June 2024
1. Boys of Summer
2. Take Me Out to the Ball Game
3. Music
4. The Heat is On
5. Water
6. RPM
7. Speed of Sound
8. Everybody Have Fun Tonight
9. Let's Go Crazy
10. Happy
June 2024 Set List
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024
Commercial Jingle Icons
Do you ever find yourself humming a tune that you cannot place?
While watching television, commercial breaks are bound to happen. You may not take the advertisements seriously...until some of the tunes you cannot place are now playing on the television.
Examples -
Nationwide
"...is on your side..."
McDonald's
"...I'm lovin' it..."
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Roger Taylor dj set with Jack FoniQue - TAORMINA (SICILY) 11/08-2011
Roger Taylor
Duran Duran
On the other hand - DJ
Duran Duran - Thackerville, OK - March.18.2011 - Roger Taylor's Drum Solo
Roger Taylor
On the one hand...
Duran Duran Drummer
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The One & Only...Sweet Home Chicago
Illinois - The middle of the U.S.
Chicago - The heart of music in the U.S.
Who's Who of Chicago Musicians
Franz Benteler - Born in 1925, Passed in 2010 ... Violinist, "Ambassador of Music for Chicago"
Johnny Burke - Born on October 3, 1908, Passed on February 25, 1964 Lyricist
Chief Keef - Born on August 15, 1995 ... Rapper ... Birth name - Keith Cozart
Nat King Cole - Born on March 17, 1919, Passed on February 15, 1965 Singer
Billy Corgan - Born on March 17, 1967 ... Singer & Songwriter for The Smashing Pumpkins
Famous Dex - Born on September 6, 1993 ... Rapper
Bo Diddley - Born on December 30, 1928, Passed on June 2, 2008 ... Rock and Roll Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter ... Birth name - Ellas Otha Bates
Kurt Elling - Born on November 2, 1967 ... Singer
Drew Fortier - Born on July 14, 1987 ... Guitarist for Bang Tango, Chuck Mosley, Stephen Shareaux, & Zen From Mars
Bud Freeman - Born on April 13, 1906, Passed on March 15, 1991 ... Jazz Saxophonist, Bandleader, & Composer
Von Freeman - Born on October 3, 1923, Passed on August 11, 2012 ... Jazz Saxophonist
Alexander Frey - Born on October 5, 1972 ... Conductor, Pianist, Organist, Harpsichordist, & Composer
Marla Glen - Born on January 3, 1960 ... Singer
Daniel Ivankovich - Born on November 3, 1963 ... Blues Guitarist & Vocalist
Robert Lamm - Born on October 13, 1944 ... Singer & Keyboardist of Chicago
Muddy Waters - Born on April 4, 1913, Passed on April 30, 1983 ... Blues Musician ... Birth Name - McKinnley Morganfield
Frankie Knuckles - Born on January 18, 1955, Passed on March 31, 2014 ... House Music Pioneer - "Godfather of House" ... Birth Name - Francis Warren Nicholls, Jr.
*John Panozzo - Born on September 20, 1948, Passed on July 16, 1996 ... Drummer for Styx ... *John Panozzo grew up in the Chicago neighborhood, Roseland. My grandmother grew up in Roseland...when crime was second to culture.
Jim Peterik - Born on November 11, 1950 ... Founding member of Survivor & Member of The Ides of March
Silver Sphere - August 26, 1999 ... Singer/Songwriter ... Birth Name - Sophie Cates
*Patrick Stump - Born on April 27, 1984 ... Lead Singer & Guitarist for Fall Out Boy ... *Patrick Stump was born in Evanston, just outside Chicago. My grandmother called Evanston home for several years and in those several years, I visited frequently. I miss my grandma since her passing in September 2021. She was my best friend and soulmate. I miss Evanston as a second home no longer recognizable for multiple changes made.
Earl Sweatshirt - Born on February 24, 1994 ... Rapper, Producer, Songwriter
Koko Taylor - Born on September 28, 1928, Passed on June 3, 2009 ... Singer
Kanye West - Born on June 8, 1977 ... Rapper & Producer
View the full list (including bands founded in Chicago) on Wikipedia.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Fender Strat 70th Anniversary
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In this concluding post of the Little Things mini series, I am featuring the Fender Strat on its 70th anniversary.
The little things that create one iconic brand.
Samples
Fender 70th Anniversary American Pro II Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard (with Case) ... Comet finish ... $1,999.99
Fender 70th Anniversary Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard (with Gig Bag) ... Nebula Noir Black ... $999.99
...and many more...
