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I like to think that I have an
eclectic taste in music, that I am broad-minded. Hey, I was in college during the 1960s and
70s, man. But that is so not true.
My music education pretty much
ended in the early 1980s. Somehow I
cannot get beyond Zanadu Xanadu with Olivia
Newton John. Was it the trauma or was it Boy George?
I don’t
know, but the last 15 years or more are scarcely dotted with memorable music,
except for Whitney Houston and anything Irish music related (of course).
In recent years, I was exposed to
something called “Zydeco”. And I haven’t
been the same.
Can’t help it, my feet want to
dance. I feel the beat and the words—and
this is from a person who struggles to clap and sing at the same time. Maybe I was born down in Louisiana, stolen by pirates and brought up-river to where my folks were buying
catfish from a guy down on the levee off the ‘Ssippi.
What IS it? It is like gumbo, with every nation tossing a bit of its culture into the pot, adding lots of spice. And I like it.
Just listen, see what you think.
And that concludes this year's A to Z 2013 Challenge, on a high-note with Yodeling and a dance with Zydeco! Now, take it away......
And that concludes this year's A to Z 2013 Challenge, on a high-note with Yodeling and a dance with Zydeco! Now, take it away......
Never was a big fan of Xanadu, quite the mash up as well.
ReplyDeleteSadly so. So many things went wrong in that movie. But ZYDECO...I hope there will be a movie that features this music.
DeleteYou know I love Xanadu, since I did my X post on it. The soundtrack made more money than the movie, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteCongrats of finishing the Challenge!
Yes, I remember your post! I love Gene Kelly; this may have been his last movie.
DeleteCongratulations to all who read this Z post!
Zydeco... swamp stomping music for sure!
ReplyDeleteI visited New Orleans some years ago and had a great time at a Zydeco club! I loved it. Thanks for bringing back some fun memories. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the challenge, I've enjoyed your posts!
I love Zydeco....it is SO happy. Great job on the A to Z Susan.
ReplyDeleteBy the way...had the scare of a lifetime this morning. I tried to pop in to your blog and it said it had been deleted. Glad to see whatever the glitch was has been fixed.
Never even heard that word until today at my bay. Watch Xanadu expecting something along the lines of Grease last year, not even close, pretty meh.
ReplyDeleteHmm. I had a hard time understanding any of the words, but the fiddle and accordion players were pretty good. Loved watching the dancers, too. Pretty lively!
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I do love that Zydeco also. My toes are 'a tappin' just thinking about that music. It was part of a Swing Dancing class that I took with my daughter some years ago. It almost killed me, but what fun I had!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Susan, on completing the challenge. I enjoyed reading all your posts.
I loved your take on the A to Z, and also love that you are finishing on a high note. Megathanks.
ReplyDeleteThis was fun! I've enjoyed reading your creative posts Susan. I had a great time A to Z-ing with you. Thanks for everything!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Aw man. I couldn't get the video to play. But I was so intrigued I went and listened to some Zydecom on YouTube! Totally fun and different. I can definitely see getting up and bopping around to this beat!
ReplyDeleteIt really does make you want to move your feet. Well done for making it to the end of the challenge, will be enjoying taking my time strolling round posts that I missed. Amanda
ReplyDeleteTo all readers and commentors: Congratulations to all who participated in this 2013 Challenge. And thanks to all who supported the bloggers by reading and commenting.
ReplyDeleteNow, it's time to get down to some writing and normalcy. Maybe...
Dear Susan, I've been away from reading blogs for nearly three weeks because of a minor ailment. Consequently, I've missed most of your A-Z Challenge postings. I remember the first ones that introduced Mediaeval characters and how I got excited about your writing. So I've missed all that. But I hope that in the month of May I can go back and enjoy your amazing creativity. Peace.
ReplyDeleteGood job with your A to Z efforts!
ReplyDeleteZydeco is fun and I can deal with it in reasonable doses. Good yodeling I can manage okay on occasion while bad yodeling is probably more effective than waterboarding.
Lee
An A to Z Co-Host
Tossing It Out