1969

By Marilyn Armstrong on 01/15/2023 • ( 13 )

I’ve had a few really great years — and few really awful ones — but 1969 stands out as my favorite. The world seemed to spin faster and everything was changing. We had amazing music and the most fun we’d… Read More ›

EVERYTHING’S FINE RIGHT NOW -SONG LYRIC SUNDAY

By Marilyn Armstrong on 06/06/2022 • ( 12 )

FOR SONG LYRIC SUNDAY We all know everything isn’t fine right now but this song reminds me of times when everything was fine. I hope I’m still around when they are fine again. Music triggers memory for me as nothing… Read More ›

1969 – IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR

By Marilyn Armstrong on 01/02/2022 • ( 13 )

1969 was the year I learned to fly. Mentally, but it felt to me as if I had wings. The world spun faster on its axis. Everything changed. We had the best music and the most fun we’d ever have… Read More ›

MY FAVORITE YEAR

By Marilyn Armstrong on 01/05/2021 • ( 13 )

Last night, I started reading a book titled “1969: The Year Everything Changed” by Rob Kirkpatrick. Since 1969 is my favorite year, I thought the book would bring back memories and remind me of those golden olden days. It didn’t…. Read More ›

‘CAUSE EVERYTHING’S FINE RIGHT NOW – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 06/15/2020 • ( 9 )

We all know that everything isn’t fine right now but this song reminds me of times when everything was fine. I hope I’m still around when they are fine again. Music triggers memory for me as nothing else can, transporting… Read More ›

2020 WON’T BE ANYONE’S FAVORITE YEAR – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 04/18/2020 • ( 23 )

I had a favorite year and it was 51 years ago. Hard to believe because it doesn’t feel like it was that long ago. Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in July 1969. I was a new mommy. Home with… Read More ›

THERE ARE MANY QUESTIONS IN LIFE – Rich Paschall

By Rich Paschall on 09/06/2019 • ( 5 )

Questions 67 & 68 Can this feeling that we have together Ooh, suddenly exist between Did this meeting of our minds together Ooh, happen just today, somewhere? Can you tell me, please don’t tell me It really doesn’t matter anyhow… Read More ›

THE SUMMER OF ’69 – Rich Paschall

By Rich Paschall on 03/31/2019 • ( 16 )

The Golden Anniversary, by Rich Paschall There is no doubt in my cluttered mind that 1969 was the most memorable year of my life. None. Of all of the events that have happened through the years, I can not say… Read More ›

GOOD OLD ROCK ‘N ROLL – Rich Paschall

By Rich Paschall on 03/10/2019 • ( 29 )

One Hit Wonders of 1969, by Rich Paschall While some songs often come Home To You and say I Wanna Be Your Dog, the artists behind them may have faded into Echo Park. That’s why we are going to have… Read More ›

GIMME GIMME GOOD LOVIN’ – Rich Paschall

By Rich Paschall on 03/08/2019 • ( 5 )

Another One Hit Wonder, by Rich Paschall From Atlanta, Georgia, to the Gulf Stream water up to California end I’m gonna spend my life both night and day Crazy Elephant – 1969 To the girls in Frisco, to the girls… Read More ›

MORNING GIRL

By Rich Paschall on 02/22/2019 • ( 8 )

Who Sang It Better? by Rich Paschall Mornin’ girl, how’d ya sleep last night? You’re sev’ral ages older now Oh, no, things are different now than they were before You know love is more than kisses The Neon Philharmonic –… Read More ›

THIS MAGIC MOMENT- Rich Paschall

By Rich Paschall on 02/01/2019 • ( 17 )

The Golden Age of Rock Turns 50, 1969 by Rich Paschall It’s the golden anniversary of some of the best rock and roll of all time and you are invited to join the party. We’ve got the turntable ready, the… Read More ›

REALLY THE PAST – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 08/15/2018 • ( 12 )

Trevor Noah did a long spiel on “adult summer camp” on “The Daily Show” which left Garry puzzled. He went to summer camp. He even liked it. I never had the chance, but I think I’ve gotten over my resentment…. Read More ›

THE YEAR THE DOOR OPENED – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 04/13/2018 • ( 41 )

I have often written that 1969 was my favorite year … and explained why. As a start, it was epic from a news viewpoint. Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in July 1969. I watched it. I had a baby that… Read More ›

2020 WON’T BE ANYONE’S FAVORITE YEAR – Marilyn Armstrong

By Marilyn Armstrong on 04/18/2017 • ( 5 )

1969 – MY FAVORITE YEAR

By Marilyn Armstrong on 03/20/2016 • ( 28 )

This seemed like a good time to rerun this. My reblog function is still broken, so it’s copy and paste until I get it fixed! 1969 was the year I learned to fly. The world spun faster on its axis…. Read More ›