Love is complicated.
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than the what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, MC Hammer.
Yeah, I had the shoes. I had the baggy pants, white shirt with the black vest. I’m not ashamed to admit it. The “You Can’t Touch This” video, I had all the steps down cold. You couldn’t tell me I didn’t.
I miss the time when rap was fun and actually good.
“You Can’t Touch This”
“Pray”
“Turn This Mutha Out”
“2 Legit 2 Quit”
Enjoy!
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than the what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, Michael Jackson vs. Prince.
The 80’s gave us two of the greatest musical artist ever in their prime. Michael Jackson and Prince both released their classic albums in 1982 and 1984, respectively. Sure, they have both gone on to have several other hits but Michael’s “Thriller” and Prince’s “Purple Rain” set records and established both as music royalty.
Remember when there was a debate over who was better? I liked them both equally. Until I say the movie “Purple Rain”. When my teenage self heard Prince Rogers Nelson speak his first line I was down with Team Prince. I didn’t care if he wore heels and lace. The man was and is still sexy.
Favorite Prince song: Too many to name but at the top of the list would be “Adore”.
Favorite Michael song: Again, too many to name but at the top would be “Man in the Mirror.”
What’s your favorite Prince or Michael Jackson song?
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than the what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, R & B Groups.
I recently attended the New Edition concert in my hometown. The guys came out dressed fresh to impress and took us back on a musical journey to our youth. The concert was awesome and I stood the entire time singing along to the oldies.
After the show I couldn’t help but wonder, what happened to music groups? There just doesn’t seem to be any new groups out there nowadays. So, here are a few of my favorites from back in the day.
1. New Edition
2. Tony, Toni, Tone’
3. Cameo
4. Debarge
5. Atlantic Starr
6. Kool & the Gang
7. The Jets
8. Shalamar
9. Midnight Star
10. Soul II Soul
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than the what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, Pebbles.
Perri “Pebbles” Reid may be best known for discovering the female group, TLC, but she was a hit making artist of her own. These are the songs that had me jamming back in the day.
“Girlfriend”
“Mercedes Boy”
“Love Makes Things Happen”
And one of the best love songs – “Always” Sorry I couldn’t find a video so this will have to do.
“Always”
Enjoy!
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than the what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. Let me present, Karyn White.
Karyn White is an R & B singer that made her debut in 1988 with her self titled album. She had four hit singles and was nominated for two grammys. Here are my favorites:
“Secret Rendezvous”
“Superwoman”
“Love Saw It” w/Babyface – True R&B at its best
Enjoy!
(This is a new series of post where I share the music that I grew up listening to.)
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than the what’s being played today. In my case, it is actually true. First example, the band Loose Ends.
Loose Ends was a British R&B ban formed in London in 1980. The three members of the group reached #1 on the US Billboard charts with their hit “Hanging on a String” in 1985. They went on to have a string of hits until the 90s. See some videos below:
“Hanging on a String”
“Slow Down”
“Watching You”
“Stay A Little While,Child”
“Mr. Bachelor”
Enjoy!
(This artist was suggested by the Hubby. Good job, hon!)
Yesterday news quickly spread over the internet of Whitney Houston’s passing. I took this news hard. Whitney was “the Voice”. She had a style that many have tried to imitate. I remember when she came on the scene. I was a teenager and her ballads (Saving all my Love For You and You Give Good Love) spoke to my visions of love . She continued to gift us with songs throughout the years and I loved them all. If I was doing a soundtrack for my life, Whitney would be in the mix.
Here is my tribute to a wonderful singer. R.I.P. Whitney. You will be missed.
“I Want to Dance With Somebody”
“I’m Your Baby Tonight” – One of my all time favorites
“I Learned From the Best”
“Greatest Love of All”
“I’m Every Woman”
Enjoy!
This is a question that I have wondered about for quite some time. The lack of love in modern music is why I keep my iPod on constant rotation. Where is the love indeed?
We interrupt your regularly scheduled blog for a musical shout out to one of the legends of old school rap. I grew up listening to this man’s music and every time I hear these songs I am transported back to a simpler time. These songs are on the soundtrack of my teenage years.
Gone too soon, Heavy D!
And my personal favorite!