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_drafts/2025-02-20-Music-Education.md

@@ -74,11 +74,6 @@ Paula Abdul's "Straight Up" was a major hit that showcased her talents as both a
 
 Billy Idol's "Cradle of Love" was a major hit that showcased his signature blend of punk rock and pop. The song's success was bolstered by its memorable music video and helped maintain Idol's popularity into the '90s. It was featured in the soundtrack of the movie "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane," further increasing its exposure. "Cradle of Love" remains one of Idol's most recognizable and enduring songs.
 
-### Wild Thing - Tone-Loc (1988)
-<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/0gljI0CtjpdZK6ecidfxto?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
-
-"Wild Thing" was a breakthrough hit for Tone-Loc and one of the first rap songs to achieve mainstream success. The song's catchy beat and humorous lyrics helped pave the way for the integration of hip-hop into popular music. Its success marked a significant moment in the acceptance of rap music in the mainstream. "Wild Thing" remains a classic example of early hip-hop's crossover appeal.
-
 ### You Got It (The Right Stuff) - New Kids on the Block (1988)
 <iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/4buDeg67vos7KP1yHrS9wl?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
 [I'll Be Loving You (Forever)](https://open.spotify.com/track/1cy5US2dffz6QGBAIzOGkq?si=2c3ec6fe44c34c44)
@@ -108,14 +103,6 @@ Billy Idol's "Cradle of Love" was a major hit that showcased his signature blend
 ### Escapade - Janet Jackson (1990)
 <iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/5HAv1Ckfe50DUjv8ghwTrz?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
 
-### Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic (1989)
-<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/21qnJAMtzC6S5SESuqQLEK?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
-
-### The Power - SNAP! (1990)
-<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/3P5dVXm98CgVuEpcW2HsUk?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
-
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_(Snap!_song)
-
 ### We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel (1989)
 <iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/3Cx4yrFaX8CeHwBMReOWXI?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
 
@@ -130,45 +117,8 @@ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roam
 ### Roam - B-52s (1989)
 https://open.spotify.com/track/5fqcIHU6DhQtFKVO5XSdQs?si=65f78597b6b94918
 
-### Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe (1990)
-<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/6m59VvDUi0UQsB2eZ9wVbH?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
-
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_(Bell_Biv_DeVoe_song)
-
-New jack swing
-Was a love letter to ex girlfriend
-More sung than spoken
-So identifiably by my generation, one day later song was quoted
-
-### Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice (1990)
-<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/3XVozq1aeqsJwpXrEZrDJ9?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
-
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Ice_Baby
-
-Stolen vs. sampled
-
-### U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer (1990)
-
-<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/1B75hgRqe7A4fwee3g3Wmu?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
-
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_Can%27t_Touch_This
-
-YouTube link
-reverand
-clothing item
-Stop...
-
-### The Humpty Dance - Digital Underground (1990)
-
-<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/0YEC3pNS0uIKvZb5u4lgsu?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
-
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Humpty_Dance
-
-Drum loop samples from "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly and the Family Stone and adds other elements.
-The vocal sample that happens in the song's chorus sections is from Parliament's "Let's Play House".
-
 1989
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janie%27s_Got_a_Gun
 
 1989
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Fallin%27
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Fallin%27

_drafts/2025-02-22-Music-Education-Pump-Up-The-Jam.md

@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+---
+layout: post
+title: "Music Education"
+tags: music
+series: Music Education
+---
+
+### Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic (1989)
+<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/21qnJAMtzC6S5SESuqQLEK?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
+
+### The Power - SNAP! (1990)
+<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/3P5dVXm98CgVuEpcW2HsUk?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
+
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_(Snap!_song)
+
+### Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) - C+C Music Factory (1990)
+- Uncredited Martha Wash (more than once), and credited model/singer talking about lip syncing
+- Hip-house, dance scene
+- Some Simpsons reference with Everybody dance now
+- Crossover hit with rock guitar, rap, dance music
+- Blossom episode?
+- Related: Deee-Lite Groove is in the Heart, Everybody Everybody 
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonna_Make_You_Sweat_(Everybody_Dance_Now)
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody_Everybody
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groove_Is_in_the_Heart
+
+### Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode (1990)
+- Punk rock but with synths 
+- Poppy and then sad
+- Sinister synth pop
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enjoy_the_Silence
+
+### I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred (1991)
+- _AI Generated_
+- Quirky dance-pop hit with tongue-in-cheek lyrics
+- Became a global sensation and a pop culture staple
+- Known for its minimalist beat and humorous delivery
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Too_Sexy
+
+### Good Vibrations - Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (1991)
+- _AI Generated_
+- Mark Wahlberg's brief music career before acting
+- Features a sample of Loleatta Holloway's "Love Sensation"
+- High-energy dance track with a rap-pop crossover appeal
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Vibrations_(Marky_Mark_and_the_Funky_Bunch_song)

