Believe it or not, it's been a month since we had a new edition of Diamonds In The Rough, the Special Feature that gives me the chance to offer up some of my favorite posts from the past. The articles that make it to the list are steeped in nostalgia and humor and usually have … Continue reading Diamonds In The Rough – Part IV
And The Winner Is . . .
If you've visited the GMC over the last couple of days, you've noticed some turmoil in the way it looks. It all began when the hosting company apparently had a snag in the ways things were formatted for some of their sites, and it made for some strange looking views. That's all fixed now (hopefully … Continue reading And The Winner Is . . .
Sorry
By now, regular visitors to the GMC have noticed that things have been kind of wacky for the last day or so. For some reason there appear to be some formatting errors in the system used by my blog host. While I am waiting for it to get fixed I thought it might be a … Continue reading Sorry
Fantastic Foursome – A Song Made Famous In A Classic Movie
It's been almost two months since our last Fantastic Foursome, so for newer visitors I'll explain that it's a special feature that presents four different versions of a familiar song (actually five if you count the video) and then offers you the chance to vote for your favorite. Of course, voting is optional but it's … Continue reading Fantastic Foursome – A Song Made Famous In A Classic Movie
Barbara George Was A Shooting Star
I've always felt a little sorry for performers who get labeled as a 'one-hit wonder', but the story of Barbara George is especially poignant. When her 1961 record of "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)" became a giant hit on both R&B and pop charts, she seemed to have an unlimited future. But … Continue reading Barbara George Was A Shooting Star
Country Catalyst – A Battle Song For The Ages
For our latest edition of Country Catalyst, the special feature that presents a country music classic in the hope that it might make some new fans for the genre, we present a song with a historical subject. Originally written by country/folk legend Jimmy Driftwood, "The Battle Of New Orleans" became a huge crossover hit in … Continue reading Country Catalyst – A Battle Song For The Ages
Mighty Mouse Will Save The Day
A couple of weeks ago we featured 'Handsome' Harry Babbitt, the crooner who had a big part in popularizing Woody Woodpecker's theme song. Today it's Mighty Mouse's turn in the spotlight, but we don't have a personable singer to perform for us. Instead we have a strange and eccentric comedian. Another popular cartoon from our … Continue reading Mighty Mouse Will Save The Day
Shirley Ross Was Bob Hope’s Good Luck Charm
Although Bob Hope has been gone for a decade now (he was 100 when he died in 2003) he is still well-remembered, and most of us might also recall his signature song, "Thanks For The Memory." But what you might not know is that his breakout moment occurred when the then little-known comic actor performed … Continue reading Shirley Ross Was Bob Hope’s Good Luck Charm
JFK In Dallas – The Pop Music Connection
It's common knowledge that President Kennedy's assassination occurred fifty years ago this week, and those of us who were around in 1963 can usually remember what we were doing when we first heard the news, but for many people the connection is even stronger. When the presidential motorcade passed in front of a Dallas hotel … Continue reading JFK In Dallas – The Pop Music Connection
Ken Curtis – Crooner Turned Cowboy
Although I usually include just one video with each post, a while back I featured one with several videos because I wanted to show the arc of a performer's career. Same thing today, but with a twist. We're going to spotlight the singing career of a guy who was better known as a Western actor. … Continue reading Ken Curtis – Crooner Turned Cowboy
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