
tony’s blog
Never in Blue Jeans
Is there a song that is more misunderstood than Neil Diamond’s “Forever in Blue Jeans”?
Life of Pi (taters) – A Starch Reality
Don’t ask me why, but I was doing some research on potatoes and learned of the difficult and interesting lives of taters.
The James Bond Theme Songs
Most James Bond themes hold up better than the films. Here is my ranking of all 23 themes.
Sinatra & Jazz
This will be my first year as part of the PDX Jazz Festival. I’m very honored. They made only one request: don’t sing.
A Fond Farewell To Divaville
Yesterday morning, Christa Wessel, the host of KMHD 89.1 FM’s Divaville, announced she is retiring her radio show after 20 years as a volunteer DJ
Parenthetical Hits (Of The ’70s)
For whatever reason, (and I’m sure it’s a good one) too many seventies songs, (and especially those known as AM Gold) have parentheses in their titles.
New Years Resolutions 2015
As tradition dictates, I should like to list my nine-and-one-half resolutions for this New Year of 2015. Ten would just be showing off.
Did you ever read about a frog who dreamed of being a king?
My father doesn’t just listen to Neil Diamond. He receives Neil Diamond.
1994, Twenty years ago
The twenty years I’ve been doing the Tony Starlight Show is 20 years longer than anyone else has been doing this show.
This one time at band camp…
I love the idea of shaping and molding these young minds with my superior, more experienced SUPER-BRAIN.
The Flavor is Portland
I read Ben and Jerry’s is doing a Portland-themed flavor. There are so many choices that will reflect the multifaceted tapestry of Portland.
The AM Dial
A few lines of “Rocket Man” and I’m taken back to a time of polyester jumpsuits, bell-bottoms, afros, the color orange and Evel Kneivel.
I Hope I’m Old Before I Die
I didn’t like young people when I was young, and now this sentiment fits like a well-worn glove.