Ready Teddy Times 3

Hi folks it's Retro Dee with more great music from The Best Era Ever. You might think this is gonna be yet another post where I compare three different versions of the same song. Well… It is! But first, I want to announce that this post was inspired by one of my favorite vintage sellers,…

Fueling Superstition: The Buddy Holly Curse (Revisited)

Before you read this post... I do not use AI to write ANYTHING. To me there's no point in having a computer write for me. I don't now, nor will I ever use Artificial Intelligence to write or edit my posts.  All my writing, good, bad or otherwise is my own. Don't come at me…

Retro Dee Reviews: Hey Doll Baby

Before you read this post... I do not use AI to write ANYTHING. To me there's no point in having a computer write for me. I don't now, nor will I ever use Artificial Intelligence to write my posts.  All my writing, good, bad or otherwise is my own. Disclaimer: This review is one fan’s…

Music Landmarks Fest ’23

Hi, folks! It's Retro Dee and I'm excited to present this post about a recent experience I had online with a very special project. On November 13,  2023, music preservationists Sherry and Sheryl Davis launched the first ever MUSIC LANDMARKS FESTIVAL. This online, virtual music festival is a part of the twins’ American Music Landmarks…

Update & 6th Blog Anniversary

Hi folks, this is Retro Dee with a blog update. So, what's going on with this blog? Honestly, I have no idea. The last post I wrote, What Everly Does It Mean, was fairly recent... But in 2023, I've written only 7 posts, which is a record low in 6 years. (This blog is 6…

What Everly Does It Mean?

One of my many nerdy interests includes studying the meaning of names. Back when I was growing up in the 90's, Beavis and Butthead used to say, "Words suck." But unlike Beavis and Butthead, I think words are cool. I like to find out how they were derived. I also like studying languages and their…

Musical Misconceptions: Barbara Allen

Welcome to another edition of “Musical Misconceptions”. In this post, we’ll talk about a really old song called “Barbara Allen”. It’s a folk song that’s been around for centuries, but here’s what makes it odd…  The first time I heard this song I was about 10, and I recall after all these years, that it…