I was saddened to read of the recent death of Don Grady, who is probably most remembered as one of Fred MacMurray's boys on the popular, long-running (12 seasons) TV show, My Three Sons. But in addition to his acting career he also had a musical side, and he showed it before, during, and after … Continue reading Don Grady Had A Musical Side Too
Category: Nostalgia
Summer Hits Hot And Dry — And Fiery
No, that's not a picture of my back yard. But that's how it seems around here, because we've had a really long, worrisome dry spell. And that's coming from someone who usually doesn't mind a little dry weather because it keeps my lawn from growing too fast. (I've often expressed my dislike for yard-work in … Continue reading Summer Hits Hot And Dry — And Fiery
Rock And Roll – The Early Days
Nailing down the details of the origins of rock and roll has always been a little difficult, but that hasn't stopped anyone from trying (including yours truly, here on the GMC). The truth is that it all came about from a combination of various musical influences, but it is possible to identify key moments, like … Continue reading Rock And Roll – The Early Days
Looking Deeper Into Ben Bernie And His Song
So I was listening to an old song that I'm sure most of us remember -- "Sweet Georgia Brown" -- and I discovered something interesting. The song, which you might remember as the signature tune of the Harlem Globetrotters, has been performed by just about everybody since it was written almost a century ago. And … Continue reading Looking Deeper Into Ben Bernie And His Song
Roscoe Holcomb Personified Old-Time Country Music
Once in a while I just get in the mood for some real, authentic, good old country music. You know the kind I mean -- lots of strummin' and pickin' and fiddlin', usually accompanied by a twangy-voiced singer. The kind of music that guys like Roscoe Holcomb were known for. Holcomb (whose family name was … Continue reading Roscoe Holcomb Personified Old-Time Country Music
Nan Wynn’s Near Miss
Proving once again that just having talent and good looks isn't necessarily enough to make it big in show business, we offer the case of Nan Wynn. A gorgeous gal with a soft and sweet singing style, she had a nice career that included time spent as a big band songbird and radio entertainer, along … Continue reading Nan Wynn’s Near Miss
Tommy Edwards’ Big Hit Was A Do-Over
One of my favorite records of all time is Tommy Edwards' 1958 chart-topper, "It's All In The Game." It was by far his biggest hit and is still a very familiar song to most music fans even though Edwards died in 1969. But did you know that he recorded a very different version way back … Continue reading Tommy Edwards’ Big Hit Was A Do-Over
Bat These Around For A While
Now that I'm once again fully involved in the new baseball season (it takes me a while) I thought I'd feature a special kind of sculpture in a slideshow. It's dedicated to all the guys who are swinging their bats. Of course, a few of them need to be sent back to the minors. Django … Continue reading Bat These Around For A While
The Musical Side Of Fred MacMurray
Although he died more than two decades ago, I would think that most of us remember Fred MacMurray pretty well. He was a major star during a long career that included memorable appearances in movies like Double Indemnity, The Egg And I, and The Caine Mutiny, and he also had a long run as the … Continue reading The Musical Side Of Fred MacMurray
Hatfields & McCoys Strike A Familiar Chord
We watched and enjoyed the recent TV mini-series about the Hatfields & McCoys, and apparently we weren't the only ones. It set all kinds of records for a cable program, which surprised a lot of people. I guess it just shows you how fascinating hillbillies are to watch. Or maybe it was all the feudin' … Continue reading Hatfields & McCoys Strike A Familiar Chord
Geezer Music Club 