Movie Music Monday – Footloose

In honor of Kevin Bacon's 66th birthday, we dip into the title track from the soundtrack of Footloose. It is interesting to note that Dean Pitchford wrote all the lyrics for all the songs found on the soundtrack (with various co-writers), and wrote the screenplay for the film. The title song is one of two … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Footloose →

Movie Music Monday – Cannonball

Ok, this is a bit of a stretch, but it all does tie in together. Actor Jamie Farr celebrates his 90th birthday today. He will always be remembered as Klinger from TV's M*A*S*H. In 1981, he was one of many stars who had a role in the 1981 comedy, The Cannonball Run. The movie starred … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Cannonball →

Movie Music Monday – For Your Eyes Only

On this day in 1981, the 12th James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only, had its premier in London. It once again starred Roger Moore as Agent 007. The theme song for the film was written by Bill Conti, who will be forever remembered for writing the theme to the Rocky Movies. When he wrote … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – For Your Eyes Only →

Movie Music Monday – Who’s Got the Action

Friday (6/7) marked the 107th birthday of Dean Martin, my favorite singer. He is known for his many hit records, his hit TV show, his celebrity roasts, his live performances, and his films. For many of his movies, the title song for the film was sung by Dean. Examples of this are Rio Bravo, Five … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Who’s Got the Action →

Movie Music Monday – I’m Ready

For Movie Music Monday this week, I bring you a song from a movie that I have never seen. I want to say that I was exposed to the soundtrack while walking through a Barnes and Noble or FYE and it was playing over the speakers. I heard this neat cover of a Fats Domino … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – I’m Ready →

Movie Music Monday – To Be Your Man

Admittedly, today I present a song that is probably unfamiliar to you. It is a truly amazing love song by Don Williams, who was born on this day in 1939. In 1980, Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason and Sally Field teamed up together again for the less than stellar "Smokey and the Bandit II." … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – To Be Your Man →

Movie Music Mondays – Mermaids

Today Cher celebrates birthday 78. If I were still on the radio, I'd follow that line with, "and her nose celebrates number 52!" Sorry. Cher enjoyed musical success as a duo with with Sonny Bono, as a solo singer, a television star on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, and as a movie actress in … Continue reading Movie Music Mondays – Mermaids →

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 →

Movie Music Monday – I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow

Actor George Clooney turns 63 today. While he is known for some TV work (ER, The Facts of Life, Roseanne, and Downton Abbey), he has also made quite a name for himself in the movies. His films include Hail Caesar, Catch 22, Leatherheads, The Thin Red Line, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Monuments Men, The … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow →

Movie Music Monday – Viva Las Vegas

Today we go back to 1964 for what many consider to be one of Elvis Presley's best films - Viva Las Vegas. Why? Because his co-star in the movie, the beautiful Ann Margaret celebrated her 83rd birthday yesterday. The chemistry between Elvis and Ann Margaret that you see on screen is real. They began an … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Viva Las Vegas →