It might be hard to believe, but it's been almost a month since our last Fantastic Foursome. (For those who are new to the GMC, that's the completely silly name I've given to a post that features four different versions of a song and then asks for your vote.) This time around it's an old … Continue reading And Here We Go Again
Category: Nostalgia
Freddie Slack’s Boogie-Woogie Double Play
I've always loved boogie-woogie, so it's not surprising that it has shown up from time to time on the ol' GMC. In fact, a piece from 2007 titled From Boogie-Woogie To Early Rock And Roll – Ella Mae Morse is a favorite of mine (and of a lot of other folks too). It was also … Continue reading Freddie Slack’s Boogie-Woogie Double Play
Butter And Other Oleaginous Stuff
I could hardly believe my eyes when I read that a new movie starring Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Garner is titled Butter, and its plot revolves around people in the field of competitive butter-carving. I was immediately reminded that about two years ago the GMC featured a piece we called Everything's Better With Butter, complete … Continue reading Butter And Other Oleaginous Stuff
Frances Langford – The Accidental Songbird
Although she didn't spend a large part of her multifaceted career fronting for a big band, songstress Frances Langford knew her way around a bandstand, and was one of the best songbirds around. But the singer who was so beloved by World War II servicemen that she was called 'The Sweetheart of the Fighting Fronts' … Continue reading Frances Langford – The Accidental Songbird
The Versatility Of Adam Wade
A lot of crooners have shown up on the ol' GMC, but one of the most versatile would have to be Adam Wade. A skilled drummer and a smooth and silky singer in the mold of Johnny Mathis, he has had a fascinating life that includes everything from academia to acting -- and he also … Continue reading The Versatility Of Adam Wade
R.B. Greaves Reportedly Has Passed Away
Although it has not yet been widely reported, we've been informed in a comment here on the GMC (and it's also at wikipedia) that R.B. Greaves, who is still remembered for his big 1969 hit "Take a Letter Maria", has died in California. Rather than repost our original profile of Greaves, I am instead going … Continue reading R.B. Greaves Reportedly Has Passed Away
Roy Smeck – The Wizard Of The Strings
By the time he died in 1994, Roy Smeck was in his nineties and many years removed from his heyday as a performer, which began in the 1920s. But the guy known as the 'Wizard Of The Strings' was still a legend to several generations of musicians, who were not only inspired by his virtuosity … Continue reading Roy Smeck – The Wizard Of The Strings
Saying Goodbye To Andy Williams
Although I don't go out of my way to scan the daily obituaries, you might have noticed that I occasionally mark the passing of a performer by reposting an earlier article I've written about them. But some of the biggest stars have never been featured on the GMC, because -- as I've said before -- … Continue reading Saying Goodbye To Andy Williams
Born To Be Wild — But On A Trike?
I couldn't resist writing about this. I used to tease Mrs. BigGeez about how I'd like to someday buy a big fancy Harley so that her and I could travel the country. Of course, I was kidding and she knew it -- but she still usually responded by threatening me with a big knife. But … Continue reading Born To Be Wild — But On A Trike?
Raphael de Leon – The Roaring Lion Of Calypso
I don't believe we've featured a lot of calypso here on the ol' GMC, although Harry Belafonte did make an appearance at one time. But when writing recently about Jimmy Soul, whose music was often calypso-flavored (although he was from North Carolina), I discovered an interesting fact. Jimmy's big hit -- “If You Wanna Be … Continue reading Raphael de Leon – The Roaring Lion Of Calypso
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