Daddy bought mother her prized RCA Victor record player when I was just five. Almost from the beginning, one of mother’s favorite songs was “How Much is That Doggie in the Window” sung by Patti Page. I loved it, too. Fond memories of those times waft through my head anytime I hear a recording sung by Patti Page, Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Kay Starr, Eddie Fisher, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Tennessee Ernie Ford and many other popular artists from that period. They remind me of the happy … [Read more...]