Welcome to the round up of posts you might have missed on Smorgasbord this week.
I hope you are all doing well and despite the restrictions looking forward to Christmas next week.. Despite everything that has happened this year with Covid-19, US elections and Brexit, the time has flown which is a good thing as personally I cannot wait to get into 2021.
And on that note…The new Music Column begins on January 5th hosted by William Price King and myself
Each week we will select two top hits from the charts starting with 1960 for two weeks followed by 1961 etc..we will also include some of the notable events in those years for the up and coming stars who were centre stage at the time.
Every four weeks at the weekend there will be a spin-off show where we will feature four guests sharing their memories of the music of a particular decade we are working on.
I appreciate that some of you are not as old as I am …. and therefore have no memories of the 1960s, but your turn will come as we move through the decades. For those of you who can recall those distant years…..we would love to hear from you. It is an opportunity to strut your stuff in more ways than one. I will include your links to blog or books or both and social media and also play your 1960s track of choice.
To give you an idea of how it will look in the post here is my music memories of 1960s, my first record I bought and my links. We are looking for between 200 to 300 words rather than a couple of sentences.. so do give it some thought..Also if you have a photo of you in the 1960s please share too..
Music has always played a major role in my life in one form or another. My parents loved to dance so I grew up with the Big Band Sound and crooners such as Nat King Cole. My mother was a musical fan and every Saturday afternoon we would watch and sing along to the best of the 1940s and 50s showstoppers.
My father did not embrace the music of the 60s as much as my sisters and I did, and we were banished to the basement with our record player to play that awful ‘Pop’ music. The stereo combined cocktail cabinet, was tuned into the world news service and big band shows, and we were forbidden to touch the nobs. Then in the mid-1960s, pirate radio hit the airwaves, and I had a small portable wireless to tune into Radio Caroline. I attended a youth club dance every Saturday night from the age of fifteen and many of the groups such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones were well established by then and dominated the playlists.
I played guitar for several years, sang in public on occasion and ended up plugging tracks as a radio presenter on local radio.
The first record I bought with my pocket money was an EP by Richard Chamberlain (Dr. Kildare who was the object of a major crush) in 1964 which included All I Do is Dream of You
A selection of books by Sally Cronin
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I think that gives you an idea of what your post will look like...
What I need from you
If you have featured here before… I just need your 200 to 300 words and your song choice, or first artist you bought in the 1960s.. A good idea to give me a couple of choices in case of duplication. If you have a photograph of you in the 1960s then that would be great.
Email me on sally.cronin@moyhill.com
And don’t forget we will be working through the decades so you if you were not old enough to remember the 1960s (lucky you) you can join in later in the series.
Time now for the posts from the week…
First a big thank you to D.G. Kaye, Debby Gies. I have not planned a bit launch for my latest book, but Debby invited me over for a chat about blogging, social media and to share a short excerpt from one of the stories.. I will reblog on Monday but in the meantime if you have time here is the link: Q & A with D.G. Kaye – Featuring Sally Cronin #Booklaunch – Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries
A thank you too to William Price King for another wonderful series, this time about Aretha Franklin. And as an extra treat this week, more international carols to ensure we maintain the festive spirit..
William Price King with Soul singer Aretha Franklin – The Finale
Christmas Music with William Price King – Carols from around the World #Italy, #Nigeria, #Sweden
Geoff Le Pard – Short Story – The Advent Calendar – Part One
Geoff Le Pard – Short Story – The Advent Calendar – Part Two
March 1986– Atlanta – Gone with the Wind
The First Day of Christmas 2020 – Memories, Mince Pies, Music and Eggnog
The Second Day of Christmas 2020 – St. Stephen’s Day, Carols, Christmas Pudding and Margaritas
The Third Day of Christmas 2020 – Presents, Cranberries, Nat King Cole, Mulled Wine
The Fourth Day of Christmas 2020 – White Christmas, Singing Parrot, Champagne, Cava and Ginger Beer.
The Fifth Day of Christmas 2020 – Austria, Die Hard, Toboggans, Snowballs and Carols
#Magic Laura Smith, #Adventure Annika Perry, #Turtles Cynthia S. Reyes and Lauren Reyes-Grange
New Release – Jan Sikes – Reviews – Fiona Tarr, Vashti Quiroz-Vega, Adele Marie Park, Deborah Jay
Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – December 15th 2020 – Reindeer and Wise Words
Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – December 17th 2020 – Elves Wanted and Christmas Shopping.
Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – December 18th 2020 – Xmas Spirit and Trampoline antics
What a wrap up of an incredible week! You amaze me, Sally. Have a fantastic day!
