My OperaMarlon, Get a switch!
Monday, June 30, 2008 6:51:56 PM
I've usually got nothing but love for the Jacksons but when I saw this, one question came to mind:
Marlon WHYYYYYYYYYYYY???
I've usually got nothing but love for the Jacksons but when I saw this, one question came to mind:
Marlon WHYYYYYYYYYYYY???
WHERE HAVE ALL THE MALE RNB SINGERS GONE?
Sunday, June 29, 2008 1:16:30 PM
Back in 2005 when the late great Luther Vandross passed, I remember reading a few articles stating he was the last of the great soul singers, is it true? in some ways yes, but did it all end with him are there no more male singers out there able to sing heart felt soul music? I say Hell no.
Now lets not get it twisted, There was and will only ever be ONE Luther Vandross (RIP). but what of now? is 50 cent really our only hope? now don't get me wrong, I've got nothing against fiddy, I've often bobbed my head to two and two hip hop tunes, I was a youth of the ninties with more then a passing thing for Tupac (Still sleep in my Tupac T-shirt now), and while I understand we can all get down to hip hop beat in 'da club' where's the romance? where's the love?
In the 70s and 80s the music scene was awash with male soul singers, Teddy Pendergrass, Donny Hathaway and of course the brillant MARVIN GAYE to name a few but in the 90s things changed as Snoop, Biggie, Tupac and friends blazed a trail and the soul singers where pushed a side as we all bobbed our heads to the beat (Till it was played out). Anyway just as we thought the rnb singer was gone for good, around the mid-ninties there was the raise of the Neo Soul singer, these where guys like D'angleo, Maxwell, Chico Debarge (Who album 'Long time no see' is one of the most under rated of this period),etc and suddenly all hope was not lost...well at least for a minute 'cause as we entered the millennium theses guys had all but disappeared. What happened? Where have all the male Rnb singers gone?
Now I know some of you are gonna say well what about Usher, Neyo, Mario, Chris Brown? are they not rnb singers? yeah I suppose sorta...and I'm not gonna hate on the young brothers, 'cause their doing their thing and there doing it well, but I'm sorry, not a one of them can send chills down ya spine (Well not mine but maybe I'm too old skool) so again I ask, Where have all the Great Male Rnb singers Gone? are there any? or have we all become so cynical and harden that there really is no place for a singer singing a sweet soul groove? I hope not and to be honest I don't think all is lost either, There are guys like Dwele flying the (Soul) flag, as well as Jaheim, Joe, Robin Thicke also lets not forget the fellas on the comeback trail such as Maxwell (He is apparently gonna grant us with some new stuff at some stage) also Chico Debarge is meant to drop a new album, D'Angelo...I don't know about (Maybe someone can fill me in?) and while these guys may not get the attention of some of the young bucks, They are all making quality music that we'll be able to listen to in years to come and thats no bad thing right? Just a thought...
Come on back Chico.
Now lets not get it twisted, There was and will only ever be ONE Luther Vandross (RIP). but what of now? is 50 cent really our only hope? now don't get me wrong, I've got nothing against fiddy, I've often bobbed my head to two and two hip hop tunes, I was a youth of the ninties with more then a passing thing for Tupac (Still sleep in my Tupac T-shirt now), and while I understand we can all get down to hip hop beat in 'da club' where's the romance? where's the love?
In the 70s and 80s the music scene was awash with male soul singers, Teddy Pendergrass, Donny Hathaway and of course the brillant MARVIN GAYE to name a few but in the 90s things changed as Snoop, Biggie, Tupac and friends blazed a trail and the soul singers where pushed a side as we all bobbed our heads to the beat (Till it was played out). Anyway just as we thought the rnb singer was gone for good, around the mid-ninties there was the raise of the Neo Soul singer, these where guys like D'angleo, Maxwell, Chico Debarge (Who album 'Long time no see' is one of the most under rated of this period),etc and suddenly all hope was not lost...well at least for a minute 'cause as we entered the millennium theses guys had all but disappeared. What happened? Where have all the male Rnb singers gone?
Now I know some of you are gonna say well what about Usher, Neyo, Mario, Chris Brown? are they not rnb singers? yeah I suppose sorta...and I'm not gonna hate on the young brothers, 'cause their doing their thing and there doing it well, but I'm sorry, not a one of them can send chills down ya spine (Well not mine but maybe I'm too old skool) so again I ask, Where have all the Great Male Rnb singers Gone? are there any? or have we all become so cynical and harden that there really is no place for a singer singing a sweet soul groove? I hope not and to be honest I don't think all is lost either, There are guys like Dwele flying the (Soul) flag, as well as Jaheim, Joe, Robin Thicke also lets not forget the fellas on the comeback trail such as Maxwell (He is apparently gonna grant us with some new stuff at some stage) also Chico Debarge is meant to drop a new album, D'Angelo...I don't know about (Maybe someone can fill me in?) and while these guys may not get the attention of some of the young bucks, They are all making quality music that we'll be able to listen to in years to come and thats no bad thing right? Just a thought...
Come on back Chico.
Who is this Mystery?
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:36:49 PM
So gentle yet so strong
Not always right but never wrong
A little different but not strange
What’s your name?
What’s you game?
Shy as a baby, bright as a star
So very warm but from a far
Hot as fire still so cool
Who are you?
