The crisp relief of summer has arrived.
A touch of late summer lingers though.
Colors. Falling leaves. Early sunset.
Fall equinox arrival.
Monday, September 23, 2024
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024
French National Anthem - "La Marseillaise" (FR/EN)
Paris Olympics 2024
Ranked #5 in Medal Count
Gold - 16 ... Silver - 26 ... Bronze - 22
Friday, September 20, 2024
Lauren Hovis Publications - Weekly Top Seller
In this edition of Lauren Hovis Publications on Set List, the week's best seller is Birthday Girl Notebook.
I imagine you are wondering one thought - Why would a notebook with birthday sheet cake cover image be a feature on Set List?
My justification - The song "Happy Birthday" to her or to him.
A unique twist on a blog all about music.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
King of Pop
Of Michael Jackson's many songs, one will always stand out - "Thriller." Yet, his signatures began with "Billie Jean" in 1983. So let's explore that hit.
"Billie Jean"
Second single from Jackson's 6th album, Thriller (Released in 1982)
Released in January 1983
Genres considered - Post-Disco, R&B, Funk, Dance-Pop
No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 1 on Billboard Hot Black Singles
No. 1 in the UK, Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Switzerland, and Belgium - to name a few
No. 58 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2004)
No. 44 on Rolling Stone's list in 2021
Included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll
"Billie Jean" helped Thriller become the best-selling album of all time
"Billie Jean" became Jackson's best selling solo single
A best-selling single of all time
2 Grammy Awards
American Music Award
Certified Gold in New Zealand and the UK*
Certified Platinum in France and Germany
Certified 2x Platinum in Canada and Italy
Certified 3x Platinum in Denmark and Spain
Certified 4x Platinum in the UK**
Certified 9x Platinum in Australia
Certified Diamond + 2x Platinum in Mexico
Certified Diamond in the U.S.
*Initial sales - 500,000
**Later sales - 2,400,000
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Gershwin Brothers
Ira Gershwin
December 6, 1896 - August 17, 1983
"Rhapsody in Blue" is iconic and solidified in the history of 20th Century music. United Airlines is the most well-known sponsor for the song. George Gershwin is a profound asset to music inspiring those that follow him then and now.
And then there is Ira Gershwin - George's older brother and equally known for his collaborations with his brother.
Ira was a lyricist and George was a composer. Ira wrote over 12 Broadway shows. Noteworthy songs include "I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You," "The Man I Love," and "Someone to Watch Over Me."
Ira was nominated for 3 Academy Awards for Best Original Song.
Ira was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Of Thee I Sing (1932).
The George and Ira Gershwin Lifetime Musical Achievement Award established in 1988 at UCLA...The UCLA fight song is in honor of the Gershwin brothers - "Strike Up the Band in UCLA."
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