Just a quick question. If I asked you who comes to mind when you hear the nickname 'Hot Lips', wouldn't you think of Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan, the character in M*A*S*H? To be honest I'd probably think of her too, but there was a real 'Hot Lips' who not only wasn't a sexy, kooky blond, … Continue reading In Search Of The Real ‘Hot Lips’
Tag: Big Band
The Master Of The Love Song
I've written before about the incomparable Nat King Cole, but I thought Valentines Day might be a good occasion for a quick post with one of my favorites by him. It's a song that has been in the news lately because of the Etta James vs Beyoncé flap, although it was originally a Glenn Miller … Continue reading The Master Of The Love Song
The Longest Walk Of My Life
I was listening today to the music of Benny Carter, one of my all-time favorites (and someone I've written about before). The long-time bandleader and sax legend was also a first-class composer, and the song I was enjoying was one he wrote many years ago -- "A Walkin' Thing." It's a piece that appropriately begins … Continue reading The Longest Walk Of My Life
Speaking Up In Defense Of Cooties
I'm willing to bet that almost everybody reading this has at some point in their childhood teasingly accused someone of giving them 'cooties' -- or has been on the other end, as the one being accused. It's an old insult that dates back for a number of generations, but most of the kids using the … Continue reading Speaking Up In Defense Of Cooties
REVIEW: Jaimee Paul – At Last
Whether we realize it or not, we sometimes approach tribute albums a little sideways, sort of edging up to them while wondering if the artist will do justice to the original. I suppose it's a natural enough attitude to have, but it seems a little unfair if we judge them too quickly. Those thoughts were … Continue reading REVIEW: Jaimee Paul – At Last
The Unforgettable Jaye P. Morgan
Although she more or less reinvented herself as a TV personality in the latter part of her career, in the early 1950's Jaye P. Morgan was one of the fastest-rising young singing stars around. Her vocal talents, along with her charisma and drop-dead beauty, helped set the stage for what would become a long-lasting career … Continue reading The Unforgettable Jaye P. Morgan
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