In honour of the late Shane MacGowan, the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of Celtic punk band the Pogues, I want to pay a holiday homage to the Pogues Christmas single Fairytale Of New York (featuring Kirsty MacColl). The music is Punk / Irish folk, with some Traditional Christmas music. The song starts slow with the piano … Continue reading Throwback Thursdays: The Pogues – Fairytale Of New York
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Queen’s First Album: 50th Anniversary
July 13, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Queen's first album - an eponym featuring Keep Yourself Alive and Doing Alright. Queen had been around for three years when their first album came out. By then, John Deacon was already with the group. The music is Hard Rock mixed with Heavy Metal and Progressive Rock. It's an exciting … Continue reading Queen’s First Album: 50th Anniversary
Throwback Thursdays: Aladdin at Place Des Arts
I saw the musical Aladdin at Place Des Arts in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, a few weeks ago. It was incredible. It was the first show I attended after the pandemic. The actors' performances were fantastic. The costumes were colourful and beautiful. Photo by YEŞ on Pexels.com As someone who enjoyed both the Aladdin movies - … Continue reading Throwback Thursdays: Aladdin at Place Des Arts
The Bodyguard Movie Soundtrack- 30th Anniversary
Throwback Thursday November 17, 2022, marks the 30th anniversary of the soundtrack for the movie The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. There are 12 incredible songs, each telling a story that represents the different aspects of the film. The first six tracks are songs by Whitney Houston, including two hits, I Will Always Love You and I'm Every … Continue reading The Bodyguard Movie Soundtrack- 30th Anniversary
Marilyn Monroe: 60 Years After Her Passing
August 4, 2022, marks the 60th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's passing. She was a Hollywood Icon- her movies and singer were memorable. My favourite was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which includes the renowned sequences where Marilyn Monroe performed one of her famous hits, Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend. Her performances were grand and bold. She sang with … Continue reading Marilyn Monroe: 60 Years After Her Passing