August 2022 Set List

1.  RPM

2.  The Heat Is On

3.  Eruption

4.  U.S. Anthem - Woodstock - Jimi Hendrix

5.  The Stroke (live)

6.  Stayin' Alive

7.  Pride and Joy

8.  Wild Boys

9,  Shakedown Street

10.  Burma Road

And there you have it.  August 2022 Set List.

X&Y Album by Coldplay

Honors -

No. 1 in 32 countries

No. 1 on UK Albums Chart

Coldplay's first album to chart Billboard 200

Over 13 million copies sold worldwide as of December 2012

Over 2.8 million copies sold in the UK as of October 2021

(Irony - Second best behind Coldplay's 2002 A Rush of Blood to the Head)

Certifications -

Gold -

Brazil, Greece, & Russia

Platinum -

Austria, Finland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, & Sweden

2x Platinum -

Argentina, Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain, & Switzerland

3x Platinum -

Argentina, Germany, & the U.S.

4x Platinum -

New Zealand 

5x Platinum -

Canada

6x Platinum -

Australia & Denmark

8x Platinum -

Ireland

9x Platinum -

UK

(Wikipedia)

Coldplay...

...is the answer to the guess.  

"Speed of Sound" is a track from Coldplay's third album, X&Y (2005).  It was the lead single to release in April 2005.

Charts -

No. 2 on UK Singles Chart

No. 8 on Billboard Hot 100

Honors -

2 Grammy nominations 

Brit Award

4 MTV Video Music Award nominations

Billionth download on iTunes

Certifications -

Gold in Australia, Canada, Denmark, the UK, and the U.S.

(Wikipedia)

Guess the Artist

In this edition of Guess the Artist, I am offering one hint - this song and one other are features on end the month Set Lists.  Bonus hint - The artist also performed at Wembley.

Set List Reader's Choice

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

Guess the Artist

The answer was Peter Gabriel based on his song, "Steam," from the album, Us.

Peter Gabriel was not always praised for upbeat tunes.  For some time, he was let down by critics for what can only be considered depressing.

For example, "Don't Give Up"  and "Mercy Street" are hopeful songs but are rather down in tone with emphasis on flat notes.

"Don't Give Up" is from Peter Gabriel's fifth album, So, released in May 1986.

Honors -

Best selling solo release

Grammy Nomination for Best Album of the Year (1987)

Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2003 & 2020)

Certifications -

Gold in Argentina, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, & Spain

Platinum in Germany, Netherlands, & Switzerland

3x Platinum in Australia and the UK

5x Platinum in New Zealand & the U.S.

(Wikipedia)

zZounds Update

Dear readers and passersby,

Due to a lack in sales on zZounds, my account has been closed and completely shut down. 

What does this mean for you?  I will no longer have products to share that will result in clicks and potential purchases.

I had a blast sharing the ultimate in musical instrumentals but the prices were never best to follow through on.

Thank you for an amazing time.  I am excited for what Saturdays will be now.

Park Lane Special Edition

Park Lane was established in 1955 for the original American consumer.  Fast forward 67 years and Park Lane has gone worldwide and is celebrating a milestone birthday bash.  You, though, get the presents.

As a Fashion Director (base level on Park Lane), I welcome sales from Australia, Canada, Mexico, Scotland, the UK, and the U.S.

With that said, get the scoop on the birthday bash:

My Park Lane

Spend $67+

Choose 1 item for $30

Score 1 item FREE (Splurge!)

Impression Bracelet Collection

Iconic Favorite - Stylists & Customers

Was $182, Choose 1 for the $30 deal!

Us

Us

Notes -

6th album

No. 2 in the UK and U.S.

Certifications -

Gold in Argentina, New Zealand, Spain, and Sweden

2x Gold in France

Platinum in Germany, the UK, and the U.S.

2x Platinum in Canada 

3x Platinum in Australia and Italy

(Wikipedia)

Peter Gabriel Solo

Peter Gabriel is the guessed answer.

"Steam" is from Peter Gabriel's 1992 album, Us.

"Steam" -

No. 10 on UK Singles Chart

No. 32 on Billboard Hot 100

No. 1 on Modern Rock Tracks

No. 1 on RPM Top Singles (Canada)

Top 10 in Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, & Portugal

MTV Video Music Awards (1993) - 2 Wins, 1 Nomination

Grammy Awards (1994) - 1 Win, 1 Nomination

(Wikipedia)

Guess the Artist

In this edition of Guess the Artist, there is a front man theme - two separate vocals led the band and both went on to have successful solo careers.

Consider the YouTube video below -

Amazon Associates Update

Dear readers and passersby,

I am saddened to say that I have been rejected by the Amazon Associates temporary program.  I will no longer be able to devote and sell on posts to products featured on Amazon as related to my business.

I am so sorry.

My mother is having surgery today and will need a significant amount of help during the recovery process at home, so I will not be on Set List for a while.  I hope to return next week some time.

Guessed Right

In the latest Guess the Artist post, the artist was stamped onto the official video for "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight."  Genesis, when Phil Collins took over for Peter Gabriel.

Genesis, with either front man, has an extensive history so in this post, I thought I would share the album behind the song.

"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" is the second track from Genesis' 13th album, Invisible Touch, released in June 1986.  "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" was released as the album's fourth single in March 1987.  The song reached No. 3 in the U.S. and No. 18 in the UK.  (Wikipedia)

Invisible Touch reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 3 on Billboard 200.  

Five singles from the album reached the Top 5 on Billboard Hot 100 - first and foreign band to achieve such success.

The album is the band's highest selling with over 1.2 million in the UK and 6 million in the U.S.

