Renaissance 2.0
I really liked Third Eye Blind and “Semi-Charmed Life” was my favorite song they did. It still makes me feel good and the music video has such a great summer vibe to it for me for some reason. Yes, the lyrics are a little rough in some parts for some listeners, considering the references to…
Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” was the biggest hit of his career. It was written and released in 1989 but it didn’t become a big sensation until 1991 thanks to its use in the David Lynch film “Wild at Heart”. The steamy video featuring a popular model Helena Christensen also caused quite a stir because of…
Sandy Stewart was a backup singer for artists such as Stevie Nicks and finally got her chance to step up front and shine with a solo album which produced one of my favorite songs, “Saddest Victory”. She was also a gifted songwriter and it shows in this gem. My favorite part is the chorus itself,…
Everyone that knows me knows that I’m a big American Idol fan but I also love the show “So You Think You Can Dance”. In many ways, SYTYCD is a better show than AI. One of my favorite routines came last season when Twitch & Kherington performed a memorable contemporary dance number to John Mayer’s…
Spider was a band from the 80s that only released two albums but they sure left an impression on me. Holly Knight, the legendary rock songwriter was in the band which explains the quality of their songs. She went on to write a slew of classics for artists such as Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Pat…
I’ve always loved The Records and their best song, “Starry Eyes” from 1979. I can’t believe it’s been 30 years! I was certain they were going to be the next big thing. Strange how things work out in music. They did achieve a level of success but nothing like I imagined they would. Here’s the…
I only recently heard “Second Chance” by Shinedown and I was blown away by it. I love the singer’s powerful voice and the song’s message that sometimes the best way to get a second chance in life is to say goodbye to those people, places or things that have been holding you back. It’s a…
Here’s a good one from Dog’s Eye View called “Everything Falls Apart”. It’s a fun song and music video talking about how things always get messed up and how we just have to pick up the pieces and put ‘em back together again. I like the part when he meets God on a subway train…
I was blown away by this powerful song from Toby Mac featuring the amazing Kirk Franklen and sensational Mandisa (from American Idol fame a few years ago). I’m still numb from the experience and deeply touched and inspired. It’s a beautiful song first and foremost but the message is so important. Especially considering the current…
Here’s another tribute to the 1980s. Mark Wills and “19 Something” which includes many of the cheesy things from the 80s. Funny stuff. I saw Star Wars at least 8 times Had the pac-man pattern memorized And I’ve seen the stuff they put inside Stretch Armstrong I was Roger Stauback back in my back yard…