“Miserlou” – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – Telstar Award

One of the defining instrumental recordings of early 1960s surf rock.

The instrumental “Miserlou,” most famously associated with Dick Dale and his band Dick Dale and the Del-Tones, is one of the defining recordings of early 1960s surf rock, though its origins reach much further back into Mediterranean folk tradition. The melody itself is a traditional tune of Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean origin,

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2026 – A Look at 100 Years Ago

What happened in 1926?

Here’s a look at the World as it was 1oo years ago. The year 1926 stood at a crossroads between Victorian-era invention and the unmistakably modern world, and the international news of the year reflected rapid technological change, political instability, and cultural spectacle. One of the most symbolic moments came in January when Scottish inventor

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Flowers In Her Hair (Part One)

Then we grew a little, And romanticized the time I saw, Flowers in your hair

Flowers have a deeper meaning than just being beautiful to look at. Every flower has its own set of qualities attached to it. Flowers are a symbol of love, good luck, happiness and prosperity. When a woman wears the flower in her hair, it is believed that it will bring happiness to her household. They’ve inspired many a song.

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May 1958

Happy Birthday to me

On Wednesday, May 14, 1958, I was born at St. Joesph Hospital in downtown Atlanta Georgia, under the star sign Taurus, the Chinese Zodiak sign of the Dog, making me a baby boomer. The president was Dwight D. Eisenhower and the number one song was “Who’s Sorry Now” by Connie Francis. “U.S. Troops Flown to the Caribbean After Venezuelans Mob the Nixons” was the headline on May 14, 1958 on The Atlanta Constitution newspaper.

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