The Angels and Janie Grant…..

It is Friday so there are two new songs being played in the Oldie of the Week and the Rarely Heard sections of the blog.

“My Boyfriend’s Back” and “Triangle” are the the songs for this week. Both are good ones, so give them a listen and read a little about how each artist made it to the charts.

Click on the links above for a couple of minutes of entertainment.

New Information About Tuxie’s Drive In

In other post I have talked about Tuxie’s Drive In, in Riverside, Ca. I spent as much time there as I did in class at RCC, which is why my GPA was microscopic. Between playing ping pong in the student center and having a great burger at Tuxie’s, who had time to get to class? On a personal note, I did eventually graduate from SDSU.

In the past 5 or 6 years, Tuxie’s has been sold a few times. I remember talking to the owner about 5 years ago when I was in town from San Diego. I took my mom and sister there for lunch and enjoyed a burger and fries. I hadn’t had a Tuxie’s burger in a long time. We sat in the outdoor seating, since Tuxie’s does not have inside seating. It was just like being back at RCC again, except I didn’t have any classes to skip.

Later, when I moved from San Diego to the Inland Empire, I went to Tuxie’s, only to find them selling Ice Cream. Ice Cream at Tuxie’s? Something was terribly wrong. Then recently, someone told me they were serving burgers at Tuxie’s again.

So today, I decided to find out what is happening at Tuxie’s Drive In. I spoke to the current owner, Miguel. He has owned it about 2 years and is the one who first started selling ice cream. When I asked, Miguel told me the city made him take out the grill because the restaurant was too small. To enlarge it would cost a lot of money and was out of the question in this economy.

So he started with ice cream, but has now added burritos, tacos, nachos, hot dogs and ice cream. I had a hot dog today and it was very good. If you are in the area, give it a try. Next time I am going for a burrito. Miguel showed me the cover of his soon-to-be new menu and it highlighted the fact there is a car show at Tuxie’s (Tuxie’s Cruise Night) the 2nd Friday of every month. It is the longest running cruise in the Inland Empire. They used to get 10-15 cars to show up, but Miguel has worked hard and now has more than 100 that show up.

So, for all those in this area, now you know the latest. For those of you out of the area, I am sure you have a special little hole in the wall like Tuxie’s. Share it with the readers of Old Enough To Remember.

Landmarks of Old…how many do you remember?

Businesses come and go, especially in the last year or so. Through the years, there has been some big name stores you would have thought would never go out of business.

Well, check out the stores below, represented by their signs, and see how many you remember. I can tell you, after seeing the first one; I said “Oh Yeah, I remember that.” It is the first time I have thought of that store in years, more than I care to admit to at this point.

We can thank our music trivia expert, Margaret, for these. She sent them in an email and I am thankful to her for letting me use them here. I just love seeing cool stuff like this. I think Margaret had an ulterior motive, however. Now I don’t have time to unveil what will be an easy music trivia quiz #6.

Music Trivia Quiz #5

The answer is a song from the 50’s or 60’s. And it is based on Billboard “chart performance” as are all the answers in the quizzes.

So now that you know that, here is the question…..

What is the most popular One-Hit Wonder artist of the 50’s and 60’s? What was the one-hit?

Bobby Vee Week

Bobby Vee is highlighted this week with both the Oldie of the Week and the Rarely Heard.

Check them both out because there are lots of fun facts about his career and how other artist were so involved, even if indirectly. And I am lobbying for the Rarely Heard selection, “I Can’t Say Goodbye” to get the long overdue recognition it deserves.

Hint for Music Trivia Question #4

No guesses about for this quiz yet. So here is another hint.

The lead singing artist for the song that was the first #1 charted Country song, first made it on the Hot 100 in 1955. This song went to #7. The artist last hit the Hot 100 in 1960. The other artist never charted on the Hot 100, but had numerous hits, starting in 1937.

Music Trivia Quiz #4

In Honor of the CMA Awards, which I have taped and am watching now, here is a quiz for you. It covers both country and pop music so don’t get alarmed if you don’t listen to or like country. I like country and have a lot of it on my iTunes and iPod.

The first country chart was compiled by Billboard in 1944. Which artist was the first to have a number one song in country? The answer surprised me and I would have never guessed. So, here is a hint….think pop, not country. Also, think of two artist, each with hits on their own, who teamed up for this song. Can’t tell you which song, it would make it too easy.

Now it is up to you to start guessing. Good luck.

Family and Friends Over Movie Stars and Athletes.

This has nothing to do with a story from the past. And you don’t have to be Old Enough To Remember to get something out of this.

This is the Charlie Schulz Philosophy. He is the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip. He is right on and gets the point across very well.
Scroll thru slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect.

You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series Winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies..
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money….or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most.

Music Trivia Quiz #3

The weekend is a good time to throw out this quiz….good luck.

What is the first U.S. Chart hit (Hot 100) of a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney?

It’s Friday, Time for a new Oldie of the Week and a new Rarely Heard…

Yes gang, it is that day. The day you all rush to the Oldie of the Week and the Rarely Heard song of the week. Go without further delay, go listen to some Charles Westover…..

To really get the full impact of the information for this week, start with the Rarely Heard song and then the Oldie of the Week. I tied them together and if you jump ahead you may wonder what in the heck I am talking about. Sneaky huh, to get you to at listen to both songs….lol.