Crooners

Beyond the Sea (2004)

October 18, 2009 Movies

The theme continues as I dive into crooner films.  Listening to "The Sound of the Strip" I frequently heard songs sung by Bobby Darin.  I had a passing familiarity with the name, but really didn’t know anything about the man.  His songs were always filled with personality from ad-libs during the song to his little [...]

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Rat Pack on the mind

October 15, 2009 Music

A while back I mentioned a radio station that streamed old school Vegas style music and ever since I’ve been on a crooner kick.  To keep me company on the road, I picked up a bunch of Rat Pack albums for my iPod.  I can’t get enough of their Live In St. Louis album which [...]

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Music Unobscured

September 26, 2009 Music

My musical tastes are varied to say the least.  On my iPod you’ll find KRS-One nestled next to Rammstein, Johnny Cash rubbing elbows with Cole Porter, and David Bowie hand in hand with Ruben Blades.  I prefer not to isolate myself like some folks do, refusing to go outside their comfort zone because of some [...]

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