March 2024
1. Clocks
2. 4 Minutes
3. Before Dawn
4. Singin' In the Rain
5. Lovely Day
6. Planet Earth
7. Rabbit Hole
8. Reach Up For the Sunrise
9. Arrival
10. Ave Maria
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
250 Million or More Albums Sold - U.S. Artists
Best-Selling Music Artists - United States
250 Million or More ... Sales
Madonna - 300 million
Elvis Presley - 500 million
Michael Jackson - 500 million
The Beatles cap this list and all before with 600 million in sales.
200 Million to 249 Million Albums Sold - U.S. Artists
Best-Selling Music Artists - United States
200 Million to 249 Million ... Sales
Eagles - 200 million
Beyonce - 200 million
Taylor Swift - 200 million
Whitney Houston - 220 million
Mariah Carey - 220 million
Eminem - 220 million
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Ralph Lauren - Pop Culture - Set List
Glenn Miller
March 1, 1904 - December 16, 1945
Best-selling recording band (Glenn Miller and His Orchestra) from 1939 to 1942*
*Ralph Lauren was born on October 14, 1939.
Honors -
16 No. 1 records
69 Top 10 hits
*Successes surpassing Elvis Presley and The Beatles
Grammy Hall of Fame -
"Moonlight Serenade" - Recorded in 1939...Inducted in 1991
"Chattanooga Choo Choo" - Recorded in 1941...Inducted in 1996
"In the Mood" - Recorded in 1939...Inducted in 1983
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
Hollywood Walk of Fame - International Icon
In this final edition of musicians with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, I am honoring an iconic musician and actor that, with his wife, defined pop culture then and created a lasting influence on Hollywood.
His name is Desi Arnaz. His wife is Lucille Ball. I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, Desilu Productions (although later bought out) overseeing many hit television programs. Let's focus on Desi.
Desi - March 2, 1917 - December 2, 1986
Lucy - August 6, 1911 - April 26, 1989
Desi Arnaz was a Cuban actor, musician, and bandleader of the Desi Arnaz Orchestra. His instrument of choice was the conga drums and made them popular in the United States. He also showcase the conga line.
Desi has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - one for his contribution to motion pictures (6301 Hollywood Boulevard) & one for his contribution to television.
Honors -
Emmy Awards - 4 Nominations, 2 Wins
Golden Globe Award - Best Television Achievement*
*Helping shape American comedy through contributions onset & behind the camera
Inducted into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame
Desi and Lucy paved the way for syndicated reruns with I Love Lucy as an example.
Desi Arnaz's filmography is broken down by category - Actor, Producer, Writer, Director
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Set List Sunday Special - Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey
March 29, 1918 - August 17, 1990
Actress and singer
Honors -
Special Tony Award for title role in the all-black production of Hello, Dolly! (1968)
Daytime Emmy Award for role as fairy godmother in the television special, Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale (1986)
"Takes Two to Tango" - Top 10 in 1952
Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award (1976, first African-American to receive award)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1988)
Set List Sunday Special - Louis Bellson
Louis Bellson
(Birth name - Louie)
July 6, 1924 - February 14, 2009
Jazz drummer
Louis and his wife, Pearl Bailey, hold second highest number of visits to the White House outside of Bob Hope
Inducted into Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1985
Louis has worked with such big bands as Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Duke Ellington to name a few.
Louis received an honorary doctorate from Northern Illinois University in 1985.
Honors -
Grammy Awards - 9 nominations
NEA Jazz Masters Award (1994 ... National Endowment for the Arts)
In the era of big bands, Duke Ellington is one of the most profound leaders. Therefore, Louis Bellson performing as drummer was an esteemed member.
