Wake me up before you go go, Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo. british pop duo Wham! exploded on to the UK and USA pop scene in 1984 with their inexplicably upbeat and catchy song ‘jitterbug (wake me up before you go-go)” which quickly climbed to the top of the charts. in addition... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: our new ‘closer to fine’ pattern
the indigo girls. love them or hate them, they were a key component of the 90’s female folk rock revolution. i am willing to go on the record right now as being on the ‘love’ side of this debate, as an enthusiastic attendee of the inaugural lilith fair circa 1997. composed of amy ray and... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: time after time
a song so iconic it made rolling stone’s list of the top 100 pop songs of the century, cyndi lauper’s ‘time after time’ means something different to everyone. for many, it is the audio backdrop to the final dance scene from 90’s classic ‘romy & michelle’s high school reunion.’ for others, this is an anthem... Continue Reading →
pattern play: the boxer
one of my favorite songs from childhood. my parents used to make me & my 3 siblings super clean the house on saturday - a day we cleverly called "saturday cleaning." and honestly, the ONLY thing that didn't blow about saturday cleaning was that we listened to folksy late 60's music (whilst scrubbing the toilet,... Continue Reading →