Seemingly sung during springtime (“Though spring is here/To me it’s still September”), “September in the Rain” finds Julie waxing nostalgic for that time of year when, “To every word of love I heard you whisper/The raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain.” Bonus Julie London album cover because, why not? As always, the sweetest refrain … Continue reading Calendar Girl: Julie London for September
Category: 1950s
Random Image Dump #12: The Sweater Girl
For this Random Image Dump, a brief history lesson might be in order. This post is all about a sexy (and maybe sexist?) 1940s–1950s fashion trend that originated in Hollywood: that’s right, it’s The Sweater Girl craze. As we round the corner into autumn next month, it seems like a good time to reflect on … Continue reading Random Image Dump #12: The Sweater Girl
Calendar Girl: Julie London for August
In many parts of the globe, August is scorching hot enough, but Julie London just went and ratcheted temps to dangerously high levels. First, there’s her Calendar Girl track for the month, “Time for August,” in which she proudly announces her membership in the “Man-of-the-Month Club.” Men the world over check their phones like maniacs, … Continue reading Calendar Girl: Julie London for August
Marilyn, Fireworks, and the Fourth
This week, Americans celebrate our independence by grilling burgers and hot dogs, drinking domestic beer, and setting off explosions in the sky. I don’t quite get it either, but it’s the American Way. And I do love me some ice cold Miller High Life! I could descend into a lengthy rant about the current state … Continue reading Marilyn, Fireworks, and the Fourth
Calendar Girl: Julie London for July
July is known for its scorching temperatures, so it’s only fitting Julie London brings the heat with her smokey vocals on “Sleigh Ride in July.” Not sure why she’s sleigh riding in July, but I’d listen to her sing about making hot apple cider in the middle of a heatwave, so who cares? I found … Continue reading Calendar Girl: Julie London for July
Random Image Dump #10
For the tenth edition of this series, I’ve gathered together a cornucopia of vintage photographs and art to celebrate. This post is positively sizzling hot and worthy of being the tenth in a series that allows me to look at pretty pictures and (mostly) take a break from writing! In that spirit, and without further … Continue reading Random Image Dump #10
Calendar Girl: Julie London for June
With June’s track from Calendar Girl, “Memphis in June,” our monthly crush Julie London sings of shady verandas under Sunday blue skies, cousin Amanda’s rhubarb pie, and sweet oleander blowing perfume through the air. Using those sultry pipes, London paints a picturesque view of a lazy, beautiful early summer day and night in Memphis. Looking … Continue reading Calendar Girl: Julie London for June






