Music

Last year my Dad gifted me with his collection of 45s (see the original post here). They've been sitting around and I finally got around to converting them to mp3s. 

This was my setup. Turntable next to the computer (Bruce helping the whole time). We have a turntable that converts vinyl to mp3 and it's so ridiculously easy. Just drop the needle and hit record. It took a little over a weekend to do the collection of 149 songs. There are so many great artists. Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Big Bands, Crooners...

My Nana, Aunt Mimi and Grandpa Al at my Aunt's Debut in the 50s

The project is 99% complete. There is one more song that I need to record but it's on a 78. It's the theme song of a Tiki themed hotel in Miami that they vacationed at and I am having a hard time finding a 78 to mp3 converter.

I never knew my Grandfather and my Nana died when I was 16. This was an amazing way to connect with them. I can imagine them dancing and singing along. They've shown me artists I've never heard of and really enjoy. Music is amazing that way. I feel very lucky to be the caretaker of these songs. For Christmas I'll be putting these all on CDs for my Dad.