Set List Reader's Favorite

In this first Reader's Favorite 9f 2022, y9ur top choice is:

Answer to the Song

The original "Guess the Song" lyric to then turn into the next day's answer was "This is the end."  The answer was Skyfall  - song and film of the same name.

I completed the launch edition of Guess the Song and Answer to the Song with Adele's live performance at the Academy Awards a few years ago.

(Wikipedia)

Skyfall premiered in London in October 2012, the UK shortly thereafter in October, and in early November in North America as the 23rd edition of the James Bond series.  Skyfall is the third starring Daniel Craig as the new generation in 007.

Accolades - 2 Academy Awards, 2 BAFTA Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, Grossed $1 billion - the only Bond film to achieve such acute financial success.  The film was listed as the seventh highest grossing of all time.  The film was listed as the highest grossing film in the UK.

Skyfall earned several nominations, wins, and impressive dollar signs upon premiering.

And this is where I will leave off.

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Shout Out Friday

When they were on t0ur f0r Astronaut, they stopped by Good Morning America for a brief  performance 0utd00rs.  The month - crisp October.  Audience - A good lot.  Did the cold bother anyone?  No...perhaps the band.

In my launch edition of Shout Out Friday, I considered a move to California for warmer weather...specifically coming across "Hotel California."  The song was played live in an acoustic version.

In today's selection, I am sharing Eric Clapton's live acoustic version of "Layla" with a warm up on stage.

- Certifications -

Gold in Australia & Japan

Platinum in the UK

- Accolades -

Grammy Award for Best Rock Song (1993)

N0. 27 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2004)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll

(Wikipedia)

Grammy Hall of Fame - Catch a Fire Album

In this edition of Grammy Hall of Fame, Catch a Fire by Bob Marley and the Wailers was inducted in 2010.

(Wikipedia)

Catch a Fire is Bob and the Wailers' fifth studio album, released in 1973.

Genre considered - Reggae 

The band's home base for recording was in Jamaica.  

171 on Billb0ard 200

No. 176 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Tracks Side One

1.  Concrete Jungle

2.  Slave Driver 

3.  400 Years

4.  Stop That Train

5.  Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby)

Tracks Side Two 

6.  Stir Up

7.  Kinky Reggae

8.  No More Trouble

9.  Midnight Ravers

Bonus Tracks

10.  High Tide or Low Tide

11.   All Day All Night

Original Personnel

Bob Marley - Guitar, Vocals

Peter Tosh - Organ, Guitar, Piano, Vocals

Bunny Wailer - Bongo, Conga, Vocals

Aston 'Family Man" Barrett - Bass Guitar

Carlton "Carlie" Barrett - Drums

Rita Marley - Backing Vocals

Marcia Griffiths - Backing Vocals

Fashion Wednesday

I firmly believe that music and fashion blend into one.  For example, the partnership between musicians and models.  Set List is defined by a variety of genres.  In this launch edition of Fashion Wednesday, I am exploring the world of luxury style.

And so it begins.

Ralph Lauren

At a department store level, I am best inspired by Bloomingdale's and the luxury products on racks and in displays.

At a designer level, Ralph Lauren is a top favorite based in the United States, especially in New York City.

RL designs are classic yet modern, creative yet understated, and always timeless.

For example, consider the look book in this post -

Ralph Lauren T-Shirt

Ralph Lauren Collection Simone Wool Pants

Ralph Lauren Celia High-Heel Pumps

Lauren Ralph Lauren Gold-Tone Pave & Imitation Pearl Drop Earrings

Ralph Lauren Mini Steel Stirrup Watch

Polo Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Blazer

Lauren Ralph Lauren Huntington Leather Crossbody Bag

This Ralph Lauren design is basic in tone and ideal for business casual.

My interest in fashion, for both women and men, is inspired by so many global designers.  Close to home though and reasons stated above, Ralph Lauren is my personal preference to wear and write ab0ut. 

Answer to the Song

Guess the Song - "This is the end"

Answer - "Skyfall" by Adele

Bonus - The answer is the same title as the film.  

Background - Adele took to the song after reading the script.  She was inspired by former Bond themes.  

Acclaim - Top 1 in eleven countries ... No. 2 on UK Singles Chart ... No. 8 on Billboard Hot 100 ... 7.2 million copies sold worldwide

Awards - Academy Award (Best Original Song) ... Brit Award (British single) ... Critics Choice Movie (Best Song) ... Golden Globe Award (Best Original Song) ... Grammy Award (Best Song Written for Visual Media)

First Bond theme to receive an Academy Award nomination and win

Performed live for the first time at the 85th Academy Awards 

Certifications -

Gold in Australia, Finland, New Zealand

Platinum in Belgium, Denmark, Germany 

2x Platinum in Italy, Mexico, UK, U.S.

5x Platinum in Canada

Wikipedia

Guess the Song

First and foremost, happy new year to all of  my Set List readers and passersby.  I hope you had a safe but blast in celebration.  If you could not make it to midnight, you are not alone.  January 1 continued with overnight excitement.  

In the new Monday series, I have a proposal for you - Guess the song based on one lyric.  Each lyric is at random to make the challenge fun.

If you are not sure, my new Tuesday series is meant to answer song over lyric.  I will also provide the name of the musician.

If you do recognize the lyric and song, leave a shout out in the Comments section at the end of each post!  I will allow you to look up the song  by lyric, but you will need to post your answer on Tuesdays.

Finally, I will even provide the name of the album based on song.  (Bonus if you also know the name of the album.)

So.  Are you ready to play "Guess the Song"?

Lyric - "This is the end"