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In Perfect Harmony

Growing up with music of the 50s meant listening to songs whose words were totally understandable. Singing along seemed natural as images formed connecting the dots of memories stored in the mind or...

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Ready for a Triple?

Celebrations do not always have to be single. There are doubles and upon occasion a triple. In fact, on most days, it does not stop with just one. You know like eating a potato chip! Up for grabs on...

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The Father of the Detective Story

All of the CSI series popular on television today evolved from earlier writers, many of whom struggled throughout their lives only to later be declared literary geniuses. One in particular is visited...

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"Muscle Man Voice of RCA"

Music through the centuries presents its own story century by century, decade by decade, year by year, day by day.A step decades back carries us to when music was still swinging in the 40s. A specific...

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Decade that Changed the Nation

The 1960s...Source with Identifications: www.wikipedia.org...a time of social revolution where choices led to “tune in and drop out” or lead a normal life with focus on work, family and home. This was...

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America, the USA, the United States of America!

Living in America means you call America home. Not talking about a structural dwelling... Massachusetts farmhouse, New York City apartment, Colorado mountain cabin, California bungalow, Florida beach...

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Luv that Creamy 'Chowdah'

Dozens upon dozens of different kinds of soup find their places at lunch counters and dinner tables, especially during the fall and winter months. Each state of the United States boasts its own unique...

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Stopping the sound meter at its apex!

Preface:Unless you lived through the 50s, you may not be familiar with the Arthur Godfrey Show and the "sound meter". Arthur Godfrey was prominent on radio and pioneered television talent shows. In...

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The Essence - the 'King' - of the Blues

Around the end of the 19th century, a musical form known as the blues originated in the African-American communities in the "Deep South" of the United States. At the heart of documenting the essence of...

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Brownie OVERLOAD...but not Chocolate!

  National Blonde Brownie DayNo! No! No! Blonde 'Brownie' Girl Scouts do not have their own special day! This is the unique spin on the old-fashioned chocolate brownie: Golden "blonde"brownies with...

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Female Entertainer of the Century

The 70s was a very influential, massive decade when it comes to music. Why? The most attributable factor might possibly be the ever developing music scene. Gone were the peace and love themes of the...

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When Laughter was King

When it comes to music and television history, it is hard to beat the decade of the 60s. So many changes and events occurred during this time which led to the 60s being dubbed the Decade That Changed...

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Music Memory Lane

Today's trip down music memory lane takes you on a whirlwind tour of January 22 from 1963 to 2004. Remarkable hits, trivia and quotes will certainly stir up the memories tucked away in the cobwebs of...

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Hail to the Cowboy & Westerns!

Few images of American history pose pure masculinity like the cowboy. His rugged, stoic bravery stood tall in the saddle as he headed across dangerous territory facing nature's sprawling, treeless...

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Oh, my! Pie! Pie! Pie!

Of all desserts possible, at the top of your list is probably PIE! What makes pie so truly amazing? The aroma (before and after baking). The sight (we eat with our eyes first!). The crust (golden brown...

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Flying disc? Saucer? Alien?

Superman was introduced to the public by Action Comics on April 18, 1938. Since that time he has gained popularity due to the advent of the Superman movies from 1978 to 2014. His introduction as he...

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Smooth & Supernatural

The '70s & '80s. If you are one who is Stuck in the 70s or feel you are a product of 80s Music Mania, then the spotlight for this day will bring on the memories! Of course, the trip down Memory...

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Nuggets of Music Trivia

A few nuggets of music trivia...January 23: Some sad, some funny, some totally ridiculous! To each his (or her) own when it comes to music. That is the perfect explanation for so many different genres...

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Wrong, Never Righted

Historians analyze and record past events engrossed in adventure, exploration and discovery with interpretation being dependent upon the descriptions provided by the writer. History by nature is...

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R U ready 4 Election 2016?

From today 'til the 8th of November, there is no denying the topic of discussion on the radio, on television, via the Internet, as well as by any and all news media will continuously be...   Not only...

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