tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88057357056779088842024-02-07T18:57:37.911-08:0080sMusicAndMoreThe musings and happenings of an 80s Music Fanatic. Also, check out my favorite 80s music radio station on tunein: @True80sRadio80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-12039039453148049142016-12-08T23:43:00.000-08:002016-12-08T23:43:28.273-08:00To Hell and Back (Maybe) on Christmas<br />
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Let's face it. We love Christmas. We love Christmas so much that we go out of our way to be festive and jolly. Why we even create entertainment for the young and old in order to celebrate one of our favorite times of the year.<br />
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But sometimes it can be very daunting. Those long lines to stand in, people arguing over who stole who's parking space. All of your family showing up at once, dogs eating the turkey, and those god awful office potlucks! Where do you people get these recipes??? *rolls eyes*<br />
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So today, I decided to celebrate the not-so-nice part of Christmas by regaling some of the season's unorthodox holiday films. Those movies that, while they were made for the holidays, but have a bit more bite to them than the more traditional ones we are used to.<br />
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Yes, I am referring to the Holiday Horror Films. Those unsung movies that were created during the holidays to spit in the face of Santa and give the finger to Frosty the Snowman. Mind you none of these are actually for children, so don't go freaking out on me.<br />
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And what better decade to recall some of these treasures than the 1980's Here are my top 5 Holiday Horror Films of the 80's<br />
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1. Scrooged-1989<br />
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While technically you don't see any one getting maimed by chainsaws or chased by an ax murderer, this film has all of the basic qualities that make a good horror movie. There is a good guy, and a bad guy and ghosts and terror and suspense. The story itself is adaptation of one of the best ghost stories written during the holiday season. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I've read the original and was impressed, but I like the way Hollywood jazzed up this one to make it fit in our modern times. It has a stellar cast and happily moral based ending, just like the original. No doubt it's on your movie viewing list this and every year ;)<br />
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2. To All a Good Night-1980<br />
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Now this movie however is pretty gruesome. The basis of it is well, it involves teenagers, hunted by not one but 2 maniacs that are trying to kill them and dressed as Santa if you can believe that. Sound horrible? Well it should. It didn't even register on Rotten Tomatoes, but some how it was released onto DVD in 1987. Sounds like a cult classic to me!<br />
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3. Don't Open Til Christmas-1984<br />
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This movie has a bit of twist to it. Santa isn't doing the killing, someone is killing Santa (hide your eyes kiddies) This movie was set in London and Scotland Yard has it's hands full of someone going around knocking off cheap department store Santa knockoffs! Wow, I wonder what his problem is? Someone obviously didn't get their Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas when they were a kid and now he's pissed! As exciting as this sounds, this one had to wait almost 23 years before it went to DVD. I wonder if the big guy had anything to do with that?<br />
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4. Silent Night, Deadly Night-1984<br />
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This is probably the granddaddy of all horror Christmas flicks, this bad boy had over 6 sequels! Its about a young boy witnessing his parents demise at the hands of someone dressed as Santa! And if that's not bad enough, he has to go live in an orphanage and is tormented by a horrible nun! I don't know about you, but that would make me want to pick up an ax as soon as I could lift it. Even though this film went to DVD in 2003, it is definitely a major cult classic. Watch it if you dare, and this one is absolutely not for children! (it says it on the box so, just letting you know)<br />
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5. Gremlins-1984<br />
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1984 was a busy year for horror! I honestly don't consider Gremlins a major horror film, but like Scrooged, it has it horror elements. Gremlin has definitely stood the test of time to go on to be one of the most coveted Christmas films of the 80's Why that precious little face of Gizmo's is sure to charm the hearts of all who sees him. And he does! Until you get him wet, feed his offspring after midnight and basically watch them take over your town, wreaking havoc. This one went to DVD in 1999. I would definitely try and incorporate this one in your holiday movie repertoire. Just don't try and find one to give as a gift to anyone for Christmas. With great power, comes great responsibility. Oh wait that's another movie..my bad.<br />
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Well everyone, there you have it. My recommended top 5 Holiday Horror Films. I hope you enjoyed waltzing back in time with me as much as I enjoyed bringing you these classics. I do want to leave you with a small honorable mention, that didn't quite make the cut because well, it was made in 1974. It's called Black Christmas and it's one of my absolute favorites. I saw recently that it was remade in 2006, but I haven't had the heart to watch it yet. Maybe I will find it on Amazon or something like that and give it a shot. If you can check it out. It stars a very lovely Olivia Hussey and also Margot Kidder plays a House Mother of all people. Yeah, I didn't believe it when I saw her either.<br />
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I recently had the pleasure nay privilege to have witness one of 80s music greats. If you have ever seen any Brat Pack film from the 1980s and ever owned any of the soundtracks, this band is right up there with Psychedelic Furs, Simple Minds and The English Beat.<br />
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I'm speaking about they who are Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark. You probably know them better as OMD. If you know them at all. I would love to think that everyone knew who they were, but that would be wishful thinking and that's a completely different band. (I crack me up)<br />
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This is an actual conversation that I had with a young lady while I was waiting for the box office to open.<br />
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<i>Me: 10 minutes ago (laughs a bit)</i></div>
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<i>Nice Young Lady: Oh lol, I guess they are late. (Pause) So who are you going to see tonight?</i></div>
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<i>Me: OMD.</i></div>
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<i>Me: Um..OMD, from the 80s, they had some big hits. Perhaps you've seen the movie Pretty In Pink?</i></div>
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<i>Me: Ahh..well maybe someday (both laugh a bit) So who are you here to see?</i></div>
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<i>Me: Hah! My turn...Who? (both laugh again)</i></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Some how I knew I wasn't going to get through to her no matter what, but you know that's okay. She wasn't the only one that didn't know who they were. Quite a few of my contemporaries were unfamiliar with the name as well. Oh they knew the songs but didn't realize that's who sung them. Most of them anyway, I will give credit where credit is due..and none where it's not, lol</span><i> </i></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Fast forward to 2016 and I am still explaining to people who different bands are from the 80s. My children have since latched on to the fact that I am a permanent fixture in that amazing decade and now every time there is a song on the radio that someone has either covered, sampled or remixed, I get the standard question "Mom, was this a song from the 80's" and I usually respond, "yes", "no", not even close" </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I really don't mind it actually, the whole, explaining who someone is to someone who's never heard them before, it makes me feel as though I am a historian, passing on vital music information to the generations. Either that or I have an abundance of useless information swimming around in my head waiting for the next recycle bin dump. </span></div>
