Even those of us who were not around in the 1930s still remember seeing (or at least reading about) old movies featuring the famous singing duo of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. They were super-stars in their era, teaming up in countless musical films and operettas that sold a lot of tickets. In fact, they … Continue reading Could Doug & Betty Have Been Nelson & Jeanette?
Category: Nostalgia
Earworms- A Spooky Movie Song
Whenever I put together a new edition of our Earworms Special Feature, I start by trying to figure out why the song suddenly popped into my head. I think today's candidate started bouncing around between my ears when I read that someone is considering making an updated version of the original Ghostbusters movie. But even … Continue reading Earworms- A Spooky Movie Song
Everly Brothers Helped With Bob Luman’s Big Decision
One of the many rockabilly stars who later embraced country music, Bob Luman had a solid career that included several Top Ten records, including his biggest hits, "Let's Think About Living" and "Lonely Women Make Good Lovers." But he almost left music behind for another career -- as a professional baseball player -- before the Everly … Continue reading Everly Brothers Helped With Bob Luman’s Big Decision
The Honeys’ Connection To The Beach Boys
You might not remember a 1960s singing trio named the Honeys (or the Rovell Sisters, or even Ginger and the Snaps, depending on when you heard them). After all, the girls didn't have any Top Ten hits during their relatively short career even though they did make some good records. But they had a few … Continue reading The Honeys’ Connection To The Beach Boys
Ina Ray Hutton – The Blonde Bombshell Of Rhythm
A while back we featured singer June Hutton, but today it's her older sister's turn in the spotlight. Ina Ray Hutton was probably best known for leading an all-girl band (although she later fronted male groups too) and had so much flash and charisma that she was sometimes billed as the Blonde Bombshell Of Rhythm. … Continue reading Ina Ray Hutton – The Blonde Bombshell Of Rhythm
Fantastic Foursome – Concentration Is The Key
I have a little problem with this edition of Fantastic Foursome. I usually try to include a video of the definitive version of a song, then offer four different renditions that you can listen to and vote on. The only problem with today's song -- "I Concentrate On You" -- is that I'm not sure … Continue reading Fantastic Foursome – Concentration Is The Key
The Musical Side Of Leonard Nimoy
Most of those who are reading this are aware that Leonard Nimoy recently died at age 83. He was best known as Star Trek's Mr. Spock, but his accomplishments weren't limited to helping create his iconic character. In addition to a long acting career on stage, screen, and TV, he was a director, a writer, … Continue reading The Musical Side Of Leonard Nimoy
The Bobbettes And Mr. Lee Redux
In some ways, the girl group known as the Bobbettes was a typical one-hit wonder. (Although you might remember that I argued a while back that the term shouldn't be used so negatively.) The Bobbettes did qualify for the sobriquet, with 1957's "Mr. Lee" hitting #1 on R&B charts and even climbing into the Top … Continue reading The Bobbettes And Mr. Lee Redux
Diamonds In The Rough – Part X
It's been a long time - months - since our last edition of Diamonds in the Rough, the Special Feature that points folks to some of our favorite posts from the past. Of course, there's a reason that we haven't done one of these for a while, and it's something I've mentioned before. The simple … Continue reading Diamonds In The Rough – Part X
June Hutton Was All-Around Talent
(Note: I had originally intended to write about the passing of Lesley Gore, but it was about then that the flu bug hit me. By now there have been tons of good articles posted about that talented lady, so I'll just salute her and move on to another subject.) Sometimes confused with bandleader Ina Ray … Continue reading June Hutton Was All-Around Talent
Geezer Music Club 