Although my musical preferences are largely a product of my early years, not all of my likes and dislikes stretch back that far. Like most people, my tastes have changed throughout my life, and many of the things I now like are relative latecomers, some appearing in unlikely ways. One that jumps to mind occurred … Continue reading Changing Musical Tastes Lead To Commitments
Category: Oldies
REVIEW: Carole King – Love Makes The World (Deluxe Edition)
Carole King's very own Rockingale Records has released a new enhanced 2-CD album, starring an artist whose name might be familiar -- Carole King. It's actually a re-issue of her 2001 album Love Makes The World, but with the addition of the extra disc containing bonus music tracks, plus several music videos and an interview … Continue reading REVIEW: Carole King – Love Makes The World (Deluxe Edition)
Swimmin’ In the Moonlight With Elvis And Tony
Summertime has always been filled with all kinds of outdoor activities, including everything from bungee jumping to extreme skateboarding, but one of the most popular activities is one that requires very little special equipment -- swimming. And when you combine swimming with the right conditions - specifically the addition of moonlight - it forms the … Continue reading Swimmin’ In the Moonlight With Elvis And Tony
REVIEW: Chasing The Sun – The Greatest Songs Of Summer
There has been a lot of attention paid lately to the Summer Of Love and its 40th anniversary, accompanied by a number of special albums and DVDs featuring the music of that era. That might have been part of the motivation for this boxed set, Chasing The Sun - The Greatest Songs Of Summer, from … Continue reading REVIEW: Chasing The Sun – The Greatest Songs Of Summer
Summer Is All About Vacation Trips
As I write this it's difficult to think about anything but the heat -- it's sweltering, with local temperatures in the high 90's. But although the blazing heat makes me think about Summer, I thought I'd try to ignore it and focus instead on another facet of the season -- vacation trips, especially those by … Continue reading Summer Is All About Vacation Trips
From Boogie-Woogie To Early Rock And Roll – Ella Mae Morse
Boogie-woogie is a type of music that's a little difficult to pin down and define with precision, mostly because it's like ice cream -- it comes in a lot of different flavors, and they're all downright tasty. But I will at least try to edge into something approaching a definition. I'm not a trained musician … Continue reading From Boogie-Woogie To Early Rock And Roll – Ella Mae Morse
REVIEW: Sound Of The City – New York Area Doo Wop (1956-1966)
As I've said before, you really have to hand it to the folks at Time-Life. I can't imagine any aspect of nostalgia-based media - music, video, or books - that they haven't covered exhaustively. Their virtual vaults must be stuffed to the rafters, judging from what they've made available through the years. You can almost … Continue reading REVIEW: Sound Of The City – New York Area Doo Wop (1956-1966)
Marty Robbins – A Star In Many Different Genres
It could be said that Gary Cooper introduced me to Marty Robbins. You remember Coop, right? He was the long, lanky, leather-faced movie star who specialized in Westerns and was rumored to possess Hollywood's biggest...gun. In the late 1950's he made one of his many oaters, something called The Hanging Tree, and although I enjoyed … Continue reading Marty Robbins – A Star In Many Different Genres
Roy Clark – Much More Than A Hee-Haw Host
My musical tastes run all the way from A to Z (I love zydeco) but some genres have had to work a little harder than others to get my attention and loyalty. Country music is a good example. I often heard the music of the heartland while I was growing up, so I sometimes count … Continue reading Roy Clark – Much More Than A Hee-Haw Host
DVD REVIEW: This Is Tom Jones
I would imagine that Tom Jones' fans worldwide (and there are a LOT of them) are anxiously awaiting the release of This Is Tom Jones, his new DVD set produced by the folks at Time-Life. If so, their wait is almost over. The three disc set, encompassing eight of the best episodes from his TV … Continue reading DVD REVIEW: This Is Tom Jones
Geezer Music Club 