Monday, June 24, 2024
Which Artwork Do You Prefer - EVH?
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Samples
EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Frankenstein "Frankie" Electric Guitar ... Red, White, and Black ... $1,999.99
EVH Eddie Van Halen Wolfgang Special Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar ... Deep Purple Metallic ... $1,099.99
...and many more...
Which Artwork Do You Prefer - Kramer?
Disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made at no cost to you.
Samples
Kramer Pacer Vintage Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose Tiger Finish, Custom Graphics ... $759
Kramer Nightswan Electric Guitar
Black with Blue Polka Dots, Custom Graphics $899
Kramer The 84 Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
The Illusionist, Custom Graphics ... $1,099
...and much more...
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Sunday Favorite
Go crazy over Seal's hit song, "Crazy." The YouTube share is your top favorite for this week.
Let's talk more about Seal as a music artist.
b. February 19, 1963
British musician, singer
songwriter, record producer
Over 20 million records sold worldwide
Hit songs - "Crazy," "Killer," "Kiss from a Rose"
*"Killer" reached No. 1 in the UK
*"Kiss from a Rose" is a signature, released in 1994
Honors -
3 BRIT Awards
4 Grammy Awards
1 MTV Video Music Award
2 Ivor Novello Awards
Discography -
Seal (1991)
Seal (Seal II) (1994)
Human Being (1998)
Seal IV (2003)
System (1997)
Soul (2008)
Seal 6: Commitment (2010)
Soul 2 (2011)
7 (2015)
Standards (2017)
Read more on Wikipedia.
Seal - Debut album
No. 1 in the UK
BRIT Award for Best British Album
Certified Gold in Australia, Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, the Netherlands, & New Zealand
Certified Platinum in Switzerland & the U.S.
Certified 2x Platinum in the UK
Certified 3x Platinum in Canada
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Lauren Alain Style Book Update
Dear readers and passersby,
I thought I would provide an update to my book, Lauren Alain Style Book.
I pulled it from the market because the interior was black and white when the interior should have been in color. I redid the full process so once it goes live, I will let you know should you be interested in purchasing.
Rainy Jazz Cafe - Slow Jazz Music in Coffee Shop Ambience for Work, Stud...
Soothing Smooth Jazz
Relaxing Rainy Day
Cafe Variety
Friday, June 21, 2024
Utopia of the Seas | Arriving July 2024
My latest commercial jingle favorite is "Make Me Go Loco" by Shelco Garcia. The song, like others, is meant to boost interest in the point of advertising. In this instance, go loco for a trip on the Royal Caribbean cruise.
Whether on a cruise vacation, taking in summer festivities, or if you are reading this today is Friday...just go loco!
If Prince can go crazy,
Shelco can go loco,
& I can shout play it!
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Aaron Paul Vitamin Water Commercial
Remember when...
...Vitamin Water Zero was in demand to quench thirst...
...While working out to the latest hit, "Feel It Still"
Brief look back at "Feel It Still" -
Second single from American band, Portugal, 8th album, Woodstock
No. 4 on Billboard Hot 100 (2017)
Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (2018)
Top 10 in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the U.S. ... and more
Certifications -
3x Gold in Germany
Platinum in Belgium, Denmark, Italy, & Portugal
2x Platinum in Austria, New Zealand, Spain, & Switzerland
4x Platinum in the UK
6x Platinum in Australia
7x Platinum in the U.S.
8x Platinum in Canada
Diamond in France & Poland
Way back when, work it.
Now, play it!
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Break
Dear readers and passersby,
Due to personal reasons, I need to step back from Set List for a brief break. I will return tomorrow, June 20.
- Lauren
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Bass Amplifier Buying Guide - zZounds
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Categories -
Bass Practice Amps
Bass Amps for Club Gigs
Bass Amps for Large Stages
Follow the link above to explore samples from each category.
Monday, June 17, 2024
All the Craze
"Let's Go Crazy" ... "Crazy" (GB) ... "Crazy" (Seal)
Call me crazy, but my obsession with the word "crazy" in song has a reason that will come to light next week - Monday, 6/24/2024.
Hang tight. All the craze is just around the corner.
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Sunday Favorite - 2024 zZounds Trends
In today's Sunday Favorite, my top choice -
The link above featured high end drum kits under $1,000. Four were in the spotlight on Set List but there were many more to choose from.
