On [Fridays] We [Talk About] Pink

Well hi.

Full disclosure: I ate too much candy earlier.
My stomach is now like "ow, why??" and my brain is like "I'm crashing hard, girl."
So I guess what I'm saying is that you'll just have to continue at your own risk at this point.

The First: Setting The World On Fire by Kenny Chesney ft. Pink

Yep. You read that right: Pink.
I actually used to like Pink when I was younger. She seemed so... rebellious. At least she did to the preteen conservative and quiet Karla who enjoyed following the rules. Plus her song Dear Mr. President always stirred up some emotions. Now, I would argue that mid-twenties Karla is still fairly conservative, quiet, and thoroughly enjoys following the rules, but the difference is that I probably haven't listened to a Pink song for quite some time. Until now, of course. Because if Kenny Chesney thinks she's cool enough to duet with, then let's be real I'm in.


The Second: Seven Bridges Road covered by Meghan Patrick and The Washboard Union

These beautiful bearded gems are back, along with their Canadian friend, Meghan Patrick, to cover this song originally from The Eagles.
First off: them harmonies are "on fleek" as (I think) the kids are saying these days.
Secondly: the single shot filmed inside that beautiful church is perfect.
Thirdly: that intense head bob around 2:35 that evolves... nay, metamorphosizes into something even more wonderful at 2:59 cannot be under-appreciated.


The Third and Final: I'll Be Home Soon by Craig Morgan

It's been a while since we've heard from this guy and since I like the slight grit to Craig's voice, I'm bringing him back. There's definitely something about it that makes it recognizable.
Video commentary: he does this oddly entertaining head/upper body roll thing at 1:44 that simultaneously makes me cringe and laugh. And then there's the whispering to end off the song. So take that for whatever it is, I suppose. But generally, I enjoy this song.

Apparently there's a meteor shower happening, so that's what I'll be spending an evening doing this weekend, along with visiting with some siblings and a long-lost (Edmonton) dear friend who I haven't seen in the flesh in who knows how long. So. Like. Maybe I'm excited it's the weekend. Just a tad.

Thanks for listening!
Karla

CCMF

Hello CMFers!
It's been a long time. TOO long, really. I blame the whiplash caused by me thinking moving/starting a new job in the middle of hiring season and over the course of three measly days was a smart decision. Hindsight, I tell ya. But! Things have been really great at my new job and my team is amazing, so really there isn't anything to complain about. Not even the temperature (which I have yet to figure out how to appropriately dress for) because whenever I do complain I am faced with several people from Ontario looking back at me with blank stares and then telling me that negative degree weather that remains in the single digits is what they simply refer to as "early fall." 

Anyways, today's selections have no theme. Just three songs that I've been really loving lately! So, Classic Country Music Friday.*


The First: Sober by Little Big Town

LET ME JUST SAY THAT A SONG CANNOT GET MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN THIS ONE. I mean, really. Not only is the message really heartwarming and the analogy is fantastic, but pair that with a group that is just so  perfect in their harmonies and you get this. This amazing song that I will never be able to emulate singing alone with my guitar, but one that I will continue to try to do. Because how can I not?

The Second: Give Me Back My Hometown by Eric Church

Dear, Eric Church. You make me love 'rock and roll'. You also make me love you and your ability to mix twang with rock while simultaneously not caring/not wanting to define your genre. Other things: You only wear your signature sunglasses in a few seconds of this music video - you're learning that people want to see your face! Yay! You feature some of your other songs in this video. Classy. Me gusta. Finally, this video makes me feel emotions, which most of you know is something I try to avoid as much as possible. So. 9/10.

The Third and Final: Wake Up Loving You by Craig Morgan

Gah. This song is just so up my alley! I don't know why. But it's been on repeat for several weeks. So now you get to hear it too. PS I think Craig Morgan is somehow being sponsored by a motel chain. (Sidebar: 2:28 when he's singing into the door frame = my favorite).

*Not to be confused with Classic Music Friday which is a WHOLE other beast. And not one that I would have any authority on.

Thanks for listening!

Karla