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 ....

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!

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.

Saturday silliness ....

This morning, as I was trolling through YouTube, I came across a very rare gem .....

Olivia Newton-John & ELO from "Xanadu"!
Do y'all remember this movie??
Let me refresh your memory .....

"The Greek muses incarnate themselves on Earth to inspire men to achieve. One of them, incarnated as a girl named Kira, encounters an artist named Sonny Malone. With the help of Danny McGuire, a man Kira had inspired forty years earlier, Sonny builds a huge disco roller rink" ~ IMDB

This movie was terrible in soooooo many ways .... and I love it!


So as I was watching the video for "Xanadu", all I could think of was the daring Daisyfae and her latest adventure.
All you need is some leg warmers and shiny spandex pants to get your Roller Disco Queen on!
HAHAHAHA

Dais, this one is for you!


ROLLER GURRRRRL!

Have a great weekend y'all!

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!

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!

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!

 

Happy Friday!

I know I usually post Flash back videos on Friday ....
But I wasn't feeling it today.
I'm in the mood for some Cobra Starship.
It makes me happy.




Have a good y'all!

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!