A SONG TO REMEMBER

Donna Summer Tribute

2012-05-25T11:41:00.002-07:00

LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer-songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s. She had a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was a five-time Grammy Award winner. Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the U.S. Billboard chart, and she also charted four number-one singles in the United States within a 13-month period.
Diagnosed with lung cancer, Summer died in 2012, at her home on Manasota Key in Englewood after a battle with the disease.
She was posthumously described as the "undisputed queen of the Seventies disco boom" who reached the status of "one of the world's leading female singers." Her work with Moroder, particularly "I Feel Love", has also been described as "really the start of electronic dance" music.
Join me as I list down Donna Summer Songs as a tribute !
Which is your favorite Disco hit from her?

How to Cope with Ruined Budget?

2012-05-23T09:37:00.002-07:00

We can't deny the fact that there are moments in our life that we do experience some sort of financial problems. There are some unexpected expenses to come and you are indeed unprepared for it and as a result, your budget will be ruined, leaving you no choice but to make necessary adjustment just to cover up those things.
I'm sure you will feel quite devastated or frustrated especially if your budget is quite limited. And in times like this, you have no other options but to ask some financial help from someone else or better yet apply for a loan.
Loan is indeed a perfect tool to cover the rest of your expenses. Everyone can apply for personal loan as long as you do not have any bad credit history or as long as you know your responsibility after applying such loan. You have to pay it on time so that the lenders can trust you and will approve your loan instantly on your next application.
Applying for a loan can now be done online. There are several sites that you can try online but make sure that they are reliable enough to deal with. You can start here (>>) and check what else the site has to offer for you. Types of Loans may vary depending on your needs. Personal loans are ideal enough for short term periods. You can also have those long term loans which usually used for business or other related purposes.
If you are interested, why not visit the site and get started.

Benefits of Breastfeeding

2012-04-26T08:03:00.005-07:00

Colostrum! I'm sure you have heard of that term. It is commonly referred to us as the "first milk". I have read several magazines about the benefits that Colostrum has to offer. It has the so called "antibodies" that helps you protect your newborn against disease. Compare to ordinary milk, it has higher protein too and has lower fats. This is most likely the reason why most health experts advise the mothers to breastfeed their child because breast milk has so many nutrients and health benefits that no other milk can offer.

It is indeed necessary for every mom to breastfeed their kids and help them grow healthier. However, not all moms are lucky enough to supply their kids with more milk through breastfeeding which most likely the reason why they make use of those commercial products to fill up those insufficiency. Well, good thing there were other effective ways now that moms can used to increase milk supply and that is in the nature of herbal products. I came across www.breastea.com and interestingly, i never thought that a herbal tea can help those women with low breast milk supply. It has a special herbal formula that works effectively to increase breast milk production. Keep in mind that responsible parenting begins here and so for your baby's health sake, breastfeed your child to protect him or her from any diseases.

Alcohol Addiction : There's A Cure

2012-04-07T01:25:00.002-07:00

Do you know someone who drinks alcohol abusively? How worst alcoholism can take you? Well, drinking alcoholic drinks isn't bad as long as you drink them moderately. You also have to learn how to control yourself from the possible addiction. Alcoholism will not just ruin your health but also every aspects of your life including your career, your social relationships and your family. They said that Addiction is like a forever disorder. It is something that an individual cannot escape from. They said that no matter how hard you stop your self, you will still be tempted and chances are, you will be doing it over and over again. But for me, if you really want to change your life into something good, then start changing yourself by practicing self discipline. It is the main key towards a brand new way of living. We usually wired Addiction to drugs and alcohol but actually, drug and alcohol addiction are just two of its many kinds. There are many ways to cure addiction too. Let us remind ourselves that Addiction is not a mental disorder and there is always a cure for it.
Rehabilitation is probably the most effective way to get rid of addiction. We've been seeing different celebrities who has been to rehab stating how much they have changed, how much they improved and so on. Well, actually Rehabs are not just for those highly profiled personalities, they are actually open for everyone who suffered a lot from such addiction and looking for an effective cure. If you want to know more about rehab and what are the treatments thay are offering to keep someone from that dark nightmare, you can check http://www.rehabhelp.com/
and see how they can help.

