February 2024
1. The Way You Look Tonight
2. The Look of Love
3. Send Her My Love
4. Skylark
5. Barbra Streisand
6. Come Undone
7. Ghost Story
8. Rolling In the Deep
9. In A Broke Dream
10. I Don't Want Your Love
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Play It Beyonce
Born September 4, 1981
Where it all began -
Destiny's Child - one of the best-selling girl groups of all time
Only solo female artist to achieve at least 20 Top 10 singles
Only female artist with over 10 Top 10 singles as part of a group
Over 200 million records sold worldwide - One of the best-selling artists of all time
60 million records sold with Destiny's Child
- Honors -
Most awarded female of all time -
32 Grammy Awards
26 MTV Video Music Awards
24 NAACP Image Awards
35 BET Awards
17 Soul Train Music Awards
International Artist of Excellence
(American Music Awards, 2007)
Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts
(World Music Awards, 2008)
Billboard Millennium Award (Inaugural, 2011)
Songwriter of the Year
(American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, 2002)*
*Beyonce is the first black woman to win this award.
Most Grammy awards won by a female artist in one night (6 - 2010)
(Adele tied the record in 2012)
Destiny's Child named third Greatest Music Video artists of all time
(behind Madonna and Michael Jackson)
Most successful black touring artist
Most Powerful Woman in Music (2020)
Second most award-winning artist of all time (behind Michael Jackson)
One of the 100 Women Who Defined the 21st Century (Time)
Discography -
5 albums with Destiny's Child
1 album with Jay-Z
8 solo albums
1 soundtrack album (The Lion King: The Gift - 2019)
Inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (Inaugural class, 2021)
3rd in VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music (2012, behind Mariah Carey and Madonna)
64 RIAA Certifications - Top certified in the 2000s decade
There is a wealth of history behind Beyonce, not just what is shown here. A further reading will say the rest of it. Follow the Wikipedia link above.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Play It Ella Fitzgerald
Queen of Jazz
April 25, 1917 - June 15, 1996
Collaboration with such jazz artists as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, etc.
Collaborations led to such songs as "Dream a Little Dream of Me," "Cheek to Cheek," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"
Honors -
14 Grammy Awards
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Kennedy Center Honors - Performing Arts Medal of Honor
National Medal of Arts
NAACP's inaugural President's Award
Presidential Medal of Freedom
George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement
Honorary doctorate of music from Yale University
Honorary doctorate of music from Harvard University
Career history and works are stored in the archives at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Personal arrangements are stored in the Library of Congress
Collection of published sheet music donated to UCLA
No. 45 on Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023)
Monday, February 26, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
None of the Above
In this edition of Sunday Favorite, my top choice is:
The post was a YouTube audio version shared direct to Set List.
This post (also a direct share) uniquely accents "Too Much Information."
Think music multiple choice.
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Play It Michael Jackson
"King of Pop"
August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009
In Chicago, electricity sparks in the summer atmosphere. Weekend rush hour begins on Thursdays. Blasting music with or without the windows rolled down. A sun kissed tan by day. A lovely glow by night. Al fresco. All eyes on the television during severe weather turning devastatingly critical.
Let me try again - Summer in Chicago is wide awake and filled with energy built up through the winter months. Hear the city roar...like Michael Jackson.
When the news broke, anything Michael Jackson blasted the radio waves and every car window was down. Strong impact and even more so passionate interest. An unprecedented reaction included a spike in more sales and over 2.5 billion viewers worldwide tuning in to watch Michael Jackson's televised funeral at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Second only to Queen Elizabeth's televised funeral with 4.1 billion viewers worldwide and 28 million in the UK alone)
Early on, fans grew up with him. Every generation after his childhood found something great to listen to. That is quite impressive...
...As are his honors.
