Set List: September 2021

Thursday, September 30, 2021

September 2021 Set List

1. September

2. One Thing Leads to Another

3. The Valley

4. Golden

5. Tell Me Something Good

6. Planet Earth

7. Pressure Off

8. Wanna' Be Startin' Somethin'

9. Feel It Still

10. I Wish

And there you have it. September 2021 Set List. What would your 2021 be? Leave a shout out in the Comments section at the end of this post!

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Wednesday In Style

In previous Wednesday In Style posts, I shared "Avon Lady" look books on the social styling platform, ShopLook.

When I exhausted all available Avon products on ShopLook, I turned to look books featuring the luxury brand, Burberry.

And so in this edition of Wednesday In Style, let's explore Burberry in this post for inspiration. (This look book was styled on the social styling platform, Fashmates.) The ultimate destination is the Burberry website.

London and Burberry fashion travels -

Style Notes -

Business Formal ... Sophisticated ... Understated ... Classic ... Professional

Designer Look Book -

Burberry Printed Silk Twill Blouse

Burberry Wide Leg Trousers

Burberry Women's Swiss Quartz Diamond Leather Band Watch, 27mm

Burberry Checked Cashmere Scarf

Burberry Patterdale Blazer

*The footwear and handbag are not listed in the Items In The Set, so both will be image only in this post.

Burberry, like Louis Vuitton, is well known for handbags and the check design. With that said, consider the full handbag selection on the Burberry website.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Classic Versus Tuesday

In this edition of Classic Versus Tuesday, I am briefly going back to my roots with a drum cover and a song. This post is in honor of Duran Duran's new album, Future Past (release on October 22) and specifically the lead single, "Invisible."

I am not a professional in terms of music review, so I will leave the drum cover and official music video up to you to consider.

Astronaut2005 Drummer

"Invisible"

Duran Duran

"Invisible"

Official Music Video

Monday, September 27, 2021

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 10

Roy Orbison

Inducted by Bruce Springsteen

(Wikipedia)

Roy Orbison's background is extensive and would be exhausting to write here, so refer to Wikipedia for a full reading (career, legacy, discography).

Point of interest - Roy wore sunglasses when performing to help ease his stage fright. A second point of interest - Bono wears sunglasses to protect his eyes from severe glaucoma. As for Andy Taylor, I am not sure why he wore sunglasses.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

Grammy Awards

- Best Country Performance Duo or Group (1980)

- Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Recording (1986)*

*Interviews with Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Phillips, Rick Nelson, and Chips Moman

- Best Country Vocal Collaboration(1988)

- Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal (1989)

- Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male (1990)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1998)

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (1987)

Songwriters Hall of Fame (1989)

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2010)

America's Pop Music Hall of Fame (2014)

Memphis Music Hall of Fame (2017)

Where Roy Orbison's background is at length, his noteworthy honors sum up an impressive history.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 9

Ricky (Rick) Nelson

Inducted by John Fogerty

(Wikipedia)

If Ricky Nelson's bio as written on Wikipedia was a resume, his would be intriguing.

Ricky Nelson (later changed to Rick Nelson) was the son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. The Nelson family held a successful career in radio and on television - The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. Ricky continued in his own success as a singer, "pop pioneer," actor, and "teen idol."

As an actor beyond his time with his parents' programs, he was a feature in the 1959 film, Rio Bravo, that starred John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Angie Dickinson.

In music -

No. 1 album - Ricky (1957)

No. 1 single - "Poor Little Fool" (1958)

Brief comeback success as a musician -

Stone Canyon Band formed in 1969

Live album success - In Concert at the Troubadour,1969

"Garden Party" (1972) - No. 6 on Billboard Hot 100

Honors -

Golden Globe nomination for "Most Promising Male Newcomer" (1959)

Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were on radio air and television screening at roughly the same time as Jack Benny with his wife and co-stars. Although Ricky held decent success on his own in music and film, I personally will best associate him with his name as a Nelson.

