Tag: Frank Sinatra

  • Assignment 19: Guitarists of the British Invasion

    Assignment 19: Guitarists of the British Invasion

    Name: David Location: Cohasset, MN Relationship to music: life-long listener, audiophile Industry: retired Now it is time to talk to my dad. One of the things I learned from him is to really appreciate music. Not just feel a beat or listen to the lyrics; but to really analyze a song, be in awe of… Read more

  • Song 45: Jazz and potato salad

    Song 45: Jazz and potato salad

    “Summertime” by Billie Holiday I chose “Summertime” as my first song, not for the song itself, but I chose it for its sound and the memories that come back when I listen to it. Blues and jazz were the soundtrack of my childhood in the time before we moved from Chicago to Northern Minnesota. My… Read more

  • Song 6: Karaoke is not a spectator sport

    Song 6: Karaoke is not a spectator sport

    “Kiss On My List” by Hall & Oates Written by Kevin The first time I sang any karaoke at all was back in high school at Durham, North Carolina. I was in concert band and we had just finished performing at a Night of the Arts downtown or some sort of celebration like that. One… Read more