Renaissance 2.0
Richard Marks captures the essence of summertime in our youth with “Endless Summer Nights” from 1988. Time did feel like slow motion back then. Now, it feels like it’s flying by as you get busy with work and raising a family. Life sure was much simpler back then and we took it all for granted….
Life is full of goodbyes as people come and go in our lives. This amazing song from Amanda Marshall captures the bittersweet sting of these exits. Sometimes we don’t realize it’s a farewell. Looking back, I’m grateful for each and every beautiful goodbye I’ve experienced because it made me who I am today. Even when…
I love Amy Grant and her “Oh How The Years Go By” is one of my favorites. It truly sums it all up for parents. I’ve always heard other parents say that but now I see what they mean. I remember when each of my three children were born. It feels like yesterday. It really…
I’ve always loved Eddie Money’s “My Friends, My Friends” but more so lately than ever before because of all the old friends that I’ve been reconnecting with online. It’s been such a shock to the system realizing how much time has flown by since the last time I saw my friends. I plan to make…
I’m still kind of speechless from watching Katy Perry’s latest music video for her new song “Thinking of You”. No, not because she looks that hot or because she did something outrageous like kissing a girl, but simply because it totally caught me by surprise. I did not expect it to be as incredible as…
Previously, I shared XTC’s “Dear God” but my favorite XTC song is “King for a Day”. It’s a more positive and upbeat song but it also has their trademark message embedded throughout. This one brings back so many good memories so that might be part of the reason why I like it best. King for…
I’ve always been a fan of XTC but this controversial song called “Dear God” sure got under my skin because it went contrary to everything I believed in. Yes, I’m a believer so this atheist anthem bothered me big time, brother. However, I can’t say that I didn’t find the song fascinating and at times…
Rick Springfield is known for other hits such as “Jesse’s Girl” but for me “Celebrate Youth” is his best song ever. I just love the message it tells as well as the music and the video. Rick was really into Tao and spiritualism at that time and it was clearly evident in this song and…
Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” from 1977 was allegedly inspired by the movie “American Graffiti” and based on Bob Seger’s true experiences. The music video wasn’t made until 1994 when Seger released a Greatest Hits package. It’s a wonderful little movie featuring a young Matt LeBlanc (Joey from Friends) and Daphne Zuniga. I was a…
John Waite’s “Don’t Lose Any Sleep” is the ultimate breakup song for the sensitive male. I remember loving this song whenever I went through a painful breakup. It was edifying and somehow made me feel better. I like the sarcastic and sinister tone to it all and the passion John brings to the performance.