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04-09-2015 I won't be mad if you call this one a "blog." Just some random music on a random Thursday... "Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda I hate that quote. In fairness, I don't know the context. I haven't seen much Star Wars, nor do I care to. (Sorry, I'm going to dis two major entertainment institutions in this quick post.) It just eludes me how you get from "not doing" to "doing" without trying. Some things happen accidentally (unless you ask Freud), but I guess I'm not counting that as an answer. Even Homer Simpson said, "Trying is the first step toward failure," in his own loveable, bumbling, somewhat intentional underachieving way. People don't question the effort I put into my endeavors now, but that wasn't always the case. And I blame this fully on a soft school system. I'm not sure if this still happens, but when I was in grade school and junior high, there were two entries per class on your report card. One was the grade grade, and the other was an "effort" grade. Sheesh. I got hammered for my lack of effort, even though I was probably knocking down straight A's, or very close. This seemed to be a little troublesome to my parents at the time. But now that I think back, I should have asked them if they would rather I struggled with 6th grade math, or handled it with ease? Regardless, not all musicians agree with Yoda and Homer. Some went from having no song, to doing something, to then suddenly having a song. ...Not sure what that middle part entailed though. Here are some songs that would have earned all these artists good marks across the board from their middle school teachers, along with limited/minor commentary. Enjoy! Otis Redding: I'm somewhat disturbed that Burger King is now using this song to promote their chicken nuggets, or whatever they call them. The only fast food I wholeheartedly endorse is McDonald's (and White Castle). I've been eating their so-called "sketchy" Chicken McNuggets since they were introduced in 1983, and I turned out fine. Right? ...right? Janis Joplin: Gotta love Janis! Often imitated, especially in karaoke bars, but never duplicated. Everything that came out of her mouth exited with that raspy passion. Joe Cocker: Gotta love Joe Cocker! Wait, am I getting repetitive? A couple things about this one: 1) "Try" isn't in the title, but it's implied. 2) I realize this is a Beatles song. Along with Star Wars, I don't really like the Beatles. Sorry. For this song in particular, I'll show my age and let it be known my first exposure was as the theme song to The Wonder Years - a show I can't even watch re-runs of knowing that Kevin and Winnie didn't end up together. Nelly Furtado: 1) This song is a little sparkly, but I've liked it ever since I first heard it, when a friend put it on a CD for me. It's found its way into my running mix too. 2) Didn't realize it was in 50 Shades until I saw the YouTube comments... 3) Can't say I understand this video. For someone who is fairly hot, those close-ups of her face are creepy. Pink: I ordinarily like Pink, but this song is an exception. Plus, the video is weird. If I had to interpret it, I'd say she's trying to make a point about relationships being sometimes tumultuous and sometimes artistic. ...especially if you're troubled like Pink. Colbie Caillat: Definitely one I'll skip on the radio. But probably a good message for any of your younger daughters out there. Pass it along. Have fun! -T |
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