Monthly Archives: March 2011

item 1 >>> Now Playing… Do’s ‘n’ Don’t’s As tremendously popular as Howdy Doody was, it did have it’s critics. Some Mothers Groups and PTA’s thought it was too hectic (violent?) and got the kids all worked up just before suppertime. … Continue reading →

item 1 >>> Now Playing… Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio Classic tune from 1941, celebrating the end of Joe’s consecutive game hitting streak. We used to call this group Les Renown and his Band of Brown. Vocalist is Betty Bonney, replacing the … Continue reading →

item 1 >>> Now Playing…  Cottontail It doesn’t get any cooler than this…Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross. Yeah, that’s where Barry Manilow got some of his early stuff…and of course, the Manhattan Transfer owes them a tremendous debt…as do all hip … Continue reading →

item 1 >>> Now Playing… She’s About A Mover I never really thought the Sir Douglas Quintet’s music sounded very British, but their name and their look was completely calculated. BTW, if you always wondered what the heck the title … Continue reading →

Tabulation 12.1 Working out genealogies and studying kinship systems can be greatly simplified by using systems of numerical notation. And there are a ton out there…the NGSQ, Henry, Register, d’Aboville, de Villiers/Pama, and Ahnentafel/Sosa-Stradonitz Numbering Systems each have their champions. … Continue reading →

item 1 >>> Now Playing…  See by the Rascals In 1969, the Rascals, né Young Rascals, put out 2 great LPs…Freedom Suite and then See. You know how some songs sounded especially good on the radio? I always though of “See” … Continue reading →

item 1 >>> Now Playing…  I Love Little Pussy by Little Marcy Um, really, no comment. Seriously, and I mean that with all due respect. item 2 >>> LQQK @ †h∆†!… After the Fox Many top pop acts recorded movie … Continue reading →

item 0 >>> MCMLVI-VII…The 18 months from Spring 1956 to Fall 1957 were game-changers in my young life. The family moved to a newly built ranch house (where my parents live to this day), I got a baby sister, we … Continue reading →

item 1 >>> Now Playing…  Ne Ne Na Na Na Na Nu Nu/Dickie Doo & the Don’ts Forget the hokey-pokey…this is what it’s all about. item 2 >>> LQQK @ †h∆†!… 77 Sunset Strip A ciggie and a T-Bird ragtop…life … Continue reading →

item 1 >>> Now Playing… Who’s Zoomin’ Who? Not a bad little Aretha tune from 1985…altho I’d forgotten about the Casio Keyboard musical backing…sheesh… item 2 >>> LQQK @ †h∆†!… Super President During the 60s Super Hero craze, there were … Continue reading →