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The "Rat Pack" a group of entertainers that performed in Las Vegas between the 1950's and 60's. The group included Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin , and Frank Sinatra. What many people don't know is that there were others that belonged also.

A brief look at old "Blue Eyes" and his affect on Americana pop culture.

The top ten songs by Dean Martin.

Dino-Italian Love Songs is a wonderful selection of songs that showcases Martin as a romantic croone.

Anyone who loves Dean Martin will want to check out this CD, which is a loving tribute from his daughter Deana, and she does a great job delivering Dino's hits.

A trivia quiz about the Las Vegas "Rat Pack"

Please--this one's a stinker, except for her duet with Frank Sinatra. Record companies know that sex sells, however--witness the success of the loquacious and winsome Britney Spears

I think it's an accurate statement to say that Frank Sinatra and Constantin Stanislavsky wouldn't have agreed on acting technique without a bloody nose. Here's an argument that Sinatra did it his way in acting...and being much more effective than the method actors...

The recent deal with Warner Music via the Sinatra estate is expected to amend anything neglected in Frank Sinatra's Reprise catalog. Those uninitiated to that Reprise material will see and hear a lot more than "New York, New York."

It is difficult for any movie or television show to do justice to Frank Sinatra's remarkable career, which spanned parts of seven decades, yet, the miniseries Sinatra largely succeeds at doing just that.

The steakhouse restaurants of Orlando offer substantial high protein meals in sophisticated atmospheres. Think large steaks, martinis and the strains of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra crooning in the background. Following are the best steakhouses in Orlando.

From traditional favorites to some new compositions, this year's Christmas songs range from the serious to the silly....

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

A variety of music companies have sold CD's with patriotic music after 9/11/01 when the nation was tied together as one. Some proceeds benefited 9/11 victims.

My pick for the top five Christmas albums that are sure to get you moving and grooving around the Christmas tree.

A funny, engaging memoir by one of the giants of comedy

These 10 gift ideas are ideal for people who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. They will they brighten their days not only during the holiday season, but well beyond it as well.

A local's guide to historic Palm Canyon Dr., in Palm Springs, CA.

The Chinese astrological system is based on the year of birth, not the month. Studying this ancient form can lead to self-discovery. Here are some essential facts and information on Chinese zodiac signs, highlighting the first six.

Top 10 Songs of the 1950's lists the Billborad Top Ten Hits year by year. This article also offers some tidbits of music history from the fifties decade.

Don Rickles has made audiences laugh with his brand of humor, hurling insults at celebrities and common folks alike, for fifty years. This article relates the breaks that made him famous.

this is a great DVD, be you a Deadhead, a Jerry freak, or someone who just likes to have live concerts to watch in your humble abode

An essay that examines the question of who is the best actor making movies today.

Although most people go on vacation to Las Vegas for the gambling and the shows there are other attractions that are popular sites for visitors making this one of the best cities to visit in America.

Frank Sinatra had a career that spanned nearly six decades. These are the ten best songs of his whole career.

Famous Frank Sinatra Quotes

Do you have someone on your gift list this year that adores this member of the Rat Pack? Read this Christmas gift guide for great ideas for your Dean Martin fan.

What I love most about Frank Sinatra and his whole style is the effect it has over me. Things slow down, and I take a journey to a world I wish I'd known.

To kick it all off, the show started out with Old Blues Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra, and old video footage of him presenting at a show from years past. I liked the way they had Alicia Keys sing a song with him as the show opener.

Frank Sinatra remains "larger than life" today. This collection of his best music shows you why

Frank Sinatra was born with talent. He used what he had, got a little luck and lots of help and in his own way, made it to the top.

Postmaster General John Potter announced that there will be a Frank Sinatra stamp unveiled on December 12th, the singer's birthday. The stamp will be released next spring.

Sinatra is what every pop singer wants to be when performing a ballad.

Sinatra a singer who owned 3 decades of vocal musoc.
Sinatra a man who did it his way.
Sinatra a ballad singer without equal

Only die-hard Sinatra completists and fans of old Hollywood movies will be interested.

Exploding the myth that Sinatra's mob contacts got him the role as Maggio in "From Here to Eternity", stylist talks of how pillow talk actually got him the part. Also: why Judy Garland wore hat in filming "Get Happy" number.

Two hours of big band bliss. The pairing was a great benefit to both men and popular music.

Joey Bishop, 89, died on Wednesday. He was the final living member of Hollywood's legendary Rat Pack.

Four performers of the past and present who have managed to turn their careers around.

A great singer? Possibly. A great actor. Hardly. A great man? Don't make me laugh.

Throughout his remarkable singing career spanning parts of seven decades, Frank Sinatra also appeared in 58 films.

Presented here, is one music reviewers compilation of the top ten songs by Nancy Sinatra.

This is an overview of the decade of 1960s Music, the highlights of what made that era unlike any other before or since.

A listing of Starbucks CDs avaiable in stores, online, and at the newest HearMusic Coffeehouses and listening stations. Links to music samples and descriptions also provided.

Every day is flush with history. June 17th is certainly no exception.

Many actors, actresses, and athletes share your own June birthday. Scan the list and learn for yourself.

Every day is flush with history. June 19th is no exception.

Innovative yet simple ideas to add style and originality to any wedding reception. Chances are that your guests have been to many wedding receptions in the past. Here's how to make yours stand out.

A not-to-be missed classic with Olivia De Havilland and Montgomery Clift. Watch it, buy it, give it as a gift to a classic movie buff.

I recently did some work for the actress formerly known as Charlemagne's lover.

Going through my closet and dusting off my Top 10 albums that have tickled my fancy for years.

From John Fogerty to Sonny Rollins to Frank Sinatra, the greatest music comebacks in history.

