Have ‘Twangy Guitar’ Will Travel
An early instrumental rock LP that is raunchy in all the right places.
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Mad Men S1E2: “Ladies Room”
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Directed by Alan Taylor | Written by Matthew Weiner | 47 min Secretary Blues By Colin Hart 8.4 / 10 The first episode of Mad Men was written seven years before the rest of the series was even conceived. Following up such a perfect premiere is a… Continue reading Mad Men S1E2: “Ladies Room”
Mad Men S1E1: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
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Directed by Alan Taylor | Written by Matthew Weiner | 48 min “On the Street Where You Live” By Colin Hart 9.1 / 10 A day in the life of a 1960s Manhattan advertising executive shouldn’t be exciting. Our main character visits with his… Continue reading Mad Men S1E1: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
In a Romantic Mood – Oscar Peterson
One of the more underrated LPs in the jazz catalogue.
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The Sopranos S1E4: Meadowlands
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“Meadowlands” Directed by John Patterson | Written by Jason Cahill | 53 min The School of Hard Knocks, starring AJ Soprano By Colin Hart 8.7 / 10 “Meadowlands” is only… Continue reading The Sopranos S1E4: Meadowlands
The Sopranos S1E3: Denial, Anger, Acceptance
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“Denial, Anger, Acceptance” Directed by Nick Gomez | Written by Mark Saraceni | 45 min Creating a golem By Colin Hart 9.2 / 10 Is Tony a golem? That is… Continue reading The Sopranos S1E3: Denial, Anger, Acceptance
The Sopranos S1E2: “46 Long”
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“46 Long” Directed by Dan Attias | Written by David Chase | 50 min “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.”… Continue reading The Sopranos S1E2: “46 Long”
The Sopranos S1E1: “The Sopranos”
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“The Sopranos” Directed by David Chase | Written by David Chase | 60 min “For as long as I could remember, I always wanted to be… Continue reading The Sopranos S1E1: “The Sopranos”
Doris Day
Blondie with the pretty face can act, and sing too. Discography Lullaby of Broadway (1951) B On Moonlight Bay (1951) B I’ll See You In My Dreams (1951) B+ Continue reading Doris Day
The Music of 1953
Usually I am averse to live albums. Recorded concerts rarely match the studio originals. However, when the artists remain true to the spirit of improvisation, concerts can become a transcendent experience. That is why jazz live albums are typically more … Continue reading The Music of 1953
Top 10 Albums of 1950
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Here are my choices for the 10 best albums of 1950. 10. Ella Sings Gershwin Genre: Swing In terms of voice, I would take Ella Fitzgerald over Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan any day. In… Continue reading Top 10 Albums of 1950
Swing and Dance with Frank Sinatra – Frank Sinatra
An early Frank Sinatra album finds a superstar in the making.
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