Saturday, November 27, 2010
Response to Ballgame32
That's true that parents are capable of instilling bigotry into their children, but it's a cop out to only blame parental guidance. My father was racist and used the 'n' word quite often, and initially I did too when I was too young to know better. Luckily, I've always had a mind of my own and when I got older I realized that the things my father was teaching me were just wrong. I broke the cycle and others can too. Most people are not so hard-wired that they can only believe one way for the rest of their lives. Blaming our up-bringing for our hatred of a group of people is a cop out of the worst kind and it's cowardly. If someone is going to be a racist prick they should at least own it.
Just For One Night
If you only know how much I want you
I want to hold you in my arms
Feel your arms around me
Holding me tight
Feel your hands touching my body
Have you inside of me
Just for one night
My feelings for you are animalistic
Raw
Powerful
I want to do things to you you've only dreamed of
If you could see me
You'd see the world I want to give you in my eyes
Just for one night
If I traveled the miles to be where you are
I would give you all of this and so much more
I would make love to you like you deserve to be loved
Passion that only I can give you
It's a dream I have for us
One I wish could come true
Just for one night
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The above is an original poem written by me. I don't care if it's good or not. I just needed a catharsis.
I want to hold you in my arms
Feel your arms around me
Holding me tight
Feel your hands touching my body
Have you inside of me
Just for one night
My feelings for you are animalistic
Raw
Powerful
I want to do things to you you've only dreamed of
If you could see me
You'd see the world I want to give you in my eyes
Just for one night
If I traveled the miles to be where you are
I would give you all of this and so much more
I would make love to you like you deserve to be loved
Passion that only I can give you
It's a dream I have for us
One I wish could come true
Just for one night
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The above is an original poem written by me. I don't care if it's good or not. I just needed a catharsis.
Response to Anonymous...
Thank you so much for your comment. While I obviously wouldn't dream of trying to offer any advice which I am neither qualified or capable of giving, I can commiserate with you on feeling like you're stuck in a place where you are no longer happy. That's actually my current situation which I am taking steps to fix. I am fortunate in that I don't have anyone else to consider in my plans as they will affect no one other than myself. Still, I wish you luck and happiness whatever you eventually decide to do. Everyone deserves to be happy. Even me. Even you.
Response to Ed...
Thank you so much for your comments. I try not to forget that while I have suffered a lot of loss there are others who have had pain too. I hope that your Thanksgiving was better than you anticipated. You probably saw what mine was like. I got way too drunk, but I had fun anyway, making an ass out of myself on twitter. For my Thanksgiving dinner I had leftover Chinese chicken fingers and blueberry pie, which was actually pretty awesome, so I have no complaints. Well, except for the fact that I was hungover all day yesterday, but that's the price I paid for drinking three bottles of wine. Ugh. I feel sick just thinking about it.
Anyway, thanks again, and I'll see you on twitter!
Anyway, thanks again, and I'll see you on twitter!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving
Ah, Thanksgiving. A day when millions of Americans will get together with family that might or might not annoy them, eat copious amounts of food, and watch football. If I was in Milwaukee I would be in the same boat as many of you, but luckily (or not depending on my mood) I am in Connecticut instead which means that I will be spending the day drinking and watching dvds. I'll probably be drunk tweeting too, but it depends how I feel.
I suppose I could have accepted any of the invitations that were issued to me or even flown home to Milwaukee to be with mi familia, but I would just rather be alone. My parents and my only brother are gone now and being in Milwaukee with my aunts, uncles, and cousins would just be kind of sad without them. Besides, this is definitely a holiday that is wasted on me. I am not a big eater. I'm the kind of person who goes to a restaurant, orders her meal, takes three bites and then has to have the rest boxed up. Half the time I then leave the leftovers on the table anyway. I can't see the point in loading up with all this food and calling it a celebration. It just seems kind of gross if I'm being honest. Not that I'm judging anyone who enjoys a feast. I'm just not one who does.
My favorite Thanksgiving is one that took place a few years ago when I still lived in Milwaukee and both my Mom and my brother, Vini were still alive. We had Thanksgiving at my Mom's house and all of my cousins and their spouses and kids were there. At some point, my Mom went to her room, the aunts, uncles, kids, and spouses had left and it was just me, Vini, and all of our (blood) cousins left. We got so drunk. We were listening to Elton John and singing along to "Crocodile Rock" and having a lot of fun when my Mom kicked all of us out (yes, her own kids!) and we decided to go to a bar to continue the party. We first went around drunkenly knocking on neighbors doors and Christmas Caroling just for the fun of it. Yeah, we were douchebags.
