The Home of the Future – Circa 1967
It’s always interesting to look back at films of many years ago to see what their vision of the “future” was. This is a film from 1967 from Philco-Ford and what they thought the “Home Of The Future” in the far off futuristic year of 1999 would be like. See what they got right and what they didn’t.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RRxqg4G-G4
What LPs could you listen to from beginning to end.
Remember when WKNR-FM would track an entire LP? What 60s albums could you listen to from end to end??
Remembering Ben E. King
RIP to the great Ben E. King, who passed away yesterday at the age of 76. Lots of folks have been posting his mega-hit “Stand By Me” – but one of his other big hits “Spanish Harlem” has always been a personal favorite.
The voice of “Louie, Louie”
Jack Ely was the man behind the microphone when the Kingsmen recorded Keener’s very first Hit Number One. When he passed away this past week, we looked back at the story of how a garage band created one of the most listened-to songs of the Keener era. Here’s USA Today’s remembrance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V1p1dM3snQ
Johnny Ginger on “The Rifleman”
Here is a fun vintage 1960’s TV western / vintage Detroit TV tidbit. From 1962, WXYZ TV’s kids’ show host, Johnny Ginger, made an appearance on THE RIFLEMAN, starring Chuck Connors. This episode, “Two Ounces Of Tin”, featured a guest appearance by Sammy Davis, Jr, as a gunfighter. (Trivia: Johnny’s real name was Galen Grindle) As a kid – we loved watching him host 3 STOOGES, shorts Channel 7.
Motown at the Fox
A big “Motortown Revue” at Detroit’s Fox Theatre – 1966. What a talent lineup!
Did you ever own a Reel-to-Reel tape deck?
A little optimistic perhaps.. Did you ever own a reel to reel?
Remembering Cynthia Lennon
From London’s Telegraph: The life and times of Cynthia Lennon, John’s first love, first wife and the mother of Julian.
Special Screenings: The Beatles’ “Hard Day’s Night”
From the Ann Arbor Townies Facebook page. Did you attend a special Hard Days Night screening? Still have your ticket? This one is listed on ebay for $75.00
Freep: “Bob Seger’s 50 Years in the Books”
Bob Seger’s 5 decade career, his tenacious work ethic and the team that supports it are explored in this Detroit Free Press article. It includes a rare conversation with Seger’s longtime manager Edward “Punch” Andrews.