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80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-28854987990058930132016-05-20T12:57:00.000-07:002016-05-20T12:57:31.423-07:0020 Questions with 80sMusicGirl-An Interview with Critically Acclaimed Author of Sawdust Caesars: Original Mod Voices-Tony Beesley<b>Hello and Welcome to 20 Questions with 80sMusicGirl, the interview today is with Author/Musician and life-long music fan Tony Beesley!</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: blue;">I am a self-published author and owner of ‘Days like Tomorrow Books’. I have a huge passion for, perhaps obsession of, music and all the relative pop culture that surrounds it, in particular the early punk period of the 70’s and the sixties and beyond Mod culture … but also, much more besides. Following the loss of my day job earlier last year, I decided to go full-time with my writing and publishing venture, which had started back in 2008 publishing six books in total so far. I also write free-lance for magazines, namely reviews for Vive Le Rock magazine, but I have also written for other features for publications such as ‘All Mod Icon’ and ‘My Kind of Town’ etc. I also occasionally contribute to other writer’s books such as ‘Thick as Thieves: personal Situations with The Jam’ etc.</span></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was born in a former pit village, Rawmarsh in the mid-60’s, which is situated a few miles out of </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rotherham and relatively close to Sheffield. I still live there.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wow, what a question, a great one too. Born in 1965, I was a part of a childhood generation that was obsessed with the Second World War and the many historical battles of old combined with living in a time of the great toy revolution. As a consequence, the toys, games and colourful attractions for a wide-eyed kid growing up at the time were huge. I started on plastic toy soldiers, small Airfix ones then slightly larger Britains Swoppets, Timpos, Crescent and Lone Star Wild West figures. All of these were accompanied, when funds allowed, with same scale Wild West forts and buildings, Stagecoaches and war vehicles, cannons etc. Countless fireside and back garden battles took place with these small and formidable regiments and the fun we had was truly captivating, a time when us kids really did use our imagination. Of course, TV played a huge influence with the many war films, Westerns, TV shows, Gerry Anderson puppet shows and much more. </span></i><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I then moved onto Airfix models. Lego was also popular as was Scalextric race sets. Also plastic guns for scraps with my mates on the nearby derelict garages, fields and quarries. I also collected gum cards which we would swap in the playground and I was a bit of a budding artist too, spending hours copying artwork from the many comics we read. I could go on forever with stories of the hobbies and mischief of those days, hence my writing a book about it all. I know it all sounds dreary-eyed and looking at the past through rose-tinted glasses, and it’s true we had some hard times too, but those days were magical and I wouldn’t swap them for anything.</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>This would be when music entered my life really. Whilst starting my pop music journey throughout the early to mid-70’s, with sneak plays and the adoption of my next brother up, Glen’s Glam records such as Bowie, T-Rex, Sweet, Mott the Hoople etc. and listening to my mate down the street, Andy’s collection of Sparks, Suzi Quatro and so on. it would not truly be until punk arrived that I really began to have serious aspirations relating to music in my life. Just prior to punk, I had been indulging in regenerated rock ‘n roll records too. Whereas growing up I always fancied the typical lad’s dreams of being a soldier, a Grand Prix racer and all that, now I wanted to be member of a band.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Through this new set of aspirations and ways at viewing the world around us, I set upon creating a new wave fanzine called (quite aptly) ‘Clash’, which was followed by other attempts, none seeing more than 4 or 5 self-wrote and drawn issues each. I continued vexing my teenage angst within words and poetry and also started to draw again. On the clothes front they became gradually tighter and harsher and my old Airfix model paints were utilised to paint slogans across jackets. I also created home-made badges. This period was one of constant change, discovery, and experimentation and on a personal level an array of mixed-up emotions (my dad’s passing resulted in me – unknowingly - carrying an inner un-expressed grieving around for years). Conclusively, I suppose, looking back to those times, my real inner aspiration as a young man was to be creative and self-expressive and make my personal mark on the world in some form or another. I did eventually form bands and continued to write fanzine … embracing music and all of its profound influences from there on. The journey had just begun, I suppose!</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To be honest, I rarely gave it that much thought. I suppose you take for granted what’s already on your doorstep. There had already been some really good local bands on the scene before I was old enough to see them or even know of them to be honest: bands such as The Extras and The Prams for example. I enjoyed lots of local bands ranging from [reputedly] the area’s first punk band Hobbies of Today (who played their very first gig at our local Youth Club in May 1977) to The Diks, Stunt Kites, Cabaret Voltaire, Uncool Dance Band, I’m So Hollow, and a little later on Artery (one of my faves). Also early Pulp, The Injectors, Vision, Veiled Threat and others. Of course, The Human League were popular and I much preferred their earlier darker electronic avant-garde sound than the revived pop line-up as popular and enjoyable as that was.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Again, it’s really hard to define what that vision actually was. The adult version of ourselves all too easily clouds and erodes that period of naivety and sense of discovery. I try to immerse myself in my writing to how I actually felt like at that time. It’s almost like method acting in a way, getting into that character I once was, quite taxing too and mentally draining. I did use this way of reflection in my writing for a number of my earlier books.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, back to that vision of punk? I suppose it was a very innocent and poorly informed one. We had very few peers or role models as such and took out of punk what we saw fit to use. We had missed that early surge of punk, but were really keen to catch up. Primarily it was the vibrant energy and creativity etc - all those things I spoke of earlier … it was a collective understanding that much more was possible, the old ‘have a go yourself’ mentality. So, in our suburban surroundings we rebelled against conformity, our parents, teachers and the pop culture around us.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We did this via clothes (almost all of which were improvised from existing ones, rarely bought from a shop already formed), poetry, song lyrics, writing, humour and the strong yearning to play an instrument. All of these were stripped of sentimentality and expressed with youthful exuberance. Our hair was (mostly) self-cut to appear harsh and unruly, our attitudes reflected what we were, not what we were being taught. Of course, much of this was all bullshit, really, teenage angst and typical hang-ups, raging youthful hormones and a distinct adversity to fitting in: saying no to the adult world wherever possible. Every generation since the 50’s has done it in one form or another … this was just our way and our time!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With regards to the audio, well there’s nothing of my earliest attempts at music, thank God ha ha. My first song ‘The Tramps’ - a school years study on the exclusion of the homeless in society -was wrote in 1978, and, although we did record some very rough recordings on cassette, they were never kept and more than likely recorded over by a John Peel radio session. Some later songs such as ‘Rearrange’ in 1982, which was a call for a new vision beyond punk, I do have the lyrics for, but not the basic home demo that was made, though I have searched for years to find it among the 100’s of old cassettes as I did keep that one for a while. I wrote a song called ‘Just for a Chance’ which was a rally against Terrorism in the late 70’s and early 80’s and I do have a very rough guitar and vocals home demo of that too. The songs I wrote for Control, Reaction and later Mod band The Way, many are preserved on cassettes, including a handful of gig recordings, rehearsals, and a studio demo. Some of these can be found on </span></i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>YouTube</i></span><br />
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<b> <span style="color: purple;">And now the sensation was returning to my body that I remembered from 7 years ago. Except this time, I felt as though life itself had been drained from my very being. "Lisa," I said, "did you check?" and before I could utter another word, she said abruptly "YES!, it came from TMZ Mom, they are reporting this" I dropped several F bombs and just kept repeating the word shit over and over..not wanting it to be true, not ready to lose another musical icon, hero, inspiration" I could barely utter the next few words "what happened?" All my daughter could do was talk through her tears, and we all know that is pretty much impossible to comprehend, sometimes even for Moms. "its okay honey" I said, I will go online and get some info" "are you going to be okay" I muttered quietly. "NO" she replied rapidly and hotly" as if I should know better. But then she regrouped and asked if I was going to be okay. My kids know their Mom, they know my love of music, my musical loves and my love of the 80s and Prince was all of those rolled into one. I actually was blessed to see him not to long ago in Seattle at the Key Arena, thanks to my eldest son, he bought the tickets for me for my birthday that year. I really enjoyed the concert tremendously Prince was truly amazing, and he had the audience wrapped around his finger so deftly and exquisitely it was like we were a band of gold that he proudly displayed to the world. And we were loving every minute of it.</span></b><br />