Anyway, we staggered to a bar down the block, because in Milwaukee there is practically a bar on every corner, and we were the only people there so we basically took command of the jukebox, the pool table, the dart board, and the bartender (hot!). We drank beer, did shots, danced...it was so much fun. Once the bar closed (yes we closed the bar) we stumbled back to my Mom's house and my brother and I went in and passed out. I can only imagine that the rest of my cousins somehow drove themselves home, but if asked in a court of law I will deny, deny, deny.
So, in honor of my best Thanksgiving memory I am going to get totally shitfaced, listen to music, and cause havoc on twitter. Remember that you've been warned!
Please Note: I might just get drunk, curl up in a ball in a puddle of my own puke, and cry so maybe you'll all get off lucky! :D
I suppose I could have accepted any of the invitations that were issued to me or even flown home to Milwaukee to be with mi familia, but I would just rather be alone. My parents and my only brother are gone now and being in Milwaukee with my aunts, uncles, and cousins would just be kind of sad without them. Besides, this is definitely a holiday that is wasted on me. I am not a big eater. I'm the kind of person who goes to a restaurant, orders her meal, takes three bites and then has to have the rest boxed up. Half the time I then leave the leftovers on the table anyway. I can't see the point in loading up with all this food and calling it a celebration. It just seems kind of gross if I'm being honest. Not that I'm judging anyone who enjoys a feast. I'm just not one who does.
My favorite Thanksgiving is one that took place a few years ago when I still lived in Milwaukee and both my Mom and my brother, Vini were still alive. We had Thanksgiving at my Mom's house and all of my cousins and their spouses and kids were there. At some point, my Mom went to her room, the aunts, uncles, kids, and spouses had left and it was just me, Vini, and all of our (blood) cousins left. We got so drunk. We were listening to Elton John and singing along to "Crocodile Rock" and having a lot of fun when my Mom kicked all of us out (yes, her own kids!) and we decided to go to a bar to continue the party. We first went around drunkenly knocking on neighbors doors and Christmas Caroling just for the fun of it. Yeah, we were douchebags.
Anyway, we staggered to a bar down the block, because in Milwaukee there is practically a bar on every corner, and we were the only people there so we basically took command of the jukebox, the pool table, the dart board, and the bartender (hot!). We drank beer, did shots, danced...it was so much fun. Once the bar closed (yes we closed the bar) we stumbled back to my Mom's house and my brother and I went in and passed out. I can only imagine that the rest of my cousins somehow drove themselves home, but if asked in a court of law I will deny, deny, deny.
So, in honor of my best Thanksgiving memory I am going to get totally shitfaced, listen to music, and cause havoc on twitter. Remember that you've been warned!
Please Note: I might just get drunk, curl up in a ball in a puddle of my own puke, and cry so maybe you'll all get off lucky! :D
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Playlist Part 3 - Sexy Music
If you're thinking that my blog seems to be very music based, well, you're correct. Like I said in my first Playlist blog, music is what sustains me. If I had to choose between my iPod and food, I'd pick my iPod. I'm not joking!
So, this playlist is basically one I created of music that I think is sexy or romantic and definitely good to get down to. The songs are eclectic and some are a little old and way before my time, but I've found that once your parents are no longer around you tend to appreciate the music they forced you to listen to as a kid much more than you used to. With that said...
"Sex and Candy" - Marcy Playground
I'm not really sure why this song is on this list other than I really like it, it sounds pretty sexy, and people have been tweeting about it a lot...including myself.
"All Night Long" - SWV
Possibly one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. It's from the soundtrack to Waiting to Exhale and if you've never heard it you just have to look at the sample lyric below to see what I mean.
You can melt in my body
And I will slowly melt onto you
Caress your face in my valley
Let me feel the sweetness of you
And baby you know I'll keep it special each and every time
I never do nothin once and never quite the same
And baby you know if there is anything you want from me
I will supply so you can have it your way
"Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis
This is a very old song, but I just think it's sexy to say that you belong to someone although I don't personally believe in all that "for eternity" crap. Either way, it's a nice little song.
"My All" - Mariah Carey
I'm actually not a huge Mariah fan, but this is one song I really like. Her voice sounds really good in it and I like the lyrics.
