The Texas primary and other stories with George Rodriguez....
My View by Silvio Canto, Jr.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." - President Ronald Reagan
Monday, March 18, 2024
All over but the shouting?
Click to read:
All over but the shouting? - American Thinker https://t.co/JheqI0KOiI
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) March 18, 2024
"Venus": Frankie Avalon # 1 for 5 weeks in 1959
In 1959, Frankie Avalon recorded "Venus" and it was a landmark moment in pop music.
"Venus" became one of the biggest hits ever and made Avalon (20 yrs old) into a huge teen idol.
"Venus" opened the door to the softer and clean cut male and female vocalists who dominated pop music between Elvis and the arrival of The Beatles.
It was a huge hit and the "teen idol" was born! (Did you watch "Grease" or "Bye bye Birdie"?)
Avalon went on to have more hits and make all of those "teen movies" with Annette Funicello!
Best of all, the girls loved it a lot!
They still do! They did when it was originally released and when a disco version was reissued in the 1970s!
Here is Frankie Avalon singing the first version from 1959 and the disco version from the 1970's.
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
1953: The Boston Braves became the Milwaukee Braves
On this day in 1953, The Boston Braves made it official and moved to Milwaukee.
The Braves spent 13 seasons in Milwaukee before moving to Atlanta for the 1966 season.
In Milwaukee, they won the World Series in 1957 and the NL pennant in 1958.
P.S. You can listen to my show (Canto Talk). If you like our posts, drop a dime here.
We remember President Grover Cleveland (1837-1908)
We remember President Grover Cleveland, who was born in New Jersey on this day in 1837. He died in 1908.
He was the only president to serve 2 non-consecutive terms in the office. He won in 1884, lost in 1888 and came back to win 1892.
He was the only president to serve 2 non-consecutive terms in the office. He won in 1884, lost in 1888 and came back to win 1892.
We may have a repeat of that if President Trump comes back in 2024 and everyone is talking about Cleveland again.
Here is a great trivia question: What First Family had a baby in the White House? The answer is Grover Cleveland who married Frances Folsom during his first term. The couple had a daughter Esther or the first child born in the White House. Frances lived until 1947. Esther lived until 1980.
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
We remember the great Wilson Pickett (1941-2006)
Wilson Pickett was born in Alabama on this day in 1941.
In the 1960's he recorded a bunch of great songs such as "Mustang Sally", "Funky Broadway" and a wonderful version of "Hey Jude".
Pickett died in 2006. He left a great legacy of soul music.
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
In the 1960's he recorded a bunch of great songs such as "Mustang Sally", "Funky Broadway" and a wonderful version of "Hey Jude".
Pickett died in 2006. He left a great legacy of soul music.
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
We remember Chuck Berry (1926-2017)
We remember Chuck Berry died on this day in 2017.
Chuck Berry was a huge influence and the "author" of those rock guitar riffs that we grew up listening to!
His songs were covered by everyone, from Beatles to The Rolling Stones to every garage band from coast to coast.
We are delighted to remember a real American legend, the one and only Chuck Berry!
P.S. Check out my blog for posts, podcasts and videos. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
2015 podcast: The life and times of Jose Marti with Professor Alfred Lopez
Back in 2015, we spoke with Professor Alfred Lopez about his new book: Jose Marti.
Click to listen to our chat with Professor Alfred Lopez.
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
CANTO TALK podcasts from last week
Catch our shows from last week:
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
Chopping, not splitting, the baby
Chopping, not splitting, the baby - American Thinker https://t.co/D8FFGmOBAt
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) March 17, 2024
Happy # 80 to John Sebastian
Happy birthday to a great songwriter and the leader of The Lovin' Spoonful, a great band from the 1960's.
Later, John went solo and recorded "Welcome back Kotter", a # 1 song and theme music for the very popular TV show.
I think that I have my "Best of...." vinyl LP somewhere in a box.
"Darling be home soon" was one of my favorite songs. Happy birthday John!
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
Happy St Patricks Day
Guest: Leslie Eastman, contributor to Legal Insurrection................
We will celebrate St. Patrick's Day and discuss current events from the Newsom recall to states suing the Biden administration over climate change......
plus a border crisis..........and more stories.....
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Saturday’s podcast: The current political situation with Barry Casselman
Click to listen:
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)