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In The Mood

No matter what mood you’re in, this one will get you movin’.

September 8, 2023
Cinderell-y Man

As far as boxing names go, there are lots of “Sugar Rays”, plenty of “Golden Boys”…but only one Cinderella Man.

September 7, 2023
Jolie Blon

Get out your Cajun dictionary…you’re gonna need it.

August 11, 2023
The First Lady of Song

When Chick Webb first met Ella Fitzgerald in 1934, she was a shy, ungainly 16 year old girl…

August 9, 2023
Ain’t Misbehavin’

How Louis Armstrong’s first international tour earned him his famous nickname.

August 4, 2023
Johnny Appleseed

The legendary Johnny Appleseed was not only real, but a real shrewd businessman.

July 5, 2023
Never Let Me Go

Ace can handle King, but nothing beats cold hard steel.

June 15, 2023
All Shook Up

Elvis played guitar on this 1957 RCA recording, but…not in the way you’d think.

June 6, 2023
Oh Captain, My Captain

Walter Huston recites the words of Walt Whitman.

June 2, 2023
Casey…Mighty Casey

DeWolf Hopper was a favorite on the Vaudeville stage and starred in more than thirty Broadway musicals.

May 29, 2023