Mobile and Infrared Saunas

2012-03-16T23:59:00.002-07:00

I was watching a magazine show when a very interesting news caught my attention. It's all about this very unique mobile sauna of Finland. I have heard that there are some mobile saunas in US too which is very amazing. As what the term suggests, mobile saunas are saunas on wheels. Just think of the RV! Like those Recreational Vehicles which are complete with all those living amenities like kitchen, living room and bath room , these mobile saunas offer almost the same facility that a real sauna has.
Well, I have been to a sauna before and I really had a nice experience there too. But have you ever though of having your very own sauna at home? Is it possible? Yes it is! You can have those commercial infrared sauna(s).
This infrared sauna(s) uses infrared radiant heat unlike the those typical ones which uses air or steam to warm the body. It's very recommendable for busy people who can afford to have much time to visit a sauna. Aside from the convenience, these saunas is well known for their durability as well. It offers a nice and inviting design and whether you're aiming to have shabby , contemporary or modern style for your house, it will surely suits perfectly .
So would you like to have these saunas at home? Why not right?

Walk Away ~ Alanis Morissette

2012-03-09T03:49:00.000-08:00

Here's another Pop-dance oriented song from Alanis. Walk Away is included in her first album entitled Alanis (released in 1991). Its protagonist sends a warning to her boyfriend who "never think[s] twice before [he] break all the rules", telling him "I'll walk away and say good bye if you don't want me anymore ... if I don't get the love we had before". The single's video features Matt LeBlanc as Morissette's boyfriend who arrives late for a date with her, and it includes scenes in which Morissette dances. The promotional single for the song includes a radio edit only. The song charted at number 35 in Canada."Walk Away" was one of the demo recordings Leslie Howe and Morissette created with keyboardist Serge Côté in the studio, after Howe and her entertainment manager Stephan Klovan had decided to try to secure a record contract for her.

Too Hot ~ Alanis Morissette

2012-03-07T03:41:00.000-08:00

"Too Hot" is a pop-dance song co-written by Alanis Morissette and Leslie Howe, and produced by Howe for Morissette's debut album Alanis (1991). The song is driven by drum machines, electronic keyboards and a guitar, and Morissette's brothers Chad and Wade provided some of the backing vocals. In the chorus the song's protagonist tells a boy aspiring towards a goal that he's "Always too hot" and "never too cold", adding that his "best shot" is "too hot to hold"; with this in mind, she urges him to "go for gold". At the 1992 Juno Awards "Too Hot" received a nomination for "Single of the Year", and the song's "Hott Shot" remix was nominated in the category of "Best Dance Recording". ***My Note*** It's very surprising to see this kind of Dance Oriented songs from Alanis Morissette's album. I never thought that she would came up with such song ahaha. Anyway, be the judge, what do you think?

For me, it's really unusual to see her dancing LOL

American Idol 2012 Top 13 Revealed

2012-03-05T03:40:00.000-08:00

From 24 Contestants it went down to half and we finally have the Top 13 finalists of this year's American Idol. It's a pretty interesting batch actually and I'm so happy to see 2 fellow Asians in this group including our very own Jessica Sanchez and Korean-American Heejun Han. Both of them are crowd pleaser so I'm sure they will make it far in this competition. I'm not sure but I don't think we will have the James Durbin or Adam Lambert experience here because last week's performance is quite boring for me (in exception to Jessica and Phillips performances).
Anyway, let me introduce you the Top 13 Finalists of American Idol 2012.
1. Colton Dixom
2. DeAndre Brackensick
3. Elise Testone
4. Erika Van Pelt
5. Heejun Han
6. Hollie Carvanagh
7. Jeremy Rosado
8. Jermaine Jones
9. Jessica Sanchez
10. Joshua Ledet
11. Philip Phillips
12. Shannon Magrane
13. Skylar Laine

So Who's Your Bet so Far?

Remembering Alanis Morissette

2012-03-03T21:06:00.000-08:00

I know, i told you few days ago that I will not be sticking to a certain theme for this month but I changed my mind and I just can't help it LOL. I am not really into rock genre not unless you're referring to Alanis Morissette. Her music is simply stunning and creatively done. Alanis is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress. She has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and also shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination.
Her first international album was the rock-influenced Jagged Little Pill, released in 1995. Jagged has sold more than 33 million units globally. Alanis, is obviously our theme for this month so expect to see a lot of post showcasing her music and style.

