Elementary, My Dear Reader

It was on this day in 2010, that Sherlock made its debut. Back in 2022, I chose the show as one of my TV Show Draft picks. In honor of the anniversary, here is an updated version of that blog: The series ran from 2010 - 2017. Series 1 aired in 2010, Series 2 in … Continue reading Elementary, My Dear Reader →

Great American Songbook Saturday – Blues In The Night

Today we head back to 1941, a few months before Pearl Harbor. It is another great example of two people collaborating and creating a hit song. For this week's song, It was composer Harold Arlen who wrote the music, while Johnny Mercer came up with the lyrics. The song would be the title track for … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Blues In The Night →

Friday Photo Flashback

What better way to celebrate what would have been my grandma's 102nd birthday, than with some photo memories. Baby Keith and grandma on the ugliest and scratchiest couch. Christmas long before I was born 1988 - my graduation party Another graduation party - me, my brother, grandma, dad, and grandpa Not sure how old she … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

I’d Have $23

Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon passed away last Friday at age 89. When I worked on the oldies station, we'd play his music often. If you are unfamiliar with his music, he was nicknamed "Boom Boom" because of the driving bass drums in his songs. It wasn't the bass drum that stood out for me, though. … Continue reading I’d Have $23 →

A Golden Muppet Quiz!

The Muppet Show turns 50 this year. It first aired on September 5, 1976. In a recent issue of Games World of Puzzles, Todd Kreisman offered up this Muppet Quiz. The answer to each clue below is either the name of a Muppet, or it contains it in part. Answers in the first comment. "Another … Continue reading A Golden Muppet Quiz! →

Life’s Little Moments

This weekend, my daughter had a playdate with a friend. While she was there, my son and I were out killing time. He likes to walk through the Goodwill and antique stores with me. I came across a hat at one that made me laugh. It reminded me of that scene in Caddyshack where Rodney … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments →

Tune Tuesday – Bad Case of Loving You

It was on this day in 1979 that Robert Palmer released Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor). This has always been one of my favorite Robert Palmer songs. I remember hearing it on the radio in the late 70's and I remember having the 45. As a radio/music guy, I am really ashamed to … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Bad Case of Loving You →

Movie Music Monday – Doctor Detroit

Today is Donna Dixon's 69th birthday. She is best known for her work with Tom Hanks on Bosom Buddies and films like Spies Like Us, Speed Zone and Wayne's World. Today, we look at the film that introduced her to her husband Dan Aykroyd - 1983's Doctor Detroit. Granted, the movie was not a huge … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Doctor Detroit →

Song Lyric Sunday

Here is my contribution to Jim Adams’ weekly feature, Song Lyric Sunday. His instructions were to pick a song with a message of empowerment. So I had to ask, “What exactly is empowerment?” Empowerment is the process of granting individuals or communities the authority, confidence, and resources to take control of their lives, make informed … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday →

Great American Songbook Saturday – Once In A While

I first heard the song "Once In A While" when I worked at Honey Radio in Detroit. We played the Doo-Wop version by the Chimes. They released it in 1960, and it peaked at #11 on the charts in early 1961. https://youtu.be/vK0VfHix6Jw?si=wEXRqzRqqBLLOINh The song itself, however, has been around since 1937, when Louis Armstrong and … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Once In A While →