Several times in the past we've spotlighted guys like Buddy Knox, Sonny Curtis, and a few others who all seemed cut from the same cloth as Buddy Holly. They hailed from the same part of the country, had a similar musical style, and inevitably spent some time at the iconic studio of Norman Petty in … Continue reading Terry Noland – West To East And Back Again
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Funny Signs Are Back!
It's been a long time since we've featured a slideshow of funny signs, so I thought maybe we could all use a laugh -- or at least a smile. Frank Sinatra - "When You're Smiling"
Manny Klein – Mastering The Trumpet
In a recent post I mentioned that a trumpet solo in a classic movie had been dubbed by Manny Klein, a talented but relatively unknown trumpeter who deserves a little more attention. He had a fascinating and varied career, one that included not only playing conventionally, but also mastering something you seldom hear about -- … Continue reading Manny Klein – Mastering The Trumpet
Anatomy Of A Song – A George Jones Classic
Most of us probably know by now that country music superstar George Jones has died at age 81. You can find any number of long and detail-rich articles about him (here's a good one), but I thought we'd take a little different approach here on the GMC, by linking him to one of our regular … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – A George Jones Classic
The Brook Brothers – Britain’s Answer To The Everlys
A couple of years back the GMC spotlighted the Kalin Twins, an early rock and roll duo often compared to the Everly Brothers. The Kalins and the Everlys were both American duos who were also very popular in Great Britain, so we're kind of completing the circle today by featuring the Brook Brothers, a British … Continue reading The Brook Brothers – Britain’s Answer To The Everlys
Lily May And The Coon Creek Girls
Once in a while I get in the mood for the kind of music that has echoed through the heartland for generations. I can't say that I've always been a fan of it and for that matter a lot of it was really before my time, but the sound is timeless and it has the … Continue reading Lily May And The Coon Creek Girls
Fantastic Foursome – A Memorable Movie Melody
For our first Fantastic Foursome in more than a month we're featuring a memorable song from a mostly forgettable movie, The Sandpiper, a 1965 tearjerker that starred Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor -- one of eleven they made together. But even if the movie wasn't one for the ages, "The Shadow Of Your Smile" not … Continue reading Fantastic Foursome – A Memorable Movie Melody
Ralph Marterie Knew What People Liked
His name sounds at least a little familiar to those of us who have been around a while, and it's a pretty good bet that you've heard a lot of his music through the years, but Ralph Marterie is not someone who comes to mind when you think of cutting-edge orchestral jazz. Nevertheless, he sold … Continue reading Ralph Marterie Knew What People Liked
Jimmie Logsdon Venerated Hank Williams
For a while in the early 1950s, singer/songwriter Jimmie Logsdon was on top of the world. After an early career spent trying to make his name in country music, he'd managed to become friends with Hank Williams -- and even better, he was touring and appearing on stage with his hero. Unfortunately, Hank died in … Continue reading Jimmie Logsdon Venerated Hank Williams
The OTHER Sylvia Syms
When Sylvia Syms died at age 74 in 1992, it marked the loss of a talented performer who was once described by Frank Sinatra as the 'world's greatest saloon singer'. But it was also another chance for people to mix her up with the British actress with the same name, something that had been happening … Continue reading The OTHER Sylvia Syms
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