Music For Monday: Johnny Mathis, ‘My Funny Valentine’ (1970)

Happy Valentine’s Day, one and all. Let’s celebrate (or not, your choice) the day with Johnny Mathis singing “My Funny Valentine” on The Ed Sullivan Show. The performance aired on November 22, 1970. Mathis first released his version of “My … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Peggy Lee, ‘Something’ (1970)

Ready for Peggy Lee‘s different, but enjoyable version of The Beatles’ “Something“? Yes, I thought you were game. In case you need a little background or refresher, Peggy Lee is probably best-known today for the songs “Is That All There … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Muppets, ‘Octopus’s Garden’ (1970)

A very good Monday to you. The start of a new week means it’s time for some seventies music. Bouncing off last week’s Beatles theme, we have The Muppets with Ringo Starr’s “Octopus’s Garden.” This performance graced The Ed Sullivan … Continue reading