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
Category: Boomers
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
REVIEW: Boney James – Christmas Present
This feels a little odd -- writing a review of sax icon Boney James' new album, Christmas Present, on Halloween. But I think we all know that waiting until later in the year to think about Christmas is no longer how things are done. Besides that, I don't think Boney did a Halloween album. (Although … Continue reading REVIEW: Boney James – Christmas Present
From Alvino To Zoot – The Name’s The Thing
I was churning through my music collection recently, trying to bring order to the chaos that results from a haphazard mix of digital music files, CDs, and even a few cassettes and vinyl records. In case you're wondering (and I know you are) I got rid of my eight-track tapes a long time ago -- … Continue reading From Alvino To Zoot – The Name’s The Thing
REVIEW: Liquid Mind – Relax; A Liquid Mind Experience
Z-Z-Z-Z-Z...huh? Oh sorry, I was drifting a little while listening to this recent release from New Age music phenom Liquid Mind (aka Chuck Wild). It's a compilation of tunes titled Relax - A Liquid Mind Experience, and mostly consists of selections drawn from earlier albums in the popular Liquid Mind series. Before you take me … Continue reading REVIEW: Liquid Mind – Relax; A Liquid Mind Experience
Al Hirt – More Than Just A Cup Of Coffee
As a teenage jazz fan in the late 1950's and early 1960's, I always had my eyes - and ears - open for any piece of music that became popular enough to cross over from jazz to pop. Since not many teenagers at that time were into jazz, I think I was a little (OK, … Continue reading Al Hirt – More Than Just A Cup Of Coffee
Songs With A Message – Henson Cargill
I've always had a bad habit - OK, several bad habits - but in this case I'm specifically talking about one that's related to the way I enjoy music. I've always found that I'm first attracted to the melody and pace of a song long before I ever really pay much attention to its lyrics. … Continue reading Songs With A Message – Henson Cargill
Geezer Music Club 