Discography with Duke Ellington -
Ellington Uptown (1952)
My People (1960)
A Concert of Sacred Music (1965)
Ella at Duke's Place (1965)
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Ireland's Finest - U2 Accolades
U2 Accolades
Over 170 million albums sold worldwide
Honors -
22 Grammy Awards - record
Academy Award - 2 Nominations
American Music Awards - 4 Nominations, 6 Wins
Billboard Music Awards - 6 Nominations, 10 Wins
BRIT Awards - 20 Wins
Golden Globe Awards - 3 Nominations, 2 Wins
Ivor Novello - 2 Nominations, 4 Wins
MTV Video Music Awards - 28 Nominations, 11 Wins
MTV Europe Music Awards - 16 Nominations, 7 Wins
Mercury Prize - 1 Nomination
People's Choice Awards - 4 Wins
Q Awards - 15 Wins
UK Music Video Awards - 4 Nominations
Esteemed Honors -
The Joshua Tree solidified global stardom
Certified Gold in Finland, Mexico, Norway, & the UK (deluxe edition)
Certified 3x Gold in Austria
Certified Platinum in Argentina, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden & Switzerland
Certified 2x Platinum in France, Germany
Certified 3x Platinum in Denmark (digital release) & Spain
Certified 5x Platinum in Australia
Certified 10x Platinum in the UK
Certified 14x Platinum in New Zealand
Certified Diamond in Canada & the U.S.
Kennedy Center Honors (2022)
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2005
Friday, March 22, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024
120 Million to 199 Million Albums Sold - U.S. Artists
Best-Selling Music Artists - United States
120 Million to 199 Million ... Sales
Bon Jovi - 120 million
Red Hot Chili Peppers - 120 million
Maroon 5 - 120 million
Lil Wayne - 120 million
Lady Gaga - 120 million
Metallica - 125 million
Jay-Z - 125 million
Chris Brown - 140 million
Katy Perry - 143 million
Frank Sinatra - 150 million
Barbra Streisand - 150 million
Aerosmith - 150 million
Bruce Springsteen - 150 million
Britney Spears - 150 million
Bruno Mars - 150 million
Billy Joel - 160 million
Kanye West - 160 million
Garth Brooks - 170 million
100 Million to 119 Million Albums Sold - U.S. Artists
Best-Selling Music Artists - United States
100 Million to 119 Million ... Sales
Donna Summer - 100 million
The Beach Boys - 100 million
Linda Ronstadt - 100 million
James Taylor - 100 million
Tina Turner - 100 million
Gloria Estefan - 100 million
Stevie Wonder - 100 million
Cher - 100 million
Earth, Wind & Fire - 100 million
Meat Loaf - 100 million
The Carpenters - 100 million
Bob Dylan - 100 million
Chicago - 100 million
The Doors - 100 million
Simon & Garfunkel - 100 million
Santana - 100 million
Journey - 100 million
Janet Jackson - 100 million
Prince - 100 million
Neil Diamond - 100 million
Backstreet Boys - 100 million
Guns N' Roses - 100 million
Pink - 100 million
Linkin Park - 100 million
George Strait - 100 million
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Speaking of Spring
In this month of March, the theme is Style Cents Magazine - couture designers and their link to pop culture. For example, Louis Vuitton defining the final few episodes of "Friends."
Today is unique in that water themed songs are replacing fashion, pop culture is not noted, and jewelry accenting the Spring season is capping the day on Set List.
Stella & Dot is a high-end jewelry and accessories brand to match every budget. The longest running collection is the Charlotte Gemstone Collection - necklaces and bracelets. In this post, I am sharing Aquamarine for March and Lapis for September - beautiful blue hues to compliment tropical waters.
Courage
Healing
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Spring Equinox
As of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Spring season has arrived. Although there is still a chill in the air, the Spring months always offer the promise of warmer weather to come. The refreshing season also promises Spring showers
When young at heart, find joy in splashing in rain water puddles.
Spring water...Enjoy the two YouTube videos below -
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024
Hollywood Walk of Fame - Star Slash
In the United States alone, fundamental costs such as gas or groceries always desire inflation being slashed by the public to save for other important finances.
In the United States alone, concert tickets to see favorite musicians are in a sense relief purchases to escape adult responsibilities.
Slash inflation. Rock to Slash.
