Seriously, I like Johnny Cash (especially when he looks like Joaquin Phoenix) as much as anyone, but I wouldn't want to hear his song sung like him by anyone but him.
I kind of liked the acid-trip slant Adam had. It reminded me of my teenhood. Not inferring I was tripping on acid in my teens, but be realistic, the rest of the world around me was and there was some great tunes born from it. Starship anyone?
Music has a way of catapulting me into memories I thought were long forgotten.
Never mind whatever "Midnight At the Oasis" was about (what was it about?). Play that song and I'm immediately thrown back in time lying next to my dad's battery operated radio staring at the stars in the night sky (because in the day sky they're harder to see).
Helen Reddy? I was ready to roar and burn my bra. It was just poor timing since I didn't even own one yet.
"Bennie and the Jets".
A movie. I'm watching a movie in the dinky theater of my small town.
A movie I didn't quite understand but it had a heavy feeling to it. Anyone have any ideas what that might have been? I remember rain and maybe a teenage guy and girl.
I watched a lot of movies I didn't understand, I'm thinking a little more adult supervision might have been good.
"Magnet and Steel". I'm around 14-15 and my best friend has met an older guy that went by the name of Steel. He used to sing "You are a maggot and I am Steel". I never met the guy, but his version is stuck in my head.
Michael Jackson's Thriller album.
Sigh.
Dreamy David Chavez is standing at my front door holding his newly purchased MJ album, nervously saying goodnight (will he kiss me? ) and that prized album slips from it's cardboard cover (showcasing Michael's shining white socks) and rolls haphazardly down my front lawn. The magic of the moment gone.
So Adam Lambert is not Johnny Cash.
Was it really so surprising?The things is, he evoked a reaction. Good or bad, you remembered him. I'm just happy to be remembering.
I downloaded it. It's fun watching my kids watching me, wondering why I'm smiling.
Addendum: The movie was Aloha Bobby and Rose. Tagline: "Bobby has a '68 Camaro. Rose has a five-year-old kid. On their first date, they become lovers and fugitives". Now there's a good movie for a 10 year-old to see. Please refer to earlier comment of maybe having more parental supervision? Sorry if I just filled up your reader with two of the same post.
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ReplyDeleteLove this post! Yeah I was a freak too. I still have my Maria Muldaur record. The fun thing is not only do I remember I can hear the tn=unes in my head. Amazing isn't it? What's amazing? What were we just talking about? Who? awh just fuggedabowtit.
We both know I was...weird. Still am. Different songs definitely take me back, but it seems that it happens more often with childhood memories than teenage memories. The music my parents listened to while I was growing up affect me more. Whatever.
ReplyDeleteI liked the way that Adam sang that song. It was a different spin on the original, but I liked it. And you're right, only Johnny Cash can sing like Johnny Cash; everyone else needs to try something different.
I love love love Johnny Cash. Marty Stuart does one of his songs - Done My Time? - and Johnny sings a verse. It's wonderful. My kids love Boy Named Sue.
ReplyDeleteNo memories for my music, though. I like yours, though.
I thought Adam was HOT on that song. Hot, hot, HOT! And I love Johnny too, but this was a whole other thing.
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ReplyDeleteSimon was still saying, "What in the world was that?!" Oh man! Originality, Sexy, Intriguing that's what!!!! Guess nothing of that sort would please the boring judge.
ReplyDeleteAdam's version left me dazed and confused. But I still liked him. Liked him even better last night, what a transformation!!
ReplyDeleteI have many music related memories also, as music is my favorite pass time.
Journey's "Open Arms" sends me back to my senior prom. ***sigh**** What a night!!
Have a great day!!
I totally agree with Woman in a Window. I thought his take on Ring of Fire was wonderful, but he totally blew me away with Tracks of my Tears. The kid is very talented.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started listening to Adam's version I was kind of pissed. And then I kind of liked it. It was so confusing to have those two emotions. But it really showed off Adam's range, and it was actually pretty cool. We all know Adam is not a country singer, and I'm glad he didn't try to act like he was. AND, I think Johnny Cash would have totally dug it. After all he did take Hurt by Nine Inch Nails and remake that. I think he would have been Adam's biggest fan.
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I'm so bummed that I have to miss the entire season this year. I wish I knew what you were talking about.
ReplyDeleteWhen I said I wish I knew what you were talking about, I didn't mean the music and movie references, I mean about this seasons Idol hits and misses. Although, that movie you mentioned, I don't think I've ever seen. But, I do love how music and even certain smells evoke different periods of my life. I actually have still in it's box Michael Jackson perfume. Wow, I'd forgotten about that.
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