With that said,

His musical stardom may have been brief but induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will last forever.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 8

Clyde McPhatter

Inducted by Ben E. King

(Wikipedia)

Clyde McPhatter lived a short life, passing away at the age of 39. In his lifetime, though, Clyde contributed 22 years in recording history. Read more on Wikipedia.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

Clyde McPhatter was the first musician to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice - once solo and once as a member if his band, the Drifters.

Clyde was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2009.

With that said and referring to Wikipedia for Clyde's career, singles history, and devastating reasons for death, not much else can be said...

...but he is in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame history. That will forever say a lot.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 7

B.B. King

"The King of the Blues"

Inducted by Sting

(Wikipedia)

In Hollywood historic pop culture, Lucille Ball was considered the queen of comedy and Jack Benny was considered the king of comedy. In historic yet ever evolving music, Aretha Franklin is considered the queen of soul. B.B. King reigns in his title and so his career and discography stand on their own.

With that said,

- Noteworthy Mentions -

15 Grammy Awards ... 6 Grammy Nominations (1970 - 2009)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1987)

Grammy Hall of Fame Award for "The Thrill is Gone" (1998)

Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Tougaloo College (1973)

Honorary Doctorate of Music by Yale University (1977)

Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music (1985)

Honorary Doctorate in Music by Brown University (2007)

Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (1980)

National Medal of Arts (1990)

Kennedy Center Honors (1995)

Living Legend Medal from the Library of Congress (2000)

Polar Music Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Music (2004)

Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement (2004)

Presidential Medal of Freedom (by George W. Bush, 2006)

National Heritage Fellowship from the NEA (1991)

No. 3 on Time magazine's 10 Best Electric Guitarists (2009)

One last thought - B.B. King's Lucille Guitar

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 6

Bill Haley

Rock and Roll Pioneer

Inducted by Chuck Berry

(Wikipedia)

Bill Haley is noted for first popularizing the rock and roll genre with his band, Bill Haley & His Comets. Some of the most well known songs by Bill Haley include "Rock Around the Clock," "See You Later, Alligator," "Shake, Rattle and Roll," and many more.

Refer to Wikipedia for Bill Haley's full background - career, legacy, and discography.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

"Rock Around the Clock" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982.

Inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame (2017)

Point of intrigue - Bill Haley once admitted to knowing that teenagers were the best target for his type of music. His style was meant for people to dance to.

Random thought - In a sense, Duran Duran can be viewed the same way. Their market was for a matching audience that grew with them. Every member of Duran Duran desired the want to dance to their songs. These notions have lasted for years and for following generations.

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Set List Reader's Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorites are:

Wednesday In Style

Burberry Check Scarf

The posts will say the rest of it. Follow the links above.

In the Burberry Check Scarf post as a follow-up to Wednesday In Style, I shared the ultimate signature classic in British fashion.

In this post, on the other hand, gabardine fabric for trench coats stands on its own historically and into the present era. A forever lasting signature in British fashion and global luxury.

Examples -

(Trench Coat)

Saturday, September 25, 2021

zZounds Accessories Bonus - Headphones Buying Guide

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Friday Music Library - Astronaut

Friday Music Library features musicians with a long collection in my iTunes Library.

In this edition of Friday Music Library, I am continuing the Duran Duran theme. My first selection was All You Need Is Now as the album and "All You Need Is Now" as the leading song.

In this post, my next selection is Astronaut.

Notes -

11th studio album

Released in September 2004

Last album to feature the original lineup (after Seven and the Ragged Tiger in 1983)

Noteworthy Mentions -

No. 3 on UK Albums Chart

No. 17 on Billboard 200

Certified Gold in the UK

(Wikipedia)

Concluding note - "Astronaut" is the 4th track on the album. Where ("Reach Up for The) Sunrise" and "What Happens Tomorrow" maintain the most known from the album, I thought I would give "Astronaut" a try...from song title to album title.

(Although, ("Reach Up for The) Sunrise" is the first track and "What Happens Tomorrow is the third track.)

