlight" by LeAnn Rimes is the theme song to the movie. In the film Piper Perabo's character plays a … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Coyote Ugly →

Movie Music Monday – Purple Rain

Last year Rolling Stone magazine listed its 100 Best Movie Soundtracks list. It was interesting to scroll through. There were plenty of movies on the list that I have never seen. Sitting at the top of the list was Prince's Purple Rain. The soundtrack was loaded with hits: Let's Go Crazy. I Would Die 4 … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Purple Rain →

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 →

Movie Music Monday – Young Guns II

It was on this day in 1881 that Billy the Kid was shot dead by police. His story is one of fascination and uncertainty. Eyewitness history says that prior to his death "Billy worked as a ranch hand for John Tunstall. Tunstall befriended the Kid acting in many ways as a surrogate father. Tunstall's ambush … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Young Guns II →

Movie Music Monday – Dragnet

Nine notes. Nine notes that are still recognizable today. Broken into two parts - 4 notes, then 5 notes. "Dum da dum dum" (Pause) "Dum da dum dum da." Those notes were immediately followed by a stern narrator who informed listeners, "Ladies and gentlemen. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Dragnet →

Movie Music Monday – Great Balls of Fire

It was on this day in 1989 that Dennis Quaid hit the big screen as Jerry Lew Lewis in Great Balls of Fire. The film covers the early career of Lewis, from his rise to rock-and-roll stardom to his controversial marriage to his 13-year-old cousin. That marriage led to his downfall. Until the scandal of … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Great Balls of Fire →