When I was young, it wasn't unusual for a huge group of family members to assemble for holiday dinners at my maternal Grandparents' home. It was a small house outside a rural village, and they'd moved from their tenant farm because my Granddad was into middle-age, and had given up farming for the less physically … Continue reading Turkey, Trimmings — And Straw?
Author: BG
BG (aka The Big Geez) is a retiree who who has spent over a decade generating the Geezer Music Club, where he tries to prove that geezers can stay in touch with today's world. . .and still find time for the trimming of ear hair.
REVIEW: Mindy Smith – My Holiday
Well, it looks like this particular Grinch finds himself once again reviewing a Christmas album, but that's OK because it's the kind I like. My Holiday, on the Vanguard label, is talented young vocalist Mindy Smith's third album but her first holiday effort, and she's assembled a very nice mix of traditional holiday pieces and … Continue reading REVIEW: Mindy Smith – My Holiday
Claude King – Still Climbing That Mountain
In the early 1960's I had a brief career as a small-town radio DJ, which might sound a little glamorous but I have to confess that I fell short of the ideal in several ways. Among my shortcomings was the fact that mine wasn't the smoothest voice in broadcasting history, and I also sounded like … Continue reading Claude King – Still Climbing That Mountain
REVIEW: Stacey Kent – Breakfast On The Morning Tram
It is with a profound sense of relief that this particular Grinch is happy to report that the music review you're reading is NOT about a holiday album. Not that there's anything wrong with holiday music - I'm not that much of a Grinch - but I've reviewed several recently, and it's always nice to … Continue reading REVIEW: Stacey Kent – Breakfast On The Morning Tram
John Gary – His Voice Dazzled
I've often written about crooners, past and present, and have managed to cover quite a few -- or at least mention them. But there is a guy who was not only largely unappreciated by the public, but also sort of fell through the cracks in my memory when I was writing those articles. (And those … Continue reading John Gary – His Voice Dazzled
REVIEW: Peter White, Rick Braun, Mindi Abair – Peter White Christmas
Traditional Christmas music is sometimes a little difficult to find these days. There are plenty of holiday albums around because most of the artists have a ready-made customer base made up of their fans, and it makes economic sense to tap into that market. However, those artists sometimes range a little far and wide in … Continue reading REVIEW: Peter White, Rick Braun, Mindi Abair – Peter White Christmas
Eddie Fisher’s Other Wife – Connie Stevens
A while back, I wrote an article I called Eddie Fisher And The Ladies, and it included a brief history of some of the crooner's more memorable relationships. In that article, Eddie's third wife (after Debbie Reynolds and Liz Taylor) was given only a brief mention, and she deserves a closer look -- not because … Continue reading Eddie Fisher’s Other Wife – Connie Stevens
REVIEW: Wendy Luck – See You In Rio
It would probably be an understatement to say that Wendy Luck is not a name that comes to mind when you think of Brazilian jazz. In fact, you probably wouldn't think first of her when considering flutists or vocalists -- but she's very good at both skills, as she proves on her new album, See … Continue reading REVIEW: Wendy Luck – See You In Rio
Cher And Betty – The Shoop Shoop Girls
Sometimes I hear a familiar old song being performed by a modern artist, and although I might enjoy listening, I also find myself thinking: something's not right about that. I'm sure the experience isn't unique to me. New versions of old songs are pretty common, and most listeners probably feel a twinge of nostalgia for … Continue reading Cher And Betty – The Shoop Shoop Girls
Faron Young – The Hillbilly Heartthrob
Faron Young experienced most of the highs - and the lows - that sometimes accompany country music fame. He was not only a big star, with several number-one hits and the adulation of fans, but he was also tremendously influential, helping many young performers get their start. And yet his life spiraled downward in later … Continue reading Faron Young – The Hillbilly Heartthrob
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