A small tour/tribute to Westchester, California
The following is a small tribute to Westchester. I used to hang out there, thus the slacker tone of this cheap-o slide show….and why Time Passages?! I heard too often and the lyrics are related close enough to abuse the lyrics and their meaning. My apologies to Mr. Stewart.
For further weird details, go to my Westchester web site at:
http://www.geocities.com/oddlystupid/westchester.html
All Copyright Acknowledged and later put to bed. TIME PASSAGES: © Al Stewart
Duration : 0:6:30
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May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Refreshing to watch …
Refreshing to watch a slide show that doesn’t have loud, agitating “noise” for its audio portion. Thanks, in particular, for the pictures of the Loyola Theater and Karls Toys. Brings back memories.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
“WarGames” – both …
“WarGames” – both the classroom and main office scenes were filmed at Westchester High School (The exterior school scenes were not filmed at WHS, but at El Segundo HS.)
“The Stoned Age” – a small scene at the intersection of Manchester Ave. and Loyola Blvd.; the Malibu Bob’s sign is visible in the background (It’s no longer there.).
“Pale Shelter” – music video by Tears for Fears
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Who remembers Barry …
Who remembers Barry at SoundSations? He always answered the phone the same way….”Reecccooords…”
Loved that man.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Does anyone …
Does anyone remember D&K, Der Wienerschnitzel and Shakey’s Pizza? I would steal quarters from my dad’s change stash and hang out at Shakey’s with my friends after school playing Pac-Man and Zaxon for hours. I remember D&K having awesome Baklavah that I would always eat!
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Easy Rider opening …
Easy Rider opening drug deal scene was also shot on Aviation Blvd, under the landing plane traffic.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
More Westchester …
More Westchester videos are always good (despite Powerchorde’s bellyaching). Soundsations and the old Westchester Music were major HQ for me. W. Music would let you preview the 45’s…and, yes, did I abuse that previlage (sic) a lot. Surprised that they didn’t kick me out!
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
And does anybody …
And does anybody know any movies or shows that were done in the general area? The most prominent one I know of is HEAT- the final shootout was done off aviation next to the Proud Bird.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Was matt groening …
Was matt groening of the simpsons from LA? Fireside was pretty much the quintessential dive bar. I had fun trying to fake-ID my way in there. I think I might do a new video of westchester. I had the original wooden soundsations sign- they threw it away in a utility room behind the coldstone’s on sepulveda. When I was little, my Saturdays used to be riding my bike down to Soundsations, listening to music all day, then then eating at Napoli’s when it was basically a garden shed with a table.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
3rd generation …
. Did you guys know there used to be anti-nuke missile silos in PDR in the 50’s? How about the lore that Moe’s in the Simpsons was modelled after the fireside?
3rd generation Dubchester here, thanks for the great video! I had forgotten about so much of this stuff… I didn’t see mention of some other older westchester stuff, VideoTec on Lincoln, Masonic lodge, TrophyMasters, Wu’s kitchen, the bomb-raid sirens by mervyns, etc. I was so sad this year when the compari’s statue had no pumpkin
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Thank you for the …
Thank you for the wonderful Westchester memories. I worked at the Korner Deli restaurant on Sepulveda for 13 years. The last of the great mom and pop family owned places to eat in Westchester. Bed Bath and Beyond bought the land we were on and put us out of business after 37 years. What a great loss.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
no kidding!!!
no kidding!!!
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
oh man, I was …
oh man, I was embarassed to take those bags home. had to hide em
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Wow… this was …
Wow… this was truly amazing. Thanks for this… so many memories!!
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
They shot a Tears …
They shot a Tears For Fears video in Westchester and I did not know!? hmmm…. I have to investigate
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Anyone remember ” …
Anyone remember ” House of Flies…. I mean Pies” net door to savon’s and See’s Candy….? And National Stationary, Nice that “Napoli’s ” is still hanging in there, even tho it is the 2nd owners… the Tomato sauce is the original recipe & on their Sandwiches is the bomb !!
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
W.L. Church for me …
W.L. Church for me was from 1962 to 1976, & maybe a bit after… I didn’t go to school there, I was part of Luther League, choir and church. I really enjoyed the eperience back then. 1976 : I graduated ( from H.S. ) and went off to try different approaches to Spirituality. But I still roamed Westchester, and worked at Compari’s Italian restaurant ( Manchester & sepulveds ) off and on for almost 2 decades….. years forgotten in the sun ! And at The red Onion and Louis Temple ! Remember those ?
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
The Loyola theatre …
The Loyola theatre can be seen a few times in the 1983 Tears for Fears video for the song, “Pale Shelter”. It’s here on Youtube.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Thanks for the ton …
Thanks for the ton of local information!
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Yup, I remember …
Yup, I remember that bag. I wonder if they framed it.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Soundsations still …
Soundsations still exists. They moved to the La Tijerra medical triangle, by old DJ’s sports Collectibles. I think Louis is still there.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I swear, no one …
I swear, no one remembers this…not even friends from Westchester, but for a short period, Sounsations’ bags had a picture of a huge ear on it, with a lady’s face with her tongue sticking out at it…with the slogan “We give Good Ear”. I swear to God. I remember it a clear as day.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Pastor Masted was …
Pastor Masted was there. I went there for grades 3,4, and 5, with teachers Mrs. Lutz, who later would work in the library, Mrs. Anderson for 4th, and Mrs. Andrews for 5th. What years did you go there?
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Louis was a great …
Louis was a great guy ! I’ll ask around as to what’s up with him !
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Barry reisman was …
Barry reisman was the owner of Soundsations then ! Yes he was formidable and he had a BAD temper !! But,. I remember many times there listening to Great music and having fun ! Barry, he moved to Seattle, Washington after he sold Soundsations to longtime employee, Pete, who still runs it in the old Tavel Agency spot on the south corner of teh circle. Rememeber DeLuca Jewelers? Still am dear friends with that family.
May 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Me too… what …
Me too… what years ? Was Pastor Masted officiating then when you were there ? Luther League ?? Any clues here ?