I'd give my all to have
Just one more night with you
I'd risk my life to feel
Your body next to mine
'Cause I can't go on
Living in the memory of our song
I'd give my all for your love tonight
"It's Gonna Take a Miracle" - Deniece Williams
Great tune.
"Tell Me Something Good" - Chaka Khan & Rufus
This song is a total eargasm. From the funky guitar and bass, to the grunting/panting before the chorus, to Chaka's sultry voice...this is the way funk is supposed to sound...like the music itself is a sexual act.
"Teach Me Tonight" - Dinah Washington
You may have never heard of Dinah, but she is my favorite singer of her era, and we're talking about an era that included Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughn. To me, none of them holds a candle to Dinah Washington. Her voice is magical and amazing. If you don't believe me, sample her music at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Best-Dinah-Washington-Millennium-Collection/dp/B000069HLK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289595318&sr=8-1
"I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)" - Otis Redding
Otis is one of the best soul singers of all time and this is one of my favorite songs by him. So heartfelt and romantic.
"Sway" - Michael Buble
There are many versions of this song and I really like the one by Dean Martin also, but Michael Buble's version is a little faster and sounds a little more contemporary. I just love the rhythm and the horns. I'm a big sucker for horns in a song.
"If This World Were Mine" - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
I love Motown and I especially love the Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell duets. This one is my favorite though. It's a lot slower than "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and has more of a romantic feel to it.
"Tonight" - Ready for the World
Most will probably not remember this group, but they were moderately successful in the 80s. This song is probably one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. Below is a sample lyric.
You're so wet, you can barely wait, girl
But see it's alright, honey, it's alright
It's so dark, but I don't even care, girl
I know where to go, I know what to do
The chorus is a trip too with lots of moaning and groaning.
"Always and Forever" - Heat Wave
This is probably the quintessential slow jam. Love it!
"Spend My Life With You" - Eric Benet
I actually met Eric Benet twice when I used to live in Milwaukee. That has nothing to do with the reason that I love this song, but I just wanted to brag.
"If I Were Your Woman" - Gladys Knight and the Pips
I love this song. Gladys, I think, is somewhat underrated. She tends to take a backseat to Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin, but there is such emotion in her singing. I love the lyrics to this song.
She tears you down, darling.
Says you're nothing at all.
But I'll pick you up, darling.
When she lets you fall.
You're like a diamond.
But she treats you like glass.
Yet you beg her to love you.
But me you don't ask.
If I were your woman
If I were your woman
If I were your woman
Here's what I'd do.
I'd never, no, no, stop loving you.
"I Wanna Be Loved" - Dinah Washington
Another great song by Dinah. One of my favorites by her.
I wanna be kissed until I tingle
I wanna be kissed starting tonight
Embrace me 'til our heartbeats intermingle
Wrong or right
"These Arms of Mine" - Otis Redding
Another outstanding song by Otis. You can hear and almost feel the love, desperation, passion, and so many other things in his voice. I don't know how he is able to convey this in his singing, but he does.
"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green
Luckily, American Idol has not yet ruined this song for me. I don't actually believe in "happily ever after" or even long-term monogamy, but it's still a great song. One of the best ever.
"Insensatez" - Astrud Gilberto
I love the Brazilian sound of Astrud's music. It's so floaty and dreamy. This song is amazing and is sometimes labeled as "Insensitive". Either way, it's a great song.
"I Will" - Dean Martin
Yes, this is way before my time, but I LOVE Dean Martin. If he were alive today I would...well, never mind. I'm not going to get all nasty. This is my blog, not twitter!
"Quando, Quando, Quando" - Michael Buble (with Nelly Furtado)
Whatever. Don't judge. It's an awesome version of this song.
"I Miss You So" - Diana Krall
I love Diana's low, sultry voice. It's like honey. Elvis Costello is one lucky man, but Declan is highly doable, so I guess they're both lucky. I still have my fingers crossed for that threesome. Oops. I forgot again that this isn't twitter.
"Ooh Baby Baby" - The Miracles
Again, if you don't like Motown, why the hell not? Some of the best songs ever created came out of Motown and Smokey Robinson had a big hand in that. This is one of my favorite songs by The Miracles because I love to hear a man beg. Ha-ha.
"Let's Get It On" - Marvin Gaye
Duh. This could not possibly be a legitimate "sexy music" playlist without this song. It's perfection.