I want to become a Pasty Chef

2012-03-03T16:47:00.002-08:00

Will you believe me if i say that I wanted to become a pastry chef someday? Unfortunately, i'm way too far from it because I do not have any idea on how to bake. We do have some cook books at home but we don't have any equipments for it. I'm always fascinated by those gorgeous cakes that are being showcased at some notable magazines. I wish i have the skills to make at least some cup cakes or even some icings.
Well, it's not too late right? Cooking is a skill and you can always train yourself to improve. After all, there are many vocational courses right now that will teach you some basic baking and culinary techniques which can be very useful for an aspiring chef pastry like me.
But before taking any course, I may have to purchase some cooking and baking equipments first so that I can practice it myself at home too!
I think i would go for a complete set of KitchenAid Professional. The brand itself is known for being high in quality and highly versatile that can perform multiple functions. I actually went to http://kitchenaid-professional.com/ , a website that focuses more on KitchenAid products and provide necessary information about the items. I think this is a great way to start my dream to become a pastry chef. Am i too ambitious for it? haha

Kelly Went Back to Number 1

2012-03-03T02:48:00.004-08:00

Kelly Clarkson pulled herself up again on the first spot dethroning Katy Perry's Part of Me. Part of Me went down to the fourth sport this week. Adele's "Set Fire on the Rain" on the other hand remained firmly on the second spot of Billboard Hot 100. From Number 6, "We Are Young" by Fun featuring Janelle Monae, went up to Number 3 replacing Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" that went down to the 30th spot.
Adele's Rolling in the Deep, went down from Number 5 last week to Number 23. Someone Like You went down as well from 7th to 21st.

Listed below are the Top 10 Songs from Billboard Hot 100 as of March 3, 2012
1. Stronger ~ Kelly Clarkson ▲
2. Set Fire To the Rain ~ Adele ▬
3. We Are Young ~ Fun. Feat. Janelle Monae ▲
4. Part of Me ~ Katy Perry ▼
5. Glad You Came ~ The Wanted ▲
6. We Found Love ~ Rihanna ▲
7. Good Feeling ~ Flo Rida ▲
8. Turn Me On ~ David Guetta ▲
9. Young , Wild and Free ~ Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Bruno Mars ▲
10. Starships ~ Nicki Minaj ▼

American Idol 2012 ~ Top 12 Girls

2012-03-01T20:47:00.000-08:00

After revealing the Top 12 Boys in my previous entry, here comes the Top 12 Female Semifinalists of American Idol 2012. I love them all actually and i think the judges made the right decision of choosing these girls for the Top 24 Spots.
Listed below are the Top 12 Female Semifinalists of American Idol Season 11
1. Baylie Brown
2. Brielle Von Hugel
3. Chelsea Sorrell
4. Elise Testone
5. Erika Van Pelt
6. Haley Johnsen
7. Hallie Day
8. Hollie Carvanagh
9. Jen Hirsh
10. Jessica Sanchez
11. Shannon Magrane
12. Skylar Laine

Any bet so far? Of course, i will go for our very own Jessica Sanchez here! She did an amazing rendition of Celine Dion's Prayer and she has a very powerful vocal! I'm sure she can make it through the Top 10

American Idol 2012 ~ Top 12 Boys

2012-02-28T20:35:00.001-08:00

And yeah, the heat is on once again as American Idol Season 11 Semi Finalists take the stage and battle it out for the grand prize. The finalists this year has different varieties with different races of different genres. I'm sure American Idol Season 11 has so many good things to offer.
Listed below are the Top 12 Male Semifinalists. Any bet so far?
1. Aaron Marcellus
2. Adam Brock
3. Chase Likens
4. Colton Dixom
5. Creighton Fraker
6. DeAndre Brackensick
7. Eben Frankewitz
8. Jeremy Rosado
9. Joshua Ledet
10. Philip Phillips
11. Read Grimm
12. Heejun Han

In addition to the Top 12 Boys listed above, American Idol will lend another spot for a wild card contender who will either be Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law, or David Leathers Jr.

Part Of Me Debuted Strongly , Adele Sets Another Record

2012-02-25T19:22:00.006-08:00

Starting today, I will be listing down the Top ten Songs from Billboard Hot 100. I will be doing this once a week. I am not sure if i will be sticking on a certain theme this coming months but I'll try my best to update Song to Remember (maybe at least every other day or thrice a week). Anyway, We got a very interesting list for this week. Katy Perry dethroned Kelly Clarkson's Stronger by her newest single "Part of Me" in which she performed in the recently held 54th Grammy Awards.

