Some of my favorite “girl power” songs in honor of International Women’s Day today!
Shout out to Xtina for revamping “You Don’t Own Me” in her Vegas residency shows! I first heard the original almost 20 years ago; I forgot what led me to it but that classic 1960s pop ballad beat grew on me. I didn’t read into the lyrics until later. This song deserves a comeback!
The soulful soundtrack to my bubble bath this evening after a long day at my day job!
With all this rain here in the Bay, what other song suits this day?
While showers are coming down outdoors, indoors, I’m comforted by the gourmand scents of Opalhouse’s Caramel Apple Crisp’s candle (it’s soooo good), and the fierce sounds of 2000s-era Mariah (also soooo good).
I’m currently looking up pics, GIFs, and clips for inspo posts to promote The Playgirl, and I’m also in a soulful 80s mood (with a classy, feminine touch) tonight.
Those who follow my short-form nonsense on Twitter would know that I’ll always be fangirling for pop icon Kylie Minogue! This being her birthday, there’s no question whose music I’ll be spinning (around) today!
Having a holiday on this Monday–as in Billie Holiday! I will forever adore her and her music.
And, dedicated to the weather we’re having at the moment…
I don’t have to play music to fit the theme of this post. And why bother with sappy love songs when I’d rather watch Valentine’s Day-themed episodes of my favorite comedy shows today? 😆 I may be single but I’d rather laugh than be lovelorn (which I haven’t been in years).
LMAO at Al Bundy’s poem to Peg!
How am I spending this Saturday evening? Not getting ready to hit the clubs or check out the latest major flick at the movie theater–if it was the mid-2000s, yes to both. Rather, I’m chillaxing to some 80s Madonna (I just watched Who’s That Girl and she was fab in it) while I sip Yogi’s Bedtime tea (the teabag quote is a new one to me) and my apartment fills with the heady tobacco-vanilla aroma from the candle I currently have lit. That candle, which I’ve lit for the past five nights, is superb in throw, by the way. Since it’s also Black History Month, if you’re looking for one way to do some good during BHM, go support the black-owned The 125 Collection and buy their candles! I know I’ll be making another order!
I need some comfort amidst all the rain we’re having and PMS creeping up on me. Enter some mid-90s chill-out soul to soothe me on this Saturday/Sunday night…
(Side note: I’m aware of how problematic Erykah has been recently. :-/ )
Happy 30th anniversary to this jam!
And, since it’s still pouring out there…
(I haven’t seen this video in eons and forgot that part where it snows. Whaaaat.)
If there’s one thing I can be grateful for, it’s growing up during a time when songs like these were mainstream. Growing up in the 90s was a mixed bag for me personally, although I can definitely acknowledge it was a golden time for pop culture, fashion, and entertainment. Songs (and music videos) like these prove the latter, and they (along with many other songs) helped me escape from whatever shit I was going through then. It wasn’t all party & sex songs; there was emotion and true soul, honey. It’s easy to lament over the absence of music like this in today’s landscape, but you know what’s easier? Putting on Mary’s “My Life” album while shutting out all the cacophony from today, and just chillin’ to it.