Okay, that's it. I know this was kind of long, but I hope you will try out some of this music, and please offer any suggestions for songs that get your motor running. I'm always looking for new music.
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Please note that there is another new entry from yesterday Nov. 12 that I didn't tweet if you would like to check it out.
So, this playlist is basically one I created of music that I think is sexy or romantic and definitely good to get down to. The songs are eclectic and some are a little old and way before my time, but I've found that once your parents are no longer around you tend to appreciate the music they forced you to listen to as a kid much more than you used to. With that said...
"Sex and Candy" - Marcy Playground
I'm not really sure why this song is on this list other than I really like it, it sounds pretty sexy, and people have been tweeting about it a lot...including myself.
"All Night Long" - SWV
Possibly one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. It's from the soundtrack to Waiting to Exhale and if you've never heard it you just have to look at the sample lyric below to see what I mean.
You can melt in my body
And I will slowly melt onto you
Caress your face in my valley
Let me feel the sweetness of you
And baby you know I'll keep it special each and every time
I never do nothin once and never quite the same
And baby you know if there is anything you want from me
I will supply so you can have it your way
"Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis
This is a very old song, but I just think it's sexy to say that you belong to someone although I don't personally believe in all that "for eternity" crap. Either way, it's a nice little song.
"My All" - Mariah Carey
I'm actually not a huge Mariah fan, but this is one song I really like. Her voice sounds really good in it and I like the lyrics.
I'd give my all to have
Just one more night with you
I'd risk my life to feel
Your body next to mine
'Cause I can't go on
Living in the memory of our song
I'd give my all for your love tonight
"It's Gonna Take a Miracle" - Deniece Williams
Great tune.
"Tell Me Something Good" - Chaka Khan & Rufus
This song is a total eargasm. From the funky guitar and bass, to the grunting/panting before the chorus, to Chaka's sultry voice...this is the way funk is supposed to sound...like the music itself is a sexual act.
"Teach Me Tonight" - Dinah Washington
You may have never heard of Dinah, but she is my favorite singer of her era, and we're talking about an era that included Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughn. To me, none of them holds a candle to Dinah Washington. Her voice is magical and amazing. If you don't believe me, sample her music at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Best-Dinah-Washington-Millennium-Collection/dp/B000069HLK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289595318&sr=8-1
"I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)" - Otis Redding
Otis is one of the best soul singers of all time and this is one of my favorite songs by him. So heartfelt and romantic.
"Sway" - Michael Buble
There are many versions of this song and I really like the one by Dean Martin also, but Michael Buble's version is a little faster and sounds a little more contemporary. I just love the rhythm and the horns. I'm a big sucker for horns in a song.
"If This World Were Mine" - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
I love Motown and I especially love the Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell duets. This one is my favorite though. It's a lot slower than "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and has more of a romantic feel to it.
"Tonight" - Ready for the World
Most will probably not remember this group, but they were moderately successful in the 80s. This song is probably one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. Below is a sample lyric.
You're so wet, you can barely wait, girl
But see it's alright, honey, it's alright
It's so dark, but I don't even care, girl
I know where to go, I know what to do
The chorus is a trip too with lots of moaning and groaning.
"Always and Forever" - Heat Wave
This is probably the quintessential slow jam. Love it!
"Spend My Life With You" - Eric Benet
I actually met Eric Benet twice when I used to live in Milwaukee. That has nothing to do with the reason that I love this song, but I just wanted to brag.
"If I Were Your Woman" - Gladys Knight and the Pips
I love this song. Gladys, I think, is somewhat underrated. She tends to take a backseat to Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin, but there is such emotion in her singing. I love the lyrics to this song.
She tears you down, darling.
Says you're nothing at all.
But I'll pick you up, darling.
When she lets you fall.
You're like a diamond.
But she treats you like glass.
Yet you beg her to love you.
But me you don't ask.
If I were your woman
If I were your woman
If I were your woman
Here's what I'd do.
I'd never, no, no, stop loving you.
"I Wanna Be Loved" - Dinah Washington
Another great song by Dinah. One of my favorites by her.
I wanna be kissed until I tingle
I wanna be kissed starting tonight
Embrace me 'til our heartbeats intermingle
Wrong or right
"These Arms of Mine" - Otis Redding
Another outstanding song by Otis. You can hear and almost feel the love, desperation, passion, and so many other things in his voice. I don't know how he is able to convey this in his singing, but he does.
