Way back Wednesday

The year was 1986.
June.
I was a senior in High School and it was
PROM NIGHT!!!!!!!!

Yes, that is me in the Princessy/Cinderella gown.
White gloves and all!
Sexy eh?!

Mark, my date for the night, was not my first choice.
No, my first choice decided he didn't want to be "tied down".
One week before prom.
(My life was like a John Hughes movie)
Anyway, Mark, being the sweetheart he was, came in at the last minute and asked me to go with him.
(yeah, I had NO CLUE he had a crush on me. Really)

I figured, why the hell not?
Besides, he had a KILLER car!

*sigh*
If only I knew then what I know now .....
and DAMNIT! Can I have that 17 year old body back??????????

Oh, in case anyone cares, the Billboard Top song from this date was:

Ahhhh .... Patti LaBelle ....

Down on the BAYOU ....

Happy Haiku Monday!
That cheeky little monkey, Rafa, is our lovely host this week and has chosen the theme of BAYOU.
Having lived in Florida for 10 years, i'm somewhat familiar with bayous.
We just called them The Everglades.

Either way, they're mysterious ....
Creepy .....
Beautiful .....
Haunting .....
Mesmerizing ....

I find myself drawn to them.
Not sure why.

Here's my haiku in honor of the Bayou .....

Stagnant, lazy stream

Mossy covered cypress loom

Eerie mystery



Here's another to tickle your toes:

On a full moon night,
Howling presence from thin air,
The Bayou Banshee

I Touch Myself ....

That was the best known song from the Divinyls.
It was their biggest hit, but not necessarily their best song.
Over the weekend, Chrissy Amphlett, frontwoman of Divinyls,  lost her battle to cancer and MS.
She was a true rock chick.
For this weeks Flashback Friday, I pay tribute to her awesome sound.

Keep on rockin' Chrissy!

ɛrɪn ɡə ˈbrɑ

I'm starting my St. Patty's Day celebrations early.

Have a great weekend ........ Slainte!

Carnival

Being as today is Friday, I decided to post a Flashback Video.
I'm in the mood for some kick-ass music from another relatively local girl.
Jamestowns own Natalie Merchant.

Loved her with 10,000 maniacs ....
love her as a solo artist.

Enjoy .....

Have a great weekend y'all!

48 .....

You would have been.


For Lanny ....

 Happy Birthday Brother!

 Love you ....
 Miss you ....
xoxoxoxoxox

CHERing Friday!

YAY!
I made it to Friday!
WHOO HOOOO

It's time for some Cosmos and Cher!
Yes, I adore Cher.
Always have, always will.


Seriously, how can you NOT love her?
Love her or hate her, you have GOT to love the Bob Mackie creations!

 

Flash 'em Friday - Buffalo style

Hellooooo my lovelies!
Welcome to Flashback Friday or Flash 'em Friday .... whatever you prefer.

I haven't posted a flashback in awhile, and today I was feeling all nostalgic about some of the great bands and musicians that the Buffalo area has produced.
Sure, everyone knows the Goo Goo Dolls, but they weren't the only big names around.

Ever heard of Billy Sheehan?  He has played with David Lee Roth, Mr. Big ,Steve Vai.
Before the legendary Billy Sheehan hit it big, he was part of the 3-man band known as Talas.
A local favorite with a very loyal following.
Talas did record an album, but sadly, never achieved the level of success they wanted or deserved.
However, they did have one song that hit the charts locally ..... "Seesaw".

My flashback today is a song from 1978, but the footage is from 2001 when the band reunited for a local gig.

I hope you enjoy.

Who ya' gonna call????

Happy Flashback Friday!

I know I said I was"Ghostbusters" with  my title???
You should.
But before Ray Parker, Jr. was calling the Ghostbusters, he was with Raydio.

Have a good weekend y'all!

Soulful Sunday ......

There's nothing 'easy' about me.
Not on Sunday or any other damn day of the week.

