Flashback Challenge #1
Today starts my journey on a musical experience that will bring back old memories but also ignite some new ones.
I have gathered a sum of 70 CD's
Among these are a mixture of soundtracks from movies, mixed hits and some I've not fully listened to.
*insert shock and awe*
So without further ramblings.... Here is my first experience:
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Shania Twain - Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by Shania Twain, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music). The album contains 17 hits (18 on the International album) from her three Diamond albums The Woman in Me, Come on Over and Up!. Also included are three new songs: "Party for Two" which hit the top ten at country in the U.S. and top ten in UK and Germany, the ballad "Don't!" and "I Ain't No Quitter".(taken from Wikipedia)
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Ok, so... I haven't actually listened to this album. I bought it and shelved it. Haha.
However, I remember back when "Man! I Feel Like A Woman" came out (1999)
I was in primary school at the time, my mum was trying to find herself as a single parent.
Fighting in the family courts and also battling other personal issues. We had just moved into our 2nd rental home in Kelmscott.
Mum had this large stereo with a 6 CD turn table.
Loved that thing... however it also creeped me out at times!!! (but that's a different story)
Mum used to crank up some Shania Twain while she was cleaning the house or just to enjoy the "Female Powerhouse" feeling in the late afternoons.
I would join in, singing out loudly with mum. I really love looking back on those days.
Back then, when mum wasn't crying, it was a great day!
She was struggling greatly and I was too young at the time to truly understand or appreciate what was going on. All i knew was, we weren't a full family anymore.
So a lot of pain and anguish accompanies Shania Twain for me.
However, that doesn't take away from some truly fun dancing songs!!!
"Come On Over" & "That don't Impress me much" are another 2 i truly enjoyed to bop along too!
Shaking my patootie around the lounge room.
These songs make me think of summer.
Hot.... dry..... HOT summer *insert sweaty butt cracks*
Urgh, that house was always ridiculously hot!!!
So, in the afternoons when it would cool- We would open the doors up and windows, let the music blast and dance out the front of the house on the lawn under the hose.
Cheapest way to cool off back then!
All of this was happening around the time Titanic came out now that i think about it.... South Park was also airing season 1 on SBS. To which, I was banned from watching as it aired at 9/10pm (cant remember that much) and i was supposed to be in bed for school.
Even back then, I enjoyed the sick humour! LOL
"From This Moment On" was a more emotional song for me.
On my sad days, I honestly just longed for my family to be together again.
I wanted a dad in my life... still do. Well, I do have one- but ever since the Divorce, I find it really difficult to get close to father figures.
That's more of an eternal battle. Doubt i will truly over come that damage.
But, Yes, I would sit in the window and stare out to the nights sky (usually) and just wish upon the stars to bring my family back.
Kind of heart breaking to think about isn't it?
(Yes, I am writing this as I am listening to the CD)
I am only going to comment on songs that did actually impact me back then. So in short, a very beautiful song but it opens up a lot of old wounds.
Now on with the musical journey!!!
"Honey, I'm Home" HAHA This song is lots of fun! It's got attitude!!!
It's got that country music feel to it! Love the "Daisy Duke" feel i get from this song!
"You're Still The One"...... i remember hearing this a lot at weddings. This was in the Australian Top Charts when it came out (1998). Played a lot on the radio stations. Honestly, not heard this song in years. Kinda nice.
"Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You" is rather catchy! Fun to listen too and probably needs to be said to a few people these days (although most seem to take offence to such comments these days)
Oh dear... so many songs! HAHA!!
Well, in short- Shania Twain has an amazing voice and is extremely talented!
Her music has brought joy to many and also helped them search their deepest feelings in times of despair.
I do find her hard to listen too due to what i went through when all these popular songs came out, however- I wont deny there is a small place in my heart reserved for her beautiful voice!
FIND THIS ALBUM HERE ON SPOTIFY
On that note.... have a wonderful evening!!!
I will post again in a weeks time.
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Mistress Gemini
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