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I take the train to and from work every day. Normally, things go pretty smoothly. However for some reason this week, The train ride coming home has been anything from smooth.<br />
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Between people's cars stalling on the tracks and delaying the train. Or people's cars stalling on the tracks and getting hit by the train (no one was injured). Or just the conductor getting a bit confused and forgetting which platform the passengers need to stand on. <br />
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I have decided to blog about it. Not in the conventional way but relative to what I know best. <br />
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Now I know we can't ALL be like Morrissey, putting our normal everyday lives to music. It's truthfully not as easy as it looks. In contrast, songwriters feel like they need to take us waaaaaaayyyyy down deep in the cockles of their psyche to figure out what the blazes they are talking about. I don't know about you, but I'm not going there.<br />
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<b><u>Walk Like An Egyptian by The Bangles</u></b>- Huh? What the hell does dropping drinks and cops eating doughnuts have to do with Egypt? Is it a metaphor? Sorry you lost me. Still its a great song because it's fun and easy to dance to. Oh and there's a crap load of celebs and regular people in it too..nice touch girls.<br />
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<b><u>I Just Died In Your Arms-Cutting Crew</u></b>- Okay, this doesn't sound romantic at all, it's quite disturbing actually. "must have been something you said" What? Die Bastard?! Was that it? It's quite a haunting and dramatic song which musically has its synth pop merits. Will definitely keep it in the iTunes queue.<br />
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<b><u>Any Song by Duran Duran!</u></b>-Go ahead and pick one, (I dare you) and I will admit to not getting it. My husband, Lord bless him tells me that they are all about sex. I would like to believe that so that my brain doesn't hurt after listening to Hungry Like the Wolf or even better The Reflex. Ordinary World could possibly be added to that list if I wanted to push the issue. Truthfully Ordinary World makes far more sense just as long as you don't watch the video. (I plan on re-making it BTW, just on that principle alone)<br />
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<u><b>I Ran by A Flock of Seagulls</b></u>-Hey I get it..she has auburn hair and tawny eyes, that imagery is enough to scare the hell out of anyone, so yeah Run Dude! I think that they missed the mark on that one and should have recorded it in the the 60's and made it a psychedelic tune that you can trip to acid with. Unless people were still dropping acid in the 80s and it worked just as well..??? (Shoot me a DM if you know the answer to that one ;))<br />
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Well there you have it, that's it for now. Let me know if you think of anymore. I would love to go on a personal journey with you to the unknown. Not for very long mind you, I've only got so many brain cells left.<br />
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Now that I am at the end of my rant, I will leave you with some videos of just a few more of the most confusing songs that I have probably ever heard from the 80s. Ta!<br />
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large; line-height: normal;">I'm a born and bred London girl. I've mostly lived my life in Putney (South West London) but I lived in Hollywood for six months - back in the day when I was still trying to make a go of it as an actress. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 16pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large; line-height: normal;">I live very close to Richmond Park so I would take you for a drive through to see the deer - I never tire of looking at them - and we would then have a cream tea at Pembroke Lodge at the Surrey end of the park where you get the best views. Then we'd head off to see Wimbledon tennis courts - just 5 minutes away. From there we'd go to the Buddhapadipa Temple, also in Wimbledon and the first Thai Buddhist temple to be built in the UK. It's stunning! Set in 4 acres of prime residential land and I always feel calmer after a wander around the grounds. Of course we'd have to go shopping too - take in a West End show and have drinks at The Ritz!</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I kick the teen out of the door on his way to work at 8.30 am and then the plan (!) is to write until 4.30 when I go to visit my mum. Twitter, Facebook, blogs, email can eat into my time but, on a good day, I write 3,000 words. A bad day? ... 3! I DO set myself deadlines though because, as an Indie who needs to pay the mortgage and the bills, I feel I have to. And I get very cross with myself if I don't meet those deadlines. I'm a hard task-master.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">I guess our TV's are filled with colourful gay men but my inspiration comes from the fab guys I went to drama school with. When I hit 18 and started my theatre training, a whole new world opened up to me and I found that friendships with men who had absolutely no interest in me sexually were just the best - generally speaking they say it as it is, have the best sense of humour and give wonderful hugs. Thus, the fag-hag was born! </span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I have one blog but it covers a variety of topics, not just about my experience as an Indie. In the past I've covered school phobia, breast feeding, eggs (!), periods, getting old - the list is endless. Sometimes I've been known to have a rant about something that's annoyed me but I mainly try to keep it upbeat and cheery. You can find my blog <a href="http://mummymisfit.blogspot.co.uk/" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 30.2933349609375px;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I've just completed the first draft of my June release novel and when I finish my holiday at the end of this week, I'll start on re-writes and edits. I'm very excited about it - it's always such a relief when you type 'THE END' but that's when the really hard work starts.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I think they're very proud of me and possibly a little surprised. I've managed to turn a dream into a job which pays the bills and keeps the roof over our heads.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large; line-height: normal;">I started off wanting to be a ballet dancer but I grew too tall - and to be perfectly honest I probably wasn't terribly good! My mum and dad started sending me to dance and drama classes to help boost my confidence as I was quite a shy child. Suddenly, being on stage seemed like the best thing in the world and I knew that it was what I wanted to do with my life. Sadly, the reality is it's a hard world to break in to and the necessity to earn living expenses forced me into part-time jobs and then full-time. Although I did have a two year stint in the kids' TV series 'Grange Hill' and I was also offered a lead role in a play on the South Bank but the theatre closed down due to government cuts. My acting days are behind me now but I feel that writing brings out my creative side and I view the characters who live in my head as actors on a stage who I move around and feed lines - although they often tell ME what they want to do!</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I've never considered writing a children's book but if that perfect idea popped into my head, who knows? Once my current work-in-progress is with my proof-readers, I plan to continue with my party planning/recipe book, <i style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;">'Mummy Misfit Entertains'</i>. This book will show how you can throw stylish events for very little money if you're prepared to use your imagination and put in some hard graft.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I hope that I'm still writing and earning a living through doing what I love. Some holidays would be nice too but as long as I still have a roof over my head, I'll be happy. Who knows, I might even be a Granny Misfit by then!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: normal;">Social media has been a Godsend. In the past writing could be a lonely business but now, within one click, we can find ourselves chatting to a friend (old or new) about anything and everything. I've built relationships with writers and we support one another through the good times and the bad - sometimes all you need is someone who understands what you're going through to listen or to deliver a swift kick up the bottom. </span></span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">The other plus is it sells books - and I don't mean by constantly plugging your work until people are bored.