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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

So much fabulous music through the decades! So many great songs. So many great artists! So many riffs, beats – and grooves! Take a stroll down Memory Lane and re-visit these hits from the past. Ramsey Lewis got grooves. Prince got grooves. The Dells got grooves. The...

Songs of love have been around forever.  It’s still fun to re-visit love-happy and romantic oldies from the past. Each decade brings a host of hits featuring “love.” Mary Wells gave us My Guy. The Temptations gave us My Girl. Billy Joel bragged about his Uptown...

Step into the Vinyl Gym, where we’ve giving our favorite oldies a workout! These flashy oldies stand the test of “time.” In fact, many of them involve “time” – and “time” is what everyone is talking about: midnight, when time ushers in 2024. Songs about time still...