I'm pretty sure that the well-worn and often used term 'folding money' isn't normally used to describe what is shown in the slideshow at the bottom. The art of origami -- folding paper into ingenious shapes -- has long been attributed to the Japanese, although there is evidence of the same practice in the history … Continue reading Folding Money Takes Many Different Forms
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.
Hank Cochran Will Be Missed
Country music fans were saddened to hear of the recent passing of singer/songwriter Hank Cochran, who died at age 74 in his home near Nashville. Although he was a polished performer, the long-time associate of Willie Nelson is probably best known for writing hit songs for other singers; including Eddy Arnold's "Make The World Go … Continue reading Hank Cochran Will Be Missed
Working Dads Had Varying Degrees Of Cool
A common scene in movies and TV shows is when a parent -- usually a dad -- gets up in front of his kid's classmates and explains what he does for a living. It's usually handled as a comedy scene, and if he does something that's perceived as cool, the kid basks in reflected glory. … Continue reading Working Dads Had Varying Degrees Of Cool
The Mission Of Lalo Schifrin
Soundtrack music is something that most of us take for granted, but it's vital to the mood and pacing of a film. It also has to do its job while not distracting from the action on the screen, even though in some cases the music might be better than what you're watching. It's not surprising … Continue reading The Mission Of Lalo Schifrin
Heat Wave Barely Bearable
I am getting so tired of this long stretch of muggy days, all with a temperature that begins with a '9' and a heat index that reaches triple digits. Of course, I always have to remind myself that I am fortunate to have modern air conditioning and that's not the case for everyone, so please … Continue reading Heat Wave Barely Bearable
Reconsidering Roy Head
It probably isn't that unusual for someone to turn in outstanding performances in several types of music and still fall short of sustained stardom. But it is a little surprising that someone as talented as Roy Head, who conquered everything from rock to traditional country to blue-eyed soul, topping the charts with his unforgettable "Treat … Continue reading Reconsidering Roy Head
The Complete Shirley Bassey
Although she has never quite conquered the American market in a consistent way, one of the biggest stars in Great Britain over the past half-century has been Shirley Bassey. Enormously popular in her home country, she remains mostly a mystery to American music fans who only know her as the brassy voice on the familiar … Continue reading The Complete Shirley Bassey
The Many Talents Of Rupert Holmes
Rupert Holmes is probably currently best-known as a Tony-winning playwright, having picked up two awards for his Broadway musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. But the multi-talented artist first rose to fame years earlier as a popular recording artist, whose best-known song -- "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" -- rocketed to the top of the … Continue reading The Many Talents Of Rupert Holmes
Picnics And Music – The Curious Case Of ‘Moonglow’
In the aftermath of the holiday weekend and the many activities enjoyed by folks, my thoughts turned to the musical side of picnics, and that led me to one of the most interesting pairings in music. It's the curious case of an old standard that became so closely identified with a movie theme that the … Continue reading Picnics And Music – The Curious Case Of ‘Moonglow’
Waylon’s Hero – Sonny Curtis
One of the longest-running and most intriguing careers in popular music has been that of singer/songwriter Sonny Curtis, who is still active after more than a half-century in the business. Along the way, the Texas native has had connections with everyone from Buddy Holly to Mary Tyler Moore. Like Holly, Curtis grew up in the … Continue reading Waylon’s Hero – Sonny Curtis
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