Yesterday I went for a walk and ran errands with my friend L. She is outspoken and rowdy like I like my friends. She took me to one of the best crack stores in town. It helps that my money goes to a good cause but I now have a philanthropic excuse for buying books that I don't need. I did well, though. I bought 6 books for just over $9 (I got a 10% educator discount). Not too shabby!
While out and about, I subjected L to the Wicked soundtrack. She and her husband are going to see it here on opening night. And, she doesn't like Kristin Chenoweth. Something about her speaking voice and the strange juxtaposition between her and Adele at the Oscars: Kristin is about 4'11' in stocking feet and Adele, who unshod is about 10'" taller and carrying post-pregnancy weight. I had to do my best to make her like the original Glinda. Didn't work and she'd heard the soundtrack before.
This is my favorite song on the soundtrack. Every time I hear it, I tear up. I think it touches something in me, this desire to move beyond the limits other people set for you, to exceed all expectations for yourself. The waterworks generally begin at "So if you care to find me...." And, it seems not to matter who is singing the words, although my preference is Idina Menzel.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Song of the Day: Friday
On the way home tonight I was listening to the 80s station. This song came on, reminding me of my teenaged years. Alex from "Family Ties' falling in love. I think it was even in "Roadhouse." Luckily the song survived being in such a crappy movie.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Song of the Day: Thursday
Today was a bit of an odd day. It's felt like the longest day in the world in the longest week. But surprisingly, Thursday snuck up on me. I've spent all week making final edits on a grant essay. I think it's almost done. It has to go in tomorrow.
My assistant went for a walk at lunch and came back light headed. We sent her home. I have had stomach troubles all week. I'm sure it has something to do with my diet, but not sure what it is. I went home early and skipped out on free dinner. ugh.
Anyway, this song has been in my head all week. But, I finally remembered it to post. My little brother A played it for me and it got stuck in my head.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Song of the Day: Wednesday
Today in the bathroom at work I overheard a conversation. One woman said that she thought that all the nice guys have crazy girlfriends. When her friend made noise of protest, she clarified that she meant crazy ex-girlfriends. She proceeded to list guys who had crazy exes.
While this conversation happened I was tucked away in a stall. When I stepped out, the protester made noise of embarrassment. While I was amused by the conversation, I could hear this song in my head.
While this conversation happened I was tucked away in a stall. When I stepped out, the protester made noise of embarrassment. While I was amused by the conversation, I could hear this song in my head.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Song of the Day: Sunday
Today's song will seem rather self-serving considering the name of the blog. But these things do happen.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Song of the Day: Saturday
Today, I received a significant shock. I was running errands around town and listening to the radio. I had tuned in to a station that plays 80s music all weekend. To my surprise, they began to spin this Milli Vanilli song.
Anyone who grew up in the 80s or has watched any sort of retrospective on a music television channel know that the two men who claimed to be the lead singers of Milli Vanilli were actually just models who lipsynched and danced to the music. When the truth came out, their Grammy was revoked, the band was reviled and many of their fans considered a fraud suit to get back their money.
After the furor died down, I never really heard anything about or from Milli Vanilli except as the butt of a joke. So, imagine my surprise when an 80s station actually plays their music.
The music was good and catchy for its time. Pop had its heyday in the 80s. And Milli Vanilli (the band not the two faux frontmen) was really really good. They looked good, sang catchy tunes, and presented us with fashion and dance moves that are only questionable in this day and age.
Hearing Milli Vanilli again was wonderful, if surprising. After I got over the shock of hearing them again (I thought for sure all of their music had been burned and they'd been banned from radio), I realized how much I liked their music and how catchy and upbeat the songs were.
Anyone who grew up in the 80s or has watched any sort of retrospective on a music television channel know that the two men who claimed to be the lead singers of Milli Vanilli were actually just models who lipsynched and danced to the music. When the truth came out, their Grammy was revoked, the band was reviled and many of their fans considered a fraud suit to get back their money.
After the furor died down, I never really heard anything about or from Milli Vanilli except as the butt of a joke. So, imagine my surprise when an 80s station actually plays their music.
The music was good and catchy for its time. Pop had its heyday in the 80s. And Milli Vanilli (the band not the two faux frontmen) was really really good. They looked good, sang catchy tunes, and presented us with fashion and dance moves that are only questionable in this day and age.
Hearing Milli Vanilli again was wonderful, if surprising. After I got over the shock of hearing them again (I thought for sure all of their music had been burned and they'd been banned from radio), I realized how much I liked their music and how catchy and upbeat the songs were.
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