I don't think there's any doubt that "Purple People Eater" is a song that qualifies for our Saluting Silly Songs feature. In case you don't remember, it was a huge #1 record for singer/songwriter Sheb Wooley in 1958. But it's also been sort of misunderstood through the years, because the question arose: was the alien … Continue reading Saluting Silly Songs – A Puzzle In Purple
Category: Retirement
Deanna Durbin’s Dust-Up With Judy
In terms of singing ability, one of the best of the actresses who sang was Deanna Durbin, who was classically trained and could handle just about everything from opera to pop tunes. Although she had a relatively short career, the Canadian-born performer left her mark in Hollywood with a number of strong performances. (Even though … Continue reading Deanna Durbin’s Dust-Up With Judy
In Appreciation Of Carson Robison
Music history is filled with talented performers who somehow missed the boat on lasting fame. One who would certainly qualify is Carson Robison, a country music pioneer who crossed over into other types of music too; a multi-talented artist and composer who could play several instruments, sing, and yodel. In fact, he was so versatile … Continue reading In Appreciation Of Carson Robison
Freddie And The Dreamers – Dancin’ The Freddie
In the early 1960s, the pop music flood that was the British Invasion included several bands that tried to present something a little different from what was being offered by the likes of the Beatles and Rolling Stones. One of the groups that seemed to be having a lot of fun was Freddy and the … Continue reading Freddie And The Dreamers – Dancin’ The Freddie
Anatomy Of A Song – Revisiting The Gershwins
Another Gershwin classic is in the spotlight today, joining three others we've featured in the past -- but for a different Special Feature. All of the previous tunes appeared on our Fantastic Foursome feature. (You can see them here: "I've Got a Crush on You" - "Summertime" - "'S Wonderful") However, today's offering is showing … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – Revisiting The Gershwins
Jane Wyman – The Singer
Mostly remembered as an Oscar-winning actress (and former wife of Ronald Reagan) Jane Wyman was also a pretty good singer. Although she was never a major recording star, she was talented enough to work as a songbird -- a big band singer -- early in her career, and she found a lot of musical spots … Continue reading Jane Wyman – The Singer
Let’s Call This A Half-Day Off
Gonna be a quick one today, so I guess that's why I'm calling it a 'half-day off'. I had minor surgery on one of my sasquatch-size feet (15EEE) and it's pretty tough to work on the computer while keeping my foot elevated. (Although I am using my tablet for a few simpler things..) Anyhow, I … Continue reading Let’s Call This A Half-Day Off
Could Doug & Betty Have Been Nelson & Jeanette?
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?
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
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