From the former NASCAR champion and current Fox Sports announcer, an intimate account of one of the most dramatic and tragic days in the history of NASCAR: the 2001 Daytona 500—the day that racing legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr. died. In Sundays Will Never Be the Same, former NASCAR champion and current FOX Sports racing analyst Darrell Waltrip provides an intimate account of one of the most dramatic and tragic days in the history of NASCAR: the 2001 Daytona 500—the day that racing legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. died. The sudden death of Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 was a traumatic loss for the entire NASCAR family, and few were affected more deeply than Darrell Waltrip. During the course of their tumultuous thirty-year association, Dale and Darrell had been friends, then “frenemies,” and finally friends again. Darrell takes us through the fascinating history of racing in Daytona, offering glimpses of some of the sport’s most colorful characters. He recounts the highs and lows of his relationship with Earnhardt through the twin arcs of their overlapping careers, and concludes with a heart-wrenching insider account of that pivotal weekend in Daytona.
A Must Have for DJs & Oldies Music Lovers Everywhere! "FUN with Oldies" is a Book of Lists of 50's, 60's, 70's Plus Oldies & Classic Rock & Roll Songs categorized by idea, genre or theme. It started as a feature on My Radio Show when "Gearhead Ed" asked for some CARtoons for "Classic Car Week" like Little Deuce Coupe-Beach Boys, GTO-Ronnie & The Daytonas, or Mustang Sally-Wilson Pickett. You get the idea. Then I started doing three song sets on a variety of different themes calling it "Fun with Oldies". The popularity grew until my loyal listeners requested my music sets! COOL! "Fun with Oldies" The Book was born. Over 180 categories including CARtoons, Susie Songs, Slow Jams, Candy Songs, One Hit Wonders, Girl Groups, Teen Idols, Angels & Devils, Happy Songs, Crying Tunes, Jungle Fever, Jailbird, Wild Wild West, & A Day The Music Died Feature. A Special Addition to Any Oldies Library!!! Buy it, & you'll soon be having your own "FUN with Oldies"! Share the Lunacy! You'll Love it!
In February ’64, a new sound filled the airwaves. Four young Englishmen arrived on American shores. They were the British Wave's spearhead, sparking the most prolific and diverse era in music history before or since. Thinking all they needed were guitars, drums, and a few voices that could carry a tune, thousands of thirteen-year-olds jumped on the bandwagon as the fever spread like wildfire across America. It would be a time like no other. Who imagined that the price of passage into rock ’n’ roll would eventually include their hearts, souls, and in some cases, lives? Or that a small club in an old resort town on the Jersey shore would become the epicenter?
Rena Tasha Sykes was born under the category of leadership. She was an intelligent, strong black woman who believed in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At the age of seven, her parents separated and soon divorced; this was the most traumatic time in the Sykes familys life. Rena became a nurturing mother at age seven; vowing to love and protect her siblings in their fathers and moms absence, and she did in every way. Soon realizing she was chosen to go through a lot of hardships, trials, and tribulations. Because of her calling from God, Rena was able to subdue and overcome lifes heartaches, disappointments, and downfalls. Rena was abused physically and mentally by a self-centered, controlling husband who never knew what love was and never loved her. After all the sadness and madness in her life, Rena is reminded of how her grandmother, who was a prayer warrior, taught her how to pray and keep the faith. Rena was able to reunite with her first love again only to find out it still wasnt enough to fulfill her needs, only part of her dreams. After the loss of her daughter and losing her first loves babies, Renas life began to spin out of control. She still had her son, but it seemed as if Luke had taken him from her too. Rena began partying more, drinking. Soon, drugs were introduced to her by a major drug dealer. She began to love this type of lifestyle; it became a part of her life until she had another life-altering experience that would change her life forever. And thats when Rena knew her life would never be the same.