It was on this day in 1988 that Rain Man first hit theaters. The movie stars Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. The film won Academy Awards for Best Director (Barry Levinson), Best Picture, and Best Actor (Hoffman). The film features one of my all time favorite songs from a jazz legend. The song At Last … Continue reading Movie Music Monday
Tag: Queen of Soul
Royal Rock and Roll Remembrance (and Other Orchestral Music)
August 16 On this day in 1977 - a King died. The King of Rock and Roll. On this day in 2018 - a Queen died. The Queen of Soul. Both were musical royalty. Did you know they both have a musical group in common? Both have "recorded" with the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. … Continue reading Royal Rock and Roll Remembrance (and Other Orchestral Music)
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 