Nirvana
The 'Seattle Movement' of the early '90s dictated how I dressed for the next eight years. While I missed out on the start of the Nirvana craze I quite happily jumped on board for Soundgardens album Superunknown.
While Nirvana didn't hit me for a couple of years, I still remember the countless playings of Smells Like Teen Spirit on the radio and tv. It was even popular enough for Weird Al to have a crack at it.
The bubble didn't last and Kurt ended the ride in '94. I don't remember where I was when I heard about it but he sure did make cool music.
Smells Like Teen Sprit
Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun
Monday, April 23, 2007
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Great Moments In Music #3
Tiffany
Who didn't crush on Tiffany Darwish back in '87! For me she was the older hot girl. Even though she was only 16 at the time she was an older woman to me.
Looking back at the 'I Think Were Alone Now' video sure does bring back memories but it's more cringe worthy now. The horrid dancing, big hair and bad video editing make it a four and a half minute comedy act. Parodys such as How I Met Your Mother's Robin Sparkles can't even live up to the cringe value.
Tiffany's debut album, amazingly called Tiffany, sold over eight million albums but like most other teenage acts her two follow ups failed to reach the same heights with her third album only selling around 200 000 copies.
In 2000 at the age of 29 Tiffany put herself out there again to forge a career as an adult. Her album was a success with the critics all giving it rave reviews.
I couldn't mention Tiffany without mentioning her Playboy pics. If your interested you can find them here. I know I was interested to see the '80's girl of my dreams and I wasn't disappointed.
Tiffany now earns a living as an entertainer and is doing well with another album out very very soon. She is also active in reality television circles.
Tiffany's Official Site
I Think Were Alone Now
'80's Parody Robin Sparkles
Who didn't crush on Tiffany Darwish back in '87! For me she was the older hot girl. Even though she was only 16 at the time she was an older woman to me.
Looking back at the 'I Think Were Alone Now' video sure does bring back memories but it's more cringe worthy now. The horrid dancing, big hair and bad video editing make it a four and a half minute comedy act. Parodys such as How I Met Your Mother's Robin Sparkles can't even live up to the cringe value.
Tiffany's debut album, amazingly called Tiffany, sold over eight million albums but like most other teenage acts her two follow ups failed to reach the same heights with her third album only selling around 200 000 copies.
In 2000 at the age of 29 Tiffany put herself out there again to forge a career as an adult. Her album was a success with the critics all giving it rave reviews.
I couldn't mention Tiffany without mentioning her Playboy pics. If your interested you can find them here. I know I was interested to see the '80's girl of my dreams and I wasn't disappointed.
Tiffany now earns a living as an entertainer and is doing well with another album out very very soon. She is also active in reality television circles.
Tiffany's Official Site
I Think Were Alone Now
'80's Parody Robin Sparkles
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Great Moments In Music #2
Massive Attack
Massive Attack came along during a time when I couldn't afford CD's. To get around this I would tape Rage (an all night music show in Australia) on video then the next day I would transfer the songs I liked to a cassette so I could listen to it in my room.
My four favourite bands from that time are Oasis, Blur, Portishead and Massive Attack. I'm sure that if I go through my old tape box if would be full of great Rage gems. Now that I have grown up and have money to buy whatever I want I have bought Blur, Portishead and Massive Attack. I no longer think Oasis is very good.
I have picked what must be the best two Massive Attack hits to share today, Protection and Tear drop. I have watched Protection countless times but when I was younger I hated the 58 second lag between the start of the video and the start of the music. Teardrop is a little freaky. If you haven't seen the Tear drop video before it is worth the five minutes.
Protection
Tear Drop
Massive Attack came along during a time when I couldn't afford CD's. To get around this I would tape Rage (an all night music show in Australia) on video then the next day I would transfer the songs I liked to a cassette so I could listen to it in my room.
My four favourite bands from that time are Oasis, Blur, Portishead and Massive Attack. I'm sure that if I go through my old tape box if would be full of great Rage gems. Now that I have grown up and have money to buy whatever I want I have bought Blur, Portishead and Massive Attack. I no longer think Oasis is very good.
I have picked what must be the best two Massive Attack hits to share today, Protection and Tear drop. I have watched Protection countless times but when I was younger I hated the 58 second lag between the start of the video and the start of the music. Teardrop is a little freaky. If you haven't seen the Tear drop video before it is worth the five minutes.
Protection
Tear Drop
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Great Moments In Music #1
Over the next few weeks I want to share some great music memories.
Deee-Lite
While Deee-lite had four number one dance hits in the US, 'Groove Is In The Heart' would qualify as a one hit wonder. It's a great song that was played over and over in the sprit of a one hit wonder till everyone winced at the mere mention. 17 years on you could probably stand to hear it one more time.
Check out what Deee-lite have been up to lately at this
die hard fans site.
Deee-Lite
While Deee-lite had four number one dance hits in the US, 'Groove Is In The Heart' would qualify as a one hit wonder. It's a great song that was played over and over in the sprit of a one hit wonder till everyone winced at the mere mention. 17 years on you could probably stand to hear it one more time.
Check out what Deee-lite have been up to lately at this
die hard fans site.
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