From their earliest days of international stardom, the Fab Four never failed to acknowledge the early influences of America’s greatest rock pioneers—Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Little Richard, Buddy Holly. However, one of the recording superstars often overlooked during interviews was Antoine “Fats” Domino.
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Merilee Rush & the Turnabouts: Angel of the Morning
In 1968, songwriter Chip Taylor received a phone call from Seattle, saying Merilee Rush and the Turnabouts had cut his song “Angel in the Morning.” Rush’s disc went Top Five in Seattle then spread rapidly across the country.
Sipping Summer Wines
Now that the warm days and long twilights of summer are here, we can relax with a wonderful glass of wine on the deck or patio. This is also the time to relax the rule on room temperature reds and enjoy the cooling pleasure of lightly chilled ones, along with some delightfully refreshing whites and rosé.
Ranch Women Facts
Ranch women fact #1: Always load your horse last in the trailer so it is the first one unloaded. When his horse is unloaded, you’ll be mounted up ready to go—lessening the chance of him riding off without you with your horse trying to follow while you are still trying to get your foot in the stirrup.
Celebrate World Malbec Day April 17
The flavors of Malbec grapes reflect the regions where they grow, which means one Malbec may taste very different from another. World Malbec Day will be April 17th, and we’re here to help you find some excellent regional wines to enjoy.
The Great Texas Chili Project
Texans proudly refuse to entertain the idea that other styles of chili exist. Given that chili was invented in San Antonio, it’s hard to debate them on this point.
Small Regional Wineries Are Winners
By HOLLY ENDERSBY While the big-name cellars flourish in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, finding smaller wineries producing great wine at reasonable prices is still
Bake with a Cookie Elf this Christmas Season
Part of the fun of baking holiday cookies is having company in the kitchen to lend a hand. While adult-sized help is always appreciated, recruiting grandchildren may be best of all. By GAIL JOKERST
Music Review: White Christmas — Best Song Ever Written?
By RANDALL C. HILL The sun is shining/the grass is green/The orange and palm trees sway/There’s never been such a day/In Beverly Hills, L.A./But
Chocolate Kris Kringle Cookies
A yummy cookie recipe for the holidays