"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green
Luckily, American Idol has not yet ruined this song for me. I don't actually believe in "happily ever after" or even long-term monogamy, but it's still a great song. One of the best ever.
"Insensatez" - Astrud Gilberto
I love the Brazilian sound of Astrud's music. It's so floaty and dreamy. This song is amazing and is sometimes labeled as "Insensitive". Either way, it's a great song.
"I Will" - Dean Martin
Yes, this is way before my time, but I LOVE Dean Martin. If he were alive today I would...well, never mind. I'm not going to get all nasty. This is my blog, not twitter!
"Quando, Quando, Quando" - Michael Buble (with Nelly Furtado)
Whatever. Don't judge. It's an awesome version of this song.
"I Miss You So" - Diana Krall
I love Diana's low, sultry voice. It's like honey. Elvis Costello is one lucky man, but Declan is highly doable, so I guess they're both lucky. I still have my fingers crossed for that threesome. Oops. I forgot again that this isn't twitter.
"Ooh Baby Baby" - The Miracles
Again, if you don't like Motown, why the hell not? Some of the best songs ever created came out of Motown and Smokey Robinson had a big hand in that. This is one of my favorite songs by The Miracles because I love to hear a man beg. Ha-ha.
"Let's Get It On" - Marvin Gaye
Duh. This could not possibly be a legitimate "sexy music" playlist without this song. It's perfection.
Okay, that's it. I know this was kind of long, but I hope you will try out some of this music, and please offer any suggestions for songs that get your motor running. I'm always looking for new music.
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Please note that there is another new entry from yesterday Nov. 12 that I didn't tweet if you would like to check it out.
Friday, November 12, 2010
I Loved You
I loved you like a little girl loves her first ice cream cone.
Licking the icy sweetness.
Tongue becoming numb from the cold.
Not understanding how anything could be so delicious.
The taste of happiness.
I loved you like a little girl loves her first bike ride.
Time standing still.
The world passing by in blurs of color.
Heart beating fast in excitement.
The wind of happiness.
I loved you like a little girl loves her first doll.
Brushing the beautiful hair.
Cooings of wonderment and joy.
Holding it in close arms.
The heart full of happiness.
I loved you with my heart.
My soul.
My mind.
My body.
With the trust and care of a little girl.
But every little girl must grow up.
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The above is an original poem written by me. I'm not quite happy with it so I may edit it later. I fashioned it after my favorite poet, Dorothy Parker, though it's crap and Dorothy's work is amazing. If you are not familiar with her work, look up the poem "A Certain Lady" (my favorite by Parker) and you will see what I mean about what a genius she was.
Licking the icy sweetness.
Tongue becoming numb from the cold.
Not understanding how anything could be so delicious.
The taste of happiness.
I loved you like a little girl loves her first bike ride.
Time standing still.
The world passing by in blurs of color.
Heart beating fast in excitement.
The wind of happiness.
I loved you like a little girl loves her first doll.
Brushing the beautiful hair.
Cooings of wonderment and joy.
Holding it in close arms.
The heart full of happiness.
I loved you with my heart.
My soul.
My mind.
My body.
With the trust and care of a little girl.
But every little girl must grow up.
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The above is an original poem written by me. I'm not quite happy with it so I may edit it later. I fashioned it after my favorite poet, Dorothy Parker, though it's crap and Dorothy's work is amazing. If you are not familiar with her work, look up the poem "A Certain Lady" (my favorite by Parker) and you will see what I mean about what a genius she was.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Playlist Part 2 The Beatles Edition
No discussion of music that I love would be complete without discussing The Beatles. They are my all time favorite musical artists. When I listen to their music it isn't only like an eargasm, it's like my soul is uplifted. I don't think I can accurately describe how I feel about their music, or about the men themselves. I can't watch The Compleat Beatles without getting all teary. I know I'm a pussy, but this is the one time I don't mind. They are that amazing.
Now, keep in mind that I was not yet born when The Beatles were together. I came a bit late to the party, but my cousins are all decades older than I am, so they introduced me to their music, probably while I was still in the womb. I just can't remember a time when I didn't love their music. I'm pretty sure the first song I ever learned to sing was "Love Me Do". I have all of their albums on vinyl, cassette, and cd. Yes, I am that much of a freak. If you look at my Twitpic you will also see my most prized possession. No, not my boobs, but a gigantic framed picture of The Beatles. Are the autographs authentic? Doubtful, but I don't care. I just love looking at them.