A fun, entertaining, yet informative (Well, at least I think so) look at the heyday of easy listening/MOR music and its various spinoffs

Five of the top Christmas albums for the 2007 season.

With thirty six movie roles and 18 television roles under his belt, Don Cheadle is a talented force in Hollywood.

This year's Grammy Awards featured performances from such legends as Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and a black-and-white version of Frank Sinatra

Exploits of the rich and famous from over the years, specifically Jim Morrison of the Doors, the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, and Grace Slick, of Jefferson Airplane.

This article shares information about the Hollywood of 1960 and information on the movies made that year.

The Beatles give up touring and send their new album out on tour with them. Roger Waters searches for the ways that the modern world can drive one insane. These situations and more led to some of the greatest concept albums in history.

Alicia Renee' famously known as Blue Eyes, yes her eyes are really blue, is a Flint sista that is making it happen with a Swiss twist. She brings a little piece of you and me to her audience every time she performs.

Those with more limited knowledge of music history would maybe utter "That's easy...it was Frank Sinatra" as guessing the inventor of the concept album. Well, they'd almost be right--but be off by about 15 years and find out it started with a female jazz singer...

He was a man ahead of his time when it came to Hollywood productions. His amazing career spanned decades and included composing and playing music with such great artists as Frank Sinatra and many more..

All this talk about Jordin Sparks never singing again is really nothing but drama if not a big blame on management. Here's a look at other singers who've experienced vocal cord hemorrhages and went back to singing again through silence and a new laser surgery...

This article offers suggestion for Holiday CD's, which include musical and audio book CD's.

If you like to sunbathe and to sky then Palm Springs has it all to offer..

Well, it's that time of year, the time when radio stations all over the country switch over to all Christmas music formats until we've all got sugarplums tap-dancing in our brains...

Ladies and gentleman, hold onto your socks and get ready for more. This is an in-depth view of people from the Ohio heartland.

Nashville has plenty of things to do and even though its known for country music and celebrities, that's not all there is here!

Charlie Chaplin, an acting icon instantly recognizable across generations, is also noteworthy for his death. He died on Christmas in 1977.

An experimental essay that combines information theory with musical style to produce insights about Frank Sinatra's ballad singing.

The restoration of the Civil Airlines in the US. Some new types of post war airliners, the early years of the Air Cargo Industry and
the beginnings of Jet Power.

Check out a web site that sells Barbie and Ken dolls featured as a variety of characters.

The Beatles were cultural icons. These are their 10 best songs.

I don't see urgency in today's music. I don't see the movement; from the musicians or the audience. Something, someday, will wake us all up, and when that happens, here are some of the names in music that people will find.

A list of the top ten songs by the California band Cake.

Tony Bennett has been a favorite for 50 years. These are the best of his career.

Barry Manilow has been equally praised and disrespected. His songs, however, remain some of the best ever written and/or sung.

Today, there are several artists blossoming in the world of the standard, re-embracing the genre and recreating it as something new, young, and beautiful all over again. Here is a list of my personal "Top Ten" performers of what I call the new standard.

This paper is about the life of Marvin Gaye..

In the District of Columbia, there are plenty of music venues that provide the perfect setting for anyone to enjoy their favorite artists or group.

Whether you live in a big city or in the rural country, these ideas are sure to provide inspiration for many a guy scratching his head thinking about what to do on Valentine's Day this year.

An insightful interview with Joshua Tree's own Kevin Drews.

Bela Lugosi was an accomplished stage actor before becoming an icon of horror as Count Dracula. His life is a typically sad Hollywood story.

Are people appauled by your gift giving talents (or lack thereof)? Tired of those fake smiles at Christmas time or requests for gift receipts? Then this is the holiday gift giving guide for you!

New York City is rich in history and it also has a lot of bars, some of which add a great deal of history to the city. Here is a list of the oldest bars in New York City.

Older people on your gift list will appreciate a nostalgic gift. There are many choices, so find out what they remember and enjoyed and go from there.

At one time Chicago's Loop, rivaled by only New York City, was the movie palace capital of America. If you walked one square block between State and Dearborn, Randolph and Lake you would find no less then 8 theatres from which to choose.

Umphrey's McGee is a band one must see...sit back, fire one up and let da boys show you what a good jam can do for one's soul.

Meet Bob Halligan of Syracuse, N.Y. He has written songs for Cher, Michael Bolton, Judas Priest and other havey metal bands.

Northeast Ohio comes alive in 2006 with new music venues and shows. By most accounts, Youngstown, the forgotten city, is coming alive. The cultural presence is growing in town where the steel mills have rusted away.

Secrets of the heart-pounding and soul-melting music enjoyed by Valentine's Day lovers are revealed by recording artist and commercial music composer Scott G (The G-Man).

This article discussed the ways in which rock musicians, here identified as belonging to "electronic culture," use archives differently from artists who belong to a culture of alphabetic literacy.

The Top Ten Songs of the 1960's lists, year by year, Billboards Top Ten and other music that never made it but should have. It also highlights some interesting historical facts about the Societal upheaving decade.

This look into the history of the food we know as pizza offers interesting insights into just what and how pizza came to be.

Remember the Macarena? Did you get tired of the Dawson's Creek theme song? Let's relive some of the historical and hysterical moments of 1990's pop music.

The Korean War is not often depicted on film, yet, some films do exist. This article is a short list of some Korean War films

The "Top 10 Songs of the 1990's lists the Billboards Top Ten, year by year as well as offering some headlines in music news. The article finishes off with The Top Ten Singles of the entire nineties decade.

The famous are well known for trying to get away and relax. You can enjoy a vacation celebrity-style at any one of these four resort towns.