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> A comment on Twitter about a lost dog or Barry Manilow (!) has made me friends (who I've gone on to meet in real life) and gained me loyal readers. The downside is, when you're working, you have to have the willpower to avoid constant chatting! It's quite easy to lose a morning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large; line-height: normal;">I'd say 'Go for it' but be prepared for a long hard slog. The first part comes with writing 'Chapter One' and then it's bum on seat until you get to 'The End'. It takes planning and determination and there will be days when you feel like giving in but, if you set yourself a deadline and stick to it, you'll get there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>(Thank you again Amanda for this amazing and insightful interview, if you all would like to read any of Ms Egan's books here are just a few places you can find them...)</i></span></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.7199993133545px;">The great thing about living in Scotland and it not being a very big country is that we are never too far away from great beaches, countryside, </span>architecture, history. I've traveled as far north as Aberdeen. Spent many weekends in Fife as a youngster when I had family living there. Glasgow is only a 45 minute drive away, so I'm there often. I've spent many summers on the Solway coast since my mid-teens, beautiful part of the world. And here in Ayrshire, we have contrasting scenery from the beaches </span>to the hills further inland. I love living here.</b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">I guess it was at school and getting good marks for essay and short story writing. One short story I'd written in 3rd year at secondary school was chosen to be displayed at a local art gallery as part of a writing competition. Having a vivid imagination and a need to escape reality led me to writing some short stories after leaving school. Nothing ever came of them though, real life and having a job took over. I didn't totally give up writing though because a few years ago, I was inspired and encouraged by an old friend to pick up the pen... well, keyboard, again.</span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">I first started blogging on MySpace (remember that lol?) after reading and being inspired by someone I befriended on there. I didn't have a theme to my blog back then but did have a regular feature called "Top Gear Tucker" where I gave my opinion on whatever company car I had the pleasure or displeasure of driving at the time. </span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">I then moved from MySpace to Blogger and began blogging random stuff but it soon became that the theme of my blog was about becoming a dad for the second time and life with a new addition to our family. The last 18-24 months, the blog has mainly been plugging the two novels in my Shane Henderson Diary Series.</span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">My blog now resides on it own domain at <a class="" href="http://www.jamietuckerdougan.com/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 25.5599994659424px;" target="">www.jamietuckerdougan.com</a></span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">I'm actually sort of retired from story writing now. Being a dad, husband and having a full time job meant that most of my writing was done late at night. That took its toll. I also became very disillusioned of the whole process and quite frustrated at the amount of time spent trying to promote my writing and getting very little return on that and seeing other do less and get more. I guess you've either got it or you don't. It may sound like sour grapes from me but far from it. I'm applaud every single independent author out there and I'm very chuffed for those who've done or are doing well from it.</span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">My wife has been a big support. My mum was quite surprised. But being quite shy and quiet about it all, I didn't tell anyone beyond those closest to me that I'd published anything at all, not until my third short story was available. </span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">At the moment I haven't the slightest inclination to even write a blog. I'm drained of inspiration and have have no desire to write even the shortest of stories. But, never say never. Keep watching...</span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">A bit of both. If you connect with the right people on social media then it can work great for you and whatever you want to promote. But you can also be seen as just a spammer trying to sell something all the time. It's hard to get the balance right. Some indie-authors I know have found the balance. They can talk about their everyday life and promote what they want to sell quite normally. Whereas I couldn't get the right balance because I don't put my everyday life online anymore. personal stuff stays personal unless I think it's worth sharing or there is a topic I feel I need to express my opinion on. </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><b style="line-height: 25.5599994659424px;">Picking my favourite album from that era is easy - Sea Of Love by The Adventures. I guess if I did have a favourite song, it would be my personal theme which is Talk Talk's It's My Life.</b></span></div>
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<b style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">Thank you very much Tucker for a view into your fascinating world of cars, novels, family and Lego's! I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. </span></b></div>
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80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-79790535107345177202015-01-26T22:23:00.001-08:002015-01-26T22:23:12.875-08:0020 Questions with 80sMusicGirl-Robbie Grey of Modern EnglishHello all and welcome to another edition of 20 Questions with 80sMusicGirl. It is my honor and pleasure to bring an exclusive interview with none other than the man himself Robbie Grey, front man for that amazing band Modern English.<br />
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I am originally from Colchester in the county of Essex in England. I lived in London for 30 years. Now I am living in Suffolk at the beach in a town called Aldeburgh.</span></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;">No you are correct, we are working on a new album. The producer and long time friend is Martin Young from Colourbox/MARRS (who did Pump up the Volume). We have been working on it all last summer. It's sounding good. Some quite edgy stuff and also a couple of classic Modern English dreamy pop songs.</span></span></span></i><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;"><br /></span><br style="line-height: 29.8199996948242px;" /><span style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;">17. Spandau Ballet once said their biggest rivals in music in the 80s was Duran Duran, who do you think were rivals of Modern English?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">We were never thinking about that stuff. But in the early 80s U2 and us were neck and neck for a while.</span></i></span><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;"><br /></span><br style="line-height: 29.8199996948242px;" /><span style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;">18. Do you think you would have the same success now in the music industry if you were just starting out?</span></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;">No. Back in the day you could walk into a record company with a demo and chat about a 5 year plan. Now it is instant success and image controlled. We wouldn't even get a look in. I think X-factor and blah blah idol are the death of real music.</span></span></span></i><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;"><br /></span><br style="line-height: 29.8199996948242px;" /><span style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;">19. Do you think its harder to get British bands airplay on American radio stations?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;">No, I don't . America has always looked to the UK for its music. The Beatles and The Stones. The 80s, (too many to mention) and then there's Coldplay, Radiohead, and on and on.</span></span></i></span><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;"><br /></span><br style="line-height: 29.8199996948242px;" /><span style="line-height: 30.2933349609375px;">20. What is your advice for young musicians that are just starting out?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And you know how I roll on the holidays, I manage to segue just a little bit of every decade in just because I can and well, it makes it more fun gosh darn it, don't you think so? </span><br />
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80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-90079217683033520222014-10-07T12:33:00.002-07:002014-10-10T08:51:03.623-07:00Please Don't Read This Blog!<span style="font-size: large;">HA! Caught you! You know you wanted to read this blog. But isn't that always the way it is? It is an inert desire in us to do the opposite of what is either suggested, advised or popular. Hence this blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I know you have a favorite 80s song and YOU know you have a favorite 80s song. I honestly believe that you sincerely want to tell me or someone or everyone, I don't think it's a totally unreasonable request. You have favorites and you know it! Tell Me!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay now that I am calmer ;) I actually have a reason why I want to know. As some of you may know I am working on my very first album. Its a long time coming and perhaps I may be past my prime as far as being a rock star, but I'm not aiming for rock star status. I am aiming for "I want to make an album" status. I think I'm headed in the right direction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the love of the 80s as my guide I really feel sincerely that I should do an album of nothing but 80s covers. Ten songs that personified the 80s for everyone. I want it felt the world over, and I want the input of all of my followers everywhere, young and old, black or white, rich or not so rich, butcher, baker, candlestick maker. I will leave no stone un-turned. I will go out into the REAL world if I have to. And that's scary enough, so have mercy people!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh did I mention that I was actually going to sing these songs? Yeah! that's the fun part about making an album that you and your friends like, they pick the songs and you sing them, kind of like playing Russian roulette karaoke. (I'm not the only one that's ever played that am I?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have any questions at all, please review the above statement. I will be posting songs that I have worked on in the past on YouTube here within the next few weeks so that you can hear what I sound like. Hurry and get your answers in and you might get a free album! How's that for a carrot!</span><br />
