This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs with female vocals. See if you agree with any of these!
“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” is a 1941 World War II–era jump blues/swing novelty song written by Don Raye and Hughie Prince and introduced by The Andrews Sisters in the Abbott and Costello film Buck Privates, with the trio’s tight harmonies and upbeat, horn-driven arrangement capturing a fictional story about a top boogie-woogie trumpet player
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite distorted vocals. See if you agree with any of these!
“A Song for Jeffrey” is a bluesy, psychedelic rock track by British band Jethro Tull, written by frontman Ian Anderson and released in September 1968 on their debut album This Was. The song—titled for Anderson’s friend and future Tull bassist Jeffrey Hammond—blends blues-rock with jazz touches, featuring Mick Abrahams’ slide
He became the youngest student accepted into Juilliard’s Drama Division.
Val Edward Kilmer, born on December 31, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, was an American actor renowned for his versatility and intense screen presence. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, he attended Chatsworth High School alongside future stars like Kevin Spacey and Mare Winningham. At 17, he became the youngest student accepted into Juilliard’s Drama Division, where he honed his craft before transitioning from stage to screen. Kilmer’s breakout role came as “Iceman” in Top Gun (1986),
She was a beautiful, versitle dancer, actress, and comedian in film and television.
Teri Garr, born December 11, 1944, in Lakewood, Ohio, is an American actress and comedian celebrated for her comedic timing and versatile performances in film and television. Raised in a show-business family—her father Eddie Garr was a vaudeville performer and comedian, and her mother, Phyllis Lind Garr, a wardrobe mistress and model—she was exposed to the entertainment industry from a young age.
Both sides were against me since the day I was born
When I was young before I had cassettes, the only good way of making a playlist of songs was to stack 45s on the turntable. I would arrange them to play my favorite songs in my favorite order. These posts are about records I had in my stacks.
Voices singing, let’s be jolly, Deck the halls with boughs of holly
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was penned by Johnny Marks, a prolific songwriter renowned for his contributions to the Christmas music genre.
I am flippant. That’s one of my charms. – Ryan O’Neal
Ryan O’Neal, born Charles Patrick Ryan O’Neal on April 20, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, was an iconic figure in the world of American entertainment. With a career spanning several decades, O’Neal has left an indelible mark on both television and film. This post will delve into the various facets of his life, from his early years and personal relationships to his impressive achievements in the world of acting.
Cause we were barely seventeen
And we were barely dressed
Michael Lee Aday was born Marvin Lee Aday on September 27, 1947, in Dallas, Texas. He got the nickname “Meatloaf” as he gained weight playing defensive tackle for Thomas Jefferson High School.
