It would have been hard to miss Gwen Stefani's number one hit "Hollaback Girl", from her first album as a solo artist. Released in 2005, the hip hop/pop song was written by Stefani, Pharell Williams ("Happy"), and Chad Hugo. It received Grammy Award nominations, but on the flip side, Maxim labelled it as the "Most … Continue reading Surprising Songs Sung: Kate Nash / Hollaback Girl
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Vancouver Eclipse Viewing
Vancouverites were treated to an almost 90% eclipse of the sun today. Two of my colleagues and I played hooky for an hour or so this morning to visit the park and check out the phenomenon. My eclipse mindset got a kick-start this morning when I saw Fatima's post at Stacks and Ranges. Her Music … Continue reading Vancouver Eclipse Viewing
Surprising Songs Sung: First Aid Kit / War Pigs
In 1970, heavy metal band Black Sabbath released their second album, Paranoid. With singles, "Paranoid" and "Iron Man", this was one of the albums in constant rotation when my group of friends got together when I was a teenager. The nearly 8-minute song "War Pigs", despite not being a single, was very popular with listeners. … Continue reading Surprising Songs Sung: First Aid Kit / War Pigs
Liebster Linkage & Recap
A couple of months ago, Esther kindly nominated me for a Liebster award. I happily jumped in to give my answers to Esther's questions and to nominate another eight bloggers that I would like to know more about. Four of my nominees have responded to date, so I thought I would do a recap of their … Continue reading Liebster Linkage & Recap
Surprising Songs Sung: Marilyn Manson / Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) / [Bonus: Voice over Cello]
In 1983, The Eurythmics released Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). Featuring the powerful voice of Annie Lennox, this pop song with the repetitive minor-key riff drove straight into our heads and rose to number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The video is full of dream sequences and even features a cow! Sweet … Continue reading Surprising Songs Sung: Marilyn Manson / Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) / [Bonus: Voice over Cello]
Surprising Songs Sung: P!nk / Me and Bobby McGee
I'm always fascinated when an artist sings a song that takes them out of their comfort zone or is not their usual genre, showcasing their talent and proving that they are not just a "one-trick pony". I also appreciate when an artist takes a well-known song and makes it their own. "Surprising Songs Sung" will feature … Continue reading Surprising Songs Sung: P!nk / Me and Bobby McGee
Liebster Award Nomination – Thanks!
Thank you Esther, for nominating me for a Liebster Award. As this involves answering a series of questions, I took the liberty of finishing the RA Challenge questions first! The rules to be followed are: Thank the person who nominated you and link their blog into your post. Answer 11 questions which you have been asked … Continue reading Liebster Award Nomination – Thanks!
That Touch of Mink (1962)
I seem to have a thing for English men with a strong profile, dark hair, 6'2'' (or 6'3"). I've always loved Cary Grant, so suave and debonair, and yet with a sense of humour. And then there's Richard Armitage ... well, put him in a suit and have him engage in some banter and there … Continue reading That Touch of Mink (1962)
Strong Is the New Pretty
This weekend, I was drawn into a bookstore by those words and the stare of a fiercely determined girl in a swim cap. Strong Is the New Pretty - A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves is a new book by Kate T. Parker, a photographer and mother of girls. The book (which in fact came home … Continue reading Strong Is the New Pretty
Shall We Dance (2004)
Earlier this week, I watched one of my favourite uplifting films. From 2004, Shall We Dance is a remake of the 1996 Japanese movie of the same name. Richard Gere stars as a man who feels like something is missing, despite seeming to have it all -- a successful career as an estate lawyer, a long-term marriage with a … Continue reading Shall We Dance (2004)
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