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Even though I was born in London, my parents are from Jamaica. However, my surname suggests there may be more to this story :-).</div>
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I have three brothers and two sisters.. I am the youngest of the boys.</div>
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Even though I was very good at sport(soccer/tennis), music always had the edge for me.</div>
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Mum said she used to sing a little in a choir, but other than that the answers a no.</div>
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At the age of 5 yrs I started doing TV commercials and some clothes modelling too. By then I had already started to play instruments and eventually started playing them in the church we attended. It was this situation that made my start in the music business quite easy, as I was approached on a regular basis to play for various projects.</div>
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I have recorded enough material for a few solo albums(chuckle),<br />
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Many years ago…about 1991…. I went into a studio to record with a band. When I finished the recordings. The producer, who was also a bass player, asked me if I was available to do some other sessions. I said yes, and was invited down to another studio to play on some music for TV commercials. Whilst being there, the producer of that session asked me if I’d be available to play on an album he was planning to do with a reformed band called The Selecter. The album never happened at the time, but I did the live shows… And the rest, they say, is history!!<b style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 30.2933349609375px;"><br /><br />10. Did you find it difficult to adjust to touring lifestyle?</b><br />
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In the early nineties, Pauline Black and Neol Davis were invited to do some songs on stage with Bad Manners. It went so well it led them, plus a couple of the members from Bad Manners(Nick Welsh and Martin Stewart), to reform the Selecter. After a while Neol left to pursue other avenues, as Pauline continued to do the shows. After a few years Gaps Hendrickson rejoined the band for a period of time.</div>
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Whenever I’m asked about my favourite song, the answer’s usually met with surprise. I’m a musician and I like dancing, so I like lots of music for different reasons. However, I always point out "Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen as a standout song for me. I think it had to do with the time and where I was in my ability to play. The simplicity and just where listening to it seemed to take me. Of course it must have had an affect on others too…as it went on to be used by George Michael and on the soundtrack for Men In Black…amongst others.</div>
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Drums wasn't the first instrument I picked up, I actually started playing organ. So as well as listening to the organist in the church I attended as a child, I like listening to people like Billy Preston, Richard Tee. I was a Steve Gadd and Billy Cobham fan from a very young age. I liked listening to people like Jaco Pastorious, Louis Johnson and Marcus Miller too. I thought Chaka Khan had an absolutely amazing voice along with Aretha Franklin and Mahalia Jackson. When I eventually got on to drums, I felt I found ways of incorporating elements of these artists that had influenced me from a young age.</div>
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I think it would be a little unfair of me to generalise about what the more recent bands have and are bringing to the table. I think ska will always have its place set in stone. There are those bands that will stay true to the original. I also think there are some that have adjusted for modern times, which will bring in a whole new audience, but also have the ability to educate them where this music has come from… And dare I say it.. I think in all genres you’ll have a few bands that don’t quite understand the roots of the music they are trying to produce</div>
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The whole thing about the music industry depends on what you’d like to get out of it. For example… If your goal is to make great music, there is nothing stopping you other than maybe limitations with your ability to produce what you feel inside. However, if your goals are to be rich and famous, I’d say yes, it is a bit more difficult now, as there are probably far more people that have an attempt at doing it. Also I think its harder now to maintain a position if you do get there.</div>
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80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-71546038737700485452014-06-27T15:07:00.001-07:002014-06-27T15:07:49.148-07:00Love Me Don't?So there I was, sitting in my bed, doing the recuperating thing and I started to think about how busy my day had been, what with doctor appointments and the like, so I launched off into Hard Days Night by The Beatles. It just so happens that I wasn't the only one in the room at the time. My cat Noah was as well. He promptly left.<br />
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Do I offend? I asked after him. Now I know he loves classical music, you know the greats Bach, Beethoven and Brahms and he digs 80s music. And before you even think it!, he adores my singing...:)<br />
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But I wondered what was his beef with the Fab Four...<br />
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I pride myself on few things..music lover and cat lover being two of the few. I'm still learning about cats and oddly enough music also. I never actually knew that cats liked music, but apparently there have been studies to prove that you can use music as therapy for cats that have certain neurological diseases such as FHS. Now I'm not saying that Noah has any diagnosed disease, but he has been known to suffer from Idontgiveadamnitus and ohyesineedanothernap syndrome*. Some times music helps to facilitate these varied instances in Noah's day to day goings on and usually it's classical masterpieces.<br />
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Say now for instance, we are listening to Schubert and he is sound asleep. I'm literally right next to him at the computer desk typing away and he is sound asleep. Bless his heart.<br />
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How do I know he digs 80s Music? The day that I was listening to @True80sRadio and tweeting it to Twitter, he was in my lap most of the time. At some point I would start to sing along with one of the tracks and he would look up at me and rub his head on my face. I don't know about you but that was all the evidence I needed. Any one have any other speculations please forward them to me in triplicate on embossed paper sealed with wax from a candle made by monks in the Himalaya's. I'll wait ;)<br />
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But last night was different. He had been laying out side of the bedroom door and when he finally decided to come in, I had already launched off into Hard Day's Night. I had finished the first verse and turned to smile had him and all I saw was the tip of his tail as he was leaving. Imagine how stymied I was! I thought everyone loved The Beatles, or at least tolerated them for musical posterity's sake. <br />
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But cats are independent and strong willed and if they could speak you would hear what ever they felt like saying, when ever they felt like saying it. Now wouldn't that be like living with a big bowl of hell flavored ice cream! I probably shouldn't sound so harsh, I'm sure they would have nice things to say too. (right?)<br />
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I thought I might conduct an experiment, so I am going to now go to the YouTube channel and pull up Hard Day's Night and see what he does. Wish me luck :) Okay, muting the television and here we go....<br />
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He's lying with his head upside down covering one ear. Hmm. I need more stimuli. I wonder if I change the song if that would help. Playing Ticket to Ride. Hasn't moved a muscle. Interesting. Okay going to give it one more song and then I'm throwing in the towel...<br />
