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Category: Boomers
Anatomy Of A Song – Holiday Edition
I'm sure I can remember hearing "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" on our record player while I was growing up, and that's entirely possible because the song is older than me -- it has been a popular holiday song for almost eight decades. One reason for that popularity might be that parents loved the … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – Holiday Edition
The Murmaids Surfaced In The 1960s
Years later, one of the trio's original members said she couldn't remember how they chose the name for their group, and she also couldn't explain the odd spelling. But whatever the case, the Murmaids scored a huge hit in 1963 with "Popsicles and Icicles," a song that fit right into the pop music sounds of … Continue reading The Murmaids Surfaced In The 1960s
Saying Goodbye To A Legend – Ray Price
It has now been verified that legendary country music star Ray Price has died at age 87, at his ranch near Mount Pleasant, Texas. The Hall of Fame performer, a multiple Grammy winner with dozens of best-selling records, will be missed by fans everywhere. I don't have a previous GMC article to refer you to. … Continue reading Saying Goodbye To A Legend – Ray Price
Dick Jurgens Led A Popular Band
Today's spotlighted performer connects with a couple of previous posts on the GMC. Trumpeter and bandleader Dick Jurgens led a very successful band during the swing era, and for a while it provided the backing for crooner Eddy Howard. Also, Jurgens and his group often made appearances at Catalina's Avalon Casino ballroom, an iconic building … Continue reading Dick Jurgens Led A Popular Band
Diamonds In The Rough – Part IV
Believe it or not, it's been a month since we had a new edition of Diamonds In The Rough, the Special Feature that gives me the chance to offer up some of my favorite posts from the past. The articles that make it to the list are steeped in nostalgia and humor and usually have … Continue reading Diamonds In The Rough – Part IV
And The Winner Is . . .
If you've visited the GMC over the last couple of days, you've noticed some turmoil in the way it looks. It all began when the hosting company apparently had a snag in the ways things were formatted for some of their sites, and it made for some strange looking views. That's all fixed now (hopefully … Continue reading And The Winner Is . . .
Fantastic Foursome – A Song Made Famous In A Classic Movie
It's been almost two months since our last Fantastic Foursome, so for newer visitors I'll explain that it's a special feature that presents four different versions of a familiar song (actually five if you count the video) and then offers you the chance to vote for your favorite. Of course, voting is optional but it's … Continue reading Fantastic Foursome – A Song Made Famous In A Classic Movie
Barbara George Was A Shooting Star
I've always felt a little sorry for performers who get labeled as a 'one-hit wonder', but the story of Barbara George is especially poignant. When her 1961 record of "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)" became a giant hit on both R&B and pop charts, she seemed to have an unlimited future. But … Continue reading Barbara George Was A Shooting Star
Country Catalyst – A Battle Song For The Ages
For our latest edition of Country Catalyst, the special feature that presents a country music classic in the hope that it might make some new fans for the genre, we present a song with a historical subject. Originally written by country/folk legend Jimmy Driftwood, "The Battle Of New Orleans" became a huge crossover hit in … Continue reading Country Catalyst – A Battle Song For The Ages
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