It doesn’t need to be Valentine’s Day to give these gems from decades gone by a real workout! So many love songs lit up (and continue to light up) the charts! Songs of romance, erotic love songs, sad songs, love gone bad songs, silly love songs and peppy feel-good...
From the Vinyl Gym: Christmas Blasts From The Past
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There’s quite an array of popular Christmas songs and albums from decades gone by. Some are beautiful, while others are festive and fun – others are downright silly! But that’s OK, it’s Christmas!
Looking for Oldies holiday albums? The Brian Setzer Orchestra gives us...
From the Vinyl Gym: Manupt
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The Vinyl Gym is giving songs involving “men” a real workout as we take a stroll down the Oldies Trail!
Some Oldies made proclamations: James Brown let everyone know that Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag and also, in no uncertain terms, that: It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s...
From the Vinyl Gym: Spooky Halloween Oldies
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Every year I re-post this list of “classic-retro” blasts from the past that fit the spooky season like a glove.
It’s the season to be screamin’: In 1956 Screamin’ Jay Hawkins popped out of his on-stage coffin to “put a spell on you” (and millions of others). He was a...
From the Vinyl Gym: Oldies Rock!
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Great music “never” goes out of style! These blasts from the past are Oldies that will have you rockin’ out! As the old saying goes: “They sure don’t make ‘em like they used to” and here’s the proof – these oldies still stand the test of time!
Hard hitting soul –...
The Vinyl Gym: Summertime Oldies
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Summer is officially here! Enjoy these “summer flavored” blasts from the past, evoking simpler times.
When it comes to summer music, nothing can beat the Beach Boys in the 60’s – their songs still scream “fun in the sun” after all these years! The Beach Boys Medley...
Patriotic Oldies: Celebrate July 4th & Memorial Day
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Every year I re-post this song list and hope it makes you proud to be an American. Some songs are somber reminders of those who fought for our liberties. Other songs are just plain, good old-fashioned fun patriotic songs.
Ssgt. Barry Sadler’s 1966 Ballad of the...
From The Oldies Vault: It’s About Time!
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Time. It marches on. It never stops. It’s relentless. But some things actually get “better” with time. Antiques are a prime example. And MUSIC! Take a step back into the oldie’s vault and reflect on these timeless classics – and yes, these happen to be all about...