Jackson 5 - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael
Solo as of 1971
Music videos for such songs as "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller" broke racial barriers
Helped grow success for MTV
Discography -
Got to Be There (1972)
Ben (1972)
Music & Me (1973)
Forever, Michael (1975)
Off the Wall (1979)
Thriller (1982)
Bad (1987)
Dangerous (1991)
HIStory: Past, Present and Future Book (1995)
Invincible (2001)
Thriller - Best selling album of all time
Over 400 million records sold worldwide - one of the best-selling music artists of all time
13 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles - 4th highest on Hot 100 record
First artist to have a Top 10 single on Hot 100 in five different decades
One of the most awarded artists in pop music -
13 Grammy Awards
Grammy Legend Award
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
26 American Music Awards
(esp. Artist of the Century & Artist of the 1980s)
6 BRIT Awards
1 Golden Globe Award
39 Guinness World Records -
Most Successful Entertainer of All Time (etc.)
Inductions -
Hollywood Walk of Fame
(1980 w/ The Jackson 5 and 1984 as a solo)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (twice)
Vocal Group Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Dance Hall of Fame (first to be inducted)
Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame
Inaugural inductee into Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
Honored by a sitting United States President in the White House three times -
- Presidential Public Safety Commendation honor by Ronald Reagan
(1984) For humanitarian causes
- Artist of the Decade honor by George H. W. Bush (1990)
- Point of Light Ambassador honor by George H. W. Bush
(1992) For welcoming disadvantaged children into Jackson's Neverland Ranch
This post highlights honors only. Michael Jackson's full history will fill in the rest. Follow the link above.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
All In the Numbers
All In the Numbers
- No. 1 -
- No. 1 Song of All Time -
"Blinding Lights" - The Weekend
- No. 1 Album of All Time -
According to Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ranks first.
8th album - Released in May 1967
Notes -
Cross-generation interest
Tap into youth culture and counterculture
Honors -
4 Grammy Awards
Inducted into the National Recording Registry (2003)
Success -
Over 32 million copies sold worldwide as of 2011
Best selling album in the UK
Charts - Original Release - No. 1
Australia, Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden, UK, U.S., West Germany
Certified Gold in Brazil and France
Certified Platinum in Germany and Italy
Certified 2x Platinum in Argentina
Certified 3x Platinum in Argentina (1987 CD issue) and Denmark
Certified 4x Platinum in Australia
Certified 6x Platinum in New Zealand
Certified 8x Platinum in Canada
Certified 11x Platinum in the U.S.
Certified 18x Platinum in the UK
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
August Find -
Peridot
August Birthstone
August School Term Launch
Prep for Too Much Information
Semi-Precious Stone
Yellow OR White Gold
17" L OR 2-" w/ 2" extender
Hand-crafted in the U.S.
Discount code - LAURENHOVIS20
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Sunday Favorite
In this edition of Sunday Favorite, my top choice is:
In brief summary, I am a new consultant with the jewelry and accessories brand, Studio7Fashion. The primary focus is unique, high-end jewelry for women.
One of the unique pieces is a necklace & earring set in the design of a music note.
In the early days of Set List, I promised the blog be about anything music in genres and mediums. Set List has since gone on to feature fashion as related to music such as Duran Duran's "Girl Panic!" and "Falling Down." Robert Palmer's music videos featured models playing instruments. A few examples of the blend between music and fashion.
Where fashion accents music, jewelry accents fashion. In the case of the jewels shown in the link above, fashion is naturally a pair and music is honored one note at a time.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Play It Prince
Black History Month honors all of color and all accomplishments and contributions made to society, from entertainment in all forms to academia to pen and paper to the everyday men and women making a silent difference in the lives of those who admire.
On Set List, February recognizes the music industry and generational impacts in so many genres.
In this entry, I am highlighting Prince and his inspiration to those following him.
June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016
Prince is forever known for his unique and one of a kind persona, impressive vocal range including profound peak falsetto notes, and being a multi-instrumentalist,
When Prince passed and the news spread, car windows were rolled down and anything by the one and only blared in his honor - his contribution to music.