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Delighted you enjoyed Gwen and thank you for all your support…hugs ♥
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Great week, Sally. Because of some WP problems I missed a couple so it was good catching up.
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WP has been glitchy all week John.. usually means they are up to something!! Thanks for all your support during the week..hugsx
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What an amazing week, Sally! Merry Christmas!!
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Thank you Jan… and Merry Christmas to you too..hugsx♥
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Reblogged this on Pattys World.
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Ah, Pavarotti. What a wonderful voice he had!
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This was an amazing week, Sally, and filled with the spirit of Christmas. It was fun being a part of it. Hugs Reblogged on Improvisation – “The Art of Living”
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Thanks very much William and for supplying the cabaret at the Christmas party… thanks for sharing…hugsxx
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Sal, the new music series sounds like fun! Count me in for the 70s LOL. Give me a few days to think of a music story (there are many) and I’ll let you know the song. 🙂 Thanks for another fab week, and for being my guest at Q & A. Book review will be featured tomorrow. ❤ xx
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Great thanks Debby that would be lovely.. we are looking forward to doing the new show..♥♥
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Me too! ❤
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Me again. Lol, forgot to say, OMG Richard Chamberlain sang? I wasn’t into him as Dr. Kildare. It was when I watched my alltime fav miniseries – The Thornbirds when he played Father Ralph and that mad passionate love between him and little Meggie. Omg, I know you must have seen the series. ❤ xx
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Of course I did and he did not disappoint.. I am pleased he found his happiness eventually, it must have been tough being a leading man with all these teenagers with a crush…♥♥
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You mean, being a gay man right? Whodathunk, back in the day. ❤ ❤
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I know and the studios took pains to cover it up, but he has been happy for many years now in Hawaii.. good for him. ♥♥
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Absolutely! ❤ ❤
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We’re almost ready to put a bow on 2020. Your blog is one of the few normal things of this year. Congratulations again on your new book.
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Thank you Pete, I am touched by your comment..and 2021 had been behave better… otherwise there will be hell to pay.. Merry Christmas…hugsx
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Another entertaining week..love Pavorotti …thank you for sharing my recipes…Hugs xx
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Reblogged this on Retired? No one told me! and commented:
Music, books, food and cocktails all in one place with some funnies thrown in for good measure…Sally’s weekly roundup is a must-read so grab a coffee or a glass of wine depending where you are in the world and enjoy the read and do some shopping while you are there from your comfy chair lots of books to choose from something for everyone whatever their age or genre… Enjoy!
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That Sound of Music pic really cracked me up. 😀 😀 😀 😀
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Good to hear Ann… love it too..♥
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Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
A great Christmas Weekly Round-Up on Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord blog this week. A new feature upcoming (were YOU around in the 60’s?), lots of holiday food treats, lots of books shared this week, some hilarious videos of singing animals, and more! Check it out and pass it along for others to enjoy, as well. THANKS, and another huge thank you to Sally, who … wait for it! … still and always ROCKS! Merry Christmas, Sally:) ❤
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Thanks again Marcia for a wonderful reblog… you always make me smile..♥♥
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Great week, Sally. I’m intrigued about song choices (I had no idea Richard Chamberlain sang either, and, like Debby, I remember him more from Thornbird, but one learns something new every day, and even more with your blog, Sally.
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Thanks Olga and delighted to share my secret crush and Richard Chamberlain’s singing talent.. I was only 11 but smitten..xx
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Thank you for the summary, and another wonderful week of entertainment and information, Sally! “The basement kids of Waterfield” Lol! For sure, most kids of these days were banned to the basement, for listening music. But since some years the music sounds like made there too. :-)) Your tellings about the past are so amazing, and by the way you have not changed your good looking presence. Enjoy your Sunday! Here its fog down to the streets. Maybe a military action against the virus? Lol He cant see us! 😉 Michael
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Thanks Michael and that basement was a very good place to smoke when I was 14 too lol.. My father was a heavy smoker and he would potter down there with all his tools.. and so if I had the odd smoke he thought it was his he could smell..xxx
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Thank you for remembering, Sally! Yes, therefore basements are best.Oh, your father has to got for smoking to the basement too? Seems your mother has ruled the house very well. 😉
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The new music series sounds like a lot of fun!
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Thanks Liz.. looking forward to hearing memories as we go through the decades..hugsx
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I was so in love with Richard Chamberlain (Dr. Kildare) as well. I didn’t realize he sang too! I don’t think his record was popular in North America as I never heard of it.
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I don’t think that they promoted as much as they might have, perhaps scared he might switch from acting to singing…. I believe he is a very nice man as well as talented. xx
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