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.
But she sees already that her OS is too wimpy for this magical iPod,
Can your computer handle the necessary OS upgrade?
I'd have to look on my XP box (I got it as a gift a few years back but never saw need to load it), but I think it might. Do all MP3 players only work on Windows 2000 or later?
Lyra Jane, that may have summed up most of what I needed to know. Other places I looked got into deep speak about Lossless and different file types and that made me go "huh?" I just want to burn songs to MP3 and listen to them without having to carry around a bulky CD player.
And all the hubbub about crappy batteries - was that overblown, or something that they've sinced fixed?
God, I want an iPod so bad. But I doubt my computer would be able to handle it (my operating system? Windows 95).
