This song is one that we used to play in the car all the time when I was young. The whole family would sing along and it's just really nostalgic for me. This band will always hold a little place in my heart.
It came on the radio the other day an I had the urge to share it here. Hope you love this 80's classic as much as I do.... oh that hair.
Also if you enjoy this give "King of Rock and Roll" a try, it's just as wonderful.
This is all I will post about recent events.
In light of everything that has happened all around the world, not just on Friday 13th but this whole year, I want to share this video. If you want to, maybe take these 2 minutes to think about the hearts that have been lost and broken because of these horrendous acts of violence and consider all the wonderful things in your life you have to be grateful for.
Love - It's free and the only thing you can never give too much of so spread that shit like butter.
I went through a bit of country phase a little while back and for some reason I am right back there.
I am SO feeling the upbeat melodies and occasionally ridiculous lyrics that this genre brings plus my country playlist will always make me smile.
The song I have chosen is actually a slightly slower option and the lyrics more serious but that's why I love it. It also has nothing to do with the singers rather amazing name.....
A woo hoo new layout for #TFT!!! And just FYI that is my dog - his name is Jack and he's kind of awesome.
This might seem like a strange choice but I recently watched all three Austin Powers films and been listening to the soundtracks and I CAN'T GET THIS DAMN SONG OUT MY HEAD.
It's so catchy and highly inappropriate to be singing to oneself whilst at work and yet here I am....
I hope I'm not the only one that absolutely loves this super weird song?
This weeks TFT (or TFW as it's a day late!) really connected with me because I'm in a bit of a strange place in my life right now.
I am unsure of my job, what I'm doing with my time and generally wanting to do more and not being able to - it's infuriating.
I'm hoping to change things up in my life soon and it will be that much easier to do when I can drive, which in case you didn't already know I don't yet. Basically I'm extremely unsettled and this song helped me so much when it came on the other day.
If you are possibly feeling the same way or just like feel good songs that make you want to get up and do something you might enjoy listening to this one. You may also recognise it from a Special K advert a little while back!
Obviously this song is everywhere and originally by Rihanna but I came across this version on spotify and fell so in love. I kinda liked the song when I heard the original but there's just something a bit more special about this one.
I think it sounds more emotional and Katja manages to truly connects to the song plus unpopular opinion alert but I've actually never rated Rihanna so it was interesting to hear one of her songs sung differently.
I am done with being ill and hoping that sheer will power is enough to improve the state of my health!
Anyway on to this weeks TFT - I have been listening to a fair bit of Elvis over the past few weeks, I'm not entirely sure where it came from but I've decided to share my latest fad with you.
As with all his stuff this one just makes you want to don a poodle skirt and dance the night away and I am always a fan of songs that do that, if you aren't moving in some way by the end then you clearly aren't human.
I hope you get as much from the king as I have been:
Business as usual! I am back to posting as per my normal schedule and apologise for the couple that have been missed. A week completely crammed full of being active and then succumbing to illness has left me rather drained so I hope you can forgive me and accept this short little post.
By now you will have heard this song many many a time but it became a sort of theme song for my recent trip away (which I will chat about at a later date). Now when I hear it I look back fondly and if I didn't before now definitely get a tad emotional - the story behind the song and the music video would break even the stoniest of hearts, you can't fail to be moved by it..
I can't imagine the pain of losing a friend and think that immortalising them in a song is a beautiful way of letting them live on.
This is a band I have only recently started listening to, my Dad played me a few of there covers before but I had never heard any of their original stuff.
With my limited knowledge of their discography this one struck a chord with me (pun intended). It's chilled out, folky melody paired with emotional lyrics makes it a joy to hear. I love how every single member plays an integral part and gets the spotlight, also the music video is simple but totally kick-ass!
I am genuinely excited about delving further into Walk Off The Earths collection!
Side note - I will be away from Thursday, I'm hoping to get the blog scheduled up so posts will appear but interaction will be at a minimum. I promise I'm not ignoring you I am in Italy!
