"You know I'm a dreamer
But my heart's of gold
I had to run away high
So I wouldn't come home low"
I started writing this post a few hours ago in a totally different direction but I just couldn't get into so I figured F it, it's Saturday, let's have some fun! Sure you can find me dusting off my Blue Note jazz records on a Sunday afternoon, streaming the New Music Friday podcast from NPR, or listening to heartbroken indie guys strumming guitars.....but in my DNA I am a child of the 80's and the MTV generation!! I spent countless hours soaking up the various music shows and videos that MTV aired 24-7. Huey Lewis and the News, Twisted Sister, Wham!, Van Halen all of them merged together in TV's version of Free Form radio. This outlet opened my world to various types of music and in its legacy left behind some of the greatest, most entertaining and sometimes ridiculous time capsules of the 80's look and attitude. One of the subgenera's that appealed to me most was what some may call Hair Metal. While I enjoy the rockin tunes of the various bands (Ratt, Poison, Warrant) when they decide to pull out the ballad, I'm.... All... In. One of the treasures of the 80's Metal Power Ballad catalog is Motley Crue's "Home Sweet Home." This video encapsulates the whole 80's character in about 4 minutes. Big hair, slow motion, come hither looks, ass-less chaps, tiger striped underwear, makeup....and that was just the men! I was planning on attending the festival this summer featuring The Crue, Def Leppard, and Poison but only time will tell. If not this summer hopefully this fall?!
I also included a clip of Rob Corddry's character singing this tune from the underrated comedy, Hot Tub Time Machine. As an 80's super fan this movie hit all my sweet spots. I also enjoyed the Netflix biopic The Dirt. I read the book back in 2001 so wasn't too shocked about the content of the movie. If you're not easily offended grab a couple beers, sit back and watch some catchy tunes and how not to live your life if you come into fame and money. Happy Saturday everyone!