One of the greatest guitarists of all time
Honors -
Best Guitarist by Esquire (2005)
No. 2 on Time magazine's The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players (after Jimi Hendrix ... 2009)
No. 65 on Rolling Stone's The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time (2011)
"November Rain" solo ranked No. 6 on Guitar World's The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos" (2008)
No. 34 on Gibson Guitar Corporation's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time
Star on Rock Walk of Fame (2007)
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2012 ... In front of the Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Boulevard)
Sunset Strip Music Festival honoree (2010)
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 with the Guns N' Roses original lineup
Les Paul Award (2015)
Sunday, March 17, 2024
U2 - Out Of Control (Live At Red Rocks)1983
In this edition of Set List Favorite, my top choice is the U2 discography series. In this post, I am featuring U2's 1983 Live at Red Rocks concert in full. The concert share is akin to my forever favorite Duran Duran Live from London.
With that said, enjoy the video below and just have fun!
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Go Live - U2 Bonus Album
When I research bands and solo artists, a common notion arises when concerts are planned and performed - further boost global awareness and success.
This was true in U2's 1983 War Tour.
Concert film - U2 Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky
Live Album Tracks
- Side One -
1. Gloria
2. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock
3. I Will Follow
4. Party Girl
- Side Two -
1. Sunday Bloody Sunday
2. The Electric Co.
3. New Year's Day
4. 40
Certifications
Gold in Belgium & Spain
Platinum in France, Germany, & New Zealand
2x Platinum in Canada
3x Platinum in the UK & the U.S.
4x Platinum in Australia
From Me to U2 - Discography - Part 3
In this third edition of From Me to U2, I am concluding the final five U2 albums as listed on their discography.
U2
Discography
15 albums
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004)
Certified Gold in Finland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, & Russia
Certified 3x Gold in Germany
Certified Platinum in Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Japan, Mexico, & Sweden
Certified 2x Platinum in Brazil & Spain
Certified 3x Platinum in Argentina, New Zealand, Portugal, & the U.S.
Certified 4x Platinum in Australia, Denmark, & the UK
Certified 5x Platinum in Canada
Certified 10x Platinum in Ireland
No Line on the Horizon (2009)
Certified Gold in Argentina, Finland, Middle East, Japan, & Mexico
Certified Platinum in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, & the U.S.
Certified 2x Platinum in Canada, Denmark, & the Netherlands
Certified 3x Platinum in Italy
Certified 4x Platinum in Ireland
Songs of Innocence (2014)
Certified Gold in Brazil, Germany, Portugal, & Spain
Certified Silver in the UK
Certified Platinum in Austria, the Netherlands, &
Certified 2x Platinum in Italy & Poland
Songs of Experience (2017)
Certified Gold in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Spain, & the UK
Certified 2x Platinum in France & Italy
Songs of Surrender (2023)
Certified Gold in France
Friday, March 15, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
80 Million to 99 Million Alums Sold - U.S. Artists
Best-Selling Music Artists - United States
80 Million to 99 Million ... Sales
Tom Petty - 80 million
Van Halen - 80 million
The Black Eyed Peas - 80 million
Tim McGraw - 80 million
Usher - 80 million
Post Malone - 80 million
R.E.M. - 85 million
Ariana Grande - 85 million
Justin Timberlake - 88 million
Johnny Cash - 90 million
Lionel Richie - 90 million
Christina Aguilera - 90 million
Alicia Keys - 90 million
75 Million to 79 Million Albums Sold - U.S. Artists
Best-Selling Music Artists - United States
75 Million - 79 Million ... Sales
Imagine Dragons - 75 million
Luke Bryan - 75 million
Tupac Shakur - 75 million
Green Day - 75 million
Alabama - 75 million
Nirvana - 75 million
Bob Seger - 75 million
Kenny G - 75 million
Barry Manilow - 75 million
Kiss - 75 million
Aretha Franklin - 75 million
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Set List Break
Dear readers and passersby,
I am taking a brief break from formally posting . I will be back tomorrow, Thursday March 14, 2024. In the meantime, scroll through the archives if you so desire.
- Lauren
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Guns'n Roses - Welcome to the Jungle ( Studio Version ) High Quality.
Wild Tuesday
"Welcome to the Jungle"
Guns 'n Roses
Monday, March 11, 2024
Hollywood Walk of Fame - In the Stars
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is always presented to the newest addition before being forever cemented. For every shining star are feet stepping over them everyday. The pomp and circumstance is always treasured for the actor or actress - a feeling that no amount of shoes can take away.