Part of Me is the sixth single from her Teenage Dream album to reach the Number One in Billboard Hot 100 along side with "ET", "California Gurls", "Teenage Dream" and "Fireworks". "Part Of Me" has a different approach for me though compare to her previous hits.
Adele on the other reigns the TOP 10 list with 3 of her songs made it through. "Set Fire To The Rain" holds the number 2 slot. Same thing with "Rolling In the Deep" on the fifth slot and "Someone Like You" on the seventh spot which sets her a new record for being the first female artist to have 3 singles in Hot 100
The Late Whitney Houston proved that she's truly a legend in the music scene as her "I Will Always Love You" went up to the 3rd Slot of Billboard Hot 100.
Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" debuted strongly but went down to fourth spot after being dethroned by Katy Perry.
Listed below are the Top 10 Songs from Billboard Hot 100 as of February 26, 2012
1. Part of Me ~ Katy Perry
2. Set Fire To the Rain ~ Adele
3. I Will Always Love You ~ Whitney Houston
4.Stronger ~ Kelly Clarkson
5. Rolling In The Deep ~ Adele
6. We Are Young ~ Fun Feat. Janelle Monae
7. Someone Like You ~ Adele
8. We Found Love ~ Rihanna
9. Starships ~ Nicki Minaj
10. Turn Up The Music ~ Chris Brown

Improving Security At Home

2012-02-25T18:53:00.002-08:00

How much do you care about your family? Of course, their security should be your top most priority and as much as possible you keep them away from any sense of danger especially if you're not around. We cannot deny the fact that there are so many burglars, thieves or other sort of goons lurking everywhere seeking for opportunity to enter your house and do what they desired to do. Locking your doors and windows and having a dog outside is pretty much ideal for your house protection but these are not good enough to secure your home. We should not underestimate these burglars nowadays. They do have their own way now to enter your house without being noticed by anyone else. They are now aware of those alarms and how to get rid of being caught. What you need right now is a more secured protection. You can install hidden cameras at home to check and survey every corner of your house for any suspicious movements. TO make it more effective, why not use those spy cameras which are hardly noticeable and no one will suspect that a camera is being installed inside. You can have those wall clock hidden camera for your living room to detect any suspicious movements or those alarm clock hidden camera for your bed room (where we usually store our valuables) . Funny but you can use these cameras for your kids as well to monitor them while you are not around. Who knows, they might be holding a party without your knowledge? haha

To Warm Me Up

2012-02-10T18:17:00.000-08:00

I used to wake up 2 am in the working to prepare my things before going to wo0rk. My shift starts at 6 am so i really have to wake up that early to avoid myself from getting late. I have 1 hour to prepare for everything and i have to be going around 3 am because if not, traffic will start to build up and i will be in a big trouble if ever. Anyway, i really don't mind waking up that early cause i got used to it already but it's just too stressing that i had to boil a pot of water everyday (which took most of my time every morning) to mix it with the freezing water i got in our bathroom before taking a bath. I just can't bear with that freezing cold water from the shower so i have to think of ways to warm myself. We just found the water heater leaking a few months ago so we didn't use it since then cause we're afraid that it cause us any trouble. We do not get much time to ask for someone to fix it either. They said that this leakage can damage your household easily that's why it should be checked in a regular basis to ensure if there's a possible leaking. Of course, fixing the heaters can be a "DO It Yourself" task as long as you have the skill and the right equipments to do such chore but if you do not have such skill, then better not to risk it and ask for an expert to fix it properly. Anyway, since we haven't find anyone yet to fix the heater, i have to bear with the hot water routine that i have.

My Sister a year from Now

2012-02-04T00:44:00.000-08:00

A year from now, my sister Mirasol will be graduating from high school and she will soon be heading to college to take the career path that she wanted to achieved. As of now, we do not know what exactly she will be taking on college but i have a gut feeling that she will be taking a nursing course because i remember she has mentioned something about it before. But of course, by a year from now, there is no assurance that she will be sticking to her first choice. We cannot tell if she will be influenced by her peers or she will realize something that she can excel on a certain field. But choosing a health care career is definitely a good choice! Well first because nurses are highly in demand here and abroad which can give her an opportunity to work in a highly compensated companies. Having a nurse or any medical related profession in your family is such a great help too because you know there is someone to look after you when you’re sick. I wish i could take her to a nice school like that medical school san jose in California which offer a high quality education and known for producing great and professional nurses. Anyway, it is too early for me to conclude that she will be taking a nursing course next year. It will still depend on her own preferences and we will respect no matter what path will she would like to take.

