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Magic in Tunes -Meggie’s Theme

For all songs in this series, go here. I was watching a program on PBS regarding Henry Mancini. Didn’t realize he composed for the 1983 American Romantic Drama, The Thorn Birds. A miniseries directed by Daryl Duke and based on the best-selling 1977 novel of the same name by Colleen McCullough. I know an authorContinue reading “Magic in Tunes -Meggie’s Theme”

Magic in Tunes – Love and Marriage (I Went To Your Wedding)

For all songs in this series, go here This was another song of Patti Page that I heard on PBS show where they were reviving old songs into CDs and DVDs. Although she did not formally record this song, she sang this for Ed Sullivan Show in 1962. Original version was done by Frank SinatraContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Love and Marriage (I Went To Your Wedding)”

Magic in Tunes – How Much Is That Doggie In The Window

For all songs in this series, go here. This was written by Bob Merrill in 1952. The best known version is by Patti Page in 1953 under the title “The Doggie in the Window”. I saw this song on the PBS station where they were reviving old songs into CDs and DVDs. For some reasonContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – How Much Is That Doggie In The Window”

Magic in Tunes – It’s Only Words by Bee Gees

For all songs in this series, go here This is a song by the musical group Bee Gees in 1968 and was a single by Barry Gibb. It was later remixed by the Irish band Boyzone in 1993. It brings back many memories to me. Here are lyrics of the song: Smile an everlasting smileContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – It’s Only Words by Bee Gees”

Magic in Tunes – Round and Round

For all songs in this series, go here. For it’s very first Super Bowl (American Football) commercial in February of 2024, Lindt Chocolates used the song Round and Round by Perry Como in the background with a Lindt Chocolate Ball bouncing thru lives of people enjoying the chocolate. More than the commercial, the song stuckContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Round and Round”

Cinema Slueth: Gambling Lady

For review of all movies starring Barbara Stanwyck, go here. Stars: 2.5 / 5 Recommendation: Disconnected plot; mismatch or miscast actors for their roles; mediocre acting by supporting cast; and a melodrama that solely survived on the chemistry between the lead cast even though it failed to hold the movie high. Movie makers definitely tookContinue reading “Cinema Slueth: Gambling Lady”

Cinema Slueth: Black Legion

For review of all movies starring Humphrey Bogart, go here. Stars: 5 / 5Recommendation: It’s a powerful socially conscious crime drama; a graphic study of meaningless violence. The movie certainly sends a strong message that pertains to any era this world lives in. A very hard-hitting drama. Black Legion is the 1937 American crime dramaContinue reading “Cinema Slueth: Black Legion”

Cinema Slueth: My Reputation

For review of all movies starring Barbara Stanwyck, go here. Stars: 5 / 5Recommendation: An emotionally intense film with gorgeous locations and outfits, all the while showcasing the hardships of a widowed single mother. Certainly the movie hits upon several controversial topics of the time. Prologue: This series follows movies of Barbara Stanwyck. I haveContinue reading “Cinema Slueth: My Reputation”

Cinema Slueth –  Away & Back

For all movies released by Hallmark Channels, go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: It is a story of a family who survive and try to move on from a loss which parallels the life of the Trumpeter Swans very closely. Photography is amazing and brings you the green and lush forest to life inContinue reading “Cinema Slueth –  Away & Back”