Thursday, August 20, 2020

20 Duos from the 20th Century. How Many Can You Name?


These are 20 famous duos of the 20th Century. See how many you can name. If you are a boomer you should get at least 16 correct. Younger ones, watch with someone older.

Music; Side by Side sung by Nick Lucas. Two of a Kind sung by Johnny Mercer and Bobby Darin

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Welcome to a Look Back at the Candy Stores in mid century New York City


Old New York City; Candy Stores; The Bronx; Brooklyn; Queens; Manhattan; Staten Island; Memories;New York; Nostalgia; mid 20th Century; soda fountain; 1940s; 1950s;1960s; Candy Stores" of New York City were in integral part of everyone's daily life in the City of the early and mid 20th Century. This should bring back memories to many former NYC residents, and hopefully a look into the past for others.

Thanks to Scott Mlyn, for permission to use his copyrighted photos of the Zimmerman candy store, and apologies for misspelling his name in video.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Lost In The Seventies..No Turning Back


Get Your Groove back on with a nostalgic trip through the 70s. Lava lamps, mood rings, pet rocks, 70s movies and TV, and historical events during the Nixon and Carter years.

Attribution: for male shouting audio at http:\freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/215674/ and film projector audio at http:\freesound.org/peopleBenKoning/sound/49188/

Sunday, January 17, 2016

To those of you who grew up watching TV in the 50s. This is for you!


Take a peek at the comedy and children's programs that we watched during tv's golden age. Share this video with others who may remember. Your comments and reminiscences are welcome below. Attribution:Cartoon music: Hyperfun at http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... isrc=USUAN1400038 for male shouting http:\freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/215674/ and film projector audio at http:\freesound.org/peopleBenKoning/sound/49188/

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Memories of the Bronx and a Tour of Norwood (1996)



Revisit the Bronx and take a tour of Norwood (1996) along with a a former Bronxite.. Memories of places in the Bronx, and surroundings, familiar to Boomers and others, will bring back old times to those who have left their old neighborhood. Comments are welcome. Consider subscribing to my YouTube Channel Attribution: for male shouting audio at http:\freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/215674/ and film projector audio at http:\freesound.org/peopleBenKoning/sound/49188/
 

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow...and So It Goes...


Memories! This nostalgic trip crosses generational boundaries at times, and is designed to show nothing is permanent but change.Changes in society and technology affect our lives in huge and small ways. While places, societal norms and things become obsolete, for many memories remain. Please SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and share this video if you enjoy it. Thanks.
Sleepwalk performed by Santo and Johnny. All Those Years Ago performed by George Harrison. Attribution: for male shouting audio at http:\freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/215674/ and film projector audio at http:\freesound.org/peopleBenKoning/sound/49188/

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Lost in The Sixties--The Winds of Change


Back to the turbulent Sixties. Experience the historical events, the pop culture & icons. A decade of change for America. Sequel to my Lost in the Fifties video and a prequel to Lost in the Seventies (coming soon). To be sure you don't miss it, please SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel. Thanks. Enjoy the ride.
Attribution: for male shouting audio at http:\freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/215674/ and film projector audio at http:\freesound.org/peopleBenKoning/sound/49188/