Grace Jones: Living My Life (1982)
Shave 'em Dry
Shave 'em Dry
You can read about Lucille here.
Released 52 Years Ago Today
Elton John: Madman Across The Water (1971)
Released 38 Years Ago Today
Barbra Streisand: The Broadway Album (1985)
I was never a Streisand fan (I know, I know, turn in my gay card) until this album came out. And even then it was only one of a handful of her albums that I ever bought.
Just Because
Released 46 Years Ago Today
Donna Summer: Once Upon a Time… (1977)
Her masterpiece, and as I have written of many times before, an album that holds a very special place in my heart.
How Long Could You Hold The Attention of a Stadium Full of People?
I have had my issues with Madge over the past couple years, notably some of her unfortunate—in my humble opinion—decisions regarding plastic surgery, but I have to hand it to her: we're the same age and there's no way in hell I could ever do what she's doing in her concerts—especially considering she nearly died a year ago. I'd be gasping for breath after a single number (if I even lasted that long) and needing to sit down!
(And to think that when I was in my 20s I'd be out all night dancing to extended 30-minute song remixes!)
Many years ago I remarked that Madonna needed to start acting her age, settle down and put out an album of Torch Songs, but after seeing clips from her concert tour, I have to say, You Go Girl. You do you because whatever you're doing, it's working!
Bohemian Rhapsody
From Workmen and Rednecks:
Why is the song called 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
Why does it last exactly 5 minutes and 55 seconds?
1st and 2nd acts – A Capella
3rd act – Ballad
4th act – Guitar solo
5th act – Opera
6th act – Rock
7th act – 'Coda' or final act
Released 44 Years Ago Today
Stevie Wonder: Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants (1979)
Released 39 Years Ago Today
Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984)
Simply Divine
And the whole thing, in case you're interested…because we need her irreverence these days.
Released 38 Years Ago Today
Grace Jones: Slave to the Rhythm (1985)
Released 39 Years Ago Today
Culture Club: Waking Up With The House On Fire (1984)
Released 29 Years Ago Today
Madonna: Bedtime Stories (1994)
Ain't That Enough For You
I kind of wish I'd watched more Soul Train back in the day 'cuz this was the music I was dancing to. But as I remember it was broadcast Sunday morning, and after having been out all Saturday night, Sunday mornings just weren't my jam… Plus I also seem to recall the music they were dancing to on the show was always already old and tired to us gay club kids.
Released 44 Years Ago Today
Elton John: Blue Moves (1976)
Like many others, when Blue Moves first came out, and for many years later, I had a love/hate relationship with this album. The sound was so different from all of Elton's previous work, and yet still so fresh. It also annoyed me no end back in the day that all four sides of the album wouldn't fit on a standard 90 minute cassette tape, requiring that you buy a notoriously thin and prone to breakage and entanglement-in-the-player 120-minute cassette.
Now, of course, I think this collection is brilliant.
Favorite tracks: One Horse Town, Boogie Pilgrim, Crazy Water, Shoulder Holster, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, If There's a God in Heaven (What's He Waiting For?), and Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance).
Released 40 Years Ago Today
Culture Club: Colour by Numbers (1983)
Released 43 Years Ago Today
Donna Summer: The Wanderer (1980)
Or as I like to call it, "The beginning of the end of her career."
Released 42 Years Ago Today
We're getting OLD, my friends.
Quarterflash: Quarterflash (1981)
Released 31 Years Ago Today
Madonna: Erotica (1992)
Released 44 Years Ago Today
Donna Summer: On The Radio – Greatest Hits Vol. I & II (1979)
Another One Gone Too Soon
Laura Branigan (1952-2004): Gloria (1982)
Released 34 Years Ago Today
Grace Jones: Bulletproof Heart (1989)
Released 47 Years Ago Today
Abba: Arrival (1976)
Donna Summer: Four Seasons of Love (1976)
Released 45 Years Ago Today
Giorgio Moroder: Midnight Express (1978)
Feeling old yet?
Right?
A Little Donna To Brighten Your Day
Released 46 Years Ago Today
Grace Jones: Portfolio (1977)
Released 44 Years Ago Today
Grace Jones: Muse (1979)
Released 44 Years Ago Today
Giorgio Moroder: E=Mc2 (1979)