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I played two more songs, just so I can get a clear idea of what he liked or didn't like. Love Me Do and I Wanna Hold Your Hand. He still has not moved. That's a cat for you. Profess something unusual about him to the world and he proves you wrong every time!<br />
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Okay so. What have we learned today? Cats are groovy, strong willed independent creatures with mythical like powers and minds of their own. Classical music is groovy to some cats. The Beatles are groovy, but we knew that and well 80s music is just groovy period. There now, lesson over for today, Class dismissed!<br />
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*The aforementioned fake diseases is by no means listed to make light of FHS in any way. If you believe that your cat has FHS or feline hyperesthesia syndrome please seek the medical advice of a veterinarian immediately. Not only will you save your cat's life but you will make his life that much more tolerable. Here is the link that explains it all: <a href="http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_resources/HyperesthesiaSyndrome.cfm?gclid=CjkKEQjwrLSdBRDYvIL0soO4vo0BEiQABALkqUOf4_E45jylM7RrtbCwOvSN7lvK0Q_Pd16sHwEnlYTw_wcB">http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_resources/HyperesthesiaSyndrome.cfm?gclid=CjkKEQjwrLSdBRDYvIL0soO4vo0BEiQABALkqUOf4_E45jylM7RrtbCwOvSN7lvK0Q_Pd16sHwEnlYTw_wcB</a><br />
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<br />80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-76337764578229264742014-05-15T13:08:00.002-07:002014-05-15T13:08:57.316-07:00"I've Never Been Closer"Yes, that is the first line in the song Temptation by Heaven 17. And it describes my mood at the moment. I've honestly never been as close to being obsessed as I am at this point in time with another band besides my top 5 favorite bands of all time. <br />
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Truthfully I don't even think Heaven 17 was in my top ten, but they were in my top 20. But for some reason this week, has been nothing but Heaven 17 on my mind. If I ever decide to do a cover album of them, Heaven 17 On My Mind will be the title. But I digress.<br />
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It all started when I was on YouTube this past week looking for the video for Sunset Now. That song speaks to me in magical ways that I cannot explain and I wanted to see how it was portrayed on film, and if it was exactly as they were singing about it. But to my chagrin, the video is not available in my country. Damn My Eyes!<br />
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So I thought, WHY?!!! I must admit, I was a bit perturbed. So I decided to do a search on the internet, thinking that you know, there were other places that might have it. HA! Not! but in my search I discovered many interesting and wonderful things about them, so I decided to share other videos that they had on YouTube. The first one I found was a PlusNet advertisement, featuring Heaven 17 because PlusNet was a local company in Yorkshire and everyone knows that Yorkshire was famous for Heaven 17 and pudding. I'm paraphrasing of course, but you get the idea. The next video I found was a lovely rendition of Party Fears Two by The Associates sung by Glenn Gregory. It brought tears to my eyes.<br />
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The next day I found a podcast by some lovely gents Brian and Simon who are Sodajerker and their podcast is called Sodajerker on Songwriting, and they had a very informative Episode 37 interviewing none other than Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware of Heaven 17. Wow! what a delight that was. I highly recommend their show, you can find it on www.sodajerker.com. You can download the show from their onto your android smart phone or on your Apple product. Great stuff! And they are very kind also, because I know how pesty I can be when I want to know something, and they have the patience of Job, or some other really famous person who has a lot of patience. (Dr. Who maybe? not sure)<br />
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So today I like to think was my shining moment when I searched the internet for album covers for all of the albums that Heaven 17 has done over the years and posted them into Instagram and Twitter for #ThrowbackThursday. I felt it was the least I could do to show them how much I appreciate all of their major contributions to the music industry and to the 80s in general.<br />
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The gentlemen of Heaven 17 have an amazing and colorful history and you should check it out on their website at www.heaven17.com, lots of media, discography and photos galore. That's providing you really don't know a whole lot about them and you have been recently shot with the arrow of undying love for a band that you knew about but only slightly. (moi)<br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;">Below is my first ever interview with anyone! The interviewee, world renowned guitarist and band member of the amazing group ABC! I had a lot of fun putting this together and I would like to thank Tammy Brackett with Moonstruck Promotions for setting up the interview and putting it all together! I hope you all enjoy it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i>Hello Matt Backer, My name is Rose Fullerton, aka 80sMusicGirl and let <br />me start off by saying what a fantastic opportunity this is <br />to interview you and give the fans more insight into your world</i>.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: Tell me a little bit about yourself, where were you born? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><i>Matt: I was born in New Orleans, and I'm a spoiled <br />only brat.</i><br /> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><i>Matt: I was always obsessed with guitar. There's a photograph of me aged about five putting a guitar into the paws of my Snoopy doll.</i><br /> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Who do you think was the biggest influence in your life musically? Teacher? Parent? </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><i>Matt: All of the above. I remember being about fourteen and <br />my father (who worked for an oil company and didn't play an instrument) <br />heard me learning whatever licks I was working on and asked me how many <br />songs I'd written that day. That caused me to re-think lots of things</i>.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><i>Matt: Yep!</i><br /> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><i>Matt: In seventh grade</i>. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>So tell me, being from the US, How did you come to be in the band ABC?</span><br /><br /><i>Matt: In late '99 I had just returned from a world tour with Julian Lennon. A <br />friend of mine asked if I would mind depping for the guitarist at a <br />corporate show. I'm still there. Guess I'm not a very good dep !</i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span dir="ltr"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Were you involved in any of the songwriting?</span><br /><br /><i>Matt: No, although Martin and I have written some songs that have yet to be <br />released.</i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span dir="ltr"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>How did it feel to hear ABC on the radio for the first time?</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><br /><br /><i>Matt: I was in college, a jazz snob. I heard "Poison Arrow", heard the <br />production, lyrics, arrangement, and thought "I will allow this into my <br />ivory tower"...</i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span dir="ltr"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Bands tour a lot, how did you adjust to so much traveling?</span><br /><br /><i>Matt: Sleep whenever possible!</i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Of all the 80s bands that came out during that time, </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">do you think ABC was in a category by themselves?</span><br /><br /><i>Matt: Yes. The orchestration, production (remember - pre MIDI - no <br />sequencers, so everything on "Lexicon" was played) - but a lot of the <br />post punk bands were doing their own thing in their own ways. People <br />get called "New Romantic" or "Synth Pop" or whatever in hindsight to <br />provide a handy marketing term.</i></span></span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>I was reading an article in other day in Guitar Player magazine and was surprised to find how many different types of guitars one musician can own. Do you have a collection of guitars and if so, which one is your favorite :)</span><br /><br /><i>Matt: That's a tough one! It's like having to choose your favourite child. <br />Not counting mandolins, basses and ukes I have 22 (I think!) guitars. A <br />lot of them have specific roles and sounds - nylon, 12 string electric, <br />12 string acoustic, baritone, etc. But I have a marvellous 1963 <br />Fender Strata-caster electric and 1946 Gibson LG-1 acoustic which is fab.</i></span></span></span><br />
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Matt Backer playing Gold Top Les Paul with Nick Heyward Band</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>You have gigged with some pretty awesome musicians, any humorous stories you would like to share? </span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <i>Matt: I hope Belinda Carlisle doesn't mind me mentioning the time she fell backwards over the bass player's monitor. She's a yoga expert, however, so she bounced back immediately!</i></span></span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>You write and perform songs for kids, how did you get involved with that?</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>What tips do you have for young musicians/singers/songwriters out there?</span></span></span></span><br />
