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Although Guns N' Roses was a band of misfits who met in LA in the eighties, they created amazing music. The lead singer, Axel Rose, claimed to have been arrested more than twenty times and spent three months in jail. So it's no surprise that Guns N' Roses was seen as dangerous with their anarchist attitude. Today, they still perform and produced an album in 2008, but for the most part have been out of the lime light.
Sorry I've been absent from my usual blogging. I spent the weekend at my niece's wedding in Kansas City.
Tammi & Jon make a beautiful couple.
We had a great time taking shots with the fam.
We also kept up with our Jewish traditions.
Tammi and Jon were hoisted in chairs while the following song was played. Strong men also lifted (and almost dropped) my sister while we danced around them to the song below. Here's a tutorial in case you ever partake in Jewish wedding fun. This may not be a hit from the rock era, but it was the biggest hit at the reception.
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WC Handy (Father of the Blues) statue on Beale Street He wrote the Memphis Blues.
I chose this week's Musical Monday Moves Me theme. Everyone needs to tell us where they are from and to feature music from their home town. Since I've lived in Memphis for the last 29 years, I now call this Tennessee town home. First up is a song from a young artist who was an APEX (intellectually gifted) student in Shelby County Schools where I teach. I know a couple of ladies who taught him, and I once saw him perform at one of our teacher's conferences. Unfortunately, I wasn't smart enough to ask Dr. Weiner when Justin Timberlake was coming in so I could schedule my dental appointments to be "In Sync" with his visits. I never saw another one of his patients, Gennifer Goodwin, in my dentist's office, either.
The next artist is The King. Although he died before I moved to Memphis, my father-in-law taught him how to tie a tie. My husband used to see him regularly at the Memphis Jewish Community Center after hours. He'd come out with his buddies to play basketball. Uncle Bernard Lansky, the clothier to the king, was so tight with Elvis that my husband was invited to ride in one of the limos at his funeral; however, Mitchell couldn't get home from college. Elvis Presley recorded his first record at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Yo! Here comes Elvis.
There are many more artists with a Memphis connection. Ike and Tina Turner once owned a home not too far from where we live, Aretha Franklin brought lots of "Respect" to Memphis, Tennessee, and Rosanne Cash was born here while her father Johnny was recording at Sun Studios. Though not born in Memphis, B.B. King moved here and Isaac Hayes died here. We have become the mecca for music over the years as many artists lived here. But I know no one has ever heard of any of these people I mentioned or the many more one would find if you googled "Memphis Musicians." Not being one to post a lot of songs, I will end with one final song about our town. Marc Cohn wrote it after being touched by a visit to Memphis. He captured this place so well, that here he is.
They even made a Memphis the Musical.
So, do you this I was being selfish when I suggested this theme
or did I just want a chance to brag?
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Driving on the highway, my daughter told me to "Head East." Before I knew it,
a song came to mind, so here it is.
Does anyone remember this second song?
Tune in next week when the theme will be about songs from our hometowns. Do you think I'll have trouble finding a singer from Memphis?
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I am thrilled to be this week's spotlight dancer and to take you to the concert we attended Saturday night. Sorry I can't share the delicious picnic basket, but I'll give you a taste of the music we heard.
Monday Music Moves Me is into male rock 'n roll or country stars this week, so I'm featuring the bands we just heard.
First up, we enjoyed The Plain White Ts. They were a special treat that didn't even get their name printed on the ticket. Quite an under appreciated band who had a fabulous stage presence.
Next up came Daughtry, who we really couldn't see because two rude women blocked our view and refused to sit down throughout the entire performance, even though five different people contacted event staff. When I asked nicely, the beotch said, "I can do what I want." Selfish, but I believe karma will get her back.
Before the Goo Goo Dolls took stage, event staff had a long chat with the women––who stayed seated throughout most of the performance. Of course, it didn't matter to us because we moved seats along with four other frustrated people.
As the spotlight dancer, I get to pick the theme in two weeks. I've chosen a great one for me here in Memphis and anyone else from a musical place. If it's tough for you, feel free to reach a little outside your borders as I present two requests: Tell us where you are from, and post your hometown bands, artists, or songs.
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Remember Olivia Newton John in Xanadu? Great music but movie, not so much.
That's me!
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Why not be the 2014 Spotlight Dancer? It's not officially Monday here, either.
X-Mas Dolly chose moi, even though I didn't celebrate Christmas; but, I
did rock along with some fab holiday tunes. This week we have a double theme:
Great Tunes from 2013/New Year's music
or
Tunes about Time.
I guess being the spotlight dancer
means I have to follow this week's theme; so, the Disney spoof will have to wait until next time.
Let's turn the music on.
with
♩♬♪ Dance, Dance Fever - 2013 Rocked ♬♪♩
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I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Sorry about missing Thursday's post. I had family in town from NY, to California, to Florida, and many places in between.
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