Finally, a John Lennon biopic is on it’s way. Oh, and Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” is the most played song in the UK. My godson sang it at his 5th grade graduation and I bawled my eyes out.
Steven Tyler’s mom has passed away at 84. :(
Well doesn’t that just suck?
Are you Anti-DRM? Soundoff here.
Guns ‘N Roses rumors… Gotta love it!
Tags: b5media, b5media music channelOkay, I’m doing a lot of soul-searching and hard work on myself these days. This song has always gotten me through a lot, and I really love it.
I’m feeeeeeelinnnnnnn…….. gooood.
Okay okay… here’s Nina Simone’s version too:
Tags: Feelin' Good, Michael Buble, Nina SimoneJohn Rawlings (1912 – 1970) gave fashion photography a sharp artistic focus. He transformed it into a medium brimming with color, light and fascinating composition. Rawlings created over 200 magazine covers for Conde-Nast. When his work, including this 1957 “Vogue” cover hit the stands, sales and respect for fashion photography skyrocketed.
October 1957 (Vogue Cover) Framed Art Print
Tags: 1957, Vintage Art, vogueI wish there were more of you now than there was then… but the truth is that I think us crooner lovers are too rare a breed…
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 anything like me, I’m willing to bet you’re already humming a tune.
Crooners have a style, a swagger or a sexy hip. The clothes, movies, décor, and even the dances over the years have been inspired by the music of these smooth voiced seducers.
My goal is to explore all of it, and share it here with you. I have a passion for this classic style, and am thrilled to be working with b5media to bring that passion forth.
Now forget the jive, you cool cats and dangerous dames, and let’s swing!
Fashion becomes fantasy in this iconic 1957 Vogue Cover. Renowned fashion photographer Norman Parkinson (1913 – 1990) had an illustrious 30-year career with British Vogue and American Vogue, and is celebrated for his captivating images of fashion and high society.
I love the fuchsia in this… and there’s no way you can deny that this is adorable!
Vogue Cover, Autumn Fuchsia, 1957
Framed Art Print
Parkinson, Norman
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I broke the news of this a few days ago, and I can’t find any pics of this, as mentioned below, of Michael and this… this… “Heather”. *sigh* But here’s the dish anyway:
Moments ago, eTalk’s Lainey was the first to reveal the identity of the beautiful brunette recently spotted canoodling with Canadian crooner Michael Buble. Indie musician Heather Fogarty was photographed getting cozy with the multi-platinum artist last week on Vancouver’s trendy Robson Street.
The Boston native sings and plays keyboards for indie group “On The Surface,” an LA-based band with a solid Myspace following. eTalk was the first to show exclusive photos of the pair together, after breaking the news that Buble’s relationship with actress Emily Blunt is over.
Tune in weeknights to eTalk, the Most-Watched Canadian Entertainment Newsmagazine, at 7 p.m. ET on CTV (check local listings on CTV.ca).
She’s just a rebound chick anyway… she can have him for now. ;)
Tags: Heather Fogarty, Michael BubleOkay, I went to do some research on the Bobby Vinton song “Mr. Lonely” because I had remembered that Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air once slow danced with Tyra Banks to it. Yes, I have that amazing talent, to recall various music and television or movies that play clips of these awesome songs.
So anyway, I’m not an Akon fan. I’m not a hater, but I just don’t enjoy that kind of music usually. I did, at one point in my life, enjoy Tupac and maybe Cypress Hill or Onyx and stuff, but really, nowadays, I’m just “too old souled” I guess. But when I did this search, I found that Akon did a remake of Bobby Vinton’s song. And I find that downright kinda awesome. He used a sped-up clip of Vinton in the remake.
Here’s the original, with lyrics posted to follow: Read More
Tags: Akon, Bobby Vinton, youtubeAfter the success of “Blue on Blue” (#3 in mid-1963), Bobby Vinton decided to record an LP of “blue” songs (”Blue Moon,” “Blue Hawaii,” “Am I Blue,” etc). As he was picking up sheet music in Nashville, Vinton received a gift from publisher Al Gallico, a copy of “Blue Velvet”.
Long before Vinton recorded “Blue Velvet”, it was a major hit for Tony Bennett. His version came out in 1951.
“Blue Velvet” was considered a throwaway, recorded in only two takes. Vinton was not impressed with the recording, but Epic Records released it as a single in response to popular demand.
In 1986, a movie called Blue Velvet
Vinton’s “Blue Velvet” stalled at No.33 in the UK in 1963 - however, on reissue in 1990 it peaked at No.2, and, by some amazing coincidence, at one point it occupied at chart slot adjacent to a near-namesake (Alannah Myles’ “Black Velvet”)!
Tags: blue, Blue Velvet, Bobby VintonJust thought I’d do a little roundup post, of the top 10 most popular Michael Buble posts here on CroonerCulture.com, based on number of comments.
All about the style, swagger, and sexy hip of the smooth-voiced singers from the 40's, 50's, and 60's era of music and life.
Written by Lara Kulpa [email] for b5media.
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