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
Friday Photo Flashback
Happy 62nd Birthday to one of the coolest dudes in country music, Craig Morgan. I met Craig back around 2002. He had recorded for Atlantic records in 2000, but when that label closed, he signed with Broken Bow Records. Craig was out doing a radio tour promoting his new album. He was going to stop … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Maybe Adults Need More of This
Life as an adult can be pretty boring. Work, sleep, repeat. Work, sleep, repeat. Weekend - cram as much stuff as you can get done in before Monday. Work, sleep, repeat. As I talk to my daughter, she is more and more excited about going back to school. She cannot wait to meet new friends, … Continue reading Maybe Adults Need More of This
Weekend Highlights
In all the years that 7-11 has given away free slurpees, I've never been able to get one. I'd always be told that they were sold out. What that meant was that they were out of the "Free Slurpee" cups. To me, this never made sense. The free slurpee is a small slurpee. If the … Continue reading Weekend Highlights
Tune Tuesday – Rock ‘N Me
It was on this day in 1987 that Steve Miller got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to songfacts.com: Steve Miller wrote Rock 'N Me this song after getting a gig opening for Pink Floyd at the Knebworth Festival on July 5, 1975. "I was going to play this really big concert … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Rock ‘N Me
Movie Music Monday – Hound-Dog Man
It was on this day in 1959 that production began on Fabian's first movie - Hound-Dog Man. Actual filming would happen towards the end of the month. The movie was based upon the 1947 novel by Fred Gipson. His earlier novel, Old Yeller, had been a big success at the box office, so 20th Century … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Hound-Dog Man
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 