For a girl group with a relatively short lifespan and a constantly changing lineup, the Marvelettes generated a surprising number of hits in the 1960s. Originally a quintet but at times a quartet or even a trio, the group had at least seven different members at one time or another, and is now mostly remembered … Continue reading The Marvelettes Had A Troubled But Memorable Run
Category: Seniors
Yes, It’s Smilin’ Time Again
Yes, folks. It's time for another slideshow that will hopefully make you smile. We all need to do that once in a while, right? Herbert Rehbein & Orchestra - "The Lady Smiles"
Mr. Country Rock – Billy ‘Crash’ Craddock
One of many early rockabilly performers who later transitioned to the country side, Billy 'Crash' Craddock earned the title of 'Mr. Country Rock' during a long career that continues even now. His biggest hits -- songs like "Rub It In" and "Broken Down in Tiny Pieces" -- had a definite country flavor, but he started … Continue reading Mr. Country Rock – Billy ‘Crash’ Craddock
The Little Sparrow – Édith Piaf
A few people were startled when a relatively unknown French actress named Marion Cotillard won an Oscar for her lead performance in the 2007 film, La Vie en Rose. But there's little doubt that she nailed the role of Édith Piaf, the legendary singer whose life story was certainly worthy of a movie. Still beloved in … Continue reading The Little Sparrow – Édith Piaf
Cat Anderson Soared Above The Rest
In the world of jazz, high-note trumpeters are much admired -- not just for their skill, but for their audacity. It takes a lot of courage to specialize in a type of playing that is very appealing to most listeners but is reminiscent of fingernails on a blackboard to others. One of the best at … Continue reading Cat Anderson Soared Above The Rest
The Legacy Of Doc Watson
I was saddened to read that country music legend Doc Watson, who popularized the flatpicking style of guitar play, has passed away at age 89. He was the subject of a GMC piece several years ago, so I have repeated it below and reactivated the music in the left column. (The following was originally posted … Continue reading The Legacy Of Doc Watson
Tim Hardin Traded Songs With Bobby Darin
The career of folk singer/songwriter Tim Hardin came to a tragic end when he died in 1980, but his story is still a fascinating one. The composer of a number of familiar songs, he was also a soulful singer whose best-selling record was of a song written by someone else -- Bobby Darin. But that … Continue reading Tim Hardin Traded Songs With Bobby Darin
The Velvet Voice Of Lurlean Hunter
During the big band era almost every orchestra had a songbird, a female vocalist who not only performed with the band but also provided a little glamour. For some of them it was their first real exposure to the big time, but there were a few who were already pretty well established before they joined … Continue reading The Velvet Voice Of Lurlean Hunter
Battling The Heat Of Memorial Day Weekend
As I write this, weathermen are predicting daytime temperatures in our part of the Midwestern US to hit the high nineties and maybe even triple digits. Unseasonably warm, but the weather seems to be much more unpredictable than it once was. In any case, I wanted to show some pictures of 'cool' snow sculptures to … Continue reading Battling The Heat Of Memorial Day Weekend
Reintroducing Jazz Fans To Cy Touff
I have to smile when I think about how the GMC has evolved over its six years of existence. My main intent has always been to combine nostalgia and music in one way or another, and that's still pretty much the bottom line, but a few things have changed along the way. For one thing, … Continue reading Reintroducing Jazz Fans To Cy Touff
Geezer Music Club 