Rock and roll's rise in popularity during the 1950s helped create an exciting -- if confusing -- time for musicians, as they tried to find their place in the midst of all that was going on. Many of those with a country background began to gradually move away from the music of the heartland, looking … Continue reading Two Sides Of Smooth – Jerry Wallace
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Limehouse Blues – A Jazz Classic
Sometimes my curiosity draws me to a particular song that seems to have an interesting name and maybe an intriguing history, and when I dig into it I often find a fascinating story. A good example is the jazz standard "Limehouse Blues," which has been recorded by just about everybody from Duke Ellington to Django … Continue reading Limehouse Blues – A Jazz Classic
Your Eyes Can Deceive You
I would have to say that this is the most unusual post I've ever published here. And I also have to admit that it has very little to do with music, but I've been wanting to post this thingy for quite a while now because it fascinates me. It showed up in my email a … Continue reading Your Eyes Can Deceive You
Bobby Fuller And The Law
There is probably more than a touch of irony in the story of Bobby Fuller, the early rocker who is now mostly remembered for "I Fought The Law (And The Law Won)." After all, the circumstances surrounding the rising young star's death in 1966 have always been the subject of speculation, and there are many … Continue reading Bobby Fuller And The Law
Wheels, Wheels, Wheels
Although I've written about automobiles a number of times, and a while back even featured a slide show in a piece called Olds Convertibles - Then And Now, I thought I'd make one more trip to the proverbial well. Or maybe a better metaphor would be that I'm making one more visit to the garage. … Continue reading Wheels, Wheels, Wheels
A Singer’s Singer – Ethel Ennis
In the long history of jazz vocalists, there have always been a few who have been respectfully described as a 'singer's singer'. Some of them have been very well-known, but others have sort of flown below the radar. One that might qualify as the latter is Ethel Ennis, who is still entertaining fans after a … Continue reading A Singer’s Singer – Ethel Ennis
Skeeters I Have Known
As I've written before, I've never been a big fan of mosquitoes. But I did once know a girl who had the nickname 'Skeeter', which is one of the many slang terms that have been applied to the blood-sucking insects. However, as far as I know she wasn't actually a blood-sucker -- unless she was … Continue reading Skeeters I Have Known
The Musical Side Of Orlon
Recently I ran across a picture of myself as a teenager (so it had to be an old one, right?) and noticed that I was wearing what I seem to remember was one of my favorite sweaters. Keeping in mind that my memory is often uncharted territory, I think that it was Orlon and I … Continue reading The Musical Side Of Orlon
Messages From Animals
Although I understand that the critters in the pictures below aren't really responsible for the messages, there's not much doubt that many animals do communicate. I'm reminded of the squirrels that sometimes cavort around when I'm taking a walk in a nearby parkland. (Actually it's a park-like cemetery, but I thought that might sound creepy … Continue reading Messages From Animals
The REAL Eddy Duchin Story
Although his orchestra was enormously popular in its day, Eddy Duchin would probably not be a recognizable name to most current music fans except for one thing. A few years after his death, Hollywood star Tyrone Power portrayed him in The Eddy Duchin Story, a very colorful tale of his life that even today occasionally … Continue reading The REAL Eddy Duchin Story
Geezer Music Club 