Born today in 1925, the legendary Paul Newman. He was in so many great movies. One of my favorites was the 1961 film The Hustler. Newman played "Fast Eddie" Felson who is a small time pool hustler who challenges Minnesota Fats played by Jackie Gleason. He would reprise that role again 25 years later in … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Color of Money
Tag: Robert Palmer
The Music of My Life – 1990
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 – 1990
The Music of My Life – 1988
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 – 1988
The Music of My Life – 1986
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 – 1986
The Music of My Life – 1979
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 – 1979
Turntable Talk – Did Video Kill The Radio Star?
This blog is my entry for Dave over at A Sound Day's "Turntable Talk." Kudo's to Dave for picking some fantastic topics, and at the same time letting us participants "run" with it. The following are the instructions we were given: We were told we " ...don't have to write literally about the question, but … Continue reading Turntable Talk – Did Video Kill The Radio Star?
My “Go to” Karaoke Song(s)
It has been some time since a "Daily Writing Prompt" moved me enough to use it as a blog idea. Today's though, was definitely one I could use. The Prompt? "What is your 'go to' karaoke song?" I have to admit, I have sung a lot of karaoke. I did this mainly when I was … Continue reading My “Go to” Karaoke Song(s)
Tune Tuesday – Bad Case of Loving You
This has always been one of my favorite Robert Palmer songs. I remember hearing it on the radio in the late 70's and I remember having the 45. As a radio/music guy, I am really ashamed to admit that I did not know that Robert Palmer's version is NOT the original. As you can see … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Bad Case of Loving You
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 