Genres considered - Funk, Rock, R&B, Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, Progressive Soul
Instruments played - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums
Initial releases -
For You (1978)
Prince (1979)
Critical acclaim -
Dirty Mind (1980)
Controversy (1981)
1999 (1982)
Best known -
Purple Rain (1984) - Recorded with the new band, the Revolution
Purple Rain was also a soundtrack to the film of the same name
No. 1 on Billboard 200 for six months
Academy Award for the soundtrack
Solo after the Revolution -
Sign o' the Times (1987)
Considered to be Prince's greatest work
Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (2017)
No. 93 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2003)
(No. 93 in 2012 ... No. 45 in 2020)
Certified Gold in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, & Switzerland
Certified 2x Gold in France
Certified Platinum in the Netherlands, UK, & U.S.
Prince - The Artist Formerly Known as Prince - The Artist - Prince
Discography - 39 albums
Song List - 500 to in excess of 1,000
Over 150 million records sold worldwide - one of the best selling music artists of all time
Honors -
Grammy President's Merit Award
American Music Award for Achievement and of Merit
Billboard Icon Award
Golden Globe Award
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004)
Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame (2006)
Inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame (2016)
Inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (2022)
"When Doves Cry"
Lead single on Purple Rain
Friday, February 16, 2024
Electric Guitar, Andy Taylor!
...I love you man.
And so many fans love you too, Andy Taylor. Happy Birthday. This Set List post is on me.
(Source - People.com)
b. February 16, 1961
Andrew James Taylor - or just Andy - is forever linked to Duran Duran and The Power Station. He also works as a solo artist as well as working alongside Robert Palmer when he went solo as well as Rod Stewart and many more musicians.
In 2008, Andy wrote an autobiography - Wild Boy: My Life in Duran Duran.
This Set List post is an outline where following the link to Wikipedia will fill in what is desired to know.
Andy Taylor has experienced a lot in life that keeps on rolling. He has embraced worldwide stardom with global icons in music. He has experienced devastating familial loss but with his forever love by his side. He now battles cruel cancer that has tempted to take his life but he is Andy Taylor, a musician so talented that he can accurately play over his head.
Duran Duran - Live from London...Brief pause to catch their breath after "Wild Boys" and before the remaining two songs...Andy said "thank you very much"...fans will always say "you're welcome very much"
Happy Birthday, wild boy.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Set List Special Edition
Michaela Sullivan
b. February 15, 1993
Michaela is an only child and native to Hawaii but calls the mainland home. She is a college graduate and holds a strong passion for professional photography and business acumen. On April 8, 2023, she changed her last name when she married her true love.
The date - April 8 - is our grandmother's birthday, so I am certain the date of her wedding was chosen deliberately.
On this day, February 15th, Michaela officially settles into her 30s by one year.
Happy Birthday, my dear cousin.
From January 2, 1993 to February 27, 1993 and various dates in between, Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" reigned at the top of Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks.
- Top 10 Selling Albums of 1993 -
The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (Whitney Houston)
Breathless (Kenny G)
Unplugged (Eric Clapton)
Janet (Janet Jackson)
Some Gave All (Billy Rae Cyrus)
The Chronic (Dr. Dre)
Pocket Full of Kryptonite (Spin Doctors)
Ten (Pearl Jam)
The Chase (Garth Brooks)
Core (Stone Temple Pilots)
All American
Irish Heritage - Father's side
English Heritage - Mother's side
German Heritage - Mother's side
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
To the Tune of Jewelry Notes
Certifications - Gold, Silver, Platinum, Multi-Platinum, Diamond
Charts - No. 1 or greater
Sales - Thousands to millions
Release - Lead or further out
Album...
And the recording studio is where the musical notes come together.
On this Valentine's Day, jewelry is always a good thought. On Set List, jewelry in the form of a musical note is a clever play on theme.
Studio 54 then to Studio7Fashion now is a place to consider (well, an online place to browse, mark a favorite, or make a purchase).
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
In Honor of Bob Marley
February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981
Honors -
Greatest Hits album - Legend - released in 1984 ... Best-selling reggae album of all time
Over 75 million records sold worldwide - one of the best-selling music artists of all time
Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994)
No. 11 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time
No. 98 on Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Inducted into Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
Inducted into UK Music Hall of Fame
Reggae album - Catch a Fire - inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
Monday, February 12, 2024
Night Sessions
Night Sessions
4th album
Released in October 2001
No. 4 on Top Jazz Albums chart
In the realm of pop rock and synth-pop, Duran Duran was my first collection from their debut album to their most recent.