I've had people ask me how I can love their music so much when The Beatles no longer relevant. I find this an absurdly stupid question. First of all, the movie Across the Universe just came out three years ago and was a huge hit. Second, good music is TIMELESS. Let's see where Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga are 40-50 years from now and see if they are as popular then as they are today. I'm sure we will all be saying, "Who?" Third, so much of today's music is a direct descendant of The Beatles. Their music has been inspiring other musicians since 1962 and probably won't ever stop. Even Lady Gaga said she is inspired by them, although I consider that more of an insult. Sorry, but I hate Lady Gaga.
So, what are my favorite Beatles songs? There are so many but I'm just going to touch on a few.
"For No One" - Revolver
I know it's a little weird because it's kind of sad, but I think that's what I love about it. There's such a sense of despair but acceptance at the same time.
And in her eyes you see nothing.
No sign of love behind the tears.
Cried for no one,
A love that should have lasted years.
It breaks your heart but it's also so beautiful.
"She's Leaving Home" - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
When I was 18 years old I moved out of my Mom's house for the first time. I was so excited to be on my own, but I loved my Mom too so it was kind of bittersweet. I remember putting Sgt. Pepper's on the turntable and listening to it as I began to pack up my room. When "She's Leaving Home" came on I started to cry a little because I knew that my Mom didn't want me to move out. The lyrics don't actually have anything to do with my situation, but I was 18...what can I say?
"Birthday" - The Beatles (aka The White Album)
I admit it. Every year on my birthday I HAVE to hear this song. My friends and family always played it for me at my birthday parties or sometimes if I had nothing planned they'd call me up and play this song over the phone for me. One year, not only did they have this song played at a bar we were celebrating at, but when I got home I had 26 messages on my answering maching all playing this song. It's a tradition. I love it.
"Run for Your Life" - Rubber Soul
I know. This song is probably like the wife-beaters credo, but I just think it's hilarious.
Well I'd rather see you dead, little girl
Than to be with another man
You better keep your head, little girl
Or I won't know where I am
You better run for your life if you can, little girl
Hide your head in the sand, little girl
Catch you with another man
That's the end, little girl.
I'm Happy Just to Dance With You - A Hard Day's Night
I think this is one of their more romantic songs. I can listen to this song over and over and never get sick of it. It's also nice to hear George singing for a change.
Got to Get You Into My Life - Revolver
I just love the expansiveness of this song. Also, I'm kind of a sucker for horns.
Helter Skelter - The Beatles (aka The White Album)
Even if there was no creepy side-note to this song, this song still fucking rocks. George's guitar, Paul's bass and vocals, Ringo's beat...it's just a perfect rock song.
Come Together - Abbey Road
I just love the lyrics to the song and how Ringo lays down an almost tribal beat during the verses and a rolling beat at the end of the chorus. It's all like a giant mind fuck...and I love it!
You Like Me Too Much - Help!
I have no reason for really liking this song other than I can't hear it without absolutely needing to sing along. It's just a great tune.
With a Little Help from My Friends - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
I love this song because of the whole sing-sing back thing. It's also nice to hear Ringo singing for a change.
Do You Want to Know a Secret - Please Please Me (The Early Beatles in the US)
For some reason, this is one of my favorites from The Beatles' earlier recordings. I just love the harmonies and the up-tempo beat. Oh,, and George sings this one too.
Your Mother Should Know - Magical Mystery Tour
Let's all get up and dance to a song
That was a hit before your mother was born
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother should know
Your mother should know
Need I say more?
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles (aka The White Album)
Written by George, sung by George, amazing guitar licks by George...okay, have you figured out yet that I love George? I love all 4 of them, but I admit that George was the Beatle I most wanted to get naked with. *sigh* Also, I used to sing this song in a band I was in several years ago. So there!
When I'm Sixty-Four - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
I wasn't going to include any obvious songs on this list, but then this song came on my iPod and I just had to. I like playing air-bell to this song. Don't ask.
I'll Cry Instead - A Hard Day's Night
Angry dude rock is actually a lot more rare than angry chick rock which is why I like this song. I also love the juxtapostion of the cheery beat along with the bitter lyrics. Very oxymoronic.
Across the Universe - Let It Be
I know, another obvious song, but it's so fluid and poetic and lovely. I love it and I even love the cover by Fionna Apple.
Michelle - Rubber Soul
This song taught me the only French I know besides "Lady Marmalade" (Voulez-vous coucher avec moi) which is why I love this song.
