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Tag: Ringo Starr

The Starr of The Beatles

I was approached by my blogger buddy, Max, from the PowerPop Blog recently and asked to contribute something for his "Beatles Week" feature. In truth, it will probably go longer than a week as there are many talented writers participating with me. I think his original thought was to have each of us write about … Continue reading The Starr of The Beatles →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 6 Minutes

Turntable Talk – Cover Me

This blog is part of the next installment of Dave from A Sound Day's Turntable Talk. This time around, the subject is "cover songs." Per our instructions: This time around, wanting to get your thoughts on Cover Songs...what makes a really good one, maybe what your favorite bold one is. Do you like ones really … Continue reading Turntable Talk – Cover Me →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments July 30, 2022July 27, 2022 11 Minutes

How Do You Introduce Someone to the Fab Four?

This blog is part of Turntable Talk, a feature created by Dave at A Sound Day. Since I started this blog four years ago, I have wanted to write a blog about The Beatles. Outside of a few "mentions" and a couple guest blogs from my buddy Max, I have just never tackled a Beatle … Continue reading How Do You Introduce Someone to the Fab Four? →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments April 5, 2022April 6, 2022 9 Minutes

It’s National Kazoo Day!!

Every year on January 28th, the country celebrates National Kazoo Day! What kid didn't have a kazoo growing up? I know I had quite a few. Why are kazoos so fun? It's the musical instrument for those who can't "play" a musical instrument! All you need to be able to do is hum, and you … Continue reading It’s National Kazoo Day!! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments January 28, 2021 2 Minutes

Favorite Films – The 80’s

This blog is a continuation of a series I started earlier this week. Somebody had the idea to post a list was to consist of your favorite films from each year of your life.  So, you start with your birth year and move ahead year by year and list all the films from each year.  … Continue reading Favorite Films – The 80’s →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 12 Comments October 14, 2019 11 Minutes

Tune Tuesday – Queen & ELO

I have to admit that I almost picked a Ringo Starr song today, because of his birthday this week.  I didn't because I really couldn't decided whether to pick a solo song or some of his Beatles stuff.  I am guessing that's a future blog - I'll add it to my "blog topics" list.  Instead, the … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Queen & ELO →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 6 Minutes

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