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

There are no pranks this week, I swear.

I'd say I'm sorry for the April Fools day thing... but I'm really not. It was the most entertaining Friday morning I've had in a while. So thanks for that.


The First: Wasted Time by Keith Urban

Isn't that the truth though? This song reminds me of a day a few summers ago when myself and a few of the wonderful characters in my life went from being so bored one early afternoon that we decided to follow random cars on the road just to see where they were going (this kind of sounds like stalking now that I'm looking at it written down, but I swear it wasn't...) while making up stories about the drivers' lives to somehow ending up playing mini golf, which led to beach-hopping, and then going out for late-night burgers. Wasted time for sure. But also an awesome day in the end.


The Second: Untamed by Cam

I do realize that Mayday is her current single but sometimes I just like taking the road less travelled, okay? I think I like this song mostly because of all the different things going on with the instrumentals. Like, is that a harmonica? Is someone playing the washboard? Did they commission a train specifically for that chugging sound? We may never know, but we can enjoy.

PS You should also listen to Mayday - it's actually very good and you shouldn't miss out just because I'm trying to be "different."

Did I basically just trick you into enjoying two Cam songs? Perhaps.


The Third and Final: Noise by Kenny Chesney

Remember when Kenny came out with Save It For A Rainy Day and I didn't like it at first, but then grew to love it? No, of course you don't because I didn't feature it because I didn't like it at the time. For this, I am truly sorry. Please accept this song as one part apology and the other part me trying to not make the same mistake twice. I believe this is called "growing as a person."


Have a wonderfully sunny weekend, CMFers! I'll be spending mine with my fam, likely pouring over family photo albums and laughing at the old home videos my dad pulled out of storage last weekend. He's been sharing "teasers" all week. I think he's excited.

Thanks for listening!
Karla

It's Friday, Friday...

... gotta [listen to country music] on Friday! Which songs should I pick?

Hello, welcome, and thank you for entertaining my little homage to Rebecca Black (aka awful. Why? Probably because she isn’t a country music artist.)

LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED, SHALL WE?

The First: Online – Brad Paisley

  

As I’ve mentioned in previous CMFs (slash as you’ve probably noticed from hits such as Camouflage and I’m Gonna Miss Her) nobody embraces and croons cheesy country quite like Mr. Paisley. In this tune, Brad turns into a 30something who still lives in his parents’ basement and regales us with stories of his online dating adventures. It’s hilarious and sad all at the same time. As any quality country song should be.

The Second: Something To Do With My Hands – Thomas Rhett

Okay. I actually have just really been loving this one lately, which is why I thought I would include it. Rock on. (Don’t worry, me saying ‘rock on’ just now felt as weird for me as I’m sure it did for you reading it too. I’m a geek.)

The Third: She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy – Kenny Chesney

Yep. You read that right. There is a song out there about how boys on farm equipment might be considered attractive. Who knew? Are we surprised that this song made it into the CMF or are we more surprised that it has taken me this long to include Kenny in these weekly roundups? I personally think the latter is more ridiculous. But I’ll let you be your own judge. 

The Fourth and Final, by request: Is It Friday Yet? – Gord Bamford

Because it is. So let’s celebrate.

Serious question for all of you: Should JRfm hire me as their new radio dj or should JRfm hire me as their new radio dj? Discuss.


Thanks for listening,
Karla