Remembering Bing Crosby

So hard to believe that it was 34 years ago (1977) that Bing Crosby passed away.

Of course, I think his most popular recordings were Christmas carols -- my personal favourite being "Mele Kalikimaka (The Hawaiian Christmas Song)" --, but he did so so so much more !!

I remember hearing so much "dirt" about him, after his death: that he was a nasty and abusive person.  Not only is this almost unbelievable, it's one of those things that you just don't want to know.  Some things border on being sacred and you just shouldn't go there.  (My feelings are the same, when I hear people trash-talking the Beach Boys.)

I prefer to remember the good old, happy, wholesome Bing, who graced our radio and TV sets for so many years.

Bada boom bada bing !!

Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace - Frankie Ford, The Dixie Cups

Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace, Kissimmee, Florida:
This episode features intro and signoff by Wolfman Jack and Emcee Glen Stetson, as well as the following artists:
- Frankie Ford - (1st set) Roberta, You Talk Too Much, Alimony
- The Dixie Cups - Going to the Chapel, Iko Iko
- Frankie Ford - (2nd set) Sea Cruise

[Dubbed from VHS recording from The Nashville Network 1988]

Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace - Brian Hyland, The Tokens

Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace, Kissimmee, Florida:
This episode features intro and signoff by Wolfman Jack and Emcee Glen Stetson, as well as the following artists:
- Brian Hyland - (1st set) The Joker Went Wild, Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, Sealed With A Kiss
- The Tokens - Tonight I Fell In Love, The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Brian Hyland - (2nd set) I'm Afraid To Go Home, Gypsy Woman


[Dubbed from VHS recording from The Nashville Network 1988]

Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace - Johnny Tillotson, The Dovells

Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace, Kissimmee, Florida:
This episode features intro and signoff by Wolfman Jack and Emcee Glen Stetson, as well as the following artists:
- Johnny Tillotson - (1st set) Talk Back Trembling Lips, Earth Angel, It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'
- The Dovells - Bristol Stomp, You Can't Sit Down
- Johnny Tillotson - (2nd set) Dreamy Eyes, Poetry In Motion


[Dubbed from VHS recording from The Nashville Network 1988]

The search for red hot lyrics

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Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace - Del Shannon, The Jive Five

Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace, Kissimmee, Florida:
This episode features intro and signoff by Wolfman Jack and Emcee Glen Stetson, as well as the following artists:
- Del Shannon - (1st set) Hats Off To Larry, Handy Man, I Go To Pieces
- Jive Five - My True Story, I'm A Happy Man
- Del Shannon - (2nd set) Runaway

[Dubbed from VHS recording from The Nashville Network 1988]

The Singing Bee (or, great minds sing alike)

You know you've lived together too long and know each other too well, when you start buying each other the same Christmas gift !!  That's what happened to hubby and I !

We both enjoyed the TV show, "The Singing Bee" and would watch it faithfully.

Oh, for sure, I agree that it was pretty cheesy at times (particularly due to the "nerditude" of Joey Fatone -- which we pronounce "Fat One"), but it was an entertaining half hour which offered at least a bit of nostalgia.

One day, I'm out shopping and what do I see at one of those mall "here today, gone tomorrow" stands?  The board game version of "The Singing Bee".  Well, without a doubt, Sweetie needed it.  I bought it and wrapped it up for him for Christmas.

Along comes Christmas Eve and I'm opening one of my gifts.  You guessed it !!   Sweetie had bought me the very same thing -- "The Singing Bee" board game.

So, my brother lucks out and gets the spare game.  And, after all, the game didn't turn out to be all that wonderful.  If you're only 2 players and one player has to work the DVD player, the guesswork kinda goes out the window.

That being said, if you enjoy music trivia games, along the lines of "Don't Forget The Lyrics" or, if you wax nostalgic while watching "Hit Me Baby One More Time", you'll definitely enjoy "The Singing Bee".

I've got beans in my ears (and buttons up my nose) !!

Anyone remember the song "Beans In My Ears", as sung by The Serendipity Singers ?

Sometimes, I wonder whether my own Mom had a hand in the lyrics to that song.  That's not because of any reference to the Viet Nam war (1), nor because of the danger (2).  No, I'm pretty sure that Mom's concern was more about how to get them out again -- especially if they were the hard, uncooked ones like you use to make baked beans.

You see, when I was quite young, I shoved two tiny shank buttons from my little pink sweater up my nose.  I can't remember how we ever got them out, but they were way up there and were awfully uncomfortable.  (Perhaps I should have stuck to making happy faces in the dirt with those pretty orange baby Aspirins ?)

Anyhow, I think it's quite a shame that "Beans In My Ears" doesn't seem to get much airplay any more.  I mean, just the mere fact that it's about beans, certainly bears repeating (pun intended) !!

(1) Pete Seeger changed the lyrics of one verse to, "I think Albie Jay has beans in his ears", suggesting that "Alby Jay" -- a loose pronunciation of Johnson's nickname "LBJ" -- did not listen to anti-war protests as he too had "beans in his ears".
(2) Doctors protested that many children were actually putting beans in their ears and so it was banned in some places.  KDKA, a Pittsburgh radio station, banned the song,  following complaints from listeners and area doctors who claim that children have been putting foreign objects into their ears at an increased rate since the single was released.
Chandler, states that he has the distinction of being the only songwriter in history to have his song publicly banned by the New York Board of Health.

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Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace - Jack Scott, Rockin' Robin, Lou Christie

Little Darlin's Rock 'n Roll Palace, Kissimmee, Florida:
This episode features intro and signoff by Wolfman Jack and Emcee Glen Stetson, as well as the following artists:
- Jack Scott - (1st set) The Way I Walk
- Lou Christie - Two Faces Have I, Rhapsody In The Rain, Lightning Strikes
- Rockin' Robin - Duke of Earl, Rockin' Robin
- Jack Scott - (2nd set) Goodbye Baby



[Dubbed from VHS recording from The Nashville Network, 1988]