Okay, there are sooo many more. I mean, I didn't even pick any off of Hey Jude or some of their earlier albums. I just think this blog has gone on long enough. Let me just leave you with these last words.
Her majesty's a pretty nice girl
but she doesn't have a lot to say
Her majesty's a pretty nice girl
but she changes from day to day
I wanna tell her that I love her a lot
but I gotta get a belly full of wine
Her majesty's a pretty nice girl
someday I'm gonna make her mine
Oh, yeah, some day I'm gonna make her mine
You either get it, or you don't.
Now, keep in mind that I was not yet born when The Beatles were together. I came a bit late to the party, but my cousins are all decades older than I am, so they introduced me to their music, probably while I was still in the womb. I just can't remember a time when I didn't love their music. I'm pretty sure the first song I ever learned to sing was "Love Me Do". I have all of their albums on vinyl, cassette, and cd. Yes, I am that much of a freak. If you look at my Twitpic you will also see my most prized possession. No, not my boobs, but a gigantic framed picture of The Beatles. Are the autographs authentic? Doubtful, but I don't care. I just love looking at them.
I've had people ask me how I can love their music so much when The Beatles no longer relevant. I find this an absurdly stupid question. First of all, the movie Across the Universe just came out three years ago and was a huge hit. Second, good music is TIMELESS. Let's see where Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga are 40-50 years from now and see if they are as popular then as they are today. I'm sure we will all be saying, "Who?" Third, so much of today's music is a direct descendant of The Beatles. Their music has been inspiring other musicians since 1962 and probably won't ever stop. Even Lady Gaga said she is inspired by them, although I consider that more of an insult. Sorry, but I hate Lady Gaga.
So, what are my favorite Beatles songs? There are so many but I'm just going to touch on a few.
"For No One" - Revolver
I know it's a little weird because it's kind of sad, but I think that's what I love about it. There's such a sense of despair but acceptance at the same time.
And in her eyes you see nothing.
No sign of love behind the tears.
Cried for no one,
A love that should have lasted years.
It breaks your heart but it's also so beautiful.
"She's Leaving Home" - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
When I was 18 years old I moved out of my Mom's house for the first time. I was so excited to be on my own, but I loved my Mom too so it was kind of bittersweet. I remember putting Sgt. Pepper's on the turntable and listening to it as I began to pack up my room. When "She's Leaving Home" came on I started to cry a little because I knew that my Mom didn't want me to move out. The lyrics don't actually have anything to do with my situation, but I was 18...what can I say?
"Birthday" - The Beatles (aka The White Album)
I admit it. Every year on my birthday I HAVE to hear this song. My friends and family always played it for me at my birthday parties or sometimes if I had nothing planned they'd call me up and play this song over the phone for me. One year, not only did they have this song played at a bar we were celebrating at, but when I got home I had 26 messages on my answering maching all playing this song. It's a tradition. I love it.
"Run for Your Life" - Rubber Soul
I know. This song is probably like the wife-beaters credo, but I just think it's hilarious.
Well I'd rather see you dead, little girl
Than to be with another man
You better keep your head, little girl
Or I won't know where I am
You better run for your life if you can, little girl
Hide your head in the sand, little girl
Catch you with another man
That's the end, little girl.
I'm Happy Just to Dance With You - A Hard Day's Night
I think this is one of their more romantic songs. I can listen to this song over and over and never get sick of it. It's also nice to hear George singing for a change.
Got to Get You Into My Life - Revolver
I just love the expansiveness of this song. Also, I'm kind of a sucker for horns.
Helter Skelter - The Beatles (aka The White Album)
Even if there was no creepy side-note to this song, this song still fucking rocks. George's guitar, Paul's bass and vocals, Ringo's beat...it's just a perfect rock song.
Come Together - Abbey Road
I just love the lyrics to the song and how Ringo lays down an almost tribal beat during the verses and a rolling beat at the end of the chorus. It's all like a giant mind fuck...and I love it!
You Like Me Too Much - Help!
I have no reason for really liking this song other than I can't hear it without absolutely needing to sing along. It's just a great tune.
With a Little Help from My Friends - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
I love this song because of the whole sing-sing back thing. It's also nice to hear Ringo singing for a change.
Do You Want to Know a Secret - Please Please Me (The Early Beatles in the US)
For some reason, this is one of my favorites from The Beatles' earlier recordings. I just love the harmonies and the up-tempo beat. Oh,, and George sings this one too.
