Donna Adrian Gaines was born today in 1948. You probably know her better by her stage name - Donna Summer. She was affectionately called the "Queen of Disco." She gained success in 1976 with Love To Love You, Baby. In 1978 she acted in the film, Thank God, It's Friday where she sang, "Last Dance." … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – She Works Hard For the Money
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Tune Tuesday – Arthur Fiedler
Today, I want to recognize the birthday of a man who is synonymous with holiday music and my childhood. He stood on the podium and conducted many of the holiday songs that played on the radio and over the mall PA systems every year. Today would be the 130th birthday of Arthur Fiedler, the man … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Arthur Fiedler
Tune Tuesday – Happy 50th Anniversary
Today marks the 50th anniversary of (in my humble opinion) the greatest Christmas special of all time. On December 10, 1974 ABC aired The Year Without a Santa Claus for the first time. The plot focused on a fear of every child - Christmas being cancelled and Santa Claus taking the night off. In 2019, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Happy 50th Anniversary
Tune Tuesday – Blue Christmas
56 years ago today, NBC aired Elvis Presley's 1968 Comeback Special. This was HUGE! Elvis hadn't appeared live in about seven years because he was busy doing movies. Naturally, it topped the ratings! The special was originally going to be a Christmas special. The special's director didn't think that would peak the interests of young … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Blue Christmas
Tune Tuesday – A Pixar Classic
Robert Goulet was born on this day in 1933. He was one of those entertainers who seemed to do everything. He was cast as Sir Lancelot in the 1960 production of Camelot, which costarred Richard Burton and Julie Andrews. It was in that role that he sang If Ever I Would Leave You, which became … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – A Pixar Classic
Tune Tuesday – Must Be Doin’ Something Right
Happy 51st Birthday to country singer Billy Currington! Billy was one of those artists who got lots of airplay when I was working in country radio. He hit the scene in 2003 with the serious debut single, "Walk a Little Straighter, Daddy." The song was written about his alcoholic stepfather, and the chorus of the … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Must Be Doin’ Something Right
Tune Tuesday – Doom and Gloom
If you made a list of bands that helped define the 60's and 70's, the Rolling Stones would surely be on that list. From the moment they hit the scene, they continued to make records and tour and did so for decades afterward. On this day in 2012, they released GRRR! another hits compilation album. It … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Doom and Gloom
Tune Tuesday – Roy Rogers
Today we feature Leonard Franklin Sly's music on Tune Tuesday. Who, you ask? Well, perhaps you remember him as "The King of the Cowboys," Roy Rogers. He was born on this day in 1911. He was one of the founders of the country western group, The Sons of the Pioneers. He would go on to … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Roy Rogers
Tune Tuesday – The Curly Shuffle
On this day in 1903, Jerome “Curly” Howard was born. He was a man who made – and continues to make – millions of people laugh! He is considered by many, myself included, to be a comedic genius. He, of course, is remembered for his role as the “third stooge” in the Three Stooges comedy … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Curly Shuffle
Tune Tuesday -The Untouchables
65 years ago today, The Untouchables premiered on ABC TV starring Robert Stack as Eliot Ness. The show fictionalized the experiences of Eliot Ness as a Prohibition agent fighting crime in Chicago in the 1930s. Ness does this with the help of a special team of agents. He handpicked them for their courage, moral character and … Continue reading Tune Tuesday -The Untouchables
