In a recent piece titled The Perfect Song For Geezers, I mentioned that the song -- Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away" -- was actually recorded for the first time by country singer Billy Walker. I also made a mental note at that time to feature the guy known as the Tall Texan in … Continue reading The Tall Texan – Billy Walker
Month: October 2012
Freddie Slack’s Boogie-Woogie Double Play
I've always loved boogie-woogie, so it's not surprising that it has shown up from time to time on the ol' GMC. In fact, a piece from 2007 titled From Boogie-Woogie To Early Rock And Roll – Ella Mae Morse is a favorite of mine (and of a lot of other folks too). It was also … Continue reading Freddie Slack’s Boogie-Woogie Double Play
Butter And Other Oleaginous Stuff
I could hardly believe my eyes when I read that a new movie starring Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Garner is titled Butter, and its plot revolves around people in the field of competitive butter-carving. I was immediately reminded that about two years ago the GMC featured a piece we called Everything's Better With Butter, complete … Continue reading Butter And Other Oleaginous Stuff
Frances Langford – The Accidental Songbird
Although she didn't spend a large part of her multifaceted career fronting for a big band, songstress Frances Langford knew her way around a bandstand, and was one of the best songbirds around. But the singer who was so beloved by World War II servicemen that she was called 'The Sweetheart of the Fighting Fronts' … Continue reading Frances Langford – The Accidental Songbird
The Versatility Of Adam Wade
A lot of crooners have shown up on the ol' GMC, but one of the most versatile would have to be Adam Wade. A skilled drummer and a smooth and silky singer in the mold of Johnny Mathis, he has had a fascinating life that includes everything from academia to acting -- and he also … Continue reading The Versatility Of Adam Wade
R.B. Greaves Reportedly Has Passed Away
Although it has not yet been widely reported, we've been informed in a comment here on the GMC (and it's also at wikipedia) that R.B. Greaves, who is still remembered for his big 1969 hit "Take a Letter Maria", has died in California. Rather than repost our original profile of Greaves, I am instead going … Continue reading R.B. Greaves Reportedly Has Passed Away
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