The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 22

It’ll take a few more body parts moving for this little girl to make it on to Hullabaloo or Shindig but she and her family certainly a...

by Allee Willis

Frank Chacksfield “The Million Sellers” (amazing floating heads album cover)

I love how Frank Chacksfield used different faces to describe his song titles. Of course I love “floating head” covers anyway! &...

October 11, 2010 by denny

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 20

As opposed to being an actual marching band version of my song, “September”, this is a little film made for the high school band...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 19

Without question, my most favorite thing about Southview’s version of my song, “September”, is the cha-cha bea they got go...

by Allee Willis

Allan & Rossi meet the Beatles…

In 1964, when the Beatles first appeared on Ed Sullivan, the veteran stand up comic team, Marty Allan and Steve Rossi were regulars on the S...

October 8, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 18

It took me a little while to realize this was my song, a good sign if you’re looking for kitsch though not necessarily so great for th...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Allee And Her Marching Drums

As we speak, I’m most likely on a plane to my alma mater, the University of Wisconsin, where I’ll be conducting the Marching Ban...

October 7, 2010 by Allee Willis

LIANE “Paris After Midnight” – LP

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by denny

Anglo BEATMINT Chewing Gum – a UK advert

I would hope that this gum would make me dance the girl in the top photo....

by denny

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 17

By the time you read this I will probably be on the plane heading to Madison, Wisconsin where I’m about to conduct the University of W...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1964 Band Directors Guide Book

is As I’ve never learned how to read music, even that which I’ve written and somehow managed to plunk out on a keyboard note by ...

October 6, 2010 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 41 – August 2010)

I finally had the chance to come face to face with one piece of kitsch that I had no idea existed. I wonder how it smells? http://www.youtub...

by denny

We’re Here To Let You Know

In an effort to send something funny to my friend and Miss Hamberdog 2010, Stacey, I just found this on youtube and had to share. Stacey and...

by windupkitty

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 16

All I can say is “And now, Mr. Robert Anton, up close and personal”. For a more through exploration of my “365 Days Of Sep...

by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 34 – August 2010)

Such an incredible set of wall plaques. I added this set to my list of favorite items at “Willis Wonderland”. Jamming on the xyl...

October 5, 2010 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Vintage Party Bling and The Party I Forgot To Wear It To

I bought this Party Pendant at a thrift shop recently, brought it home, shined it up and glued little rhinestones on it. I’ve only wor...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 15

Once an intro includes shooting a blank wall and someone tripping on stage you know that you have the potential for something great. Once th...

by Allee Willis

banana band

I saw this 7″ bright yellow wooden banana harmonica (“banana band”) made in pre-WWII Germany at the Indianapolis, IN toy s...

by DetroitKent

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 33 – August 2010)

Such a beautiful record player and it still works! I love the legs and lift up lid on this unit. I don’t know the year this was made o...

October 4, 2010 by denny

Ceramic bald Lionel Richie bust wanted

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/chi/1580579799.html...

by steviep

Allee Willis’ “The 365 Days Of September” – Day 14

Do “The Graig”! Solo with a broom. For a more through exploration of my “365 Days Of September” mission as well as d...

by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 36 – August 2010)

I watched this show religiously the entire time it aired and had no idea (at the time) that a J.J. doll ever existed. J.J. was my favorite c...

October 2, 2010 by denny