"Hi-de-ho!!!" to all you hep-kats 'n' kittens out there, Tommy C. here, and thanks for keeping me employed for the last (over) 30 years?!?! Apparently, that's true, but I'm still trying to get it right (well, one of these days). When I'm not flying in the cockpit, it's the same ol' same ol': either watching the Patriots, Food Network, or 1950s sci-fi flicks on TCM, and if there's nuthin' on the tee-wee, I highly recommend "Mojo" magazine or an original paperback copy of any James Bond thriller by Ian Fleming (published back in the day by Signet for 50 cents each!). Now if you'll excuse me, Miranda Lambert is calling...
Tommy C.
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for June 9th
Zimmy's extremely efficient at recording (can we get a "Good Lord!!!"?)... -- As always, history proves Elvis did it first... -- Another edition of "For those who also served"...
Another Tommy C Recipe From “The Twilight Zone”…
We're still sorting out the "box from Hell" and all of the (literally) hundreds of recipes that have accumulated over the last 40 years. An overdue project, yes, but the fun part still is discovering various index cards and crumpled paperwork and not having any idea whatsoever as to where it came from or who gave it to you and when, etc.
More A-Z Train Wreck Segues (Including The Best One?)
You just wouldn't ordinarily hear these songs back-to-back, but sometimes a little whip-lash is what's called for.
The most devasting example had to be when we made the move from the letter "C" to the letter "D":
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for June 8th
Wall Of Sound masterpiece features interesting session musicians... -- George "helps" Paul with another No. 1... -- Best guitar songs of all-time...?
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for June 5th
Rebellious Zimmy grads... -- Bowie begins paying dues... -- A true-life "By the way, which one's Pink?" moment...
Great Lost New England Bands #2: Swinging Steaks
These guys used to do a Friday-nights-in-the-summertime residency at what used to be called Granny Killam's on Market Street in the Old Port. They were amazing.
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for June 4th
Capitol idea! -- '80's mega-biggie released! -- $$$$$$ for John's stuff...
WBLM A-Z: The Best “B” Titles By Letter “B” Artists? Maybe…
Playing along with the Blimp from A to Z is fun, but coming up with games to play within the alphabet poses a different set of "challenges". After finishing up the Letter "B", these might be the best B titles by B artists. Maybe...
WBLM A-Z: Great Train Wreck Segues So Far…
You know it when you hear it. Songs that would ordinarily never, ever get played next to each other because...well, frankly, the actual sound is rather insane, but since we're all in thrall to the rules of alphabetizing, there's nothing else to do but turn up the volume on some rather, er, unique segues.
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for June 3rd
Here's proof that your Grammar school years have nothing to do with how you really turn out... -- One of the '70's greatest hard-rock line-ups make their "debut"... -- Happy Birthday to the best Bowie/Dylan hybrid ever...
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for June 2nd
Today's the birthday of one of the all-time great "in the pocket" time-keepers, and a fantastic double-live classic hits the record shops...
Lost Recipes From A 25 Year Old 3×5 Card Holder
Ever had an over-stuffed box of recipes that you didn't dare throw out because you've just never had the chance to properly rummage through them?
A to Z Extra: Celebrating Ronnie Wood’s Birthday With His Top Five Most Essential Songs
Without a doubt, Ronnie Wood has proven to be one of the most reliable go-to dudes in rock and roll. For his 73rd birthday (6/1), here are the five that you might not know, but you need to have:
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for June 1st
Classic accommodations and a birthday party we'd love to attend...
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for May 29th
Three different super-catchy classic hit singles that went to Numero Uno on this date, and, yes, we really do love each one...
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for May 28th
An American act challenges The Beatles on the charts (it's a surprise) -- An '80's Festival quite diff from the ones in the '70's -- Happy B'day to a rocker who's been on the radio every day since the late Sixties!