In the realm of pure smooth jazz, a mixed album with a rainy day theme was my first. Of course, The Rippingtons are always a must.
In the realm of classic jazz, Miles Davis and Chris Botti are staples in my collection under this genre. Miles Davis reflects passion for the instrument and the art form. Chris Botti follows suit but also profound emotion.
Night Sessions was my first album in my Chris Botti collection and at the time, I was in a deep depression with dark night lasting all day, even in beautiful blue sunny weather. I have grown stronger now, so I rarely listen to the CD but the emotions behind the recordings will last forever.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
In Honor of Toby Keith
July 8, 1961 - February 5, 2024
Although I am not so much with the country music genre, I feel remiss if I do not honor the legendary Toby Keith.
Debut album - 4th studio album:
Toby Keith (1993)
Boomtown (1994)
Blue Moon (1996)
Dream Walkin' (1997)
- Gold+ Certifications
No. 1 single - "Should've Been a Cowboy"
Pull My Chain ... Unleashed ... Shock'n Y'all
4x Platinum Certifications
Stats -
19 studio albums
2 Christmas albums
5 compilation albums
- Over 40 million in sales worldwide
Stats -
61 singles on Billboard Hot Country Songs
20 No. 1 singles
22 Top 10 singles
Honors -
7 Grammy Award nominations
National Medal of Arts (2021)
Toby passed in his sleep after battling stomach cancer.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Play It Jimi Hendrix
The month of February represents the accomplishments of black men and women in all forms of history, from rising against slavery to standing against white treatment during the Civil Rights Movement to pop culture to music to so much more.
Jimi Hendrix listed No. 1 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
(Point of intrigue - There is such the concept of reverse discrimination. A white male applied to a university in northern California and was turned down because the school reached their requisite quota for the year. The quota was in reference to minority races.)
History aside, let's hear Jimi Hendrix play it.
November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970
"...one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of pop music..."
"...arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music..."
Fender Stratocaster played at Woodstock
Signature brand played by Jimi Hendrix
Are You Experienced (1967)
Axis: Bold as Love (1967)
Electric Ladyland (1968)
- Listed in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
"Purple Haze" - No. 17
"All Along the Watchtower" - No. 47
"Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - No. 102
"Foxy Lady" - No. 153
"Hey Joe" - No. 201
"Little Wing" - No. 366
"The Wind Cries Mary" - No. 379
- Listed in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
"Purple Haze" - No. 2
"Voodoo Child" - No. 12
"Machine Gun" - No. 49
- Listed in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Jimi Hendrix Experience inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. The band was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
Are You Experienced (debut album) listed in top 50 U.S. National Recording Registry (2005) ... Certified Gold in Italy and the UK ... Certified 5x Platinum in the U.S.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2 Grammy Awards
Hall of Fame Grammy Award
Grammy Award for rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner"
Friday, February 9, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Brand New Day - Sting
February 7th
Birthday Girl
On February 7, 1964, Lisa was born and adopted into the welcoming care of Robert and Estelle Flosi. Her grandfather sensed trouble in her the day they met and she has been a fearless protector of her family and the underserved since.
February 7, 1964 - The Beatles touched down in New York's Kennedy Airport and were welcomed by screaming fans.
February 7, 1964 - The Four Seasons released the album, Born to Wander (No. 84 on Billboard 200).
1964 Grammy Awards -
Record of the Year - Henry Mancini's "Days of Wine and Roses"
Album of the Year - Barbra Streisand's The Barbra Streisand Album
Song of the Year - Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer's "Days of Wine and Roses"
Best New Artist - Ward Swingle
Aunt Lisa -
You were adopted into a Swedish heritage and Italian heritage family. Your biological heritage will never be known but with natural red hair, Ireland was always questioned. So...
In true Irish form, Happy Birthday -
La breithe shona duit
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