I've always hated when watching a movie a really awesome oldie comes on and you think to yourself "man I know I've heard this a thousand times" but you can't put your finger on what the song is called or who it's even by. I don't know about anyone else but there are times where I'll just sit there and not pay attention to any of the dialogue that is going on and concentrate solely on the track that just played. Not really sure if I would consider it a pet peeve, but it becomes an annoyance when I have it on the tip of my tongue. I was watching Space Jam (classic film, should have gotten an Oscar or 7) over this past weekend and this problem occurred. During the opening credits of the film, the song "Pump Up The Jam" plays. It wasn't very difficult to figure out the title of the song due to the fact that the chorus says it like 300 different times but I had absolutely no idea who it was by. I was so bugged by this fact that I skipped all the way to the end of the movie just to see the song list. TECHNOTRONIC.....and now i know haha. In all honesty though, the Space Jam soundtrack was the first CD I ever bought so this one kind of hit home for me. You can't tell me that you wouldn't purchase a compact disk of this caliber. I mean Bugs and Jordan on the same cover...done deal.
I also watched Bridesmaids this past weekend. I know weird combination of film choice, but I love comedies. And guys this is not a chick flick. Its extremely funny and if you haven't seen it I suggest you take a look. Melissa McCarthy who plays the character Megan is hysterical and she is also from Illinois. But getting back on track, this movie unleashes one of 1990s super groups...yes Wilson Phillips had skills. I just found it somewhat amazing that after 21 years of its original release, the song "Hold On" made it into one of last year's biggest hits. I guess it goes to show that music really is timeless. After seeing the movie I will admit that I most certainly Youtube'd the music video and found it to be absolutely hilarious. Ladies, if we ever cross paths and you smell like the mountains wearing one of these get-ups, I might drop down on one knee and pop the question.
Welcome to my 90s based blog. I want this to be sort of a hodge-podge of elements we all know and love from the decade. Anything from music to toys will be included. I've even considered sharing significant events that shocked the world over the years. My goal is to cover the entire 10 year span but to also have a great time doing so. So grab your Tamagotchis and Koosh balls so you can enjoy the ride.
