Tag: 1990s
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Assignment 6: Unconventional love songs
Name: Nicole J Place: Minnesota Your relationship to music: listener Industry: community outreach and communications I first met Nicole when she was born. I am happy that this week I am featuring my sister. We have a lot in common in regard to music, movies, and sense of humor. We chatted over the holiday break… Read more
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Song 13: When someone can change your mind, even for one song
“Mysterious Ways” by U2 Kelley: U2 is a band I have only just tolerated. 5songpjct: I think all of their songs sound the same. Kelley: Honestly they are just awful. I watched MTV a lot growing up, like everyone else, and that is how I discovered Tom Petty, Snoop-Dog, and Smashing Pumpkins. When U2 came… Read more
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Song 7: The Mood-lightener
“Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley Written by Kevin Karaoke can be serious. If you have someone with powerful vocals, a modicum of training and perhaps they’re in the midst of a bad week, it can get heavy. Maybe someone is racked with pain and because of their stylings or lack thereof, your… Read more
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Song 4: How do you say De-Groovay?
[“Deeelight” photo by Monica Orozco] “Groove in the Heart” by Deee-Lite Monica: It was hard to pick a song for this time in my life because there are so many dance songs I love. I chose “Groove is in the Heart” for what it represents. In my mid-20s I had entered into the Club Kid… Read more
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Song 2: Whatever happened to Scarlett?
[“peek-a-boo” Photo by Monica Orozco] “A Night Like This” by the Cure I was a late bloomer in everything. I was in one of those nondescript relationships when I was 18 or 19. He was the first person who would take me to concerts and clubs. Although it wasn’t the greatest relationship, I am glad… Read more