Yesterday, November 6, was National Saxophone Day. It is celebrated on November 6, on the birthday of Antoine-Joseph 'Adolphe' Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. This soulful instrument has a rich history and musical range. It was prominent in many rock and roll records in the early 50's; it always seemed to be featured as … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Hand Clappin’
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Tune Tuesday: When I Fall In Love
I realize that I have spent a lot of time writing about books lately. I also realized that it has been a while since I posted a song for Tune Tuesday. I heard one on the way into work today that remains one of my favorites. When I Fall In Love The song itself was … Continue reading Tune Tuesday: When I Fall In Love
Hindsight Really is 2020 – A Recap
The saying goes, "Hindsight is 2020," and many of us are rejoicing that 2020 is really truly behind us! I often wonder if you were to make a list of positives and negatives of the past year, would one outweigh the other? What about 10-15 years ago? Was that just as bad, but we only … Continue reading Hindsight Really is 2020 – A Recap
Tune Tuesday – Autumn Leaves
It's been sometime since I've posted something for Tune Tuesday. With today being the first official day of Autumn, I wanted to post one of my favorite "seasonal" songs - Autumn Leaves. There have been many versions of the song, but I just love the way Nat King Cole does it. Nat released his vocal … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Autumn Leaves
Tune Tuesday – What This Country Needs
It has been some time since I posted a song for Tune Tuesday. Part of the reason for this is that I have been spending most of my drive to and from work listening to Old Radio Shows. This week, I plugged the old iPod in and hit shuffle. I used to keep my "To … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – What This Country Needs
2 Years of Ramblings – A Reflection
Two Years Old Word Press informs me that this blog turned two years old yesterday! Two years and the blogging continues.... I wrote a blog reflecting on one year and some feelings remain the same. Rather than look back on the entire two years, I thought I would reflect on the last year, which had … Continue reading 2 Years of Ramblings – A Reflection
Tune Tuesday Remembers Jackie Wilson
From my Facebook friend, Ric Allen and the Michigan Music History page: It was a day that powerful voice of Detroit’s “Mr. Excitement” was silenced forever .. as Michigan Music History remembers Jackie Wilson .. who sadly passed away 36 years ago today. The iconic, soulful and energetic stage entertainer was born in Detroit on … Continue reading Tune Tuesday Remembers Jackie Wilson
Music – LISTEN TO IT!
I posted this on Facebook earlier, and thought I would share it here on my blog. I am WAY behind on my Tune Tuesday posts, and I hope to correct that soon. I know many of my followers enjoy music like I do, so I wanted to post this article I found extremely interesting. You should … Continue reading Music – LISTEN TO IT!
Midweek Music – Norah Jones
I missed Tune Tuesday for a couple weeks, so here is a musical blog. In 2003, I was surfing from radio station to radio station and came across a song that "stood out" to me. The singer had this sultry, smokey voice that peaked my curiosity. I had no idea who she was and had … Continue reading Midweek Music – Norah Jones
Tune Tuesday – Guitar Man
It was 52 years ago today, on September 10, 1967, that Elvis Presley recorded the song "Guitar Man" in the RCA studios in Nashville. The song was written and originally recorded by Jerry Reed (who went on to act in Smokey and the Bandit and other films). Jerry's version reached only #53 on the country … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Guitar Man