With that said, I am opting for a unique style to end this week - 2024 Trending Gear on zZounds (disclaimer applied).
- Overall -
- Examples -
Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 Electric Guitar
(with Case) Pelham Blue finish ... $1,299
Arturia AstroLab Digital Stage Keyboard
$1,599
Fender Tom DeLonge Starcaster Electric Guitar
Satin Shore Gold finish ... $1,199.99
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar
(with Case) ... Factory Burst finish ... $1,299
- Other trends on zZounds -
IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Modeling and Effects Pedal
Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 Powered Loudspeaker
Lewitt Audio Ray XLR Condenser Microphone
Sheeran Loopers Looper X
Zildjian Z Custom Mega Bell Ride Cymbal
Ernie Ball Cloud Comfort Guitar Strap
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
Volvo 2024
I have an announcement to share on Set List -
There is a new commercial jingle that has caught my attention.
The advertisement is for the 2024 XC40 Volvo.
The musical highlight - "For Every You" by Teddybears.
The jingle is generally not my interest but I am always up for considering new songs and genres.
And so from Kia to Volvo, play it Friday!
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Lollapalooza 2024
Lollapalooza 2024
When: August 1 - August 4
Where: Grant Park
- Who -
Mersiv
Ruel
Whyte Fang
I loved the Duran Duran concert in May 2008 but when I thought I was going to lose my sense of hearing, I realized live music isn't for me. Grant Park's open air concerts are definitely not for me.
As with every major highlight, I am guessing there will be opening acts.
June is nearly half over so July is on its way and August tends to sneak up in the summer season. If any or all of the bands listed above are of interest or just curious, have fun and be safe.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
On Drums. On Budget.
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Drum Kits Under $1000
- Samples -
Ludwig LC195 Accent Drive
Complete Drum Kit, 5-Piece
Black Sparkle finish ... $599
Mapex MA529SF Mars Rock
Drum Shell Kit, 5-Piece
Nightwood finish ... $599
Tama Club Jam
Drum Shell Kit, 4-piece
Aqua Blue finish ... $529.99
Pearl Midtown Series
4-Piece Drum Kit
Asphalt Black finish ... $499.99
,,,and many more...
Monday, June 10, 2024
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Written by Rob Parissi of the band, Wild Cherry
Released in April 1976
Wild Cherry original members -
Rob Parissi (lead singer)
Bryan Bassett (electric guitar)
Allen Wenz (bassist)
Ron Beilte (drums)
Genres considered - Funk Rock, R&B
No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 (September 1976)
No. 1 on Billboard Hot Soul Singles (1976)
No. 93 on Billboard's All Time Top 100 Songs (2018)
Wild Cherry's only U.S. Top 40 song
Certified Gold in Canada & the U.S. (digital)
Certified Platinum in the UK
Certified 2x Platinum in the U.S. ... Over 2 million records sold to achieve 2x Platinum and an additional 2.5 million records sold in the U.S. alone
Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart (Official Video)
Debut & Lead Single
Debut Album - World Clique
(Both released in 1990)
No. 1 in Australia ... Top on Canadian & U.S. Billboard Dance charts
Genres considered - Disco, Funk, House, Hip Hop, Dance Hop ... Considered a classic in the listed genres
Psychedelic theme music video
No. 233 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2021)
No. 68 on Billboard's 500 Best Pop Songs of All Timer (2022)
Certified Gold in the U.S.
Certified Platinum in Australia and the UK
Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Revivalists - Wish I Knew You (Official Music Video)
Mixed Racial Couples
Then & Now
In current society, racism still exists and the thought of a black and white couple doesn't always sit well.
During the Civil Rights Movement, there was a clear line dividing white and black so the desire of love between white and black would never be or would be next to impossible.
Some opinions will never change. That's truly just the way it is.
Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way It Is (Video Version)
Civil Rights & Human Dignity
Poor treatment to those in need
Those in need did not choose the life that now chose them.
Once a corporate executive now a greeter at a retail store.
What is lost in American society? Hope and help. Civil rights and human dignity.
Franklin Roosevelt fought to get the United States out of a Great Depression so that all focus would be on World War II. Why does a song have to express common worth?
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Friday, June 7, 2024
I Left My Heart...
In this edition of Play It Friday, love for Tony Bennett pours out ...in San Francisco.
Other signature songs by Tony Bennett include "The Way You Look Tonight," "The Best Is Yet to Come," "Cheek to Cheek," "Fly Me to the Moon," "My Foolish Heart," and many more.