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Matt Backer and Julian Lennon 2013</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80sMusicGirl: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Thank you very much Matt for taking the time out to answers my <br />questions. I wish you all the best</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"> </span><i>Matt: You too, Rose</i></span></span><i>!</i></span>80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-49201109409834227612013-10-24T15:50:00.000-07:002013-10-24T15:51:46.200-07:00My Halloween Playlist<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">People love holidays. Let's face it, we make a big to do about everything during the preparation, we spend more money, we eat more, drink more and party til our socks fall off. And why shouldn't we? we deserve it right? we work hard for our money! (cue Donna Summer)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Halloween has been no exception. It has been one of the best "candy driven" holidays for years. I wonder who decided that kids loved candy so much, that they would dress up in the most outlandish outfits and parade from door to door to get free candy! Don't get me wrong, I did it. Hell, I would still do it if it was frowned upon by society. After a certain age, wandering the streets for candy when your an adult just looks kind of sad, and yes even a bit twisted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have a tendency to go to the dark side during the holidays, and Halloween is my jumping off point. I like my candy corn, my days somber and my music a bit on the Alternative/Gothic side. Here are some of my favorite 80s tunes to listen to during this most auspicious occasion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Ghost in You by Psychedelic Furs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Bela Lugosi's Dead by Bauhaus</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cities in Dust by Siouxie and the Banshees</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett (remix done in the 80s)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pictures of You by The Cure</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Zombie-fied by Alien Sex Fiend</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Desire by Gene Loves Jezebel</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just a small list for now, running purely on memory, but that's what I will be and have been listening to for the last 24 days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What about you? How do you musically celebrate Halloween?</span>80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-40869426452269811112013-05-11T13:51:00.002-07:002013-05-11T13:51:41.293-07:00Johnny Hates Jazz, Then and Now<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The very first line of Shattered Dreams is "So much for your promises" It has to be one of the best lines in a song that I had heard up until then. It still is. It's raw its sarcastic its hurtful and desperate. But hey, that's what happens when you find out you've been played for a fool right? Right.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>And that's how JHJ rolls, every song they release was just as amazing as the last. From Shattered Dreams to Cracking Up, it creeps into your mind and heart and body until you are just moving uncontrollably to the beat of the music.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>And then it stopped. Clark left to pursue a solo career and a new voice was heard (Phillip Thornalley) but even that couldn't keep the momentum going and all that was left was the memories made by the music that was created.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>My grandma used to tell me that "Time heals all wounds" I wasn't sure what that meant because I was like 10 when she told me, but eventually I put two and two together. I guess the "Jazz" guys must have done the same thing because they decided to reform in 2009. I'm sure even then, there were plans to create a new album full of fresh ideas, new passions, new pains, new beginnings.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>It wasn't until I had heard an interview with Clark Datchler and Mike Nocito on @rcremebrulee that just those thoughts were becoming a reality. I was astonished and very excited to hear that one of my favorite bands was working on a new album. I told anyone and everyone that I could about it any time I would bring up the subject of 80s bands and music "you know JHJ has a new album coming out" and they would say.."oh wow, really?" And I would smile knowing, as you do.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>But these things can't be rushed, especially if they are to be perfection. Which is exactly what their new album is..</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Flash forward, 25 years later...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>THE very first song on the album..Magnetized, is one of the most heartfelt tunes I had heard in a while. The music is unmistakeable JHJ no doubt about that. The voice of Clark Datchler, sounds virtually amazing. I honestly thought for a minute that Clark was inside my head because that is how I completely and totally feel about our world that we live in "I can see it in your eyes, your a spirit I recognize, feelings I can not explain, I don't even know your name" to the chorus-- "Do we only live to die, or is it that our hearts are Magnetized and our worlds collide for a reason"</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I knew that very moment, I had to have it, I didn't care what other songs were on the album, I needed to have that song. And slowly but surely, other songs were released as Magnetized was on Jango Radio, Nevermore and Release You..each one more touching and heart warming as the one before.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I thought to myself, that there was no possible way that the entire album could be this awesome, I mean lets face it, we've heard the "reunion" albums right? one maybe two good songs on it and the rest is filler, hell there's new bands coming out with albums like that now..but that's a rant for another blog.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I received the download on Monday the 6th of May and holy moly I was blown away! Every song on the album is fantastic. Every song. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I know what you're thinking "Rose, you are a fan, of course you are going to think all the songs are good" well that's what fans are supposed to do right? </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Any way all of that aside, Magnetized, great album from a fabulous group of guys that are just wonderful musicians. Best of all? they know who their fans are and love and appreciate them.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Sorry Martin, @mcmaenza I know I said you should blog this but I couldn't help it. You would done a better job I think, but my enthusiasm got in the way. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>So that's it for me today, thanks to @ErikaPinel who sparked the thoughts that gave me the motivation to finally get this out in print, I hope that in some way it helps JHJ moving forward into Tour mode and eventually coming to Seattle where I can see them live.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Another one of Grandma's sayings? "Good things come to those who wait"</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I'm waiting guys. xx</b></span><br />
80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-90428350251985209712013-05-02T15:34:00.000-07:002013-05-02T15:34:31.739-07:00A Flock of Seagulls has been UsurpedWell!<br />
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Remember when I said that I was going to listen to Flock of Seagulls this afternoon? (yes Rose we remember) Well I didn't! (but Rose you promised) No I didn't promise, I said I might. Might is not promising.<br />
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Instead, I decided to search for something a bit less cheerful. So I found something else :)<br />
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It was really awesome! Live concert footage, backstage interviewing, screaming fans, Peter Murphy's voice was amazing, every part of it was just a thrill for me. <br />
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It was great, no more needs to be said. Check it out, it's streaming on YouTube.<br />
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I bid you good evening...<br />
80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-22221853309941244452013-05-02T12:39:00.000-07:002013-05-02T12:39:35.166-07:00George MichaelSo I felt like blogging a bit today so here goes.<br />
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My topic today is George Michael. <br />
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To me, George Michael is the whole package. He has a great voice, he can dance, he is musically adept and he is very handsome.<br />
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Because it was the 80s, I could hazard a guess that I appreciate the latter more than the actual attributes that made him a superstar. Pure speculation though.<br />