Rainbow

Rainbow, founded by Richie Blackmore, had many frontmen during their lifetime.
But my favorite was Joe Lynn Turner.
Love those dark eyes.



I believe they were all STONED cold.  lol

Have a good weekend y'all!

Just live ....

Recently, I was reminded that I need to not just Give Bliss a Chance,
but really ... EMBRACE IT.
Not just talk about it.
Even on days when I don't much feel like it.

My bliss today is in remembering and celebrating my Mothers LIFE.
I remember hearing this back in 1976.
I was only 8.
We both loved the beat.
It made us happy ..... and we DANCED.
Unashamed and  full of happiness and joy.

33 years have passed .... but today i'm going to dance like I was 8!

 


 Love you Mom!

Ahhhh .... Leah

Happy Friday!
I hope y'all had a good week.

For today, I'm going back to 1980.

 I love how Donnie Iris looks in this video.
 Geek Chic!

 I miss the 80's .....

Have a good weekend ... and whatever you do, remember to give bliss a chance!

Edmund Fitzgerald

Growing up on Lake Erie, I heard the story of 'The Edmund Fitzgerald', a freighter that sank in
Lake Superior on November 10,1975, killing all 29 crew members on board.
Afterwards, Gordon Lightfoot, a prolific Canadian singer/songwriter wrote an amazing and haunting song about it.
It has always been one of my  favorite songs.



Happy Flashback Friday y'all!

SaWEET!!!!

It's Friday!


I'm sorry I haven't been around much ....
I have a lot of personal schizz going on right now.
*sigh*
Is it April 5th yet????
That's when me & all my boys are headed to the warm, sandy beaches of Jamaica!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeee

Anywhoodle ....
My "flashback" for today comes to you all the way from 1972!
Granted, the band had other monster hits .... but this song just makes me smile (and giggle)

YIKES! Anyone got a pair of shades?
I'm blind!

Have a great weekend y'all!

Make you a Believer ....

Ahhhh ...... FRIDAY!
It's been "a week".
Nothing catastrophic ...... just "a week".

I need some ballsy, bluesy music .....
I need Sass.

Jeff Healey was the bonus in this video!
*sigh*
Such talent!!!!!!
(both Sass & Jeff)

I hope y'all have a fantastic weekend!

 

Smooth-n-Easy .....

Remember when songs had real pain and heartache?
No bitches.
No ho's.
Just  bittersweet.
My Flashback this week is just that .......

SuperFreak .....

Happy Birthday to a local who was a total BAD-ASS!

You were most DEFINITELY a SuperFreak!

Get down with your glittery, funky self!

One or my Brother .....

Happy Friday everyone!

This week Flashback goes right to my heart .....

Sunshine, cold beers, the smell of the river and Gin Blossoms!
It was a good time Brother!

Stay warm and be safe y'all!

Van Halen

HAPPY FRIDAY!

I saw a promo for the upcoming Van Halen Tour, and *BAM*,
I was instantly back in the early 80's rockin' out with my (proverbial) cock out!
Diamond Dave and the boys were the SHIZZ!



But ..... somewhere in the middle of a VERY successful tour in 1985 for their "1984" Album, David Lee Roth was booted from the band (or left .... depends on who you ask).
The band replaced Diamond Dave with Sammy Hagar.
He was no DLR, but he & the Van Halen Boys managed to put out a few substantial and worthwhile songs.
This one (in my opinion) is still VERY relevant ..... 20 years later!




There was of course, ANOTHER change at lead singer (Eddie has 'artistic' issues) ....
Gary Cherone.
(Not a fan)

But, as time has gone on, Van Halen is back together as it was ..... except for Michael Anthony (Bass) who was replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen ...... Eddies son.
They are getting ready to release a new album.
Here's their new single:




Um ...... yeah.
Form your own opinion .... but I prefer to remember the glory days of Van Halen/Van Hagar.