Sweet Blog O'Mine

Category: Music

  • Earworms

    I was sick during my pre-Memorial day staycation, and spent a chunk of time watching Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, which I had started and dropped years ago. So glad I did — some of the songs in seasons 3 & 4 are absolutely phenomenal. For those not familiar with the show, it's a musical. Each song is an homage to a musical theatre or pop genre, many instantly recognizable. Here are my two earworms for the week. First — new work theme song 😉 , a la Bobby Brown. Second — NSFW, a hat tip to Abba.

  • Today, In My Head . . .

    Well, there's a lot going on in there, but this is today's earworm:

  • Caravan of Love

    Both for Valentine's Day and because I'm dealing with our Spring Break Pro Bono Caravans at the moment . . .

     

  • Today’s Soundtrack: Say Hello, Wave Goodbye

    This gem was resurrected from my memory by Aziz Ansari, who also gave Moxie a cameo in Master of None, season 2, episode 2. Now playing on repeat.  Happy Friday, all!

     

  • Yes, It’s Been a While

    And I've gotten a bit older. And my favorite birthday present this year was from my dear friend Anthony — a UKULELE!!!  He has one too, so prepare for some killer Uke jam sessions in the future. I've already learned three chords and two songs . . .

  • Soundtrack of the Day: In My Mind

    Perfect soundtrack for one's 40's. Hat tip to Dear Sugar.

  • Today’s Soundtrack – A Good Heart

    Thank you Spotify weekly playlist for re-introducing me to this 80's cheezball gem.

  • I Only Wanted to See You Laughing in the Purple Rain

    Dearly beloved
    We are gathered here today
    To get through this thing called life
    Electric word life
    It means forever and that's a mighty long time
    But I'm here to tell you
    There's something else
    The after world
    A world of never ending happiness
    You can always see the sun, day or night
    So when you call up that shrink in Beverly Hills
    You know the one, Dr. Everything'll Be Alright
    Instead of asking him how much of your time is left
    Ask him how much of your mind, baby
    'Cause in this life
    Things are much harder than in the after world
    In this life
    You're on your own
     
    Heartbroken by the loss of a true musical genius.  RIP Prince.  

  • Sound and Vision

     Starting off this blustery Monday with a heavy heart. Farewell, Mr. Bowie, and thank you for sharing your genius with the rest of us. This one's for you, Christopher. 

  • Today’s Soundtrack

    I re-discovered this song a few weeks ago and it's been stuck in my head ever since . . .