We all remember the days when movies were much milder -- not only in terms of language, nudity, or sexual themes, but also in content. That might be at least part of the reason why some otherwise forgettable films made such an impression on us in those days by pushing the envelope a little. But … Continue reading Self-Styled ‘Shockumentary’ Introduced Classic Song
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.
Celebrate The Holiday With A Different Kind Of Melon
Regular readers might immediately notice that I am once again using the slideshow doohickey, and for the subject matter I've chosen yet another kind of unusual sculpture. Having already briefly covered ice sculptures and sand sculptures, I decided on this holiday weekend to delve into the vegetable kingdom (or maybe the fruit kingdom; I never … Continue reading Celebrate The Holiday With A Different Kind Of Melon
Paris Sisters Spanned Two Eras
All-girl singing groups have been a part of music for a long time, and have often featured singing sisters. During the heyday of the big bands, groups like the Andrews Sisters were big stars, and in later decades there were pop groups like the Shangri-Las and others, but there were some that stretched across both … Continue reading Paris Sisters Spanned Two Eras
A Wake-Up Call From The Jersey Boys
Although I've enjoyed 'oldies' music for a long time, I actually came a little late to that appreciation. I've written before about my teen years and how my eclectic music tastes included everything from jazz to country music, but I think I always had my ears open to the latest thing too, and as time … Continue reading A Wake-Up Call From The Jersey Boys
The Long Musical Journey Of Pete Rugolo
It might be unfair to call TV's Richard Diamond show a Peter Gunn clone, because even though both shows featured private eyes and a jazz-laden soundtrack, Diamond actually predated Gunn. It's just that the latter seemed to have made a more lasting impression, at least in part because of Henry Mancini's music. Richard Diamond is … Continue reading The Long Musical Journey Of Pete Rugolo
The Evolution Of Chris Montez
I remember when the news broke about the 1959 plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), along with the pilot. But I didn't realize at that time how Valens' death affected the Chicano rock movement. Valens was the undisputed star of the Hispanic pop music world. … Continue reading The Evolution Of Chris Montez
Ridin’ The Rails (Part III) – Canada
As I've said before, most geezers seem to have at least a touch of the train buff hiding somewhere inside them. In my case, it makes an appearance in a lot of the pieces I write. In fact, the title of this one is something of a misnomer because I've certainly mentioned trains more than … Continue reading Ridin’ The Rails (Part III) – Canada
Si Zentner – Thriving In The Twilight
As a teenager in the late Fifties I was exposed to a lot of different kinds of music, including everything from early rock & roll to the softer sounds of my parents' favorite records. But even though I enjoyed a lot of what I heard, I often found myself attracted to big band jazz. The … Continue reading Si Zentner – Thriving In The Twilight
Fusion Can Show Up In Surprising Places
Fusion is a simple word that pretty much just means blending or merging, but these days it seems to be used with increasing frequency and in a lot of different ways. At one time it was probably mostly used to describe processes like nuclear fusion, but it's now applied to everything from gourmet cooking to … Continue reading Fusion Can Show Up In Surprising Places
The Cooler Side Of Peggy Lee
Most successful singers are closely identified with a particular song, one that becomes known as their trademark or signature song. Of course, the best of them will have a number of good songs and best-selling records, but there will usually be one that stands out. For Peggy Lee, that song would have to be "Fever." … Continue reading The Cooler Side Of Peggy Lee
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