Let's focus on my personal favorite - "The Way You Look Tonight"
"The Way You Look Tonight" was originally released in August 1936 for the film Swing Time - performed by Fred Astaire, composed by Jerome Kern, and lyrics written by Dorothy Fields. Honor - Academy Award for Best Original Song (1936).
Over time, versions of the song paved the way for continued and growing love and success.
Frank Sinatra offers the most well-known cover garnering silver certification in the UK...
...and then there is Tony Bennett. He is now familiar on Set List so consider the other hand - the ultimate singer in the rat pack.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Kia Soul 2010 Hamster Commercial
The Kia hamster was all the craze in 2010. The Kia model became a must consideration to buy or go to a dealership. The hamsters owned their groove...as brought to viewers by Goldfish and "Fort Knox."
This song and YouTube share holds a special place in my heart because the video was my first media share, the commercial came out in 2010 with the year being Set List launch, and the song became an instant classic in my iTunes library as well as repeat ("record loop") shares of the song alone.
("Fort Knox" soon paved the way for an addiction to "Uptown Funk.")
Go down memory lane on Set List.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Rock & Roll Chicago
Chance the Rapper
(Birth name - Chancelor Johnathan Bennett)
b. April 16, 1993
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois
Mixtapes -
10 Day (2012)
Acid Rap (2013) - Mainstream recognition
Coloring Book (2016) - No. 8 on Billboard 200, Grammy Award for Best Rap Album..."No Problem" earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance...Best New Artist
Debut studio album -
The Big Day (2019)
No. 2 on Billboard 200
Read more on Wikipedia.
In research, Chance the Rapper is referenced by his last name, Bennett. His career and musical connections are complicated to write in full, so consider where he started above and end on Wikipedia.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The Little Things - Headphones
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Headphones Buying Guide
Overall
DJ Headphones
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Drummer Headphones with Sound Isolation
Earbuds, Earphones, and In-Ear Headphones
Headphone Accessories
Monday, June 3, 2024
...to Journey
Journey's most well-known lineup includes Steve Perry (lead and backing vocals), Neal Schon (guitar, backing vocals), Gregg Rolie (keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals), Ross Valory (bass guitar, backing vocals), Aynsley Dunbar (drums).
This lineup lasted from October 1977 to October 1978. Original members and new members began making changes leading to the present day lineup - Amel Pineda (lead vocals), Neal Schon (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jason Derlatka (keyboards, backing and lead vocals), Todd Jensen (bass guitar, backing vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, backing and lead vocals).
Steve Perry remained with Journey through May 1998.
The discography recorded and released with the most iconic lineup for Journey includes -
Infinity (1978)
Greatest Hits (1988)
The Ballade (1991)
Time (1992)
The Essential Journey (2001)
The list of lineups and album releases is extensive, so follow along on Wikipedia.
Let's go backward for a moment.
Of the many songs Tony Bennett is known for, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" is well at the top. Emphasis on San Francisco.
"Lights" made its debut in the top position on Infinity. Journey formed in San Francisco in February 1973.
The album - 4th for Journey, First w/ Steve Perry, Last w/ drummer Aynsley Dunbar
Album Track List
Infinity
Released in January 1978
- Side One -
1. Lights
2. Feeling That Way
3. Anytime
4. La Do Da
5. Patiently
- Side Two -
1. Wheel in the Sky
2. Somethin' to Hide
3. Winds of March
4. Can Do
5. Opened the Door
Album Certifications
Gold in Canada
3x Platinum in the U.S.
"Lights" - Certified 2x Platinum in the U.S.
In conclusion,
Where he left his heart, they wanted to go back to the city by the bay.
From Tony...
Tony Bennett
August 3, 1926 - July 21, 2023
Honors -
20 Grammy Awards
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2 Primetime Emmy Awards
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Noteworthy -
NEA Jazz Master (National Endowment for the Arts...2006)
Kennedy Center Honors (2005)
Founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
Gershwin Prize (2017)
Honorary Doctorates -
The Art Institute of Boston (1994)
Roosevelt University's Chicago Musical College (1995)
George Washington University (2001)
Cleveland Institute of Music (2010)
Julliard School (2010)
Fordham University (2012)
Sold over 50 million records worldwide
"I Left My Heart in San Francisco" signature song
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame (1997)
Lifetime Achievement Award (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers...ASCAP...2002)
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame (2007)
New Jersey Hall of Fame (2011)
Read more on Wikipedia.
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