What do you do?
Caring but still tough
Close but not close enough
Misunderstood, yet very clear
Are you there?
Do you care?
Shy like a kitten, strong as an ox
So very honest but sly as a fox
Sexy yet still sweet
Where are you now?
Will we meet?
LOST ANGEL
Tuesday, June 6, 2006 1:18:12 PM
LOST ANGEL
Couldn't find my way.
I was lost in my own timeBut then you appeared...And showed me it's not toLate...
Because like an Angel
That's lost her way
Like a sad Angel
I thought I'd fade away
Then like a spirit you came
And I knew I'd never feel like
That lost Angel again
A lost Angel
No longer in pain
A lost AngelNever lost againTher seemed no way out I resigned into my fate
But then you came and turnedMy whole world around
Because like an Angel
Like a sad Angel I just wantedTo cry...
Then like a saint you came and I knewI'd never feel like that
Lost Angel again.
Couldn't find my way.
I was lost in my own timeBut then you appeared...And showed me it's not toLate...
Because like an Angel
That's lost her way
Like a sad Angel
I thought I'd fade away
Then like a spirit you came
And I knew I'd never feel like
That lost Angel again
A lost Angel
No longer in pain
A lost AngelNever lost againTher seemed no way out I resigned into my fate
But then you came and turnedMy whole world around
Because like an Angel
Like a sad Angel I just wantedTo cry...
Then like a saint you came and I knewI'd never feel like that
Lost Angel again.
According to (some) Guys...
Friday, June 2, 2006 6:34:34 PM
I got this in a email and I thought it was interesting, what do you guys think?
The Guys' Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally, the guys' side of the story.
(I must admit, it's pretty good.)
We always hear "the rules "
From the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note..... These are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport.
And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly
acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem.
See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't Expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation,
or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Pass this to as many men as you can...
to give them a laugh.
Pass this to as many women as you can....
to give them a bigger laugh
The Guys' Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally, the guys' side of the story.
(I must admit, it's pretty good.)
We always hear "the rules "
From the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note..... These are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport.
And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly
acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem.
See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't Expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation,
or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Pass this to as many men as you can...
to give them a laugh.
Pass this to as many women as you can....
to give them a bigger laugh
Another week
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:56:02 PM
Well another crappy start to the week. Let me first say, I don't like mondays (And I especially don't like mondays which are wet and windy and that I have interviews on! 
)
Anyway after racing to the train station, I miss the train (Naturally)of course the next train I need isn't coming for the next half hour, ensuring that I will be late for my interview. I stand in the station waiting trying not to get more wet, Of course the winds got other ideas and blows the rain at me! By this time I feel like turning round and going home but instead but on my mp3 and try not to look at the time (Is just me, or does time go slower when you're in a hurry ?) anyhoo, Finally get to the other end, come out the station, walk fifteen minutes in the wrong direction (Making me more late great!) before finally arriving at the interview, very late and looking less then great. Some how I don't think I got the Job, But do you see why I hate Mondays? Oh well the week can only get better one hopes and Tueday hasn't been so bad, I only got a little wet today. Who know Wensday may even bring sun.
)Anyway after racing to the train station, I miss the train (Naturally)of course the next train I need isn't coming for the next half hour, ensuring that I will be late for my interview. I stand in the station waiting trying not to get more wet, Of course the winds got other ideas and blows the rain at me! By this time I feel like turning round and going home but instead but on my mp3 and try not to look at the time (Is just me, or does time go slower when you're in a hurry
?) anyhoo, Finally get to the other end, come out the station, walk fifteen minutes in the wrong direction (Making me more late great!) before finally arriving at the interview, very late and looking less then great. Some how I don't think I got the Job, But do you see why I hate Mondays? Oh well the week can only get better one hopes and Tueday hasn't been so bad, I only got a little wet today. Who know Wensday may even bring sun.
Ahh you guys!
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:07:39 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys, I'm touched
(And obviously to easily pleased LOL!) now if I could only think of something interesting to share such as....? er sorry I've got nothing yet! but I swear this will get better as soon as I work this bleeding blogging thing out. But until then here is a pretty picture. enjoy!
Now that's nice!
(And obviously to easily pleased LOL!) now if I could only think of something interesting to share such as....? er sorry I've got nothing yet! but I swear this will get better as soon as I work this bleeding blogging thing out. But until then here is a pretty picture. enjoy!Now that's nice!
Confessions of a Blog Novice
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:20:53 AM
Hello all,
allow me to introduce...me. As I take baby steps (Behind covered eyes) into to the world of blog (Or blogging?) I have to ask my self,
Do I have any idea what in the world I'm doing here writing a blog? (Er...no)
Will I be funny or interesting? (I have no clue!)
Will my mad ramblings change the world? (Probably not, no)
Will anybody care? (Hey you never knows?) Oh well...
lets see what happens, here I go...
allow me to introduce...me. As I take baby steps (Behind covered eyes) into to the world of blog (Or blogging?) I have to ask my self,
Do I have any idea what in the world I'm doing here writing a blog? (Er...no)
Will I be funny or interesting? (I have no clue!)
Will my mad ramblings change the world? (Probably not, no)
Will anybody care? (Hey you never knows?) Oh well...
lets see what happens, here I go...
Natasha
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