Curations from the Human Jungle
[It can't be coincidental that I am learning my first Sinatra tune on the guitar? What happens when "Play Loud, Play Fast, and Get the Hell Off the Stage meets Ol' Blue Eyes? Maybe I'll show you one of these days. SB SM] When I Discovered Sinatra Christian McBride March 19, 2026 https://christianmcbride1.substack.com/p/when-i-discovered-sinatra For years,... Continue Reading →
Today's selection--from The Fixer by Josh Young and Manfred Westphal. The tempestuous marriage of Marilyn and Joe: “Marilyn and DiMaggio were the gift that kept on giving for Confidential, which would also turn out well for [private investigator Fred ] Otash. After two years of dating, and with [studio executive] Joe Schenck's tight grip loosened, Marilyn married... Continue Reading →
[I'm no fan of Ol' Blues Eyes, but he makes a good case against loaning money, especially to friends and relatives. Still ... he's no Silverback. SB SM] Today's selection -- from The Fat Lady Sang by Robert Evans. Frank Sinatra gave invaluable advice to an up-and-coming Robert Evans, soon to become chairman of Paramount Pictures: "'Those hangers-on I... Continue Reading →