Wishing a Happy 86th birthday to Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers today!! The group had hits with "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "Unchained Melody," and today's song - "Ebb Tide." The lyrics to Ebb tide were written by Carl Sigman. He was an accomplished songwriter whose hits included "It's All In The Game" and … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Ebb Tide
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Tune Tuesday – Jerome Kern
Born on this day 141 years ago, one of the great contributors to the Great American Songbook - Jerome Kern. He was born January 27, 1885. Jerome Kern was one of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century. He wrote more than 700 songs that were used in over 100 stage … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Jerome Kern
Movie Music Monday – The Girl Can’t Help It.
It was on this day in 1956 that "The Girl Can't Help It" starring Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell and Edmund O'Brien opened in theaters. The movie was originally conceived as a way to build Mansfield's celebrity, but it took on a life of its own and became a rallying point for young people, helping propel … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Girl Can’t Help It.
