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
Category: Retirement
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
Country Catalyst – A Challenge For ‘Pickers’
Today's edition of Country Catalyst, our periodic attempt to bring new fans to country music, spotlights a song that has been recorded many times, both with and without lyrics. But it's as an instrumental that it reaches its full impact, making "Sugar Foot Rag" a classic challenge for virtuoso guitarists in its more than sixty … Continue reading Country Catalyst – A Challenge For ‘Pickers’
Old And In The Way
In spite of what you might think -- especially given the fact that this blog is mostly for and about geezers -- the title of this piece does not refer to a pathetic old guy who is feeling a little unappreciated. It is instead about a short-lived 1970s bluegrass band of that name led by … Continue reading Old And In The Way
Five-Star Favs – It All Began In Mexico
First a word of explanation to newer visitors (and a reminder to regulars). The Special Feature known as Five Star Favs is the one that spotlights a song that falls into a very unique category -- it inhabits space in the top tier of my music collection, which means I have given it a five-star … Continue reading Five-Star Favs – It All Began In Mexico
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