Shout Out Friday

In this edition of Shout Out Friday, I am featuring Tom Petty and his live rendition of "Learning to Fly," with guest singer, Stevie Nicks.

Happy Friday :)

Set List Journal - Launch Entry

On this Thursday where normally I would be sharing Grammy Hall of Fame albums (and soon would share Grammy Hall of Fame singles), I have come to learn that my connection to the Grammy website is unsecured and dangerous if I bypass the warning.  And so instead Thursdays will be journal entries with, of course, music as entry topics.

In this launch edition of Set List Journal, I am reminiscing my early "duranie" days.  

I was only ten years old when I first heard "Ordinary World."  I was a bit too young to understand the meaning behind the lyrics to every song on the album, so I shelved the thought of a purchase until another time.

I was 21 years old when I came across "Reach Up For the Sunrise" and this time I was not too young.  A purchase was now a must.

The Astronaut album has special meaning to me beyond being my first album in what is now a very long collection.  Janet was my Grammy.  She was my father's mother as well as my aunt's.  She led a long and privileged life with wealth always at her doorstep.  She was, nonetheless, my grammy.  I once told her of my love for Duran Duran and the Astronaut album.  I was nervous and embarrassed to admit because who are they to her.  She laughed off my awkwardness and insisted on buying a copy for the upcoming holidays.  I was in shock and let's leave it at that.

Every time I listen to any of the songs on the album, I think of her.  She passed away in November 2021 at the age of 96.  We did not have a close bond but I did love her.  In the only way she knew to love me was with such a gesture as Duran Duran.

She used to call me love duck.  I will always call her Grammy.

Signing off for the day.

Fashion Wednesday

In this edition of Fashion Wednesday, I am once again sharing the Ralph Lauren theme.  Explore the look book below -

         

Ralph Lauren 

This look book is by far a personal favorite for its reminiscent tone of the Christmas hoiday season.  From the red skirt to the red pumps to the red bangle and accenting black fashion, I can only imagine decorating the home and the tree as snow falls to the frosted ground.  Presents are randomly but organized in placement.  The lost in aroma of the Christmas Eve dinner and oven baked chocolate chip cookies.  Christmas carols playing quietly in the background.  The cackle of wood burning fireplace logs.  A hint of dim, mood lighting...And all inspired by one outfit.

The outfit -

Sleeveless Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater

Red Plaid Midi Skirt

Red Pumps

(Retailer not listed)

Pave & Stone Bangle Bracelet

Crossbody Bag

I adore the Ralph Lauren brand for its pure Americana luxury designs.  I will always wish for the magic of the holiday season to last year round.  Of course in seeing that the wish cannot come true, simply imagine the sense.

I will always have a passion for styling and writng about Ralph Lauren.

Amswer to the Song Special Edition

Guess the Song Refresher -

Beverly Hills Cop  (1984)

(Think Eddie Murphy)

Fletch (1985)

(Think Chevy Chase)

Genre - Electrnoic

TItle tracks - "Axel F" and "Fletch Theme"

Composer - Harold Faltermeyer

(Harold Faltermeyer won two Grammy Awards for Beverly Hills Cop and, actually, Top Gun which premiered in 1986.)

Guess the Song Special Edition

Guess the song is a challenge to know a full song based on one random lyric.  The experience is meant to be fun and engaging.

In this special edition of Guess the Song, I am listing two films with a similar theme.  Your goal is to guess the genre and composer.  Although you are able to research the answer, you can get a huge bonus if you know on your own.

So.  Ready for Guess the Song Special Edition?

In 1984, Beverly Hills Cop premiered.  In 1985, Fletch premiered.

What was the genre theme and (hint) the composer for both films?

Set List Reader's Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is:

Answer to the Song

Backtrack - The answer was "The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey.  The lyric was "the shadows high on the darker side."

"The Heat Is On" is an '80s classic and perfect for the film.  Yet there are other songs on the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack that are just as defining for the film and the decade.  Consider -

"Neutron Dance" - The Pointer Sisters

"Stir It Up" - Patti LaBelle

"Axel F" -  Harold Faltermeyer

Nick Rhodes added a layer to music through synthesizers that adjusted songs in a way not necessarily thought of.  The result - Debut to present.

"Axel F" did the same with perfectly noted electronics in perfectly timed scenes.  This song went on to earn Silver certification in the UK with 250,000 in sales.  (Wikipedia)

And there you have it - your top favorite for the week.  Have a great Sunday!

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