My almost 74-year old mother-in-law and I must be the only two people on the planet without an MP3 player. I’ve been thinking about one although the idea of operating one makes me nervous. I can’t even figure out the little roll-around button on my Blackjack phone so the round button on the MP3s could be beyond my abilities.
The reason I’m considering the pruchase, however, is American Idol. I started sort of watching it last season, but this season has really captured my interest. It was the performance of Jason Castro when he did Hallelujah, previously a number one hit for Jeff Buckley, that caught my attention. I hadn’t heard the song before and fell instantly in love with it and have been thinking about it. Tonight went to iTunes and previewed the Buckley version. The 15 second (ish) that I heard were captivating, so now I want an MP3 player to download the entire song. But you know, I might be able to download it directly on my comptuer and listen to it, huh? Oh wait. I just found it on YouTube, too. Just skip over the stupid “embarrassing moment” junk.
I am blown away by David Cook on AI… I loved his version of Lionel Richie’s Hello. I know nothing about the music industry, I just know what I like when I hear it. This David kid with the funny eyes is enormously talented.
Well I suppose I’ll stop writing now. I’m tired. I did this for my brother Jim who said “get back to your blog!” or words to that effect. I guess I’ve not been feeling too creative these days or like I have nothing to say. This post is a true testament to that. Outta.
So I spent all day in Clarksville, Tennessee at a twirling event. That was loads of fun. My pink eye is back, too, so when I wasn’t sitting uncomfortably on a bleacher or working the concession stand, I was dripping eyedrops in my eyeball. The really fun part, though, was I got to meet my sister and two of her daughters for dinner. Although our 35 minute wait for a table at Olive Garden turned into almost an hour and a half, it was a wonderful visit! After we ate, my sister was moaning about how her stomach hurt. I snapped my waist band and said, “That’s why I LOVE elastic!” It was funny. Stupid, but funny. I’m so middle aged.
Tomorrow is the big Parade of Homes day. I don’t know what our turnout will be, but I’m hoping we’ll do okay. I have to run a couple of errands before the open house begins - pick up the balloons and $75 gas gift card.
I am so excited about I Am Legend coming to DVD. I wanted to watch it at the theater, but time got away from me. I’m also looking forward to Cloverfield coming to DVD - another wannawatchattheater movie that got away.
Mar 16, 2008 at 3:12 am
Check out Rufus Wainwright’s version of Hallelujah, as well as k.d.lang.
David Cook did the best cover version of a Beatles song I had ever heard with Eleanor Rigby.
For what it’s worth,(Buffalo Springfield!) I don’t own an MP3 player, either.
I had a little cd player that clips on to my shirt or pants and that’s what I use when I go to the park. So, I’m right there with ya, kiddo!
Sharon
Mar 16, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Your Mom has the IPod Shuffle your brother bought her. He is trying to displace you as “the favorite” again!
Mar 19, 2008 at 11:52 am
DB downloaded that song on iTunes after we heard it on AI, too! I’d heard the song several times before and I’ve always liked it so I was glad to see that he had downloaded it.
DB has an iPod, but I do not. I’m beginning to get the “itch” for one. Time to start saving. If you do get one, check eBay first. That’s how DB has acquired both of the ones he’s owned.