Thursday, September 23, 2021

zZounds Side Note

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If ever you want to explore zZounds beyond what I share on Set List, follow the logo link below. Always just enjoy!

Musical Instruments. Music Gear.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Burberry Check Scarf

Burberry is historically known for the trench coat in a variety of named styles and fabric colors.

Burberry is also well known for the iconic check pattern - especially as printed on scarves. Therefore, the check scarf is a defining product in Burberry history.

With so many to explore, consider the full collection on Burberry.

The example shown below is fundamental to Burberry history and beyond.

Wednesday In Style

In previous Wednesday In Style posts, I shared "Avon Lady" look books on the social styling platform, ShopLook.

When I exhausted all available Avon products on ShopLook, I turned to look books featuring the luxury brand, Burberry.

And so in this edition of Wednesday In Style, let's explore Burberry in this post for inspiration. The ultimate destination is the Burberry website.

London and Burberry fashion travels -

Style Notes -

Business Formal ... Conservative ... Professional ... Sophisticated ... Classic ... Effortless ... Iconic check pattern ... Iconic logo print

Designer Look Book -

Burberry Coledon TB-Jacquard Wool Sleeveless Sweater

Burberry Hanover Slim-Leg Trousers

Burberry Logo Silk Blazer

Burberry Leather Pumps

Burberry Small TB Monogram Grainy Leather Shoulder Bag

Burberry Watch

Burberry Reversible Check Cashmere Scarf

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Classic Versus Tuesday

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 Andy Taylor's solo live versions of "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Wild Boys" in Newcastle with the original Duran Duran live performances of "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Wild Boys" in London.

I have to ask - Is Andy treading on thin ice or does he have shared rights to the songs and performing them in live venues?

Andy Taylor

Duran Duran

Monday, September 20, 2021

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 5

Marvin Gaye

"Prince of Motown" / "Prince of Soul"

Inducted by Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson

(Wikipedia)

Refer to Wikipedia for Marvin Gaye's career, musicianship, legacy, in pop culture, and discography.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

Point of intrigue - Marvin Gaye's influence in Motown was noted in such songs as "Ain't That Peculiar," "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "What's Going On," and "Sexual Healing" in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll

No. 18 on 100 Greatest Artists of All Time (Rolling Stone)

No. 6 on 100 Greatest Singers of All Time (Rolling Stone)

No. 82 on 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time (Rolling Stone)

What's Going On (1971) - No. 5 on 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (Rolling Stone) ... Included in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry (2003) ... Revised in 2020 as the No. 1 album in the Rolling Stone list

Let's Get It On (1973) and Here, My Dear (1978) on 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (Rolling Stone)

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "What's Going On," "Let's Get It On," and "Sexual Healing" on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

No. 6 on 100 Greatest Singers (Q magazine)

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame

Inducted into the Michigan Rock and Hall Legends Hall of Fame (2005)

Inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame (2014)

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2016)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 4

Aretha Franklin

"Queen of Soul"

Inducted by Keith Richards

(Wikipedia)

Refer to Wikipedia for Aretha Franklin's career, music style and image, activism, legacy, and discography.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

"Respect" was and is Aretha Franklin's signature song.

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1979)

First woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Second woman to be inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame (2005)

Pulitzer Prize Special Citation (2019)*

Aretha Franklin was the first individual woman to be honored.

Inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame (2005)

Inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame (2015)

Grammy Legend Award (1991)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1994)

Kennedy Center Honoree (1994)

National Medal of Arts (1999)

Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005)

American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award

No. 1 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time (2010)
No. 9 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time (2010)
No. 19 on Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists (2011)

"...voice of the civil rights movement..."
"...the voice of black America..."

