Long Live The King!

I credit my parents for instilling a deep appreciation and love of the music of Elvis Presley within me.  Is there any other mainstream artist that surpasses the level of diversity in raw talent this performer possesses?  I am aware of the subjectivity surrounding that question but I honestly can't think of anyone.  Doug received the '68 Comeback Special CD collection for Christmas.  I had never heard Elvis' rendition of "If I Can Dream" before listening to the collection.  The powerful lyrics coupled with his silky smooth, passion filled voice makes this a forever favorite for me.  Happy Birthday, Elvis!

Juvie fans in the HOUSE?!?!?!

Doug and I are honored to have participated in a spectacular wedding reception last evening.  I use participated because that is exactly what we did, we PARTICIPATED; we interacted, enjoyed.  It was so much fun seeing old friends and meeting new ones while sipping down icy beverages and dancing like no other to randomly peek at your cell phone clock and discover it is 1:30 AM.  (I am usually in bed by 10.)  F. U. N.  One specific highlight was the playing of the Juvenile hit "Back That Azz Up."  I know, typical and expected tune for the late-in-the-evening portion of the wedding reception playlist.  However, my husband, my wonderful, reserved husband bouncing gangsta style as he raps every single lyric in perfect time, NOT so typical.  It was without a doubt the best part of the entire night.  So this morning as I was getting ready I had to re-live a bit.  "Back that ass up, back that ass up" I sang enthusiastically when Doug politely stopped me and said, "It's actually 'azz, back that azz up.'"  Umm, WHAT!?!?!?  I am completely SHOCKED by the fact that Doug knows such an intricate detail about rap music.  And just when I thought it couldn't be any better, my "good music" loving husband's closet fascination with rap-tastic tunes of our college years, he just, seriously, just, like from the opposite end of the couch during a time-out in the Cowboys/Giants game informed me of the name of the album and the exact year that this song was released.  1999 and 400 Degreez, for those of you that were wondering.

Music Monday!

Doug surprised me with tickets to Legally Blonde the Musical for my last birthday.  If you're into musical theatre, especially the lighthearted and fun variety, your money would be well spent to experience this production.  Doug enjoyed it so much that he was singing this song for weeks following.  For those of you that know him personally, HILARIOUS, I know!  Just another reason why I adore that man!!!  Enjoy!

Music Monday on Sunday

Wilco is a pillar of connective expression for Doug and I. We wrap ourselves around their music. No. That's not really it. We wrap their music around ourselves.  Wilco is the first cool band Doug introduced me to when we started dating. He's introduced me to several since. Wilco is my favorite. I've grown to adore all things Jeff Tweedy. The presence of this music within our home is prevalent. We have books, t-shirts, posters, and albums, albums, albums. We love Wilco. And with their latest album came verbal confirmation that Wilco loves us back. YESS!

This piece is long overdue.

music monday

i love zooey deschanel. i love m. ward. i love she&him. i love their style. i love their music. i love (500)days of summer. i love it all. here's a taste...