Category Archives: Video

Today’s Music: Buddy Greco, Dash Crofts, David Crosby

Posted on August 14, 2012 by admin

Jazz big band singer and part-time Rat Packer Buddy Greco was born today in 1926. And here he is four years ago, at the age of 82, still groovin’ along: Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts was born today in … Continue reading →

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Video: Romney the Pickpocket

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

Ad from MoveOn.org

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Today’s Music: George Shearing, Don Ho, Dave “Baby” Cortez, Dan Fogelberg

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

Piano magician George Shearing was born today in 1919 (d. 2011). There are no words to do justice to how talented he was. “Tiny Bubbles” man Don Ho was born today in 1930 (d. 2007). Keyboardist Dave “Baby” Cortez was … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Percy Mayfield, Porter Wagoner, Buck Owens, Pat Metheny

Posted on August 12, 2012 by admin

Composer and soul singer Percy Mayfield was born this day in 1920 (d. 1984). These days, he is more famous for his compositions like Hit the Road Jack than his performances. Country star Porter Wagoner, who first brought Dolly Parton … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Otis Spann, Etta James, Dr. John

Posted on August 11, 2012 by admin

Blues piano maestro Otis Spann plays a couple. Etta James and Dr. John at the Ebony Showcase Theatre, April 15, 1987, “I’d Rather Go Blind”: (Note: ‘birthdays’ will return tomorrow.)

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Today’s Music: Eddie Fisher, Jimmy Dean, Bobby Hatfield, Ronnie Spector, Ian Anderson, Leo Fender

Posted on August 10, 2012 by admin

Pop singer Eddie Fisher was born today in 1928 (d. 2010). Though he was a pre-Elvis heartthrob in the early-to-mid ’50s, he drifted into obscurity after the advent of rock and roll. He is also the father of actress Carrie … Continue reading →

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Today’s (and Yesterday’s) Music: Benny Carter, Jimmy Witherspoon, Joe Tex, Harry Mills

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

Jazz multi-instrumentalist Benny Carter was born August 8th in 1907 (d. 2003). His influence was so great that some referred to him as the ‘King.’ Blues belter Jimmy Witherspoon was born August 8th in 1920 (d. 1997). Soul star Joe … Continue reading →

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Video: “The Choice”

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

“The Choice,” an Obama For America TV ad.

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Today’s Music: George Van Eps, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, B.J. Thomas

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

Guitar master George Van Eps was born today in 1913 (d. 1998). His innovative use of the 7-string guitar in jazz was revolutionary. Jazz multi-instrumentalist (occasionally at the same time) Rahsaan Roland Kirk was born today in 1935. Like many … Continue reading →

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Video: Just for Fun: Kevin Spacey Impersonations

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin
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