It might not surprise you to hear that Goebel Reeves, the guy who wrote one of Woody Guthrie's signature tunes, "Hobo's Lullaby," actually did spend some time as a hobo. After all, a lot of the early folk/country singers were ramblin' men, and the guy who sometimes called himself the Texas Drifter (among other things) … Continue reading Goebel Reeves – The Texas Drifter
Rose Murphy – The Chee-Chee Girl
If ever there was a performer who could bring a smile to just about anyone, it was Rose Murphy. A skilled pianist and disciple of Fats Waller who could hold her own in any company, she rose to fame in the 1940s mostly because of her irresistible singing style, which featured a kewpie-doll voice along … Continue reading Rose Murphy – The Chee-Chee Girl
The Geezer And The Gigolo
Okay, I'm not going to get all silly and turn this into a new special feature, but I do want to report that I've had another one of those funny musical coincidences. You might recall that I wrote about this kind of thing in a previous post titled Mysterious Musical Occurrences. If you're new to … Continue reading The Geezer And The Gigolo
The Tale Of The Singing Edsels
The Ford Edsel became such a well-known failure, it's difficult to remember that when it was launched in September of 1957 it carried high expectations. Its advanced technology and styling was meant to be revolutionary, so it's easy to see why a singing group of the era would latch onto the name. But even though … Continue reading The Tale Of The Singing Edsels
Fantastic Foursome – Revisiting A Familiar Time And Place
It's been several months since our last Fantastic Foursome, so I'll remind everyone that it's the Special Feature that presents a classic song in its definitive version and then gives you four different variations. You can listen to them and - if you'd like - vote for your favorite. We seem to be featuring music … Continue reading Fantastic Foursome – Revisiting A Familiar Time And Place
Ral Donner Was Caught In The Elvis Trap
Given the longevity of the GMC, I guess it's inevitable that we would have featured multiple variations of Elvis. By that I don't mean Mr. Presley himself -- although he has made plenty of appearances here -- but rather various other versions of the King. Among those already covered are several entertainers who were often … Continue reading Ral Donner Was Caught In The Elvis Trap
About That Nostalgia Thing
I was looking back over some of the past GMC posts and it occurred to me that even though everything here is about nostalgia, it's been a long time since I did a nostalgic piece centered around a personal experience. By that I mean posts like: 3D Has Been Around For A Long Time Tonettes … Continue reading About That Nostalgia Thing
The Multi-Talented Melba Montgomery
Like many country music stars, Melba Montgomery -- who recently turned 78 and is still active -- can look back on a career that was remarkably diversified. She's a talented songwriter who has also found a lot of success as a singer, not only as a part of several different duos but also as a … Continue reading The Multi-Talented Melba Montgomery
Anatomy Of A Song – A War Ballad Beloved By Both Sides
Our recent post about British singer Anne Shelton mentioned that she was the first to record an English version of the German song, "Lili Marlene," a World War II musical piece that has a fascinating history, including the fact that it became a favorite for fighting men on both sides. That fact alone makes it … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – A War Ballad Beloved By Both Sides
British Servicemen Loved Anne Shelton
As our regulars know, songbirds -- the ladies who sang in the big band era -- are often featured on the GMC, and today we're taking a look at one of the best of the British practitioners of the art. Not the legendary Vera Lynn (who is still around at age 97) but rather the … Continue reading British Servicemen Loved Anne Shelton
Geezer Music Club 