Set List - Induction into several Halls of Fame, awards and nominations, ranks on top lists, honors, global certifications...so many more to name here.
Yet, can there be a blend between Hollywood stars and music legends?
In the launch edition of this theme, the Andrews Sisters proved yes.
In this edition, consider Christina Aguilera.
"Voice of a generation" with a 4-octave range
3 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 singles from Christina Aguilera's 1999 debut album - Christina Aguilera
Stripped (2002) - Generally poor reviews to certified 5x Platinum in the U.S. alone &, with over 12 million copies sold worldwide, is considered one of the best selling albums in the 21st Century
Honors -
5 Grammy Awards
2 Latin Grammy Awards
6 ALMA Awards (American Latino Media Arts)
2 MTV Video Music Awards
1 Billboard Music Award
1 Guinness World Record
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Considered a pop culture icon
One of the best-selling music artists of all time - over 90 million records sold worldwide
8th on VH1's list of the Greatest Women in Music
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Sunday Favorite
In this edition of Sunday Favorite, my top choice is a mix of popular culture, music, and a fashion label with fiction appearance -
In a span of 10 years - 1994 to 2004 - six characters of entirely different backgrounds and career interests came together out of naturally formed friendship. When casting settled on six actors, naturally formed chemistry found itself on set, rehearsal, and I am certain table reading.
Laughs and tears
Heartbreak and excited heart
Bloopers with contagious reaction
Studio audiences with contagious reaction
They, and so many at home, got to watch six best friends for half an hour one day a week.
Viewers found themselves somehow relating to one or more characters. As a late bloomer in fashion, I best related to "Rachel Green" and the real names but fictitious roles.
In reality, I have applied to Bloomingdale's roles, Ralph Lauren roles, and Louis Vuitton roles. Although ultimately receiving rejections, I do maintain a few fashion related blogs.
Where I will never land a career in the fashion capitol of the world, I do have London on my bucket list. Since Paris and London have fashion weeks, my bucket list isn't too far off and "Rachel Green" isn't too far off.
And so as you can tell, "Friends" as a sitcom, one line thought to change the course of the series ending, and the popular iconic theme song combine into one Sunday favorite.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
From Me to U2 - Discography - Part 2
In this edition of From Me to U2, I am highlighting a second round of U2 albums listed in the band's discography.
U2
Discography
15 albums
Rattle and Hum (1988)
Certified Gold in Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Norway, & Sweden
Certified Platinum in France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, & Spain
Certified 2x Platinum in Switzerland
Certified 4x Platinum in the UK
Certified 5x Platinum in the U.S.
Certified 7x Platinum in Australia & Canada
Achtung Baby (1991)
Certified Gold in Brazil, Italy, Japan, & Switzerland
Certified Platinum in Argentina, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, & the U.S. (video)
Certified 4x Platinum in the UK
Certified 5x Platinum in Australia & New Zealand
Certified 8x Platinum in the U.S. (album)
Certified Diamond in Canada
Zooropa (1993)
Certified Gold in Austria, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Norway, & Sweden
Certified Platinum in Argentina, France, Spain, & the UK
Certified 2x Platinum in the U.S.
Certified 3x Platinum in Australia
Certified 4x Platinum in Canada & New Zealand
Pop (1997)
Certified Gold in Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, & Sweden
Certified Platinum in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, & the U.S.
Certified 2x Platinum in New Zealand
Certified 3x Platinum in Italy
All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000)
Certified Gold in Finland, Hungary, & Poland
Certified 3x Gold in Germany & New Zealand
Certified Platinum in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, France, Japan, Mexico, Norway, & Sweden
Certified 2x Platinum in Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, & Switzerland
Certified 3x Platinum in New Zealand, South Africa, & Spain
Certified 4x Platinum in the UK & the U.S.
Certified 5x Platinum in Australia & Canada
Friday, March 8, 2024
Set List Special Edition
International Women's Day
The 19th Amendment was passed and brought to the United States Constitution in the summer of 1920.
