Ok so it's no secret that the people reading blogs and the people watching YouTube somehow exist in different Universes. Each time I mention YouTube on this blog, no one seems to have any interest and when I mention this blog on YouTube... nada. Yet, I feverishly continue to blindly shovel shit against the tide.… Continue reading ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing DeeTV
Same Song Showdown: Elvis Presley Vs. Buddy Holly
Hi folks, this is Retro Dee and this is a new segment of Retro Dee's Guide to the 1950's. I think I'll call it: "Same Song Showdown!" Yeah. That's a good name. So in this segment, I will present the same song, performed by two different artists and we can talk about who had the… Continue reading Same Song Showdown: Elvis Presley Vs. Buddy Holly
RIP Sonny Curtis: The Last of The Crickets
The Crickets are all together again, chirping in Rock n Roll Heaven, if you believe in that sort of thing. Even if you don't, Sonny Curtis was one helluva songwriter. Sonny Curtis (May 9, 1937-September 19, 2025) was the composer of some of early Rock n Roll and Pop music's most iconic songs such as:… Continue reading RIP Sonny Curtis: The Last of The Crickets
RIP Connie Francis: Three Pretty Little Songs
Hello everyone It's Retro Dee and it's very sad to say Goodbye to the beautiful and amazingly talented Connie Francis, one of the most popular stars of the 50's and 60's era. Connie Francis: 1937-2025 Connie Francis was born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero on December 12, 1937 to Italian parents. She dated Bobby Darin, whom… Continue reading RIP Connie Francis: Three Pretty Little Songs
My Melody and Kuromi Diner Series: A 1950’s Aesthetic
Hi folks, it's Retro Dee here to share more of my collection. The only thing I like more than the 1950's, is collecting things related to the 1950's. And Sanrio. So when the two worlds collide, it's a must-have for me. A real must-have. Sanrio My Melody and Kuromi "Diner Series". Items with artwork offered… Continue reading My Melody and Kuromi Diner Series: A 1950’s Aesthetic
Social Media Astrology Trend: Rock N Roll Legends Edition
Hi folks, it's Retro Dee and in this post, I'm gonna share a graphic I made that correlates with the Astrology trend on Social Media. Instagram in particular, is known for fun posts about Astrology and your Zodiac sign. It seems like you can find a post for every topic imaginable when it comes to… Continue reading Social Media Astrology Trend: Rock N Roll Legends Edition
Blogging as a YouTuber and the Gap In-Between.
Hi everyone it's Retro Dee and this is a quick post to remind you that I have a YouTube channel called "The Retro Dee Channel" which I began last year, late in the summer of 2024. I recently made a short intro video, talking about my channel and my intentions to incorporate this blog into… Continue reading Blogging as a YouTuber and the Gap In-Between.
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