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What are some songs that get stuck in your head? For me, yesterday it was definitely “Islands in the Stream,” (because of this post) I was singing it enough that my brother-in-law had it in his head, too. A few others I can think of are “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers”…
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley…
I’m sorry for this next one, but the hit from a few years back, “Friday” by Rebecca Black.
Let me know which songs you can’t shake away in the comments below. Thanks for stopping by!
I lived in Nashville, Tennessee for just about 16 years and it took about a day of living there to realize how respected Dolly is in the state. In fact, my dad and I were just talking about something that happened regarding her legacy there in Nashville. Some government officials wanted to make a statue of her in her honor somewhere around downtown. They’ve done it with other iconic entertainers, as you’ll see if you visit Nashville.
I distinctly remember hearing about this honorary statue proposal while I was watching the news one day. I thought, “Well, of course she deserves it, but we have the real thing, why a statue at this point in time?” Then not a few weeks later Dolly herself asked them not to.
Absolute legend.
I already loved her but after hearing that, her reputation in my book went through the roof. How many celebrities would turn down having a statue built in their likeness, in their honor?
So to say Dolly is beloved in the state of Tennessee (and I’m sure the affection is stronger the further east you go), is a big understatement. Even me saying it’s a big understatement is probably agreed upon by everyone everywhere.
She’s just cool.
I was working at CMT around the time she came in for an interview. I think she was putting out a duets album of some sort so the office was buzzing with excitement. It’s not every day Dolly comes by. I tried to keep my cool and because of this overcompensation of “a young kid trying to act professional” I didn’t get a picture with her or shake her hand, but I wish I had. But it was really cool to be in the same room with her during her time at the CMT studios.
But this wasn’t my first Dolly encounter. That goes all the way back to my childhood listening to the radio. One of my favorite songs as a young kid was her duet with Kenny Rogers, so I’ll end this post with that great song, “Islands in the Stream.”
The color purple keeps popping up at random times in my life. I know what you’re saying, though. “Ben, there are only a handful of colors. Of course purple is going to show up now and then!”
To that, I say… bah humbug. I like purple and it seems to be appearing more than other colors.
I don’t think you’ll be able to change my mind, but you can try. First, I noticed it in two TV commercials. Check out the following:
Then, the other day I was shopping at Target and found this amazing shirt. If you have the chance to buy a Prince “Purple Rain” shirt and don’t do it, well, I’m just not sure we can be…
Ok, all kidding aside, I would love to be your friend. For Christmas, I’ll buy you that Purple Rain t-shirt. 😉
I would never have expected Indeed to have a commercial featuring music I like. I guess that might be more of a reflection on me than a reflection on the job search company. But here were are about to watch a commercial with some great music as the soundtrack! Take a look…
The inspirational song, one even may call it a gospel-inspired song, is called “Brighter Days” and it’s by an artist who goes by the name GSharp. Here is the full track.
For more ads with great music, click the links below.
Apple has released the new MacBook Pro and has quite the soundtrack to go along with the ad. Take a look and prepare your ears, too, they may not be ready for (or as some might say, they’re not worthy of) the song…
The song is “Chemical Bond” by Rezz and Deathpact. Rezz is a Canadian DJ She’s 26 years old and her full name is Isabelle Rezazadeh.
Here is the full track for your listening pleasure.
Out of the Wilderness 