Another Gershwin classic is in the spotlight today, joining three others we've featured in the past -- but for a different Special Feature. All of the previous tunes appeared on our Fantastic Foursome feature. (You can see them here: "I've Got a Crush on You" - "Summertime" - "'S Wonderful") However, today's offering is showing … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – Revisiting The Gershwins
Tag: Music History
Jane Wyman – The Singer
Mostly remembered as an Oscar-winning actress (and former wife of Ronald Reagan) Jane Wyman was also a pretty good singer. Although she was never a major recording star, she was talented enough to work as a songbird -- a big band singer -- early in her career, and she found a lot of musical spots … Continue reading Jane Wyman – The Singer
Let’s Call This A Half-Day Off
Gonna be a quick one today, so I guess that's why I'm calling it a 'half-day off'. I had minor surgery on one of my sasquatch-size feet (15EEE) and it's pretty tough to work on the computer while keeping my foot elevated. (Although I am using my tablet for a few simpler things..) Anyhow, I … Continue reading Let’s Call This A Half-Day Off
Could Doug & Betty Have Been Nelson & Jeanette?
Even those of us who were not around in the 1930s still remember seeing (or at least reading about) old movies featuring the famous singing duo of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. They were super-stars in their era, teaming up in countless musical films and operettas that sold a lot of tickets. In fact, they … Continue reading Could Doug & Betty Have Been Nelson & Jeanette?
Earworms- A Spooky Movie Song
Whenever I put together a new edition of our Earworms Special Feature, I start by trying to figure out why the song suddenly popped into my head. I think today's candidate started bouncing around between my ears when I read that someone is considering making an updated version of the original Ghostbusters movie. But even … Continue reading Earworms- A Spooky Movie Song
Everly Brothers Helped With Bob Luman’s Big Decision
One of the many rockabilly stars who later embraced country music, Bob Luman had a solid career that included several Top Ten records, including his biggest hits, "Let's Think About Living" and "Lonely Women Make Good Lovers." But he almost left music behind for another career -- as a professional baseball player -- before the Everly … Continue reading Everly Brothers Helped With Bob Luman’s Big Decision
The Honeys’ Connection To The Beach Boys
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
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
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