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Tori Amos’ “Baltimore”

Posted on September 1, 2010 by almosthipguy

“Baltimore / Walking With You” single MEA Records, 1980 Watch Tori sing “Baltimore”: “It’s all kind of people/Familiar places smiling faces/I’m proud to say I’m a Baltimorean/But the ‘Birds are the best/The best of Baltimore.” Born Myra Ellen Amos in … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Rocks (…and Raps …and Scats)

Posted on September 1, 2010 by almosthipguy

Find out which musicians called Charm City home by Claire Croft (Baltimore Sun, 1/27/2006) Did you know Tori Amos received a citation from the Mayor of Baltimore for a song about the 1980 Orioles? Or, that before Tupac Shakur was … Continue reading →

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Gino’s Hamburgers TV Commercial (70’s)

Posted on August 27, 2010 by almosthipguy

Gino’s Hamburgers was a fast-food restaurant chain founded in Baltimore, Maryland, by Baltimore Colts defensive end Gino Marchetti and running back Alan Ameche, along with their close friend Louis Fischer, in 1957. Continue reading →

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Baltimore Colts – “1958 World Champions” 45

Posted on August 27, 2010 by almosthipguy

National Brewing Company produced this 45 rpm record of “Recorded Highlights” from the December 28, 1958 NFL title game between the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants – “The Greatest Game Ever Played” that went to overtime in Yankee Stadium. … Continue reading →

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