The 19th Amendment legally gave women the right to vote with suffrage fighting for this milestone. This amendment changed the face of political opinions via filling out and submitting ballots. Women's voices are forever a force to be reckoned with.
In the 1920s, women voted, opted for bob length hair, and showed off their dance moves with the Charleston and short dresses. Quite the dare to society generally dominated by men.
The 1920s were not without musical and societal culture highlights. Consider, on Set List, one of the most iconic composers and songs of then to now -
"Rhapsody in Blue"
Thursday, March 7, 2024
International Artists with the Most Albums
The List
2003 / 2012 / 2020 / 2023
1. The Beatles - 10 / 10 / 9 / 9
2. David Bowie - 6 / 5 / 5 / 5
3. Led Zeppelin - 5 / 5 / 5 / 5
4. The Rolling Stones - 10 / 10 / 6 / 5
5. Pink Floyd - 4 / 4 / 4 / 4
6. Radiohead - 3 / 5 / 4 / 4
7. The Who - 7 / 7 / 4 / 4
8. Black Sabbath - 3 / 3/ 3 / 3
9. Bob Marley and the Wailers - 5 / 4 / 3 / 2
10. Elton John - 6 / 5 / 2 / 2
11. U2 - 5 / 5 / 2 / 2
12. Elvis Costello - 4 / 4 / 2 / 1
13. Roxy Music - 4 / 2 / 2 / 1
14. The Police - 4 / 4 / 1 / 1
15. Cream - 3 / 3 / 1 / (zero in 2023)
American Artists with the Most Albums
The List
2003 / 2012 / 2020 / 2023
1. Bob Dylan - 11 / 11/ 8 / 8
2. Neil Young - 6 / 6/ 7 / 7
3. Kanye West - (no stats in 2003) / 3 / 6/ 6
4. Bruce Springsteen - 8 / 8 / 5/ 5
5. Aretha Franklin - 2 / 2/ 4 / 4
6. Beyonce - (zero in 2003 & 2012) / 3 /4
7. Prince - 4 / 4/ 4/ 4
8. Stevie Wonder - 4 / 4/ 4/ 4
9. Al Green - 3 / 3 / 3/ 3
10. Beastie Boys - 2 /2 /3 / 3
11. Elvis Presley - 3 / 3 / 3 / 3
12. Fiona Apple - (zero in 2003 & 2012) / 3 / 3
13. George Clinton - 3 / 3/ 3/ 3
14. James Brown - 4 / 3 /3/ 3
15. Janet Jackson - 2 / 2 / 3/ 3
16. Jay-Z - 2 / 3 / 3 /3
17. Kendrick Lamar - (no stats in 2003) / (zero in 2012) / 3 /3
18. Marvin Gaye - 3 / 3 / 3 /3
19. Michael Jackson - 3 / 3 / 3 / 3
20. Madonna - 4 / 3 / 3 / 3
21. Nirvana - 3 / 3 / 3 / 3
22. Outkast - 1 / 2 / 3 / 3
23. Taylor Swift - (zero stats in 2003) / (zero in 2012) / 2 / 3
24. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - 3 / 3 / 3 / 3
25. Tom Petty - 1 / 1 / 3 / 3
26. Miles Davis - 3 / 3 / 2 / 2
27. Eminem - 3 / 2 / 2 / 2
28. Grateful Dead - 4 / 4 / 2 / 2
29. Ray Charles - 3 / 3 / 2 / 2
30. The Byrds - 5 / 4 / 2 / 2
31. Public Enemy - 3 / 2 / 2 / 2
32. R.E.M. - 3 / 3 / 2 / 2
33. Otis Redding - 4 / 4 / 2 / 2
34. Steely Dan - 3 / 3 / 2 / 2
35. Talking Heads - 4 / 4 / 2 / 2
36. The Beach Boys - 3 / 3 / 2 / 2
37. The Doors - 3 / 3 / 3 / 3
38. Tupac Shakur - (zero in 2003 & 2012) / 1 / 1
39. Randy Newman - 3 / 3 / 1 / 1
40. Simon & Garfunkel - 4 / 3 / 1 / 1
41. Muddy Waters - 3 / 3 / 1 / 1
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