Certifications -

Gold in Hong Kong, Japan, and Spain

Platinum in France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland

3X Platinum in Australia

4X Platinum in New Zealand and the UK

6X Platinum in the U.S.

(Wikipedia) 

Guess the Artist

In this edition of Guess the Artist, "tonight" is a theme in two songs by the same artist.  Only one song, however, will be shared here - "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight."

The "tonight" theme can be traced to a solo career and band career.

Set List Reader's Choice

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

Guessed Right - Adele

In the Guess the Artist series, Adele's name was stamped on the YouTube video, therefore making the guess easy and obvious.

In this post, I thought I would share my two most favorite Adele songs - "Skyfall" and "Rumour Has It."

"Rumour Has It"

Fourth single from 2011 album, 21

Released in the UK in November 2011

No. 16 on Billboard Hot 100

No. 1 on Adult Album Alternative chart

Gold in Australia, Italy, Mexico, and the UK

2x Platinum in the U.S.

3x Platinum in Canada

(Wikipedia)

"Skyfall"

No. 1 in Ireland

No. 1 on French Singles Chart

No. 2 on UK Singles Chart

92,000 copies sold when reaching this rank

No. 8 on Billboard Hot 100

No. 1 on UK's iTunes online store within 10 hours upon release

84,000 copies sold within the first two days of release

First Bond song to sell one million digital copies

7.2 million copies sold worldwide

Adele's "Skyfall" tied with Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" for highest charting Bond theme on UK Singles Chart.

Academy Award

Brit Award

Critics' Choice Movie Award

Golden Globe Award

Grammy Award

85th Academy Awards (2013) - Adele performed "Skyfall" live for the first time (before knowing she won).

Gold in Australia, Finland, and New Zealand

Platinum in Belgium, Denmark, and Germany

2x Platinum in Italy, Mexico, the UK and the U.S.

5x Platinum in Canada

Wikipedia - Follow this link for more about "Skyfall" reception and background.

One by U2

"One is the loneliest number"

In reality, this quote is true.  I do believe that many decades ago, this quote was meant to be funny depending on delivery.  The words and sentiment can be depressing.  In music, this is not for the alone at heart but instead is best enjoyed when performed by U2 - the one and only.

"One" 

"One" is the third track and third release from U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby.

Honors -

No. 1 on Irish Singles Charts, Canadian RPM Top Singles Charts, U.S. Album Rock Tracks, and U.S. Modern Rock Tracks

No. 3 in New Zealand

No. 4 in Australia 

No. 7 in UK Singles Chart 

No. 10 on Billboard Hot 100

No. 36 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2004) ... No. 36 in 2010 issue ... No. 62 in 2021 issue

Included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll

Grammy nomination 

Certifications -

Gold in Denmark and the UK

Platinum in Italy

(Wikipedia)

Guessed Right - Adele

Guess the Artist was a give away with her name stamped on the YouTube audio video.

In detailed research, Adele's early background and professional history to date is extensive and impressive for only being in her mid 30s (b. May 5, 1988).  Read more on Wikipedia.    

Adele's current discography -

19 (2008)

21 (2011)

25 (2015)

30 (2021)             

Honors -

Over 120 million records sold worldwide

2 Grammy Awards/2 Grammy Nominations (2009)

3 Brit Award Nominations

21 - 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Brit Awards, longest No. 1 on Billboard since 1985, best selling record by a female in UK chart history, second best selling album in the UK of all time, first album by Adele to certify Diamond in the U.S., second longest running No. 1 on Australian ARIA Chart ever

No. 5 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music (2/2012)       

One of the 100 Most Influential People in the World (Time, 4/2012 & 4/2016 & 5/2022 - "Icon" Category)     

First solo female artist with 3 Top 10 singles in Billboard Hot 100 at the same time ... First to have 2 Top 5 singles in Billboard Hot 100 at the same time                    

First female artist to have 2 albums in the top 5 of Billboard 200               

Ivor Novello Award (2012 & 2016)

Academy Award ("Skyfall" 2013) ... First Bond song to win/5th to be nominated ... Brit Award (2013)

Honored an MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace (2013)

25 - Best selling album upon release (2015) ... Second album to be certified Diamond by the RIAA ... 5 Grammy Awards ... 4 Brit Awards

Adele has won more Grammy Awards than any other female artist not from the U.S.                                   

Inducted into the Royal Albert Hall Walk of Fame (2018)                                                                                                                                                                                Follow the Wikipedia link above as the source for the esteemed honors background.

Guess the Artiat

In this edition of Guess the Artist, 007 was an honor.  "Rumour Has It" helps shape pop culture in music.  Album discussion tomorrow.

 

Set List Reader's Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is by Issa and her Park Lane boutique.

In the world of Set List fashion, precious jewelry ranks well at the top of consideration, buying, and supporting entrepreneurship.  Help Melissa reach so high up in leadership status that she nearly owns Park Lane.

In the world of Set List small business, the title "Amazon Associate" goes a long way with the same - consider, buy, and support.  Help me in defining what I consider success - the American dream of financial independence and living on my own in only the best of ways.

40th Bash

Clips from classics

Stevie (not Wonder)

Stevie Ray Vaughan that is.

Wikipedia - History/Background

Honors -

5 W. C. Handy Awards

Posthumously inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (2000)

"Crossfire" - No. 1 on Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks

15 million in sales

No. 7 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitar Players of All Time (2003)

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Stevie's band, Double Trouble, in 2015

No. 1 Greatest Blues Guitarist (Guitar World)

6 Grammy Awards ... 6 Grammy Nominations

Wikipedia - Awards/Nominati0ns List

Follow both Wikipedia links for further reading.

Guess the Artist

In this edition of Guess the Artist, the song I am sharing is a blues rock classic.  Enjoy "Pride and Joy."