Art Crafts and Pottery

2012-01-25T21:17:00.000-08:00

My brother and I have been doing different art crafts for the past 3 years and we really have so much fun exerting both of our creativity and artistic side. I am really proud of little brother because at his very young age, we was able to produce great crafts. However, it is pretty sad that i became too busy with my work lately and we can hardly find quality time together to make some new art projects. Maybe I'll wait for my next vacation to make it possible for both of us to continue our hobby.
Actually i was aiming to take this hobby to the next level and have it as good source of income. I have seen some crafts online and most of them are truly hand made and highly personalized. I would like to learn on how make those key-chains and action figures from polymers clay or to discover more about pottery.
I remember, when i was in high school, we had a field trip and they took us on a big pottery business and they showed us how to make one. It's really fun though it might require a big space to occupy the equipments. It's quite messy too so you really have to work for it in huge environment. nevertheless, it is a nice business to work in.
Want to know how far this business can grow? Check the video here below and see successful this wholesale mexican pottery industry is.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSezsTwFIwM)

Finding the Right Girl

2012-01-19T06:23:00.000-08:00

Well, as what they say, no man is an island! A man will always seek for someone who he can be with for a life time. Someone who will take care of him, someone who will love him, and someone who will be on his side through thick and thin.
Being single or bachelor is nice because you do not have any commitments to fulfilled yet and you do not have any responsibilities over your head but you have to keep in mind that you cannot have this kind of status forever unless you are not really interested in getting into a serious relationship. I, myself, is not getting any younger and I might have to search for someone who i can marry and someone who will love and accept me the way I am. Though I know that I should not seek for it desperately because God has plans for me and I know he will help me find the right girl at the right time.
Well, since i am still single I might have to consider joining some dating websites and meet some new friends and who knows? I might find the girl of my dream over the web right? Though i don't think i will look for any of those available russian brides online because i am not planning to get married yet. Though i know some of my friends found their hubbies and honeys though dating sites as well so I'm sure it is not impossible to happen on my end too.
Anyway, what matters most is you love each other no matter how much boundaries you've e got on your way. For the mean time, let me enjoy m y single status first hehe

Just the Right Things for your kitchen Countertops

2012-01-09T07:20:00.000-08:00

Why is it very important to consider the right finishing materials for your house most especially for your kitchen countertops? Is it really necessary? What benefits you can get from it inn return? Nowadays, we should all be very practical with our decisions. Keep in mind that you will be the one to suffer in case you landed on a wrong path. Just like in choosing the right finishing material for your countertops. There are so many materials to choose from but only few are said to be effective, high in quality and highly durable. Marble, Quartz and Granite are probably few of the best examples. They are widely used today by modern houses and establishments including luxury hotels and condo units. They might be quite expensive if you are going to compare it to other materials like ceramic and vinyl but the fact that they can last for long is good enough reason to say that the price really worth it. Well first, Marble and Granite are resistant to Heat, Scratches and Stain, making them very ideal for kitchen countertops, knowing that we usually chop, slice and cook our dishes over the countertop. Proper installation will make your material more durable as well so better choose someone who is professional and well-skilled . You better choose or buy materials to a reputable company or supplier as well like those countertops san jose in California offered by Marble City who has been in the industry for quite a long time which is also a good enough reason to trust their company. They are well known in providing high quality countertops that will definitely make your kitchen more appealing than ever. You can also check them at http://www.marblecityca.com to know more about their products.

