British Phonographic Industry - BPI Awards

The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) leads certification status for UK music sales by albums and singles as well as music DVDs.  BPI further runs the BRIT Awards, Classic BRIT Awards, and the Mercury Prize.

So let's talk about the awards.  In this post, consider first the BPI Awards.

BRIT Awards -

"...highest profile music awards ceremony in the UK..." (Wikipedia)

Record setting - Robbie Williams 

13 for solo work ... 5 with the band, Take That

BPI Awards

- 1977 -

Album of the Year - 

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles)

Single of the Year - "Bohemian Rhapsody" (Queen) & "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (Procol Harum)

Outstanding Contribution to Music/BRIT Icon - The Beatles

- 1982 -

Album of the Year -

Kings of the Wild Frontier (Adam & the Ants)

Single of the Year -"Tainted Love" (Soft Cell)

Outstanding Contribution to Music/BRIT Icon - John Lennon

- 1983 -

Album of the Year -

Memories (Barbra Streisand)

Single of the Year - "Come On Eileen" (Dexys Midnight Runners)

Outstanding Contribution to Music/BRIT Icon -  The Beatles

- 1984 -

Album of the Year -

Thriller (Michael Jackson)

Single of the Year - "Karma Chameleon" (Culture Club)

Outstanding Contribution to Music/BRIT Icon - George Martin 

- 1985 -

Album of the Year -

Diamond Life (Sade)

Single of the Year - "Relax" (Frankie Goes to Hollywood)

Outstanding Contribution to Music/BRIT Icon - The Police

- 1986 -

Album of the Year -

No Jacket Required (Phil Collins)

Single of the Year - "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (Tears for Fears)

Outstanding Contribution to Music/BRIT Icon - Elton John Wham!

- 1987 -

Album of the Year -

Brothers in Arms (Dire Straits)

Single of the Year - "West End Girls" (Pet Shop Boys)

Outstanding Contribution to Music/BRIT Icon - Eric Clapton

- 1988 -

Album of the Year -

Nothing Like the Sun (Sting)

Single of the Year - "Never Gonna Give You Up" (Rick Astley)

Outstanding Contribution to Music/BRIT Icon - The Who

Come Undone For the Perfect Jewelry For a Bride

Valentine's Day is the most romantic day for any couple honoring their love for each other in a rather traditional sense - chocolates, flowers, gifts, and so on.  Of course, a wedding is the absolute in celebrating and solidifying love to last forever.

"Come Undone" is a romantic song by Duran Duran.  Simon Le Bon once noted his wife as an inspiration behind the lyrics.

And so in this post, I thought I would mix things up - Duran Duran & bridal jewelry as brought to you by Park Lane.

Pearl Necklace

Valentina Earrings

Royal Bracelet

(I would opt for silver)

Unplugged - JT Bass Tutorioal "Soem Like It Hot"

In this edition of Unplugged, John Taylor's bass tutorial is in the hot seat.

Although John Taylor fits more within Duran Duran, his contribution toward The Power Station and "Some Like It Hot" made them a success not to be forgotten long after Robert Palmer's passing and the band no longer around.

So let's check in with JT.

Weekly's Best

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In this edition of Weekly's Best, I am highlighting:

Own It - The Ultimate Electric Guitar

The post link above focused on the most expensive electric guitar as offered by zZounds.  Although the ultimate expense was over $8,000, I chose to share two iconic electric guitars by two iconic musicians - Peter Frampton and B.B. King.  You truly can't own it above them.

With that said, I do have one surprise feature reminiscent of throwback to early Set List days...

Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster 

Electric Guitar (with Case) ... $2,499.99

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--FEN0117510?siid=283535

Follow the product link above for a full description.

Own It - The Ultimate Electric Guitar

Disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made at no cost to you.

...that is also the most expensive best coveted for professional guitarists and collectors.

Iconic Gibson

Guitarists

- Peter Frampton - 

Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Les Paul 

Custom Electric Guitar (with Case) ... $6,999

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--GIBCSPFXVO?siid=293248

- B.B. King -

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy ES-355 

Electric Guitar (with Case) ... $6,999

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--GIBBBES355LL?siid=307183

Can't Hear You

How loud will the audience get when they see...

January 31, 2023 - Set List

January 31, 2023

Set List

1.  Baby, It's Cold Outside

2.  Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

3.  Winter Wonderland

4.  Frosty the Snowman

5.  Sleigh Ride

6.  Cold Weather Blues

7.  I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm

8.  Silent Night

9.  June in January 

10.  Winter Marches On