I don't think I quite recovered from a trip to memory lane, so how about another dance song for tonight? I should pick us up for this mid-week low.

Wake up folks! It is two more days 'til Friday! :)

If you have not heard this song, then I declare that you have been under a rock all of your life! Yes, I am dead serious. Come on! Lots of movies have used this single at some point, and even some TV shows have also featured this song. There have also been a lot airplay both on radio and other media, so you really do not have any excuse not to have heard this song.

Do not be fooled by the line, "This dance ain't for everybody, only the sexy people," because that's just a reference to something. I do find this song particularly nice to dance around to - and I am not sexy! - so let's dance, people!

Oh, the song is by Salt-N-Pepa, featuring DJ Spinderella, too! You may have heard their other song, "The Showstopper." :)

Hehehehe Oh me, oh my! I am a neglectful blogger. So many blackouts and Internet problems as of late. And even some computer problems so... well, patience dear friends. I do have something for this marvelous Friday.

Featured song: "Word Up!" by Cameo [1986] (R&B, Funk)







Word Up! is an awesome song to kick off Friday, IMHO. Makes you wanna dance, actually. Hrhrhr

I remember listening to this song when I was younger. However, I forgot about this song until last year when during my dance classes, my teacher featured this in the line up of songs. It is indeed fun to dance to. Yes?

This song contributed to much of the fame of Cameo, although other bands have made covers of this song, even the nu metal band, Korn! Other artists/bands who did covers of this song include Gun, Willis, The BossHoss, Cochino, Digital Alkemist, and Jan Delay.

I hope you enjoy it!

Happy Sunday folks! What's up? I'm still in a bit of a low point, but hey, I need to pick myself up every now and then, right?

Today's featured song is inspired by my sister's profile pic at FaceBook. Her current picture shows four panels with the word: RAMONES! in the middle. At first, I had to scratch my head and think, "is there a new band that has ridden on the coattails of The Ramones' trail blaze of glory?" See, you must understand my confusion because my sister is not exactly well versed when it comes to music. I don't think she even knows a lot of the greats. New generation of music lovers and all. Apparently, what she meant was the same group I have known since forever. :) Here goes my song for today!

Featured song: "Poison Heart" by The Ramones [1992] (Punk rock)








The song was written by the band's ex-bassist Dee Dee Ramone, and is known for being the song that has a different beat than their usual songs.

The song sounds a bit sad but still appeals to me a lot. Although this song is not as well known as their more popular track, "I Wanna Be Sedated," it kinda echoes my state where I "just want to walk right out of this world..." Oh just check out the lyrics below, okay?

Did you know that Dee Dee Ramone offered this song in exchange for the band's bailing him out of jail? No? Well, now you know! :)

Lyrics:

No one ever thought this one would survive
Helpless child, gonna walk a drum beat behind
Lock you in a dream, never let you go
Never let you laugh or smile, not you.

Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.

Making friends with a homeless torn up man
He just kind of smiles, it really shakes me up.
There's danger on every corner but I'm okay
Walking down the street trying to forget yesterday.

Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart,
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart ... yeah!

You know that life really takes its toll
And a poet's gut reaction is to search his very soul
So much damn confusion before my eyes,
But nothing seems to phase me and this one still survives.

I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart,
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart.
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart.

Nice day today, folks!

And it's FRIDAY!!! :) Care to sway to the beat with me? I promise ya this song is really nice.. especially for this nice morning.

Featured song: "Doo Be Doo" by Freshlyground [2004] (Jazz, Afropop)

This song is from Freshlyground's album, Nomvula, which was released in 2004. In case you did not know, Freshlyground is a band that is known for its Afro-fusion, as most of the band members are from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. What I like about their songs is that it makes you feel good at the same time happy.

Recently, the band has received an increase of popularity due to the collaboration they made with Shakira in the 2010 World Cup's theme song "Waka Waka (This time for Africa)". On their own right, the band has produced a number of well received singles, especially "Doo Be Doo."

If you listened to the clip above, you would have to agree, right?

Now have I brightened up your day or what?? :)

It's almost Friday.

However, I am currently going through a crisis. So this is my current soundtrack.

Featured song: "Que Sera, Sera" by Doris Day [1964] (Pop / Remake)







Well, this version is just one of many other remakes of this popular song. However, pardon me if I only hear Doris Day whenever I think of this song.

I remember this song clearly, and I even memorized this song because this is one of the common answers my grandmother would give me whenever I asked questions or something along those lines. :D

Have a nice day

Lyrics:

When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother what will I be
Will I be pretty
Will I be rich
Here's what she said to me

Que sera sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera
What will be, will be

When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart what lies ahead
Will we had rainbows day after day
Here's what my sweetheart said

Que sera sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera
What will be, will be

Now I have children of my own
They ask their mother, what will I be
Will I be handsome, will I be rich
I tell them tenderly

Que sera sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera sera

What will be, will be
Que sera sera...