May 2009
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Memories: Ed Ames and Carmine D'Amico
Carmine was working with many different performers as a guitarist at Westbury Music Fair in Westbury Long Island, New York. It had a beautiful stage that turned very slowly in a circle so that everyone would get a chance to see the performer facing them. Carmine was very lucky and priviledged to meet Ed Ames at this very famous theatre.
Ed Ames then very busy with his television show,...
The Top 60 Ghetto Names
My friend has been very busy lately, she hardly has enough time for herself. Yet, she was trying to help me find an answer to my question of “What Are The Top 60 Ghetto Names?” Well, being the good friend that she is, she searched and found the answer for me. What a friend, what a pal! So here’s a heads up from us to you! Now you can go and place bets with your friends...
Can you count how many people??
I found a great way to keep a child, (husbands included) while you try to finish getting ready before you leave for a party, appointment, whatever! Be aware that you might hear a lot of arghs! lol
And by the way there are 13 people.
If anyone says to you
Here is how you figure it all out:
Everyone who didn’t say 13 are wrong.
There are:
5 on the top row.
2 falling
5 on the...
Men's Guide: Nine Words Women Use
Here is a guide made up for men to follow and understand what woman are really saying. Copy this, then put it in your wallet and refer to it OFTEN. This just might save you many many arguments.
1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut
up.
2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, she needs a half hour. Five minutes...
~Gina Lollobrigida Rhumba ~ Carmine D'Amico
Gina Lollobrigida was born in Subiaco, Italy. The young Gina did some modeling, and As her film roles and national popularity increased, Gina was tagged “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World”, after her signature movie, _Donna più bella del mondo, La (1955)_. Gina was nicknamed la “Lollo,” as she embodied the prototype of Italian beauty. Her earthy looks and short...
The Early Years Of Carmine D'Amico
Carmine’s brother, Chris, was four years younger than he. Chris started on guitar, then changed, first to the upright bass (it was taller than he was), and then switched to one of the first Fender Precision electric basses. They formed a band with 2 horns, a drummer and a girl singer. They called themselves “The Glens”.
They worked at local parties, bars and weddings. They...
Who Wears Short Shorts?
Before you ask, yes, that is Carmine D’Amico playing guitar with the Royal Teens in this clip. He was just a kid, yet he performed such great guitar solo’s! The shot of the audience is hysterical! Carmine was nine years old when he joined the Royal Teens and that career was cut short due to his mother refusing to let him go on tour to Europe with the Royal Teens. Regardless of...
Friday's Funnies!
One thing that I’m known for and love to do is LAUGH! I find humor in everything. I just think life shouldn’t be so darn serious and we need to loosen up a little and find things that will give us a tickle, a chuckle or smile for goodness sakes! Well, thanks to the internet I’ve learned to find pictures and stories that will satisfy my need for laughter. I will share some...
Carmine D'Amico News Paper Coverage
Carmine and I had only been in Arizona a few months when Carmine was asked for an interview from our local newspaper. The interview covered Carmine’s career and how we met and married and the article was featured on Father’s day of 2008. The article ran on the front page and 3/4 of the back page. After being interviewed by Susan Randall in our home, the Dispatch sent a...
Best Kept Secret In Arizona!
It’s been just a little over a year now since my husband and I moved to Arizona. We travel back and forth from Las Vegas and California but we seem to favor Arizona. We both didn’t realize how much we would grow to love this area. In fact we thought we would never like the hot summer months here because they can get pretty hot. My mom & pop had a home built here and I would drive them down...
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One of my very favorite songs from Carmines...
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“My life is about love. Life is a journey, and love is what makes that journey...”
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How do you thank someone who has been everything you ever dreamed of and wished for?? When I thank God for him, I thank God in exclamations!