Alright, you caught me. I’m not an avid football fan and I watch the Super Bowl for the commercials (and go to parties for the snacks). But, it’s no surprise that Chicago experiences its ups and downs with the Bears quarterback, Jay Cutler. And so – shameless plug – I was asked to contribute a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Music
Did Taylor Swift just channel her inner Shaggy?
I want to say something. I’m going to put it out there. If you like it, you can take it. If you don’t, send it right back. The chorus of Taylor Swift’s new single, Blank Space, sounds just like Shaggy’s 2000 musical masterpiece It Wasn’t Me. I dare you to listen to Taylor croon “so … Continue reading
Music Monday: Birdy
One of my favorite things about seeing a new movie is the music. For me, it’s always been interesting to hear what song the director ties to some of the biggest moments, with the intention of making that moment’s impact even larger. I was pleasantly surprised by nearly every song placement in The Fault In Our Stars … Continue reading
Song of the Day: “Mercury” – Moon Taxi
Hey! Me again. I’ve stumbled across another song that deserves your attention. Yes, you. Right there. The one procrastinating at your desk right now. Procrastinate for a few more minutes and allow me to introduce you to “Mercury” by Moon Taxi, an indie-progressive rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. I stumbled across these guys when I … Continue reading
Song of the Day: “Love Never Felt So Good” – Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake
Ah, Friday. You’re here! I’ve been anxiously awaiting your return since Sunday night. I welcome you with open arms and a song that will surely put a pep in your step. For those of you who know me, you know that I am a bit of a Michael Jackson junkie. For those of you who … Continue reading
Dad Songs, Paranoia and Fine Young Cannibals
A lot of my friends have songs with their dads. Popular among the crowd is Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, Dance with my Father by Luther Vandross, Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison and the like. These are the songs that come on over the loudspeaker of a department store and elicit a cock of the … Continue reading
#TBT Song of the Day: “More to Life” – Stacie Orrico
How’s this for out of left field? Picture yourself 10 years ago (you know, a decade), tending to your typical ‘your age today minus 10’ kind of day. At that point in time I was probably sitting in a minivan, getting dropped off at the movie theater by my parents to catch the latest teen … Continue reading
Song of the day: “I See Fire” – Ed Sheeran
Redhead rule of life: Never fail to celebrate the success of a fellow redhead. Celebrating: Ed Sheeran. This fellow redhead gained my affections when he performed at the Grammys with none other than Sir Elton John himself (talk about a stage full of my talented brethren). Ed Sheeran’s name came to mind the other day … Continue reading
The Civil Wars: Sometimes beauty is pain.
Oh, you wonderful Civil Wars. You’ve up and done it again. You’ve made an album that I look forward to listening to, even if I had it on repeat the day before. I can’t say that I’m surprised. The duo’s songwriting ability and lyrics in their debut album, Barton Hollow, hardly earned me the name … Continue reading
“Behind These Hazel Eyes” – Kelly Clarkson #tbt
In true social media nerd enthusiast fashion, I’ve decided to participate in Throwback Thursday (or #tbt for all you savvy people out there) in the blogosphere. I present to you Kelly Clarkson’s Behind These Hazel Eyes. This song has been on my mind all week. Why, you ask? It’s simple. The weather forecast. It is presently mid-March … Continue reading
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