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(This is a new series of posts where I share the music that I grew up listening to.)
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. As evidence, I present George Michael.
George Michael rose to fame in the 80s when he formed the pop duo, Wham with childhood friend Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo single, Careless Whisper, appealed to my teenage angst over lost love. I wasn’t the one with “guilty feet” but I just knew in my heart that I would “never dance again.” Here’s to that sad love-sick teenage girl I used to be:
“Careless Whisper”
Of course, George Michael went on to record the classic album, Faith. Here are some of my favorites.
“Faith”
“Father Figure”
“One More Try”
“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) w/Arteha Franklin
If you’re like most of the world, you’ve been social distancing and working from home. It’s time for a break from the news. I offer a list of books I’ve read and you and enjoyed. Dive into the pages of these gems and escape for a few hours.
The story of a man who balances two wives could have gone down a predictable path. This story takes you on a ride and throws out twists that leave you turning the pages. Xavier made me tired. He was a busy man with all the lies he had to manage. The two wives, Patricia and Lauren were both formidable women in their own ways. The author did a wonderful job of showing them as fully formed people. I understood how Xavier could love them both. This is a great read.
First Grave on the Right – Darynda Jones
I read this hilarious, quirky novel in two days. The heroine, Charley Davidson, is a grim reaper. Picture “I see dead people” but as a comedy with a mystery thrown in. This PI series will occupy my Kindle until completion.
My absolute favorite author. Everything the woman writes is filled with lyrical goodness. Reading her stories is a master class in putting words on paper. She’s my friend in my head. We would spend our time together dancing to 80’s music and talking about books.
This series of books is brought to you by Naleighna Kai, S.L. Jennings, Martha Kennerson, J.L.Campbell, Lisa Watson, Karen D.Bradley, Janice M. Allen, London St. Charles and MarZe Scott. These books are like Lay’s potato chips, you can’t read only one. Once you enter the world of these eight Kings, you gain an appreciation for Good Men.
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted – Jayne Allen
The title says it all. I enjoyed the relatable characters and the real life situations.
Such A Fun Age – Kiley Reid
Red at the Bone – Jacqueline Woodson
A wonderful tale about coming of age and how the choices you make then affect your adult life.
Don’t Get Mad…Get Even – J. L. Campbell
This collection of short stories showing heartbreak and laughter told from the Jamaican culture are entertaining and good damn writing.
(This is a new series of posts where I share the music that I grew up listening to.)
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, Salt ‘n Pepa.
Wherever I drive, my phone is on Google Music or Spotify. Salt ‘n Pepa’s song, “Shake Your Thang” came on and I was insisting transported back to the time of spandex, biker shorts, asymmetrical hair, and door knocker earrings. A time when rap was fun!
Salt ‘n Pepa was formed in 1985 and consisted of three members: Cheryl James (Salt), Sandra Denton (Pepa) and Deidra Roper (DJ Spinderella). At the time, rap music was considered a fad and was a male-dominated genre. Then these ladies hit the scene and showed everyone how the ladies could get down.
Their first major hit was “Push It” but here are a few others that I liked.
(This is a new series of post where I share the music that I grew up listening to.)
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than the what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, Full Force.
The Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam post last week got me thinking about the men behind that groups sound. Full Force produced several artists to include Samantha Fox, Bob Dylan, UTFO, ‘N Sync and the Backstreet Boys.
Their music takes me back to my teenage years of house parties and school “hops”. Jeri curled members are Paul Anthony, Bow-Legged Lou, Shy Shy, B-Fine, Curt-T-T and Baby Gee.
(This is a new series of post where I share the music that I grew up listening to.)
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than the what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam.
The year was 1985 and I was a high school junior in total like/lust with a neighborhood boy. He was older (I always did like a more mature man) and I was contemplating the question every young girl must decide. When and who should I lose my virginity too?
This boy was in the running but I wasn’t sure. That’s when Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam came on the music scene. Their song “I Wonder If I Take You Home” was my personal anthem. I played this track off there self titled album over and over. I ultimately decided that he wasn’t worth it (Good call on my part!) but I still love this group to this day.
