Most of us have listened to Bobby Darin's "Mack The Knife" about a gazillion times, but how many of us know anything about the mysterious 'Lotte Lenya' mentioned in the song? Turns out she was not only the composer's muse, but also a well-known entertainer with a long career that stretched all the way from … Continue reading The Fascinating Lotte Lenya
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.
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Natalie & Nat King Cole - "The Christmas Song"
In Defense Of The Humble Fruitcake
I sometimes scratch my head at the bad reputation fruitcakes seem to have. Through the years they've become the butt of jokes and even a subject for song parodies (like those below). But even though I know there have been a lot of -- let's say iffy -- fruitcakes produced through the years, someone needs … Continue reading In Defense Of The Humble Fruitcake
Ralph Flanagan Echoed Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller has made several appearances on the GMC, and we've also featured Ray McKinley (In The Footsteps Of Glenn Miller), who took over Miller's reconstituted band in later years. But there was another guy who sort of latched on to the Miller bandwagon; Ralph Flanagan, who led a band that was known for its … Continue reading Ralph Flanagan Echoed Glenn Miller
Remembering Billie Jo Spears
I was sorry to read that Billie Jo Spears died earlier this week at her home in Texas. She was a country music star for many years and was featured here in a piece two years ago. I've reposted it below, along with a different song. ------------------------- Country Songbird Billie Jo Spears (Reposted from Jan … Continue reading Remembering Billie Jo Spears
Just A Quickie Today
Gonna be a short one today becuz I seem to have a touch of the flu or something. Luckily I had some of the Christmas album covers left over from last time. The music is one of the many good free downloads from Amazon. Dan Baraszu, Joseph Patrick Moore - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" … Continue reading Just A Quickie Today
The Awsome Accordion
It might sound a little silly, but I have always been in awe of accordions and those who play them. Even if my common sense tells me that they are no more difficult to master than many other musical instruments, they just seem so much more complicated and overwhelming. I think it all started during … Continue reading The Awsome Accordion
The Wide Reach Of Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes
Two decades after his death, jazz organist Richard 'Groove' Holmes is still fondly remembered by many fans. His was a career marked by a high level of comfort in every type of jazz from bluesy and funky to sweet and soft. That diversity and reach even extended to his two main centers of activity, allowing … Continue reading The Wide Reach Of Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes
Covering The Holidays
The holiday season is all about traditions, and one that has been around a long time also happens to be an established part of the music world, so it fits in very nicely with what we do here. For many years, musical stars of just about every genre have regularly issued Christmas albums. That being … Continue reading Covering The Holidays
Saying Goodbye To Colonel Potter
I was saddened by the news that veteran character actor Harry Morgan has died at his home in Los Angeles. Morgan, who was 96 when he died, enjoyed a long career with a number of good roles, but will probably be most remembered as Colonel Potter in the classic TV comedy M*A*S*H. Those of us … Continue reading Saying Goodbye To Colonel Potter
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