MuchMusic up here (our MTV) is terribly snarky about Alannah Myles, but I think (hope) that's a familiarity breeds contempt kinda thing, since she got a ton of airplay back in the Black Velvet days (as CanCon).
Did you know that Christopher Ward, one of the early MM veejays co-wrote most of her music for quite a while. I think he had his own pop hit in the 70's which I'm sure Hec would recognize, if I could remember it.
However nothing blows my mind like seeing JD Roberts do serious news on CBS.
"Black Velvet" always makes me think of karaoke singers who think they're teh hotness, best singers evah!!!
Because every girl I've ever seen get up to sing that song is full of cocky smugness. Like, "Yeah, man. I am teh sex. Even with my mall hair and/or belly-baring top."
AMG just told me about this. I plan on having it soon, but if you want a warmup to the F2F, you might take a gander.
Did you know that Christopher Ward, one of the early MM veejays co-wrote most of her music for quite a while. I think he had his own pop hit in the 70's which I'm sure Hec would recognize, if I could remember it.
Yeah, Christopher Ward was a big part of the early spirit of Much. As the long-standing host of Fromage, he brought a lot of really stinky videos to our attention.
[Warner] released his debut 'Spark Of Desire' in 1978 which spawned the commercial radio hit "Maybe Your Heart". He also wrote the Cover Girls song "The Boy Next Door". In 1981 he signed with Edmonton-based House Of Lords Records who released his sophomore effort called, fittingly, 'Time Stands Still' which was produced by Jack Richardson (Guess Who).
When MuchMusic launched its 24 hour video network (originally 8 hours repeated 3 times) Ward was recruited as one of the first on-air VeeJays who, between airing videos and interviewing rock stars would concoct ridiculous on-air skits utilizing many 'characters' in skit fashion and often accompanied by a rogues gallery of performers. One of these performers was his live-in girlfriend and aspiring vocalist Alannah Byles.
She changed her name to Myles and did a backing vocals spot with Sheree Jeacocke and Shawne Jackson-Troiano on his Attic Records EP called 'Christopher Ward' in 1987.
Their teaming would be fruitful as Myles landed a record deal with Atlantic. Ward co-wrote her entire debut album with Myles and David Tyson which spawned the hits "Love Is" and the multi-million selling "Black Velvet" in 1989 and 1990. The song would also have an after life on country charts as a No.1 for Tanya Tucker.
I didn't know that about Chris and Alannah. Oh, the backstage shenanigans at Much.
I knew she was sleeping with one of her co-writers. I jsut wasn't sure if it was Ward.
We don't say "live-in girlfriend" any more, do we? Just "girlfriend", and it's pretty much assumed you're having sex, but where is entirely your own concern.
Otherwise, there'd be "bonk-on-the-back-stairs girlfriend."
My jackass boss repeatedly referred to his "live-in girlfriend." Even better, his "pregnant live-in girlfriend." Even BETTER, she was a senior staff member, too.
My jackass boss repeatedly referred to his "live-in girlfriend." Even better, his "pregnant live-in girlfriend." Even BETTER, she was a senior staff member, too.
I suppose it's a step up from "the godless tramp I'm shacking up with".
So where can I go to find out basics about an iPod? I've been to the Apple site, but a lot of it goes over my head. Where can I go to ask questions and have them answered in terms I can understand?
Because this magical U2 iPod is calling to me. Even though the special features probably don't equal an extra $50,
Alicia K wants this badly. Because this Alicia K, she is often a sheep. But she sees already that her OS is too wimpy for this magical iPod, and figures she'd better see exactly what she's getting herself into before shelling out $350 for this pretty, pretty thing.
And Alicia K will stop referring to herself in the third person starting nnnnnnnnnow.
So where can I go to find out basics about an iPod
It is the awesomest awesome that ever awesomed. That said ... Basically, all I can do with mine is load songs and make it play music, so I'm probably not the person to answer your questions. Do you have an Apple store near you? They would probably be able to help.
