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!
Tag: Music
The Music of My Life – 2000
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 – 2000
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A Musical Treat (and Tease) on International Women’s Day!
I apologize for the lateness in this post. Happy International Women's Day to the female readers of my blog! Thank you for all you do! I am lucky to have a very special woman in my life (my wife, Sam). I can honestly say that I would be a mess without her. In a previous … Continue reading A Musical Treat (and Tease) on International Women’s Day!
“Seasonal” Favorite
As the "Nostalgic Italian," I would be wrong to not mention that today is the 346th birthday of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi. He (along with GF Handel and JS Bach) is considered to be one of the greatest Baroque composers of all time. His work consisted of many concertos for violin, choral works, and even … Continue reading “Seasonal” Favorite
Leap Day #1 Songs!
When I thought about what to do for the year's "bonus" day, my first thought was to list a bunch bunch of songs about "leaping" and "jumping." Then I thought that was just too easy. So I decided to take another musical look at February 29th. I present to you a look at songs that … Continue reading Leap Day #1 Songs!
Throwback Thursday Tune
When it was brought to my attention that the "musical" posts here have not been what they used to be, I decided to make it a point to do one today. This one takes us back to 1990. The year before Elton John released his Sleeping With The Past album. The first single was Healing Hands followed by … Continue reading Throwback Thursday Tune
Sunday Song
My friend, Eric, was the choir director at my high school. While I was never in choir, music brought us together. We played many Easter services together, he matches with the alumni band, and he even provided music at my first marriage. Every day on Facebook, he will play a song on his piano. Selections … Continue reading Sunday Song
Turntable Talk #16 – Coulda Been A Contender
It is time once again for my contribution to Turntable Talk, a series hosted by my friend Dave Ruch at his blog "A Sound Day." This is the 16th installment and the topic this time around was an easy one for me. The topic this month is entitled "Coulda Been a Contender." This is simply … Continue reading Turntable Talk #16 – Coulda Been A Contender
Friday Photo Flashback
Time for another Friday Photo Flashback. This time around I'm taking you to my room....circa 1990. The shelf you are looking at sat above my bed (a waterbed...lol). Above it was another shelf with the globe my grandmother had got me for Christmas, some ceramic pieces my mom made me and a few other things. … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 