A huge piece of my childhood premiered 56 years ago today. Long before Elmo and all of the newer cast members, I sat in front of the TV watching Ernie and Bert, Kermit, Grover, the Count, and Big Bird. In 1985, Big Bird and the rest of the cast starred in the theatrical movie "Follow … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Follow That Bird
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The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1990’s Part 2
This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1990’s Part 2
The Music of My Life – 1985
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1985
The Music of My Life – 1980
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1980
The Music of My Life – 1976
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1976
“A long, long time ago….”
There are some days I sit down and wonder what I am going to write about, today is not one of those days. Today is the "day the music died" - 60 years ago. The phrase comes from the classic Don McLean song "American Pie." The Winter Dance Party Tour In January of 1959, Buddy … Continue reading “A long, long time ago….”
40 years of the Dukes
"Just a good ole boys ... never meanin' no harm...." This is an impromptu blog that comes about as a result of scrolling Facebook. I was reminded that it was 40 years ago today that "The Dukes of Hazzard" premiered on TV. This show was such a HUGE part of my childhood! I remember sitting … Continue reading 40 years of the Dukes
My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad
Over the years I have been influenced musically by many people, but I would have to say that it is my father who has had the biggest influence. This blog is sort of a continuation of the "series" I have been doing based on "songs from my iPod". My dad introduced me to almost every … Continue reading My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad
Tube Tunes….
Today, Quincy Jones turns 85. He is a legend in the music business. He is a record producer, actor, conductor, composer, musician, TV & film producer, instrumentalist, magazine founder, entertainment company executive and humanitarian. He's worked with some of the best musicians and produced some of the biggest albums in history. He has worked with … Continue reading Tube Tunes….
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 