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I was perusing through YouTube this morning, looking for something to listen to and I found that several subscribers had uploaded his Faith album, in its entirety. So I gave it a listen. Mind you I don't listen to George Michael as a solo artist as often as I listen to Wham! so I had forgotten some of his bigger hits like Faith, Father Figure, and a personal favorite One More Try. I also found a very interesting track on there called Hand to Mouth which I was very impressed with.<br />
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That's pretty much it, I'm glad I decided to listen to it today, it brought back some nice memories and reminded me why I love the music that I do. Of course hearing George Michael singing I Want Your Sex wasn't bad either :P (I'd forgotten that was 9 minutes, because it was parts 1 and 2) <br />
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Not sure what to listen to this afternoon. There is a Flock of Seagulls album on there, I might listen to that :)<br />
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Have a great day everyone, remember to keep real and keep it 80s ;) <br />
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Ciao For Now<br />
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80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-78053175975693260012013-04-29T15:32:00.000-07:002013-04-29T15:32:02.362-07:00David Bowie Has a New Album out-The Next DayNo I haven't heard it yet, I've listened to one of the songs and watched the video. but this blog isn't about his album.<br />
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Rolling Stone's website published a very nice article about David Bowie on their website today. No, I didn't read it. <br />
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80sMusicGirl80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-75245603639185508242013-03-27T12:53:00.001-07:002013-03-27T12:53:59.822-07:00"Shhh...Here that? It's the Winds of Change"<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Well howdy everyone! I know it's been eons since I've posted a blog, but then again, why write for the sake of writing huh? Let's just say I didn't have anything new to talk about for awhile ;)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>So. Now that its a new year, there are just so many things that I want to accomplish that I will have to make a list. Why? Well because my brain won't hold them all silly. (you guys crack me up)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>The first thing I wanted to do was attend some concerts. The Specials, OMD, and in July-Peter Murphy. However it doesn't look as though that's going to happen. Which makes me sad, but everything happens for a reason right? Right.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I am however really excited about working on my album though. In case no one is aware that I sing (try) I do. I have been wanting to make an album for some time now and actually have the resources to do so. It be all covers of 80s tunes (surprise!) and the title of the album will be Pimps Like Me. Hopefully I won't have to explain what that means to too many people, I think most of you will get the gist.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I had thought about the contents of this album for quite a few years now, I didn't want to do anything too over the top but I wanted to have somewhat of a challenge also. Having said that here is the list of the first 5 tunes I would like to record:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I am probably going to have some issues with Human Racing as there are not any backing tracks for it anywhere that I can see. If I can't find one I will then replace it with Wouldn't It Be Good, another awesome Nik Kershaw tune.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>So that's it. The first of many more blogs to come. I hope everyone is having a great week so far and that if you celebrate Easter, it is a glorious one. If not, have a faboo weekend of your choice.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>PS., Johnny Hates Jazz has a new album coming out May 6th called Magnetized. It's ready for pre-order on pledgemusic.com. They are on Twitter, Facebook and you will find a couple of radio stations of them on Jango. if you haven't already check out the new tunes, they are amazing.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Okay, really leaving now..Ciao!</b></span><br />
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<br />80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-64930329241030196112012-12-19T12:42:00.000-08:002012-12-19T12:42:24.409-08:00My Christmas Show Today on @MilkRadio!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Here is the playlist for my Christmas Show, I hope that everyone enjoyed listening as much as I enjoyed putting it together!</b></span><br />
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<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Twas the Night Before Christmas-The Fireside Singers
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<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Step into Christmas-Elton John
Christmas Spirit-Richard Marx</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas- Jon Bon Jovi
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Silent Night-Sarah McLachlan</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Let There Be Peace on Earth-Richard Marx and Kenny Loggins
What Child Is This-The Moody Blues</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas-Johnny Mathis</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>It Snowed-Meaghan Smith</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Rock & Roll Christmas-George Thorogood and The Destroyers</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Above the Northern Lights-Mannheim Steamroller</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>A Holly Jolly Christmas- Burl Ives</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Deck the Halls by Twisted Sister</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Christmas Wrapping-The Waitresses
Run Rudolph Run-Hanson</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)</b></span></i></pre>
<pre><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Holly and the Ivy-Vanessa Williams
Band aid 1984 - Do they know it's Christmas
Carol of the Bells - Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Carpenters Merry Christmas Darling
David Essex - A Winter's Tale
Ebenezer Scrooge - Muppet's Christmas Carol
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas-Judy Garland
Jingle Bell Rock-Bobby Helms
Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You
O Holy Night - Susan Boyle
Santa Baby By Eartha Kitt
South Park Carol of the Bells
The Damned There Ain't No Sanity Clause
The Eagles-Please Come Home for Christmas
The Island of Misfit Toys-Various Artists
White Christmas-Bing Crosby
The Royal Guardsmen - The Story of Snoopy's Christmas</b></span></i></pre>
80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-38676556180655948182012-11-15T11:17:00.001-08:002012-11-15T11:17:07.565-08:0080s Soundtrack Tunes-Part 2Well Kids, in case you missed my show yesterday this was the playlist for it. I got some really good feedback from friends of mine in Wales, so that makes me super happy :) <br />
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<b>Opening Intro Flash's Theme by Queen from the movie Flash Gordon<br /><br />Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F-Beverly Hills Cop<br />The Never Ending Story by Limahl from the movie The NeverEnding Story<br /><br />She Loves Me- Stephen Duffy from Some Kind of Wonderful<br />
Arthur´S Theme (Best That You Can Do)-Christopher
Cross -from the movie Arthur<br /><br />The Living Daylights by a-ha from the movie The Living Daylights<br />A
View To A Kill by Duran Duran - A View to a Kill<br /><br />You're My Best Friend by Queen from
the movie Peter's Friends<br />The Time Warp- The Cast of-The Rocky Horror
Picture Show <br /><br />Who's Johnny - Debarge from the movie Short Circuit<br />Spies Like Us- Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us<br /><br />Do You Dream about Me by Alisha from the movie Mannequin<br />When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Gets Going by Billy
Ocean - Jewel of the Nile<br /><br />Time of my Life-Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes -Dirty Dancing <br />She's like the wind-Patrick Swayze Dirty Dancing<br /><br />Flashdance What A Feeling - Irene Cara-Flashdance<br />HEAVY
METAL-Sammy Hagar-Heavy Metal<br /><br />Different World-INXS from the movie Crocodile Dundee<br />It Might Be You by
Stephen Bishop-Tootsie<br /><br />Somebody's Baby-Jackson Browne - Fast Times at Ridgemont High<br />Going Back To Cali - LL
Cool J from the movie Less Than Zero<br /><br />The Secret of My Success -Night Ranger - The Secret of My Success <br />People are strange -Echo
& the Bunnymen <br /><br />'Cause I'm a Blonde!
- Julie Brown from the movie Earth Girls are Easy<br />Rebel Yell by Billy Idol - from the movie Big<br /><br />Blade Runner (theme)-Vangelis - Blade Runner<br />CHARIOTS OF FIRE -VANGELIS -
Chariots of Fire<br /><br />Freaks Come Out At Night- Whodini -Jewel of The Nile<br />Oooh Yeah by Yello from the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off<br /><br />Outro-Batdance by Prince for Batman </b>80sMusicGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986200535356331140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805735705677908884.post-12890632239819373662012-11-13T21:20:00.002-08:002012-11-13T21:20:34.291-08:00Check out my fan page on Facebook!Like Me!!! :) <br />
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