_drafts/2025-02-23-Music-Education-New-Jack.md

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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Music Education"
+tags: music
+series: Music Education
+---
+
+### Wild Thing - Tone-Loc (1988)
+<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/0gljI0CtjpdZK6ecidfxto?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
+
+"Wild Thing" was a breakthrough hit for Tone-Loc and one of the first rap songs to achieve mainstream success. The song's catchy beat and humorous lyrics helped pave the way for the integration of hip-hop into popular music. Its success marked a significant moment in the acceptance of rap music in the mainstream. "Wild Thing" remains a classic example of early hip-hop's crossover appeal.
+
+### Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe (1990)
+<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/6m59VvDUi0UQsB2eZ9wVbH?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
+
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_(Bell_Biv_DeVoe_song)
+
+New jack swing
+Was a love letter to ex girlfriend
+More sung than spoken
+So identifiably by my generation, one day later song was quoted
+
+### Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice (1990)
+<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/3XVozq1aeqsJwpXrEZrDJ9?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
+
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Ice_Baby
+
+Stolen vs. sampled
+
+### U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer (1990)
+
+<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/1B75hgRqe7A4fwee3g3Wmu?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
+
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_Can%27t_Touch_This
+
+YouTube link
+reverand
+clothing item
+Stop...
+
+### The Humpty Dance - Digital Underground (1990)
+
+<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/0YEC3pNS0uIKvZb5u4lgsu?utm_source=generator&theme=0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
+
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Humpty_Dance
+
+Drum loop samples from "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly and the Family Stone and adds other elements.
+The vocal sample that happens in the song's chorus sections is from Parliament's "Let's Play House".
+
+
+### I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd (1991)
+- _AI Generated_
+- New jack swing hit with a provocative title
+- Featured in the movie New Jack City
+- Controversial for its explicit lyrics but became a massive chart success
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Wanna_Sex_You_Up

_drafts/2025-03-14-Music-Education.md

@@ -29,31 +29,20 @@ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_Rain
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Jealousy
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Found_Out_About_You
 
-### Black or White - Michael Jackson (1991)
-- Separate art from the artist
-- Thriller from 82 sold 70M best selling worldwide album ever
-- Dangerous is 30th best selling of all time ever
-- Monoculture
-- Teddy Riley, producer of new jack swing, harsher aggressive sound
-- Media picking up on weirdness, vitiligo skin condition, chimp, plastic surgery 
-- Famous since 1969 
-- 500M people watched video debut, 11/14/91, aired on music channels and Fox
-- Originally included promo by Bart Simpson, between soap box and Flaming Moe week, Macaulay Culkin intro 
-- From worshipped pop star to… complicated
-- Nirvana will overtake on charts 
-- Cut last part of the video in response to complaints 
-- Album starts with Jam, Michael Jordan video right?
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_or_White
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remember_the_Time
-
-
 ### Shiny Happy People - R.E.M. (1991)
 - _AI Generated_
 - Collaboration with Kate Pierson of The B-52's
 - Contrasts upbeat melody with ironic undertones
 - Divisive among fans for its poppy sound
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiny_Happy_People
 
+### Losing My Religion - R.E.M. (1991)
+- _AI Generated_
+- Breakout hit for the band, featuring mandolin-driven melody
+- Lyrics about unrequited love and obsession
+- Iconic music video with religious and surreal imagery
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Losing_My_Religion
+
 ### You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette (1995)
 - Censorship of fuck 
 - Angry white female
@@ -67,102 +56,34 @@ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiny_Happy_People
 - Known for its sweeping ballad style and emotional lyrics
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(Everything_I_Do)_I_Do_It_for_You
 
-### Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) - C+C Music Factory (1990)
-- Uncredited Martha Wash (more than once), and credited model/singer talking about lip syncing
-- Hip-house, dance scene
-- Some Simpsons reference with Everybody dance now
-- Crossover hit with rock guitar, rap, dance music
-- Blossom episode?
-- Related: Deee-Lite Groove is in the Heart, Everybody Everybody 
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonna_Make_You_Sweat_(Everybody_Dance_Now)
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody_Everybody
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groove_Is_in_the_Heart
-
-### Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode (1990)
-- Punk rock but with synths 
-- Poppy and then sad
-- Sinister synth pop
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enjoy_the_Silence
-
-### I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd (1991)
-- _AI Generated_
-- New jack swing hit with a provocative title
-- Featured in the movie New Jack City
-- Controversial for its explicit lyrics but became a massive chart success
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Wanna_Sex_You_Up
-
-### Good Vibrations - Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (1991)
-- _AI Generated_
-- Mark Wahlberg's brief music career before acting
-- Features a sample of Loleatta Holloway's "Love Sensation"
-- High-energy dance track with a rap-pop crossover appeal
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Vibrations_(Marky_Mark_and_the_Funky_Bunch_song)
-
-### Losing My Religion - R.E.M. (1991)
-- _AI Generated_
-- Breakout hit for the band, featuring mandolin-driven melody
-- Lyrics about unrequited love and obsession
-- Iconic music video with religious and surreal imagery
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Losing_My_Religion
-
 ### Silent Lucidity - Queensrÿche (1991)
 - _AI Generated_
 - Progressive rock ballad with orchestral elements
 - Lyrics explore lucid dreaming and self-awareness
 - Nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Performance
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Lucidity
 
