• Friday Five

    The Friday Five: January 14, 2011

    Friday Five

    Friday Five : ‘frī-(,)dā,-dē ‘fīv : On the sixth day of every week, I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes, then share the first five tracks and thought for each track. Sometimes there is a playlist involved, occasionally we’ll have a guest, but most of the time it’s just me. The rest is up to you, our friends and readers! Fire up your media player of choice and share the first five random track of your shuffle in the comments.

    The Five:

    “Lets Go Crazy (special dance mix)” by Prince (from Ultimate, 2006)

    “Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here to get through this thing called life.” I’m particularly fond of this version, as it features the extended guitar breakdown that was featured in the film.

    “Got the Time” by Joe Jackson (from The Best of Joe Jackson, 2007)

    Looks like we’re entering another “Greatest Hits” shuffle. I dig Joe.

    “Will You Still Love Me?” by Chicago (from Greatest Hits 1982-1989, 1989)

    Between the snow storms that have dumped over 30 inches of snow in the last week, my dear friends Jason and Jessica Hare paid the wife and I visit. During the ensuing music geek-off, Jason revealed the following performance that, well … I’ll just let you see for yourself:

    “Starfish & Coffee” by Prince & The Revolution (from Dream Factory, 1986)

    Yes, that does say by Prince & The Revolution. Yes, I do have a copy of the July 18, 1986 configuration of the unreleased gem that would later become part of His Royal Badness’ magnum opus, Sign “” the Times. With a minimal amount of internet sleuthing, you too could unearth the glory of Prince’s unreleased treasures.

    “If I Had $1000000” by Barenaked Ladies (from Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits: 1991-2001, 2001)

    I’ve always wanted a monkey.

    What’s on your shuffle today?

  • Friday Five

    The Friday Five: March 06, 2009

    If I ain't got you, I don't want to shuffle baby...

    If it ain’t broke… don’t fix it. It’s March, the five is still alive and going strong…

    For those who have not joined in the Friday Five here is all you need to know; each Friday I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes and share my five and drop a little knowledge and insight for each track. Sometimes there is a playlist involved, sometimes there isn’t. Sometimes we have guest, but most of the time it’s just me.

    The rest is up to you, our friends and readers! Fire up your media player of choice and share the first five random track of your shuffle in the comments. The more the merrier!

    The Five:

    “Nine in the Afternoon” by Panic at the Disco (from Pretty. Odd., 2008)

    Spending hours playing Rock Band 2 with my wife has burned this tune into my psyche. In truth, I actually quite like this record, though not as much as the bands debut (before they dropped the “!”). Sure, they borrow heavily from Sgt. Pepper era Beatles, but since when is that so bad?

    “Trust” by Prince (from Batman, 1989)

    This funky rave-up from the Batman soundtrack provided the background for Jack Nicholson‘s twisted turn as the Joker. Not as heavy on the funk as my personal favorite “Electric Chair” or even “The Future” it still definitely gets the butt wiggling.

    Here in Your Bedroom” (mp3) by Goldfinger (from Goldfinger, 1996)

    Excuse me while I dance in my chair; feel free to join in…

    “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J (from All World, 1996)

    “Don’t call it a comeback…” Seriously, what happened to James Todd Smith? I’d say he’s due for a comeback, especially after this.

    Brian Wilson (live)” (mp3) by Barenaked Ladies (from Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits: 1991-2001)

    I have to say I was pretty disappointed when I read earlier this week that Steve Page has decided to leave the Barenaked Ladies. Here’s a taste of one of his finer moments with the band.

    What’s making you dance in your chair today?