Dream Blog: The Warning

In this dream, I had gone back in time and I was hanging out with Eddie Cochran. We weren’t dating, I think we were just friends. I was like some unusual girl who just appeared out of nowhere (I was younger than I am now, maybe early 20’s) and Eddie seemed somewhat intrigued by me.…

Fueling Superstition: The Buddy Holly Curse

Disclaimer First you must note, that I am NOT, by any means, in any way, shape or form seriously saying that there is actually a "Buddy Holly Curse". In fact, I'm pretty sure there isn't. Although, none of us can prove or disprove such things 100%... Buddy Holly, 1958 The Buddy Holly Curse The belief…

Music in the 1950’s: Three for Eddie C.

Hello everyone and Welcome to this installment of Music in the 1950's. I'm Retro Dee and today we'll be celebrating Eddie Cochran in honor of his October 3 birthday. Eddie Cochran (born October 3, 1938 in Albert Lea, MN) was a phenomenal talent, gone far too soon. Best known for his 1958 mega-hit "Summertime Blues",…

Retro Dee Reviews: All The Best – Eddie Cochran

Hey there folks and Welcome to Retro Dee Reviews! In this section I will be reviewing music albums. I hope this will help other retro fans who are looking to add to their CD collection. (Yes, there are still people who buy CDs) So maybe this review will reveal that an album is just what…

Finding New Oldies: 8 Lesser-Known Songs from the 1950s

  Hello there, folks! Retro Dee here with another listicle featuring more fab info on the Best Era Ever. As a retro enthusiast, nothing is more thrilling than finding a song from that time period that I've never heard before. It's like unearthing a valuable buried treasure from the past. I simply love when I…