Tag Archives: Aretha Franklin

Swimming Down the Mighty Mississippi to Memphis for Easter

Posted on April 5, 2012 by WALL I

Well, blood is always thicker than water even when you live underwater, and I’m swimming down the Mighty Mississippi to reunite with my Wall I family relatives near Memphis, Tennessee for the holiday. On my way here’s what I heard: … Continue reading →

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Now For Christmas…!!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by spinladen

Such a lovely time of year… Ray Charles-Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Kinks-Father Christmas Aretha Franklin-Joy To The World The Sonics-Santa Claus

Posted in music, Uncategorized | Tagged 7-up, Aretha Franklin, Christmas, Holidays, Ray Charles, santa, schwinn bikes, the kinks, the sonics, vintage ads | Leave a comment

Shiny black spinny discs…

Posted on October 15, 2011 by spinladen

A little bit of vinyl ripped for you…but I didn’t say by whom. Hahaha I’m not a robot mix. Aretha Franklin-Day Dreaming Cane and Able-Toe Hold The People’s People-Where Is My Autumn Love Ebony Rhythm Band-Get Yourself Together Ramon Morris-Lord … Continue reading →

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Good old fashioned American parades…

Posted on July 10, 2011 by spinladen

The tradition of summertime parades in the US extends back to the 18th century, and is a deeply rooted cultural ritual that helps to define any good summer vacation. Definitely the best part is watching the look on the little … Continue reading →