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Song: “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”
In 1964, The Righteous Brothers had released two singles, neither of which made it higher on the charts than number 49. Fortunately for...
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Somehow, you always knew the world of professional dog shows had to be inhabited by some rare breeds, and I’m not talking about the...
Read MoreAmericana: The Star Spangled Banner
(This is a repost of an entry that originally published on March 24, 2010. It seemed appropriate to post it again in honor of Flag Day.) We...
Read MoreTV Show: Cheers
Cheers had the two elements that every successful sitcom needs, an excellent ensemble cast and great writing. Together, they created a...
Read MoreTravel: Catalina Island
Doesn’t it surprise you that there’s a scenic island, only 22 miles away from Los Angeles (estimated 2010 population...
Read MoreMusic: Burt Bacharach
So many of the people on this list have multiple talents, any of which could have made them a success. Burt Bacharach is a good example....
Read MoreActor: Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman has certainly had the lead in enough films to richly deserve being described as a leading man. And yet, when I think of the...
Read MoreKid Stuff: Happy Meal
In 1977, McDonald’s was king of all it surveyed (sorry, Burger King, for the unfortunate analogy). The company knew that kids loved...
Read MoreAmericana: The Lost Colony
The people of Roanoke Island, part of the Outer Banks on North Carolina’s coast, were looking for the proper way to celebrate the...
Read MoreAmericana: Air Force One
Technically, any Air Force airplane transporting the President of the United States is designated as Air Force One. For our purposes,...
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