Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor

I am surprised that as much as I love blues music, I haven't featured it more. Today, I can do just that as I wish Happy birthday to blues legend Howling Wolf. He was born Chester Arthur Burnett on this day in 1910. He was one of a few blues singers who took the acoustic … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor →

Tune Tuesday – Yakety Sax

Homer "Boots" Randolph was born on this day in 1927. Boots Randolph was a Nashville sax player who performed solos on Roy Orbison's "Mean Woman Blues" and Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree." He also played on many of Elvis Presley's songs. He was often called Mr. Sax. As a solo recording artist he … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Yakety Sax →

Tune Tuesday – Imagine

It was on this day in 1971 that John Lennon recorded his classic "Imagine." Biography.com says: The impact of the song is unquestionable. But disguised within its message of peace and love and its flowing piano melody is a collection of edgy, "dangerous" ideas that challenge society as we know it. John Lennon wrote and … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Imagine →

Tune Tuesday – Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday

Today I want to wish Stevie Wonder a Happy 75th Birthday! He is a Michigan Hometown Hero as he was born in Saginaw, MI in 1950. When I went to pick a Stevie Wonder song to feature today, I was overwhelmed. He had so many hits to choose from. I suppose it shouldn't have been … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday →

Tune Tuesday – If My World Didn’t Have You

Happy 92nd birthday to the Red-Headed Stranger - Willie Nelson! Willie Nelson is a country music legend. Whether you love or hate his music, there is no denying his legendary status. Willie is one of the most prolific songwriters and is responsible for many classic country hits. He wrote many songs that became hits for … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – If My World Didn’t Have You →

Tune Tuesday – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me

Mel Carter turns 85 today. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1939. In 1963, he had his first hit with "When A Boy Falls in Love" which was co-written by Sam Cooke. He was 24. It was his 1965 hit "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" which brought him huge success. The song was … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me →

Tune Tuesday – Don’t Fear The Reaper

25 years ago today a catchphrase was born. One of Saturday Night Live's funniest sketches aired for the first time. The host? Christopher Walken. On Cowbell - Will Ferrell. It's a Behind The Music sendup, with Walken playing producer Bruce Dickinson, sent to deliver a hit. We see Blue Oyster Cult rehearsing the song (Don't … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Don’t Fear The Reaper →

Tune Tuesday – Respect

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin was born on this day in 1942. She was a musical force! Rolling Stone magazine named her "the greatest singer of all time" twice. Her songs are soul staples. The list of hits is a long one that includes "Chain of Fools," "The House That Jack Built," "Until You … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Respect →

Tune Tuesday – Mustang Sally

Happy Birthday to The Wicked Mr. (Wilson) Pickett who was born on this day in 1941. He was born in Prattville, Alabama where he began singing in the Baptist church choir. He was the fourth of 11 children and eventually left to live with his father in Detroit in 1955. It was there that he joined … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Mustang Sally →

Tune Tuesday – Dock of the Bay

Music history was made on this day in 1968. Otis Redding's Dock of the Bay reached #1 on the charts, making it the first ever posthumous single in the United States. Redding died in a plane crash just 3 months earlier in December of 1967. It was released on January 8, 1968. The song was … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Dock of the Bay →