My list of bands/artists that I count among my favorites is probably pretty lengthy. Sometimes my husband and I sit on our back patio after a long weekend day of digging holes (I have another weekend of that coming) for apple trees and fence posts and listen to Sonos Radio (yep, it actually IS a… Continue reading The Big Three
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In Review: Ball of Confusion
We are still trekking through Thank You, and this week we land on “Ball of Confusion”. Let’s dig right in! “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)” was originally released by The Temptations in 1970. Since then, it has been covered by dozens of bands and artists, including Anthrax, Love and Rockets, Tina… Continue reading In Review: Ball of Confusion
This Week in DD History: February 7-13 2021
We’re already finished with the first week in February! Where does the time go?? February 7 Hosted a large press conference in Hollywood, CA – this is the press conference that is in Sing Blue Silver. Video for Skin Trade premiered on MTV. (1987) Played at The Forum in Los Angeles. This is the same… Continue reading This Week in DD History: February 7-13 2021
And Now for Something Really Different…
Hello there! Welcome to My Own Way for Thursday, February 4! I decided that for today, I was just going to write. Sometimes writing is the best form of therapy. Brightness The other day, I mentioned to a friend that I was considering doing a podcast. I’ve written about this before, so it’s not breaking… Continue reading And Now for Something Really Different…
Duranies Rock On
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another edition of Memorabilia Medley! My calendar says that it is also February 2. This year, it’s not just Groundhog Day. It should be a worldwide holiday! On this date in 1981, exactly forty years ago, Duran Duran released their very first single. Sorry, but I just need… Continue reading Duranies Rock On
In Review: Crystal Ship
This week, we take a walk towards the psychedelic rock scene of the 1960s as we look at “Crystal Ship”. Originally recorded by The Doors for their 1967 debut album and is the B-side to their number one hit “Light My Fire”, “Crystal Ship” was originally written as a love song for Jim Morrison’s former… Continue reading In Review: Crystal Ship
The Wristband
Lately, my life has been more apple trees and dirt than rock stars and concerts. While that saddens me on one hand, on the other…it’s given me something else to focus on, and right now, that’s sort of the name of the game. I will say though that as I type this, my back, calves,… Continue reading The Wristband
Let’s talk about that brand new video for “Five Years”!
Hey everybody, it’s Thursday, which means it’s time for My Own Way! Today’s blog is brought to you by way of YouTube, which means that yes, I did another video blog! In this blog, I talk about Instagram with Nick, YouTube chat with John, and, of course, that brand-spanking new video for “Five Years”…but I… Continue reading Let’s talk about that brand new video for “Five Years”!
In Review: Success
Well, since we survived last week and “911 is a Joke”, we’re moving on (thankfully) to this week and “Success”. The song was originally written by Iggy Pop, music composed by none other than David Bowie and guitarist Ricky Gardiner. Iggy Pop released the song as his only single from the 1977 album, Lust for… Continue reading In Review: Success
The week in DD History January 24-30, 2021
Twenty-four years ago this weekend, I brought a newborn daughter home from the hospital. So, this week is a special one for me, but what about Duran Duran? What notable things have occurred for them during this week in their history? January 24 Played at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan (1984) Simon recorded the final… Continue reading The week in DD History January 24-30, 2021