Tag Archive: 50s

May
05

Goofy songs and girl groups were the thing

Nothing triggers a memory quite like a song, especially a song from the 1950’s or early 1960’s. Back then, we heard lyrics that were unforgettable. How could we forget? The songs were colorful, delightful, and yes, goofy. Songs like “Tutti Frutti”, “Mambo Italiano”, “Shangrila”, and “Lollipop” were the rage in the 50’s. Sort of miss …

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Dec
29

French horn finally gets the attention it deserves

In the month of December, one instrument, the French horn, finally gets the attention it is due.   You will hear the horn everywhere this time of year, at concerts, on the radio, and on nearly each Christmas music CD you own.   Christmastime is when this instrument shines.   The music of the season …

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Apr
22

Signs of the times no match for the past

Gigantic electronic traffic billboards captivate me, but not as much as did the enthralling Burma Shave signs of my youth. I must confess that I sometimes wonder if these billboards of late will talk to me because I could swear that the Burma Shave signs of the 50’s did. A modern electronic interactive billboard spoke …

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