Movie Music Monday – The Help

It was on this day in 2011 that The Help was released in theaters. It starred Emma Stone, Sissy Spacek, Cicely Tyson, Bryce Dallas Howard, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer (who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress). The film is set in the 1960's and the soundtrack features songs from that era. It … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Help →

Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy

Shame on me. I missed National Friendship Day. It occurs annually on the first Sunday of August each year, so I am six days late. To you, my friend, thanks for your friendship. There are many terms for friend: chum, pal, mate, bestie, companion, confidant, cohort, ally, and buddy. That's quite a list of words … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy →

Turntable Talk #50 – Yankee Doodle. That’s a Dandy … Song!

This month, America celebrates birthday #250! Another big milestone this month is that Dave from A Sound Day's Turntable Talk celebrates golden topic #50. He was once again picked a great topic for us to write about. This time around it is Yankee Doodle. That's A Dandy...Song. This will have already posted on Dave's page earlier … Continue reading Turntable Talk #50 – Yankee Doodle. That’s a Dandy … Song! →

Tune Tuesday – I Can’t Stop Loving You

64 years ago today, Ray Charles got his third #1 record when I Can't Stop Loving You topped the charts. The song itself not originally released as a single. The story of how it came to be released is an interesting one. Songfacts.com tells the story: Charles was known as a gospel and R&B singer, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – I Can’t Stop Loving You →

Tune Tuesday – Will It Go Round In Circles

Billy Preston was born on this day in 1946. Preston was a keyboardist, singer, and songwriter whose work encompassed many genres of music. He was R&B, rock, soul, funk, and even gospel. Preston started off at the age of 10 playing keyboards for gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. Later he joined Ray Charles' touring band before recording … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Will It Go Round In Circles →

The Music of My Life – The 2000’s Part 2

This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – The 2000’s Part 2 →

Turntable Talk #38 – It’s About Time

Dave just wrapped up another chapter of Turntable Talk. This was my contribution: It is time once again for Turntable Talk hosted by Dave at A Sound Day. For over three years now, he has offered up a musical topic each month for me (and other participants) to write about. This month's topic is "It's … Continue reading Turntable Talk #38 – It’s About Time →

Movie Music Monday – The Blues Brothers

We go back to one of my favorite movie soundtracks today for Movie Music Monday. There were many pop and soul singers who made cameos in The Blues Brothers! They include Aretha Franklin, John Lee Hooker, James Brown, and Ray Charles. It also includes a man who had been making music since the 1930's! I'm … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Blues Brothers →

The Music of My Life – 2007

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 – 2007 →

Saluting the “First Class”

It was 39 years ago today that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class. When you look at the 10 inductees, you cannot help but be impressed. These artists are legends who were a part of the birth of Rock and Roll. The performers category is meant for recording artists and … Continue reading Saluting the “First Class” →