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Items Related To Tag '1950s'

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      A disturbing conclusion

      In a musing I published a few years ago, I wrote about returning to my home town to attend my 55th Class Reunion. This was after a 40 year absence. In that musing, I sadly touched on the degrading physical state of my home town. I also wrote about seeing some of my classmates after four decades. Several readers, including some of my classmates, wrote to say they felt I accurately commented...

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      In part, why we have fond memories of back then

      If you lived as a teenager in the late 1940s or during the 1950s, this musing will probably be a walk down memory lane. If you are young, this might help explain why those of us who were teenagers then have strong feelings about what life was like then versus what life is like now for those younger. One way to compare is to recall a few songs that we heard either on the radio (AM) or heard...

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      The Voice of the Duke Ellington Orchestra

      Kay Davis auditioned on a dare, and the next thing she knew, she was the vocalist of one of the greatest bands of all time. Now, in her late 80s, Miss Davis is being sought after again as one of the last direct links to the Duke Ellington Orchestra.


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      Roadside Works of Art

      The Florida Highwaymen were 26 African-American artists who traveled the state in the '50s and '60s selling paintings along the roadside. Ignored at the time, today their works are highly sought-after collectibles.


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      Roger McGuinn's Latest Song

      Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn has just put the finishing touches on a song he first learned in the late '50s, and you can download it for free! Click to find out more.


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      Terri Dennis

      Feeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.


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      Fred Ehman

      He sunk his life savings into a vinyl record store, and he struck a chord with people who longed for the simple, beautiful sounds of a record spinning on a platter.


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      Tony Dow

      You know him from Leave it to Beaver, but did you know that Tony Dow is now a well-respected artist? His sculptures have even been displayed at the Louvre! Find out how he started pursuing his true passion in life.


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      Connie Francis Tells All About Her Extraordinary Life

      Singer Connie Francis has lived a life full of terrible lows and exhilarating highs. She shares what lessons she's learned, dishes on her legendary career and explains why she's such a passionate advocate for those suffering from mental illness.


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      Chubby Checker

      He was born a poor kid in the projects. But thanks to his talent and enthusiasm, he quickly rose to become one of the most successful -- and most beloved -- artists of all time. We catch up with the incomparable Chubby Checker.



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