The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

The Gaytones “Encores” – LP art not to be missed….

I think after seeing this I now realize that I too can (and just might) cut an album....

February 19, 2011 by denny

I found Allee Willis at the dump. Well sort of……(this post features the skinny on the song “Your Place Or Mine” written by Allee!!!)

I found this cassette at my local “gift hut” here in the town of Orleans. As some of you or may not know, each town dump has w...

by denny

Can Celine Dion and a manicurist really be lurking at the Salvation Army? (2 scary coffee mugs)

I love this one much more than the Celine Dion mug. Just not a fan of hers at all but still had to pick up the mug below! I Ugh, I could nev...

February 18, 2011 by denny

Background Music from Capital Records – LP

Apartment 19 looks like it’s a really happenin’ place to be!...

by denny

Hot Tamale 14 x 11 (a painting by Denny)

Miss Hot Tamale....

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Junk Food Supreme At A Kitsch Lover’s Party

Anyone reading my blog long enough knows I’m an unabashed lover of junk food. My conscience has upped through the years but in a perfe...

February 17, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Blame it on the Pamphlet!

Why spend a lot of money on expensive dance lessons when you can learn to dance the Bossa Nova from a 1962 pamphlet for only 50 cents? Appar...

by Douglas Wood

Beatles Ticket Stub

One of my prized possessions, a ticket stub from a premiere of “A Hard Day’s Night.” Special enough because it is Beatle...

by Nessa

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Earth Wind & Fire – 24 x 18 (a painting by Denny)

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by denny

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Zulu tambourines

Much has been documented about the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans. The parade is the big deal on Mardi Gras Day, starting ...

February 16, 2011 by BRBill

Animated Rocking Chair Music Box

Old Grandpa is dozing off in a rocking chair. When you wind up the music box, it plays “Try to Remember” from “The Fanta...

February 15, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 101 – August 2010)

I believe the Jazzman plays tunes but I’m not sure what Sammy Davis does if he does anything at all. The small white statue kills me. ...

February 14, 2011 by denny

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Helene Curtis Dandruff Shampoo ad

Now a days I dare tell the world that I have a ton of problems. Helene Curtis was busy back then but I do admire the corporations drive to e...

by denny

When You’re In Love The Whole World Is Jewish LP

…featuring the “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE JEWISH” Players- Frank Gallop, Lou Jacobi, Betty Walker, Phil Leeds, Valerie Ha...

by Cheetah Velour

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Del Rubio Triplet Valentine’s Day Cards Progress Report

When I, along with Hidden Los Angeles, put out the call a few weeks ago that for Valentine’s Day we wanted to bring as many V-Day ca...

February 11, 2011 by Allee Willis

Rusty Warren is alive and well! “SIN-SATIONAL” lp

Rusty now lives the quiet life in Hawaii and enjoys her retirement....

by denny

Jeanne Rogers “Saved By A Touch” – LP

I wonder what Jeanne is thinking about….....

February 10, 2011 by denny

Getting Ready For Valentine’s Day LPs 5 and 6

Mood music for upcoming love day:...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Dinah-Mite and the Dyn-O-Miteness of Jenifer Lewis

I love things that are ‘off’ but born of popular trends and then spin off into their own orbit, making a firm landing on the ter...

February 9, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Getting Ready For Valentine’s Day LPs 3-4

Mood music for upcoming love day:...

February 8, 2011 by Allee Willis

Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day LP 2

Mood music for upcoming love day:...

by Allee Willis

Forever Ricky….

If you ever get a chance to see “Ozzie and Harriet”‘s black and white reruns from the ’50s, you’ll see a you...

by MyFunCloset

Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day LP 1

Mood music for upcoming love day:...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Detroit Zoo Hat and My Homegirl, Lily Tomlin

When I grew up in Detroit I went to the zoo on 10 Mile and Woodward at least a couple times a year. Although I got this particular chapeau ...

February 7, 2011 by Allee Willis