Special Ed. - alainstyle The London Life

Dear readers and passersby,

On this first Sunday in the official Spring season, I am publishing a Set List Special Edition.  The London Life - alainstyle.

Discount special through Monday, March 31 - SPRING25 for 15% OFF.  (The discount is applicable to all products.)

- Apparel -

Classic Crew

Women's Classic

Unisex Premium

Classic Long Sleeve

- Homeware -

Indoor Pillow

Fleece Blanket

- Accessories -

Organic Tote Bag

Accessory Pouch

Notebook

Circle Pendant Necklace

Circle Pendant Bracelet

- Drinkware -

Mug

...and more...

Set List Royalty

Prince Louis Arthur Charles

b. April 23, 2018

Wales Prince in Red

Music in 2018

In the month of January 2018, Ed Sheeran's song "Perfect" held No. 1 single status.  On January 25, 2018, Eminem's song "River" featured Ed Sheeran and was likewise at the top of the UK Singles Chart.  In the month of April 2018, "Nice for What" by Drake held a top spot on the UK Singles Chart.  This single was listed on April 19th, closest to Prince Louis's date of birth.

On April 19, 2018, the album Golden by Kylie Minogue held a top spot on the UK Albums Chart.  This album was closest to Prince Louis's date of birth.

The top single of 2018 was "One Kiss" by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa, with sales reaching 1,570,000.

The best selling album of 2018 was The Greatest Showman with sales reaching 1,600,000.  This album was a soundtrack to the film, The Greatest Showman.

(Wikipedia)

- Brit Awards 2018 -

British Album of the Year - Gang Signs & Prayer by Stormzy

British Single of the Year - "Human" by Rag'n'Bone Man 

British Video of the Year - "Sign of the Times" by Harry Styles

British Male Solo Artist - Stormzy

British Female Solo Artist - Dua Lipa

British Group - Gorillaz

British Breakthrough Act - Dua Lipa

International Male Solo Artist - Kendrick Lamar 

International Female Solo Artist - Lorde

International Group - Foo Fighters

Critics' Choice Award - Jorja Smith 

British Producer of the Year - Steve Mac

Global Success Award - Ed Sheeran

(Wikipedia)

Royal Prince Louis is filled with energy and a zest of showing off his cheeky excitement for life.  The year 2018 offered every move to keep him moving (and certainly keeping his royal parents on their toes). 

Of interest

Dear readers and passersby,

On this first Friday in the new equinox season, I am once more sharing a fashion theme in the form of books personally curated by me and reflected by designer.

Today's feature is comprised of two Kindle eBooks that are currently of interest - 

Louis Vuitton Portfolio

Kindle Version

by Lauren Hovis

Sold on Amazon

Burberry Portfolio

Kindle Version

by Lauren Hovis

Sold on Amazon

UK Music Hall of Fame - A History

- UK Music Hall of Fame -

- A History -

The UK Music Hall of Fame was established in 2004.  The inaugural class was comprised of five members from the 1950s to the 1990s.  The members included:

Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Madonna, U2

Five additional members were chosen by the public in October 2004:

Cliff Richard and the Shadows, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams

2005 Inductees -

Pink Floyd, Eurythmics, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Joy Division/New Order, The Who, The Kinks, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne

(The 2005 ceremony was televised in the UK and later on VH1 Classic in the U.S.)

2006 Inductees -

James Brown, Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart, Brian Wilson, Bon Jovi, Prince, Dusty Springfield

(The 2006 ceremony would be James Brown's last televised appearance as he passed one month later.  The recording was in November.  James passed in December.)

There were no announced inductees in 2007.

In 2008, the UK station that aired the annual ceremony ceased filming due to lack of funding and too long of a delay between ceremonies.

(Wikipedia)

Ringo Starr

Sir Richard Starkey

Professionally known as Ringo Starr

b. July 7, 1940

Musician, songwriter, actor

Officially joined the Beatles in August 1962

Occasionally sang lead vocals, such as "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends"

Wrote and sang the Beatles songs "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden"

After the Beatles broke up, Ringo Starr released "It Don't Come Easy" (top 10 hit in the U.S.), the No. 1 single "Photograph," & the No. 1 single "You're Sixteen"

Ringo's most successful UK single was "Back Off Boogaloo" (No. 2)

Ringo's most acclaimed album was his 1973 Ringo - Top 10 in the UK and the U.S.

As of 1989, Ringo Starr has toured with varying lineups of Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band.

Inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame (1999)

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice 

As a Beatle - 1988 ...  As a solo artist - 2015 ("Musical Excellence" category)

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (in front of the Capitol Records building ... Stars for Lennon, McCartney, & Harrison are presented at this location as well)

Honor -

Appointed a Knight Bachelor in 2018 for services to music 

(Ceremony held at Buckingham Palace in 2018...Knighted by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge...Where music, royal culture, and history come together)

Honorary Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music (2022)

Genre influences - Rock and Roll, C0untry, Jazz

Musical influences - Gene Autry, Lee Dorsey, Cozy Cole 

Ringo Starr is known to have influenced Phil Collins.

Side note - When performing, Ringo Starr sits in a higher position for a reason - not out of vain but because he could more easily access the tom-tom and cymbals.

Awards -

- The Beatles were nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer for their performances in the 1964 film, A Hard Day's Night.

- In 1971, the Beatles won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for the film, Let It Be.

- In 1989, Ringo Starr was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.

- In November 2008, Ringo accepted a Diamond Award on behalf of the Beatles during the World Music Awards ceremony.

Film Career

Discography

Bibliography

(Wikipedia)

Ringo Drumming Live - Compilation

Red Carpet Massacre Memories - Justin Timberlake

Justin Randall Timberlake

"Prince of Pop"

b. January 31, 1981

Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor, Dancer 

Genres considered - Pop, R&B, Dance, Soul, Funk

One of the greatest pop stars of the 21st Century - Billboard

One of the best-selling recording artists of all time - Over 117 million records sold worldwide ... Over 32 million albums sold as a solo artist ... Over 56 million singles sold worldwide 

"SexyBack," "My Love," "What Goes Around...Comes Around," "Give It to Me," "Can't Stop the Feeling!" - No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 

"Can't Stop the Feeling!" - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song

"SexyBack," "4 Minutes," "Dead and Gone," "Suit & Tie," "Mirrors," "Holy Grail," "Can't Stop the Feeling!" - As of 2014, these Justin Timberlake singles have exceeded 3 million digital downloads in the U.S. alone.

Tours -

- FutureSex/LoveShow - Third highest grossing of 2007 & highest solo

- The 20/20 Experience World Tour - International success & Justin Timberlake's most successful ... Highest grossing by a solo artist in 2014

Awards -

10 Grammy Awards

4 Primetime Emmy Awards

7 American Music Awards

3 BRIT Awards

9 Billboard Music Awards

11 MTV Video Music Awards

Inaugural Decade Award - 2016 Teen Choice Awards

Contemporary Icon Award - Songwriters Hall of Fame

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award - MTV

Innovator Award  - iHeartRadio Music Awards

Noted as lead vocalist for the pop culture boyband, NSYNC

4 commercially successful albums 

Over 70 million records sold worldwide

One of the best-selling boybands of all time

First two solo albums -

Justified (2002) & FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006)

Sold over 10 million copies ... 3x Platinum in the U.S.

Latter album - No. 1 on Billboard 200

Following three albums -

The 20/20 Experience (2013) -

Best selling album of the year ... Top selling album on iTunes

The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2 (2013) - No. 1 on Billboard 200

Man of the Woods (2018) - No. 1 on Billboard 200

Justin Timberlake increased his fame with an acting career that includes roles in such films as The Love Guru (2008), The Social Network (2010), Bad Teacher (2011), Friends with Benefits (2011), In Time (2011), Wonder Wheel (2017), and Palmer (2021).

Justin further lent his voice to characters in animated films that include Shrek the Third (2007), Yogi Bear (2010), and the Trolls franchise (as of 2016).

Honors -

Inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame (2015)

(Youngest member)

9 Billboard Year-End charts at No. 1 (2013)

Including Billboard 200 Artists & Billboard 200 Albums 

No. 5 on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists (2017)

No. 25 on Billboard's The Top 60 Male Artists of All Time (2018)

No. 64 on Billboard's The Hot 100's Top Artists of All Time 

No. 74 on Billboard's Top 125 Greatest of All Time Artists Chart

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as a member of NSYNC (2018)

Honorary Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music (2019)

All five solo albums by Justin Timberlake have been certified Platinum or better by the RIAA.

(Wikipedia)

And then there is Justin Timberlake's contribution to Duran Duran's Red Carpet Massacre.  In June 2007, Justin co-wrote, produced, and offered vocals for "Nite Runner" and "Falling Down."  When historic pop and contemporary pop join forces, the music industry explodes into modern magic to last generations of fans.