Aretha Franklin has achieved many honors beyond what is listed here. To conclude this post, I owe profound respect to the queen of soul, her impressive career, and tributes after her passing.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 3

Bo Diddley

Blues to Rock and Roll

Inducted by ZZ Top

(Wikipedia)

Refer to Wikipedia for Bo Diddley's career and discography.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

Inducted into the Rockability Hall of Fame in 1987

Inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame (2000)

Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2003

Inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 2017

Inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame (2020)

Lifetime Achievement Award from Guitar Player magazine (1990)

Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation (1996)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1998)

Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the University of Florida (Posthumous, 2008)

"Bo Diddley" (1955 recording) inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (1999)

Bo Diddley is widely recognized for his rectangular guitar and the resonating tones.

...and many more

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 2

Eddie Cochran

Inducted by Mick Jones

(Wikipedia)

Side note - Eddie Cochran passed away in April 1960 in a car accident. He was only 21 years old (October 3, 1938 - April 17, 1960)

Refer to Wikipedia for Eddie Cochran's career, style and influence.

Point of interest - Eddie Cochran was self-taught in blues guitar.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

Songs later covered by such musicians as the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Tom Petty, Rod Stewart, the Who, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Simple Minds, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, U2, and so many more. Refer to Wikipedia for the entire list of musicians covering Eddie Cochran's work.

His life may have been brief, but his legacy will last forever.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 1

The Coasters

Inducted by Lester Sill

(Wikipedia)

The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll band. They are best known as an influence of the doo-wop genre through the 1960s.

The Coasters' discography includes 7 albums total.

The later history of the band is disturbing and one I prefer to not share here. If you must know, refer to the Wikipedia link above.

On a more positive note, The Coasters were also inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.

The original members include -

Carl Gardner, Bobby Nunn, Billy Guy, Leon Hughes (briefly replaced by musician, Young Jessie), and Adolph Jacob (left the group in 1959)

Four members of The Coasters were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 - Carl Gardner, Billy Guy, Will "Dub" Jones, and Cornell Gunter.

There are four names current to The Coasters. There are several former members. There were a select number of session musicians. A sense of in and out.

Once again, follow the Wikipedia link above for more.

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Set List Readers Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1986 No. 6

The post will say the rest of it. Follow the link above.

In this post, I thought I would briefly share The Everly Brothers' No. 1 songs as listed on Newsweek.

"Wake Up Little Susie" - No. 1 (1957)

"All I Have To Do Is Dream" - No. 1 (1958)*

*"All I Have To Do Is Dream" is ranked #141 on Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. (Wikipedia)

"Cathy's Clown" - No. 1 (1960)

Of the three, I think "All I Have To Do Is Dream" is the most recognized. Consider the YouTube video below -

Saturday, September 18, 2021

zZounds All Star Gear - Drums

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The singer provides the lyrics and the lyrics define the tone. The guitarists provide instrumental and vocal backup. The keyboards with synth add a layer of sound to enhance the experience of the songs. And then there are the drums, which I personally find to be the core because they set the beat and the pace.

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Overall -
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Friday, September 17, 2021

Friday Music Library - All You Need Is Now

Friday Music Library features musicians with a long collection in my iTunes Library.

To kick off a new musician in Friday Music Library, I am honoring Duran Duran - the longest running band in my iTunes library.

In this post, the first song in the list is "All You Need Is Now" from the album of the same name.

Album notes -

13th album

Peaked at No. 11 in the UK (13th Top 20)

No. 119 on Billboard 200 upon digital release in 2010

No. 29 on Billboard 200 upon physical release in 2011

"All You Need Is Now" was the first single to be released

"All You Need Is Now" was initially on digital release (iTunes)

"All You Need Is Now" - No. 38 om Billboard's Adult Pop Songs

"All You Need Is Now" - First track on digital and physical release

(Wikipedia)

With background aside, enjoy "All You Need Is Now" on this first Friday Music Library featuring Duran Duran.

Thursday, September 16, 2021

zZounds Trending - JBL Loudspeaker Buying Guide

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

JBL is a new brand to Set List but is a trending brand on zZounds. From live to studio to home audio, JBL is the recommended way to go. As quoted from zZounds - ",..coffeeshop performers to worldwide touring live acts;.."