If there's any song that can conjure images of yourself clad in a load of leather and denim, thrashing around in an underground venue with a whole crowd of sweaty punks it's this one.
Turn it up, whip your hair and go crazy.
Granted the first time I heard this song was in the film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging but once I heard the original I couldn't go back or hear it in the same way.
I'm evidently a very simple person as I've been left thoroughly confused by the bank holiday - having a day off on Monday has thrown my entire week into mayhem! Sorry 'bout that.
This is another band that I was lucky to land upon (not literally obviously, mind out the gutter please) during my time at Uni. This occurred through my liking of a previous #TFT band (All Time Low) as another fan told me about them. Thanks Chey!
Their music has such a unique quality and each song is completely different which is a talent in itself and that's not to mention Josh Ramseys voice - which fyi is so hypnotic you can't help but be sucked in to every note he produces.
This song is a more recent discovery, I don't know why I hadn't noticed it earlier but of course I adored it (it also features Kate Voegele who is stunning in her own right).
Marianas Trench have new music coming out soon so keep your eyes and ears peeled.
After hearing his song "Hold Back The River" on the radio. A lot. I thought I'd give his other stuff a go and I was very pleased with the outcome.
This one stood out to me mostly due to it's kind of ethereal feel (which is evident throughout the whole album really) and the way it manages to be calming but also quite emotional and hard hitting at the same time. Every single person will have experienced what he is singing about in one way or another and I'm at a point in my life where I relate to this more than ever - which thinking about it is probably why I fell in love the moment the drums hit.....
James Bay is a very intelligent artist and I'm excited to hear more from him, I feel like he would be insanely good live as well!
It's a bit of a fun one this week - I came across Every Avenue when I was at uni about 3 or 4 years ago after getting really into punk rock/alt rock music. All their songs seem to have a similar vibe that just makes you smile - I can't help but be put in a good mood after listening, especially to this song.
If you're into very good looking, kinda cheeky and of course highly talented punk bands then this might just be for you so click away.
I've mentioned before about songs that you can imagine a perfectly fitting music video/story for and "Mindset" is 100% one of those! Now their take on the music video was VERY different to my (very detailed and lets be honest perfect) ideas, they went more funny and I was thinking more cute but hey when the video is this good I'm not going to complain!
Good job guys.
I had the absolute joy of being at a McBusted show last night and let me tell you it was INCREDIBLE. I've seen McFly play 3 times before so know they always put on a good show and the addition of 2/3 members of Busted was only going to increase the awesomeness.
I am happy to admit to you right now that I am a pretty big McFly fan.
I have all their albums (including both greatest hits), know essentially every word to them.... and most of the B side tracks, I had my walls AND ceiling covered by their faces for many a year (also maybe my school history folder and phone background), spent literally hours of my life watching interviews, met them through being a pioneer member of their fansite and I possibly got a little emotional at the 10 year anniversary show ..... okay okay I cried 3 times!
So having shared more than you probably ever needed or wanted to know about my ever so slight obsession with this band it won't be a shock that they are my TFT. I actually already had a song in mind for this week but after last night I couldn't allow myself to not post a McFly song! My choice is definitely a track that I tend to forget my deep love for and I feel really deserves to be shown some appreciation.
So here is Sorry's Not Good Enough by McFly!
Also just because I can and I know you will enjoy it here's an acoustic version (just look at those baby faces!)
First post for the new series isn't that exciting?
I thought to kick it off we'd go for someone that is fairly well known and doing somewhat okay for himself right now.... Man of the moment Sam Smith.
Okay so he has been around a while and everyone can appreciate his unbelievable talent but it's only recently that I've actually listened to the entire album.... and it is stunning.
I've had In The Lonely Hour on replay at work for a couple weeks now (and bought the cd just so I can have it in my car) so choosing just one song for Tunes For Tuesday was not an easy task because I want to recommend every single track!
However after much deliberation I have chosen and the one song that I would advise every single person to listen to is I've Told You Now.
It might not be one of his well known singles that shot into the charts on release (quite rightly too!) but the lyrics are poetic, relatable and of course Sam sings it like a freaking angel.
