Tune Tuesday – Love is All Around

Love Is All Around was a top 10 (it reached #7) hit for The Troggs in 1968. It was released in October of 1967. It's hard to believe that this amazing ballad is done by the same group who recorded the "rock/party" anthem "Wild Thing" the year before. A great vocal, great lyrics, a string … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Love is All Around →

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 →

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 →

Tune Tuesday – More Today Than Yesterday

Tune Tuesday takes us back 50 years to 1969. It is a "One Hit Wonder" from the California band, The Spiral Starecase. The group was formed for an Air Force Talent contest. Originally, the group was called the Fydallions. When they signed with the Columbia record label, they were told to change their name. They … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – More Today Than Yesterday →

Tune Tuesday – Muppet Music

40 years ago this week, The Muppet Movie hit theaters. My brother and I always made it a point to watch the Muppet Show on TV. It was always fun to see the famous guest stars interact with Kermit and the gang. If I am being honest, I am still upset that the final 2 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Muppet Music →

Tune(s) Tuesday – “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” and “Then They Do”

Let me preface this blog by saying I had an absolutely amazing Father's Day Weekend! Friday, I spoke with someone about some future possibilities (a future blog), Saturday I got the best unexpected surprise (which is another future blog), and Sunday, I spent time with my sons. Past Father's Day's we have gone to ball … Continue reading Tune(s) Tuesday – “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” and “Then They Do” →

Tune Tuesday – Vieni Su

Last Friday marked the 102nd birthday of my all time favorite singer, Dean Martin. I wrote a birthday blog for him last year, and this year, I had hoped to post my Top 10 Dean songs. As stated in my previous blog, I didn't get to do that because I was busy prepping my speech … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Vieni Su →

Four Things You Can’t Recover …

My last blog was 7 days ago. I had hoped to write for Tune Tuesday, I wanted to write a birthday blog for my wife, do a Top 10 song list for Dean Martin's birthday and post a couple blogs as well, but I am a procrastinator. I was asked to speak at the annual … Continue reading Four Things You Can’t Recover … →

Tune Tuesday – The Distance Between You and Me

I follow quite a few blogs that focus on classic movies, classic TV, and great music. One of the bloggers I follow posted a bit about Dwight Yoakam and his great song "Ain't That Lonely Yet." You can see that blog at the following link: https://powerpop.blog/2019/05/03/dwight-yoakam-aint-that-lonely-yet/ When I am driving in to work, or at … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Distance Between You and Me →

Tune Tuesday – How Long

If you are like me, you have songs that when you hear them on your MP3 player, or your iPod, as soon as they end, you play them again. I have quite a few of them. I would wager a guess that these songs will end up here in future Tune Tuesday blogs. Today's song … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – How Long →