"When Doves Cry"
- Background, Success, Honors, Certifications -
Lead single from Purple Rain
No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 52 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
"31st most celebrated songs in popular music history" (Acclaimed Music)
Inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll
Gold Certification in New Zealand and the UK
Platinum in the U.S.
Purple Rain
Seven and the Ragged Tiger
In this edition of RIAA Certification, I am highlighting necessary sales to qualify for the ultimate and coveted status - Diamond.
Side note refresher - RIAA stands for Recording Industry Association of America.
In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is:
As a refresher, the post featured the official music videos for "Reach Up For the Sunrise" by Duran Duran and "Where The Streets Have No Name" by U2. My hope for both was to shine a positive meaning behind both songs.
In this post, I th0ught I would opt for a different take on messages behind two songs - economic concerns, societal concerns, devastating discrepancies between the elite and the underserved poor, and the overall witness to unjust reality.
Consider the following -
"Sin of the City"
"Driven to Tears"
Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.
In this fourth edition of zZounds Music Shop, I am owning a Set List Music Shop filled with zZounds products.
As I have noted in prior zZounds Music Shop posts, as a marketer I work for zZounds as an affiliate. With zZounds Music Shop, I own my role as a seller.
As a music shop seller - Explore, consider, and/or buy.
With that said and in this post, I am offering the Korg brand for keyboards, synthesizers, and so much more. Follow the links below if curious or seriously interested.
Friday Music Library
Set List
In this edition of Friday Music Library, I am featuring "Catgroove" by Parov Stelar...Fourth song out of 10 to look forward to over the next several Fridays.
Parov Stelar Background -
Austrian musician, composer, producer, DJ, Designer
Genres considered - Jazz, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Pop
...blend entirely different genres into one that makes sense...
Consider "Catgroove" -
Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.
In this final edition of zZounds Clearance, I am breaking down instrumentals and gear by category.
Consider the overall link below -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts
By category -
Guitars, Amps, and Effects
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Guitars-Amps-and-Effects--2543
(Includes Electric Guitars, Acoustic-Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, and more...Follow the link above to explore all that the Guitars, Amps, and Effects category has to offer!)
Recording
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Recording--2781
(Includes Microphones, Recording Packages, and more...Follow the link above to explore all that the Recording category has to offer!)
Live Sound/PA
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Live-Sound-PA--2713
(Includes PA Speakers and more...Follow the link above to explore all that the Live Sound/PA category has to offer!)
DJ Equipment
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--DJ--2447
(Includes DJ Lighting & Stage Lighting, Turntables, and more...Follow the link above to explore all that the DJ Equipment category has to offer!)
Keyboards and MIDI
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Keyboards-and-MIDI--2666
(Includes Synthesizers and Workstations, Personal Keyboards, and more...Follow the link above to explore all that the Keyboards and MIDI category has to offer!)
Bass Guitars, Amps, and Effects
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Bass-Guitars-Amps-and-Effects--2392
(Includes Electric Bass Guitars, Bass Guitar Amps, and more...Follow the link above to explore all that the Bass, Guitars, Amps, and Effects category has to offer!)
Drums
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Drums--2463
(Includes Electronic Drums, Acoustic Drums, and more...Follow the link above to explore all that the Drums category has to offer!)
Some time ago, fashion was in style on Set List. Some time later, the interest in fashion on Set List eased and I dropped the subject. Yet now, I feel compelled to return to my in style looks on Set List.
And so today I am launching (perhaps once again?) Wednesday In Style where I will showcase a mini personally curated fashion portfolio.
Today -
Saks Fifth Avenue Interview
In this edition of RIAA Certification, I am highlighting necessary sales to qualify for Multi-Platinum status.
Side note refresher - RIAA stands for Recording Industry Association of America.
In years past, I honored each Duran Duran member with due mention on Live From London. The mentions were noted by Simon Le Bon at the peak "Girls on Film" and I posted the song on every member's birthday.
On Set List, this year is different in how I will celebrate Happy Birthday best wishes.
On this June 20, 2021, best wishes for your most Happy Birthday, John Taylor!
To cap off John's 61st, I thought I would share a Duran Duran Reunion Documentary as an option on the Duran Duran Live From London DVD. Look for John's inspiration.
Due disclaimer - This post has affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.
In this third edition of zZounds Music Shop, I am owning a Set List Music Shop filled with zZounds products.
Question - What is the difference between marketing and ownership if I may be doing the same thing?
Answer - With marketing, I am working for zZounds as an affiliate. With Set List Music Shop, I own my role as a seller.
In a sense, I am opening my doors to zZounds Music Shop where you can explore, consider, and/or buy. Think of the zZounds Music Shop as a music instrumental boutique.
In this post, zZounds has a question for you - Do you know your music history? Follow the links below to learn or brush up!
One last question - Which style do you resonate the most with?
Friday Music Library
Set List
In this edition of Friday Music Library, I am featuring "Fleur de Lille" by Parov Stelar...Third song out of 10 to look forward to over the next several Fridays.
Parov Stelar Background -
Austrian musician, composer, producer, DJ, designer
Genres considered - Jazz, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Pop
...blend entirely different genres into one that makes sense...
Consider "Fleur de Lille" -
Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.
In this edition of zZounds Clearance, I am featuring a debut product on Set List - recording packages.
Consider first the overall category -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Recording-Packages--4158
Consider now an awesome sample from the Recording Packages category -
PreSonus Studio One Producer Recording Bundle with Cable Pack
$399.95 ... Payment Plans - $99.99 (4 Mo.)/$66.66 (6 Mo.)
