ONE WORD TRIGGERS » Chris Rea

TRIGGER: Beach

baldyman — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:00:10 +0000

We’re off for our Summer Vacation…and not a moment too soon!

I really feel like I need a rest…this is the first break I’ve had since last year’s vacation…2 weeks off in a year. (Note to self: need to sort that!)

Still, as my Wife reminds me….she works 52 weeks a year, 365 days, 24/7….Now I know why I didn’t put in for that job!!!

This will probably be the last holiday we take as a family. The kids are growing up and my daughter is about ready to start doing her own ‘holiday thing’, so I hope this is one for us all to remember.

Come Saturday morning we head for the unspoilt coast of Cornwall for two weeks of rest, relaxation, sightseeing and reading. And in my case….painting too. Lots of lovely coastal scenes to capture on canvas.

Let’s hope that the weather smiles on us and we’re able to get onto the beach for a while each day….can’t wait to see the kids faces when they see my new Borat-style swim suit!

I’ve set up a couple of posts for while I’m away, so hopefully there will be service as usual here.

In the meanwhile, the trigger is…

Beach [beech]

-noun

1. an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore.

2. the part of the shore of an ocean, sea, large river, lake, etc., washed by the tide or waves.

3. the area adjacent to a seashore: We’re vacationing at the beach.

-verb

4. Nautical. to haul or run onto a beach: We beached the ship to save it.

5. to make inoperative or unemployed.

-Synonyms

coast, seashore, strand, littoral, sands

TRACKS:

Hot Chip – Beach Party (album: Coming on Strong) [2004]
Pas/Cal – The Bronze Beached Boys (Come On Let’s Go) (album: Handbag Memoirs0 [2002]
Ekolu- Shores Of Waiehu [2001]
All Saints – Pure Shores (The Beach) (album: Best Movie Hits) [2007]
The Clientele – From Brighton Beach to Santa Monica (album: God Save the Clientele) [2007]
Chris Rea – On the Beach (album: Heartbeats: Greatest Hits) [2005]
Gomez - Hamoa Beach (album: How We Operate) [2006]
Gabriella Cilmi – Echo Beach (album: Lessons to Be Learned) [2008]
Santana – Written in Sand (album: Love Songs) [2003]
Leona Lewis – Footprints In The Sand (album: Spirit) [2008]
Little Bastard – Pam’s Beach Balls
Martha and the Muffins – Echo Beach (album: Oh What a Feeling) [1980]
Flowers Forever – Beach Bum [2008]
Counting Crows- Einstein On The Beach (For An Eggman) (album: Films About Ghosts) [2003]
Bryan Savage- Zuma Beach (album: Jazz FM – Dreamin) [2003]
Dido – Sand in my shoes (album: Life For Rent) [2003]
The Rippingtons – South Beach Mambo (album: Pure Smooth Jazz) [2002]

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TRIGGER: Dance

baldyman — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:00:09 +0000

Tonight my Son is off to the School Prom with his girlfriend.

Looking very smart…Bow tie & winged collar shirt.

Shoes. Yep, that’s right – Shoes, not trainers!!!

Don’t they just grow up so fast…

So the trigger is….

DANCE

-verb

1. to move one’s feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, esp. to the accompaniment of music.

2. to leap, skip, etc., as from excitement or emotion; move nimbly or quickly

3. to bob up and down

4. to perform or take part in (a dance)

-noun

5. a successive group of rhythmical steps or bodily motions, or both, usually executed to music.

6. a social gathering or party for dancing; ball

7. a piece of music suited in rhythm or style to a particular form of dancing

-Synonyms

cavort, caper, frolic, gambol, jig, prance

TRACKS:

The Freaks – The Creeps (Get On The Dancefloor)
Paul McCartney – Dance Tonight (album: Memory Almost Full) [Web] [Myspace]
Gina G – OOH AAH…Just a little bit (EP:Ooh Aah Just a Little Bit) [Web] [Myspace]
Old 97s – Dance With Me (album: Blame It On Gravity) [Web] [Myspace]
Chris Rea – Let’s Dance (album: Heartbeats: Greatest Hits) [Web] [Myspace]
S Club 7 – Dance Dance Dance (album: Sunshine)
Eels – Jelly Dancers (album: Dimension Mix) [Web] [Myspace]
DJ Doo – What A Dance(album: 2001 – housemix) [Myspace]
Gnarles Barkley vs Prince – Crazy Times(team9 mix) [Web] [Myspace]
Groove Armada ft. Gram’ma Funk -I See You Baby (Fatboy Slim Radio Edit)

Bonus Track:

DJ.Otzi – Burger Dance (album: Hits For Kids) [Web] [Myspace]

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Suntan Mix: Part 2

baldyman — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:57:35 +0000

Time has come to splash on some more of that old protective balm….

and apply Part 2 of Baldyman’s Special Suntan Mix.

8 carefully selected songs to groove into summer.

Chris Rea – Looking For The Summer [Web] [Myspace]
ELO – One Summer Dream [Web] [Myspace]
Ben Kweller – Sundress [Web] [Myspace]
Josh Rouse – Summertime [Web] [Myspace]
Pheonix - Summer Days [Web] [Myspace]
Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine [Web] [Myspace]
Chris Rea – All Summer Long [Web] [Myspace]
The Style Council – Long Hot Summer [Web] [Myspace]

UPDATE!!!

Suntan Mix Part 1 has had the music links updated so if you missed it previously, give it a spin now [here].

And remember….

Stay Safe…

Stay cool…

Stay protected

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