-### O.P.P. - Naughty by Nature (1991)
-- _AI Generated_
-- Catchy hip-hop track with a Jackson 5 sample
-- Lyrics cleverly explore infidelity and relationships
-- Became a crossover hit, reaching mainstream audiences
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O.P.P._(song)
-
 ### Life Is a Highway - Tom Cochrane (1991)
 - _AI Generated_
 - Canadian rock anthem about life's journey
 - Became a global hit and later covered by Rascal Flatts for the movie Cars
 - Known for its uplifting lyrics and driving rhythm
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Is_a_Highway
 
-
 ### I Can't Dance - Genesis (1991)
 - _AI Generated_
 - Tongue-in-cheek rock track with a minimalist groove
 - Lyrics mock superficiality and consumer culture
 - Features a memorable music video with humorous choreography
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Can%27t_Dance
 
-### Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-a-Lot (1992)
-- _AI Generated_
-- Iconic hip-hop track celebrating curvy women
-- Known for its humorous and provocative lyrics
-- Won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Got_Back
-
-### Jump - Kris Kross (1992)
-- _AI Generated_
-- Catchy hip-hop hit by the teenage duo
-- Known for their signature backward clothing style
-- Topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jump_(Kris_Kross_song)
-
 ### Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton (1992)
 - _AI Generated_
 - Heartfelt ballad written after the tragic death of Clapton's son
 - Won three Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year
 - Lyrics explore grief and hope for reunion in the afterlife
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tears_in_Heaven
 
-
-### I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred (1991)
-- _AI Generated_
-- Quirky dance-pop hit with tongue-in-cheek lyrics
-- Became a global sensation and a pop culture staple
-- Known for its minimalist beat and humorous delivery
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Too_Sexy
-
 ### One - U2 (1992)
 - _AI Generated_
 - Emotional rock ballad from the album "Achtung Baby"
@@ -177,41 +98,6 @@ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_(U2_song)
 - Known for its innovative guitar effects
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysterious_Ways_(song)
 
-### End of the Road - Boyz II Men (1992)
-- New edition reference, kicked out Bobby Brown, source of Bell Biv DeVoe 
-- Beat Elvis for hop 1 for 13 weeks
-- Motownphilly
-  - Origin story
-  - New Jack swing - r&b over hip hop
-  - Audition with Biv, alongside Will Smith, Kid n Play, others at show in Philly 
-- Styled as preppy, more chaste
-- End of the Road for movie Boomerang, retroactively applied to album
-- R&b slow jams 
-- Jodeci Freakin' You 
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motownphilly
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_of_the_Road_(Boyz_II_Men_song)
-
-### Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus (1992)
-- Alan Jackson: Chattahoochee, Blue Blooded Women, Bologna, New Traditionalists
-- Is it country enough. Awards ceremony with John Denver winning, lit envelope on fire. 
-- Garth Brooks not on Spotify but yes 90s. 
-- Winner in 1993 American Music Awards
-- Miley Cyrus born 92
-- Marcy boys played first but broke up. Achy breaking. Written by Don. 
-- Rejuvenated line dancing craze
-- Bragged it made him 40m in one year 
-- Overplayed, tops many worst song lists 
-- Weird Al, Achy Breaky Song
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achy_Breaky_Heart
-
-### Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison (1996)
-- Slick Rick and shaker back scratch 
-- This Is How We Do It
-- Fantasy remix with Mariah from Genius of Love
-- Tap influenced r&b 
-- One hit wonders
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Mack
-
 ### Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers (1992)
 - Blood Sugar Sex Magik
 - No shame, immature, dancing naked in socks, vulgar and pornographic 
@@ -226,14 +112,6 @@ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Mack
 - Trying to get clean while new guitarist and bassist are bonding over weed 
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Bridge
 
-### Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks (1990)
-- Dad rock, Bob Seger, Eagles
-- 1991 Travis call someone who cares
-- Reba 1990 Fancy
-- 9 diamond albums, this is a record
-- One of 3 recordings of the song released at that time 
-- Arena rock
-
 ### If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow (1996)
 - Strong Enough
 - 4th grade school teacher, bar bands, McDonald’s jingle, MJ backup singer