http://silvermelody.com A Nostalgic Musical walk through Our Collective Past, the good, the great, and the... less savory. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:15:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today being Independence Day, it seemed an appropriate time to break my long silence with an appropriate song. May God bless our troops, still out fighting for our freedom. I find it pathetic that so many people use that freedom to undermine the very individuals who have fought and ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/07/04/happy-independence-day/ In the eighties, the Charlie Daniels Band might not have been the very first band that came to mind when you thought about country music, but it was definitely in the top ten. And when they DID come to mind, this is the song that you were probably thinking of. ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/04/06/heeeeres-charlie/ And for all you country fans out there, have I got a store for you. When was the last time you actually found a store within driving distance that had handmade cowboy boots? Yeah, it's been a while for me too. But cavenders.com doesn't just have the boots, ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/04/06/go-cowboy/ Okay, once in a while a modern singer does something I like, and this song is it. DO YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT by Tim Magraw is the best country song I have heard in years. And let me tell you, it isn't just the guys that wind up ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/04/06/go-tim/ Reworking the accoustics in the practice room and need a great source for glass tile? Wholesale USA drfinitely gad you covered. They carry the latest and greatest styles, plus a variety of the classics, at rock bottom prices. Their website is east to navigate, too. Just click through the ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/03/30/getting-that-perfect-sound/ The horrific plane crash that killed singer Buddy Holly also claimed the life of the pilot and two other musicians. Richie Valens story was told in the 1980s movie "La Bamba". I understand that there is supposed to be a movie about the life of The Big Bopper as ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/03/30/lace-me-up/ As is well known, I am really not up on the latest rap artists, as older music is more my line. However, this IS a music blog, and when a well done new music site appears, this is where you need to hear about it. Such a site has just ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/03/25/rap-it-up/ Old movies have given us some of the best music of all time. One source for great music was the old children's movie, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". In addition to the theme song, other memorable tunes, like ME OLD BAMBOO and TOOTS SWEETS can be found. My favorite, however, ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/03/19/doll-on-a-music-box/ Acne can be a real problem, not just for teens, but for adults as well. Acne.com provides extensive information about this skin condition. You can find out what the different causes are, read about Acne Treatment, as well as myths versus the facts. If acne has been a real ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/03/19/acne-solutions/ Memorability can be a problem for performers. One hit wonders abound, and in most cases, people can't remember their names when their hit song comes up. Memorability was never a problem for this artist, however. Barry Manilow is a living legend. From his song MANDY, which is a great song ... http://silvermelody.com/2008/03/19/memorability/