I DON'T WANT TO SPOIL THE PARTY ~ THE BEATLES

2012-01-01T02:41:00.000-08:00

"I Don't Want to Spoil the Party" is a song by The Beatles, written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was released on the album Beatles for Sale in the United Kingdom in 1964. In the United States, Capitol released the song on the Beatles VI album and also as the B-side of the single "Eight Days a Week" in 1965. The single peaked at number one in the US; it was not released in the UK. "I Don't Want to Spoil the Party" charted as a B-side, reaching number thirty-nine on Billboard. The lyrics revisit Lennon's familiar themes of alienation and inner pain. In this song, he is at a party, waiting for his girl to show up. When it becomes clear that she has stood him up, he decides to go, rather than spoil the party for everyone else. Both the lyrics and melody share a melancholy sound and theme with previous songs on Beatles for Sale, such as "No Reply" and "I'm a Loser". Rosanne Cash covered the song for her Hits 1979-1989 compilation. Her version went to number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 1989. It is also Cash's last number one hit to date.

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK ~ THE BEATLES

2011-12-31T02:37:00.000-08:00

"Eight Days a Week" is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, based on Paul's original idea, recorded by The Beatles and released on their December 1964 album Beatles for Sale. "Eight Days a Week" is the first song which The Beatles took into the studio unfinished to work on the arrangement during the session, which would later become common. The song was mainly recorded in two recording sessions on 6 October devoted exclusively to this song, which lasted nearly seven hours with a fifteen-minute break in between. Lennon and McCartney tried several ideas for the intro and outro of the song. The first take featured a simple acoustic guitar introduction. The second take introduced an "oo"-ing vocal that was experimented with until the sixth take, when it was abandoned in favour of the final guitar intro. The final outro (along with unused intro takes) was recorded separately on 18 October. The final version of the song incorporated another Beatles' first and pop music rarity: the song begins with a fade-in, as opposed to the common fade-out ending. The instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, bass and overdubbed handclaps. The fade-in and coda both include more guitar overdubs.

SHE'S A WOMAN ~ THE BEATLES

2011-12-30T02:29:00.000-08:00

"She's a Woman" is a song by The Beatles. It was released as the B-side to "I Feel Fine" in 1964, their last single release that year. It reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 from frequent airplay. The song, penned by Paul McCartney (though credited to Lennon–McCartney), was his attempt at imitating the vocal style of Little Richard. This is why the song is in such a high register, even for McCartney's tenor range. Some takes of the song (especially recordings of live concerts) feature an extended outro. John Lennon was quoted as saying, "We were so excited to say 'turn me on' --you know, about marijuana and all that... using it as an expression." The structure of the song is fairly simple, with the melody carried mostly by McCartney's voice. His bass and a backing piano produce a countermelody, with Lennon's guitar playing chords on the backbeat. During the first verse, the piano also plays chords on the upbeats. George Harrison plays a bright guitar solo during the middle eight. The Beatles started including the song in their live shows in 1965.

I FEEL FINE ~ THE BEATLES

2011-12-29T02:18:00.000-08:00

"I Feel Fine" is a riff-driven rock song written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and released in 1964 by The Beatles as the A-side of their eighth British single. The song is notable for the use of feedback on a recording for the first time by any musician. The single reached the top of the British charts on 12 December of that year, displacing The Rolling Stones' "Little Red Rooster," and remained there for five weeks. It also reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1964. The B-side was "She's a Woman"."I Feel Fine" was the first of six number one songs in a row on the American charts, a record at the time. The subsequent singles were "Eight Days a Week", "Ticket to Ride", "Help!", "Yesterday", and "We Can Work It Out". The record was equalled by The Bee Gees in 1979 and surpassed by Whitney Houston in 1988.

SLOWDOWN ~ THE BEATLES

2011-12-28T02:13:00.000-08:00

"Slow Down" is a 24-bar blues written and performed by Larry Williams. Released as a single in 1958, it was a rhythm and blues hit that influenced the growing Rock & Roll movement of the time. The Beatles covered the song early in their career and eventually recorded a version and released it on their Long Tall Sally EP single in the UK. Not long after, the song was released in the U.S. on its own, as the B-side of 1964's "Matchbox" single (also a 12-bar blues, from the Long Tall Sally EP), reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also included in the 1988 Past Masters and 1994 Live at the BBC compilation albums.Ian MacDonald criticised the performance as "one of the Beatles' least successful rock-and-roll covers", lacking "bottom, drive and basic cohesion" and stated that "[Lennon's] guitar solo is embarrassing and the sound balance a shambles". He also pointed out the edit at 1:14 whereupon the piano momentarily disappears and McCartney's bass becomes inaudible. Starr can likewise be heard to lose time during the song.