Michael Buble’ “Feelin’ Good” Video

Posted by on October 05th 2007 to Michael Buble, Nina Simone, Videos  Tagged , ,
Michael Buble’ “Feelin’ Good” Video

This is one of my all time favorites – the song, the lyrics, the video… *SWOON!*
I just love the whole “Man of Mystery” thing, and the skinny tie, and just everything about this. Check out the cute little grunty thing he does at 3:05 into the video…

This song became my mantra as soon as it came out and then I heard it all over in various movies and tv shows, but not all versions were Michael’s. The original is by Nina Simone and is very “blues-y”… Check it out:

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Sid Mark – Legendary Disc Jockey

Posted by on July 13th 2007 to Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, The Music  Tagged , , , , , ,
Sid Mark – Legendary Disc Jockey

Nina Simone. Frank Sinatra. Al Stauffer. Duke Ellington. Count Basie. Jack Benny. Milton Berle.
Philadelphia disc jockey Sid Mark’s rubbed elbows with all of them!
In an interview with AllAboutJazz.com, Sid remarked on how he’s actually responsible for Nina Simone’s success.
“She started her career in Philadelphia. In her autobiography, she said the reason for her success was a white Jewish disc jockey, Sid Mark. She said, ‘If I knew him today, I don’t know if I’d kiss him or smack him in the mouth!’ (laughter.) That’s a quote. We had a hell of a relationship!”
Of course, his story about meeting Frank …read more

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Calling All Cool Cats and Dangerous Dames!

Posted by on June 19th 2007 to Crooner Culture  Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Calling All Cool Cats and Dangerous Dames!

Welcome to the latest addition to the b5media network’s Music Channel – Crooner Culture!
This blog is for lovers of crooners as well as the culture surrounding crooners over the years. This is more than just “The Rat Pack” – it’s Bobby Darin to Michael Buble, Paul Anka to Harry Connick, Jr. and Vic Damone to Bing Crosby.
However let’s not forget the ladies of crooning either – Billie Holiday and Nina Simone to Ella Fitzgerald and Norah Jones. And groups? How about The Platters, Righteous Brothers, and Andrew Sisters for starters…
Any of these get your swoon going? If you’re …read more

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