Your Mother Should Know - Magical Mystery Tour
Let's all get up and dance to a song
That was a hit before your mother was born
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother should know
Your mother should know
Need I say more?
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles (aka The White Album)
Written by George, sung by George, amazing guitar licks by George...okay, have you figured out yet that I love George? I love all 4 of them, but I admit that George was the Beatle I most wanted to get naked with. *sigh* Also, I used to sing this song in a band I was in several years ago. So there!
When I'm Sixty-Four - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
I wasn't going to include any obvious songs on this list, but then this song came on my iPod and I just had to. I like playing air-bell to this song. Don't ask.
I'll Cry Instead - A Hard Day's Night
Angry dude rock is actually a lot more rare than angry chick rock which is why I like this song. I also love the juxtapostion of the cheery beat along with the bitter lyrics. Very oxymoronic.
Across the Universe - Let It Be
I know, another obvious song, but it's so fluid and poetic and lovely. I love it and I even love the cover by Fionna Apple.
Michelle - Rubber Soul
This song taught me the only French I know besides "Lady Marmalade" (Voulez-vous coucher avec moi) which is why I love this song.
Okay, there are sooo many more. I mean, I didn't even pick any off of Hey Jude or some of their earlier albums. I just think this blog has gone on long enough. Let me just leave you with these last words.
Her majesty's a pretty nice girl
but she doesn't have a lot to say
Her majesty's a pretty nice girl
but she changes from day to day
I wanna tell her that I love her a lot
but I gotta get a belly full of wine
Her majesty's a pretty nice girl
someday I'm gonna make her mine
Oh, yeah, some day I'm gonna make her mine
You either get it, or you don't.
Music I Hate
As I've said in a previous post, I love music. In fact, I'll probably do another blog after this one about my favorite music of all time, but for now I need to talk about I song I hate more than any other song in the universe because I just heard it on my car radio. First, some background.
I an descended from a very musical family. All three of my uncles on my mother's side were musicians. They had a big band back in the day much like The Miami Sound Machine. They had horns, and percussion, and maracas, and they were very talented. My mom and her two sisters used to sing on the radio. It's no surprise then that all of my cousins have some musical ability. I play a little guitar, a little bass, and I can sing. My brother Vini, however, was the true musician in our family. At least of all of us first cousins. He could play the drums, guitar, bass, piano, and he had an amazing singing voice. He played in many "garage bands" when he was just started out, and that was the problem.
My parents were very permissive when it came to my brother so they allowed my brother and his friends to play their instruments in our basement. I don't know how old any of you are, but many of you who are around my age may know what song my brother and his friends chose to cut their teeth on when first starting out. If you guessed "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple you are correct.
I used to love that song too. The problem is that the opening lick is just the kind of thing a beginning guitarist wants to learn to play. Duh-duh-DUH duh-duh-DUH-NUH duh-duh-DUH-duh-duh. They played it over and over and over until I was ready to start the house on fire and all of the people in it, including my parents and my dog. To this day when I hear those first couple of bars I start screaming like Linda Blair, "Make it stop! Make it stop!"
One day I know my head will turn all the way around.
I an descended from a very musical family. All three of my uncles on my mother's side were musicians. They had a big band back in the day much like The Miami Sound Machine. They had horns, and percussion, and maracas, and they were very talented. My mom and her two sisters used to sing on the radio. It's no surprise then that all of my cousins have some musical ability. I play a little guitar, a little bass, and I can sing. My brother Vini, however, was the true musician in our family. At least of all of us first cousins. He could play the drums, guitar, bass, piano, and he had an amazing singing voice. He played in many "garage bands" when he was just started out, and that was the problem.
My parents were very permissive when it came to my brother so they allowed my brother and his friends to play their instruments in our basement. I don't know how old any of you are, but many of you who are around my age may know what song my brother and his friends chose to cut their teeth on when first starting out. If you guessed "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple you are correct.
I used to love that song too. The problem is that the opening lick is just the kind of thing a beginning guitarist wants to learn to play. Duh-duh-DUH duh-duh-DUH-NUH duh-duh-DUH-duh-duh. They played it over and over and over until I was ready to start the house on fire and all of the people in it, including my parents and my dog. To this day when I hear those first couple of bars I start screaming like Linda Blair, "Make it stop! Make it stop!"
One day I know my head will turn all the way around.
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