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--PRSS1PRODUCERBUN?siid=2743001
Dear readers and passersby,
Due to personal reasons, I will not be formally posting today. I will be back tomorrow - June 17th.
Some time ago, I wrote about the background behind Gnarls Barkley and his version of "Crazy."
I never wrote about Seal though. His rendition of his song, "Crazy," is just as profound and intriguing as Gnarls Barkley. With that said then...
Refer to Wikipedia for Seal's early life and career beginnings. Refer to the Wikipedia link for an overall background.
Genres considered - Pop, R&B, Soul
Side note - The scarring on Seal's face is from a form of lupus that leaves immense scarring on the skin.
- Discography -
Seal (1991)
Seal (Seal II) (1994)
Human Being (1998) ... Gold Certification in the U.S.
Seal IV (2003)
System (2007)
Steal 6: Commitment (2010)
7 (2015)
- Awards and Honors -
3 Brit Awards
4 Grammy Awards
1 MTV Video Music Award
2 Ivor Novello Awards
"Crazy" - No. 2 on UK Singles Chart ... No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100
"Kiss from a Rose" - Grammy Awards for Record of the Year & Song of the Year ... No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 (1995) & No. 4 in the UK
In conclusion and if you must know - Gnarls Barkley and "Crazy."
Versus Tuesday began with a drum cover and a song. Versus Tuesday later became Instrumental Versus Tuesday. Somewhere in between and to now, I have classic Versus Tuesday - song versus song.
In this classic Versus Tuesday, I am comparing the same song title as performed by two entirely different genre musicians.
The song - "Crazy"
First recording - Seal
A few years ago, I wrote about the levels of certification based on RIAA requisite. In the post, RIAA Certification - Gold, I noted necessary sales to qualify for Gold status - for both singles and albums. As of 2004, digital sales (such as iTunes) are included in certification. Follow the link above for additional categories worth considering for certification.
In this edition of RIAA Certification, I am highlighting necessary sales to qualify for Platinum status - for both singles and albums.
Side note - RIAA stands for Recording Industry Association of America.
Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.
Nirvana once was a Legends of Tone highlight on zZounds but sadly the Legends of Tone series is no longer a feature. With that said, I can still offer a Kurt Cobain must have guitar if you are a Nirvana fan and collector.
Just consider -
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar Electric Guitar, with Rosewood Fingerboard (with Case)
$1,374.99 (On Backorder)
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--FEN0143001
Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.
In this second edition of zZounds Music Shop, I am owning a Set List music shop filled with zZounds products.
Question - What is the difference between marketing and ownership if I may be doing the same thing?
Answer - With marketing, I am working for zZounds as an affiliate. With Set List Music Shop, I own my role as a seller.
In a sense, I am opening my doors to zZounds Music Shop where you can explore, consider, and/or buy. Think of the zZounds Music Shop as a music instrumental boutique.
In this post, I am featuring a zZounds highlight for the week - Guitars, Amps, and Effects.
Friday Music Library
Set List
In this edition of Friday Music Library, I am featuring "Libella Swing" by Parov Stelar...Second song out of 10 to look forward to over the next several Fridays.
Parov Stelar Background -
Austrian musician, composer, producer, DJ, designer
Genres considered - Jazz, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Pop
What I find to be the most impressive about Parov Stelar is his natural ability to blend entirely different genres into one that makes sense. As an example, "Libella Swing" -
Dear readers and passersby,
After careful consideration, I am no longer offering Amazon Associates on Set List. The products already shown in previous posts will remain, so you can scroll through the archives if still interested.
- Lauren
Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.
In the zZounds Clearance series, I will highlight instrumentals and gear worth considering while in stock.
My personal recommendation - If you are seriously interested in any item to play or collect, make the purchase because you never know.
In this post, I am featuring DJ turntables.
Clearance Music Gear
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts
Consider the overall DJ Turntable category -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Turntables--2462
Clearance Belt-Drive Turntables
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Belt-Drive-Turntables--5382
Belt-Drive Turntable Source - Audio-Technica -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Audio-Technica--3497
Clearance Direct-Drive Turntables
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/blowouts--Direct-Drive-Turntables--5381
Direct-Drive Turntable Sources - Audio-Technica & Pioneer (Follow the link above for Audio-Technica.)
Pioneer -
Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.
If you love Fender, wear apparel with pride. If you love Gibson, wear apparel with pride. If you love Taylor, wear apparel with pride.
Fender apparel -
Fender Spaghetti Logo Tee Shirt, Medium -$17.95 (Link No. 2)
Fender Spaghetti Logo Tee Shirt, XXL - $19.95 (Link No. 3)
Fender Spaghetti Logo Tee Shirt, XL - $19.95 (Link No. 4)
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--FEN9101000
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--FEN9101000?siid=94082
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--FEN9101000?siid=94085
https://www.zounds.com/a--3960264/item--FEN9101000?siid=94084
Gibson apparel -
In years past, I honored each Duran Duran member with due mention on Live from London. The mentions were noted by Simon Le Bon at the peak of "Girls On Film" and I posted the song on every member's birthday.
On Set List, this year is different in how I will celebrate Happy Birthday best wishes.
On this June 8, 2021, best wishes for your most Happy Birthday, Nick Rhodes!
To cap off Nick's 59th, I thought I would share a Duran Duran Reunion Documentary as an option on the Duran Duran Live From London DVD. Look for Nick's inspiration.
A few years ago, I wrote about the levels of certification based on RIAA requisite. I also wrote about albums achieving RIAA status. In this post, and those to follow, I thought I would reminisce what I learned at the time and catch up to the present.
In this post, I am defining RIAA and Gold certification. My source for this post is Wikipedia.
RIAA stands for Recording Industry Association of America. The organization's headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
