I’m old enough to remember a time where MTV played videos. I’m also old enough to really not have time for the garbage that MTV currently has in their lineup. Actually, now that I think about it, that last statement isn’t fair. At this point I really don’t know what MTV is playing these days cause I was turned off by the rash of crap (16 And Pregnant, Jersey Shore, The Real World, etc.) they were showing. But I digress…
So I’m at the gym this morning running the elliptical like the hamster that I am, and one… Continue reading
Pip sent me this video earlier today… I clicked and had absolutely no idea what to expect. I quite literally got goose bumps. THIS video is the essence the college experience at Indiana. These guys (who apparently have some fame in the Hoosier state) don’t know it, but they’ve completely channeled the 406 Northlane experience.
Please don’t take this to mean that life at IU was all about partying. There was certainly (more than) a fair share of that, but what this really evokes from my memory is the FUN that we had. I met some of my best friends… Continue reading
I’m not a huge fan of Rihanna but I have to once again give huge props to my wife for turning me on to an awesome song. Talk about a party anthem! Great lyrics and just an all around fun song!
“Cheers (Drink To That)” – Rihanna
Cheers to the freakin weekend I drink to that, yeah yeah Oh let the Jameson sink in I drink to that, yeah yeah Don’t let the bastards get ya down Turn it around with another round There’s a party at the bar everybody putcha glasses up and I drink to that I drink… Continue reading
If you’re like me you heard this song WAY too often over the 4th of July weekend this past year. For me it started off as a catchy tune that I got sick of. I had on the iPod shuffle this morning and it came on. I don’t know that I’ve ever really listened to the lyrics before but if you really look at what Ms. Perry is singing about it’s a pretty damn moving song.
Firework – Katy Perry
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting through the wind Wanting to start again
Do you ever feel,… Continue reading
So I was watching the Grammy Awards this evening a couple of days late wondering who the hell everyone was. I understand that I’m getting a bit older and I’ve never been all that “up” on pop music. However, I saw a dude that reminded me of something from my past…something that I’d tried to repress.
Koko.
This dude (who I’ve since learned is named Cee Lo Green) was out there doing a performance with a bunch of Muppets and Gweneth Paltrow. Not sure exactly how that came together, but that’s what it was.
And just so you don’t think… Continue reading
I’m a huge fan of lyrical music. Sure a good beat and melody can get you moving on the dance floor, but for a song to truly “touch” me it’s got to have great lyrics. I’m also something of a romantic and a family man as you’ll see from my choices. There are quite certainly other songs that I love from a lyrical standpoint but these stood out as my favorites.
Colorful – The Verve Pipe This song was featured at the end of the highly underrated Mark Wahlberg movie Rock Star. As a man who’s married to a… Continue reading
A while back, I reviewed a live album by one of my favorite bands Jackopierce. I don’t buy a ton of music these days (an album here, a song there) but when I find a band that I enjoy I pretty much get everything that’s available by them. I absolutely LOVE live music, so when I saw that these guys were putting out another live album I jumped at it.
I bought this one directly from iTunes but it’s also available for purchase on their site as well: http://jackopierce.bigcartel.com/product/mile-high-1035 Here’s the description from iTunes:
Another great live CD for the… Continue reading
I’m not a big country music fan but I was driving a couple of years back on a business trip with nothing else to listen to. I heard this song and when I got back to the hotel immediately purchased it from iTunes. I had the iPod on shuffle this evening and ran across it again. Nearly brought a tear to my eye… damn do I love my boys!
Artist/Band: Rodney Atkins Lyrics for Song: Watching You
Drivin’ through town just my boy and me With a Happy Meal in his booster seat Knowin’ that he couldn’t have the toy… Continue reading
For years, one of my favorite bands has been Jackopierce. I started listening to them in high school and have been enjoying their music ever since. For those of you that don’t know, Jackopierce is made up of Jack O’Neil and Cary Pierce. The band was formed in 1988 while they both attended college in Dallas. They recorded 6 albums including my favorite Live From The Americas before going their separate ways in 1998. Pip hipped me to the fact that Cary Pierce put out a live album last year (which is phenomenal).
Lo and behold, Jack and Cary are… Continue reading
You Really Can’t Go Wrong With Some Kenny Loggins
I’ve said it time and time again… I’m a geek. 80′s movies are my wheelhouse ranging anywhere from science fiction to action movies to horror. Many times these movies come complete with some cheesy soundtrack and when we’re talking soundtracks no one does it better than the man… Kenny Loggins.
I’m Alright – Caddyshack (1980)
I can’t embed it here, but if you want THE edition of this song you’ve got to check it out here… the hair ALONE makes it all worth it: Kenny Loggins – I’m Alright (Live-HQ). If you’ve never seen Caddyshack… well, PLEASE… Continue reading →