There are plenty of "musical" birthdays that I could have tied into Tune Tuesday today. Billy Eckstine (1914), Jerry Vale (1931), Steve Lawrence (1935), Toby Keith (1961) and Joan Osborne (1962) were all born on this day. However, I decided not to pick any of them. Instead, I wanted to feature one of the early … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Louis Jordan
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Tune Tuesday – Bobby Day
For Tune Tuesday today, I want to play both sides of the record. The A-side was a hit for the recording artist, while the B-side was a hit for another artist a few years later. Robert Byrd was born on this day in 1930. He is best known by his stage name - Bobby Day. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Bobby Day
Tune Tuesday – Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
It was on this day in 1977 that Crystal Gayle released her album "We Must Believe in Magic." The album featured one of her best known songs - "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." From Songfacts.com: Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" was a huge crossover hit for Crystal Gayle, going to #1 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
Tune Tuesday – Could It Be Magic
Happy 82nd birthday to Barry Manilow. Over his 60 year career, many folks have made fun of Barry. A buddy of my dad's called him "Barely Man-enough," while a radio DJ friend called him "Barry Banana Nose." Despite the jokes and such, you cannot deny that the guy was a musical success! Manilow has recorded … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Could It Be Magic
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
