Because some days need a little musical encouragement. From the soundtrack to Rocky III this is Survivor with “Eye of the Tiger”.
Tag Archives: music
#FBF Flashback Friday – Steve Miller Band – Abracadabra
From back in 1982 this is the Steve Miller Band performing their hit song Abracadabra. This song and video is a little saucy.
Dad Rock
A person I work with made me aware of a term for the music of my generation, “Dad Rock”. Music from people like Huey Lewis and the News, Boston, Phil Collins, Genesis, Kansas, Supertramp, Cheap Trick, Steely Dan, Heart, Foreigner, Jefferson Starship, Rick Springfield, Styx, Toto, Chicago, Van Halen, Peter Frampton, and the list goes on. All of these artists are important to my generation.
I am not a dad but I won’t shy away from embracing the term. Friends I am a middle-aged person who came of age in the 1980’s.
As the scene is dominated by Taylor Swift, Jay Z, Beyonce’, Fall Out Boy, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Megan Trainor, Katy Perry, etc. today its safe to say that “Dad Rock” in some way influenced today’s talent in much the same way my father’s “Dad Rock” inspired the music of my generation.
It is interesting that music of my generation is being used in commercials to appeal to my age range. The nostalgic angle is a good one to sell goods and services. It’s all good though.
Tunes Tuesday – Def Leppard – Photograph
This is the one song that I think made this band a hit around the world. Sometimes on a Tuesday you just need to rock to get the day going.
Music Monday – Gerry Rafferty – Baker Street
I love this song because it tells an interesting story plus the sax and guitar solos are epic I tell you. This is from back in the day, just like me.
#FBF Flashback Friday – Queen – We Are The Champions
This is dedicated to bloggers everywhere. We are the champions. Keep on blogging good people.
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