Born This Way Reaction

So tonight, while I was doing my nightly Twitter catch up, I saw that Lady Gaga's much anticipated single Born This Way was premiering. I thought, "Hey, this is probably going to be one of the most historic moments in music to occur during my lifetime, why not listen..." so I did in fact listen.

Before the song was to start, I was honestly mostly excited for it to see how happy it would make my friends (Noah, Dave and Michael specifically). I knew how greatly they were anticipating it so that was going to be the best part to me, who doesn't love it when their friends are happy.

Finally, the moment arrived and the song came on. Now before my feelings on it, i'll give you a brief overview of my history with Lady Gaga. When Lady Gaga first came on the scene, I LOVED her. I thought her music was amazing and I just could not get enough of her. I had to watch every interview and every performance. Then, as I saw more and more of her I started to like her less and less. She just rubbed me the wrong way, I can't really explain why. Don't get me wrong, I think she supports some excellent causes and I give her respect for her doing her own thing but slowly I started to like her less and less. I would still sing along to Pokerface and Just Dance but whenever Bad Romance came on the radio I had to change it, it literally worsened my mood (this was after it was played on every station I listened to at least once an hour for weeks on end). I was just so turned off by all the hype (which honestly, is through no fault of hers).

Anywho, back to the point. The song came on and I listened to it. Twice. I then came to the conclusion that Born This Way is a good song. It was fun and catchy and really enjoyable. Is it my favorite song ever? No. Is it even my favorite Gaga song? No (Pokerface ftw). That being said, I do feel like it's her most important song. It's bringing the idea of acceptance of all types of people into mainstream pop culture in a huge way. Gaga has already managed to become an Icon to many and so for her to sing a song with lyrics like

Whether you're broke or evergreen

You're black, white, beige, chola descent
You're lebanese, you're orient
Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause baby, you were Born This Way

is a huge step forward in teaching a message of acceptance. This song is going to get so much radio play and is going to be everywhere for a while so it's great that it spreads such a message of tolerance. Basically, what i'm trying to say is this is a good song, people should listen to the lyrics and really try to embrace the message the song is conveying. Plus, I liked it.

Still, it must be noted that to me the best part was seeing how happy it made Noah and Dave (i'd assume Michael as well but he didn't tweet about it). I think one of my favorite things is not the song itself but rather the feedback i've read of people uniting over their anticipation of this song and the joy it has brought into peoples lives. Whenever something is able to bring so much positivity into everyday life it's hard not to like it and root for it.

So yeah, that's just my opinion. Listen to the song and see what you think about it.

for reading if you did, it is much appreciated.

I KNOW EVERYONE CARED WHAT I HAD TO SAY...seriously though, thanks

Bobby Blog

So, last Thursday February 3rd, I got up really, really early (not really, only 7:30 but still, that's early for me) and headed down to Burbank to see Bobby Long's first late night TV appearance on The Tonight Show. I got to the studio at like 8:30 and and napped for a bit. My friend Shelly arrived at around 9:20 or so (she and her husband flew in all the way from Richmond, Virginia) and we then waited until 1:15 when we were taken into the studio for a double taping. First of all I have to say thanks again to Shelly for letting me use one of her tickets to see the show because it was an amazing show. Not only did I get to see Bobby but I also got to see Jeff Bridges who is just the greatest ever. Back to the point, Bobby was absolutely amazing. This guy is just so damn talented. He is going to go so far in his career and he deserves it so, so much. So the performance was amazing (Jeff seemed to really enjoy it), then we had to wait for the next taping to conclude before we could head to the Troubadour to see Bobby perform again.

one of the 3 signs from the Leno taping

Shelly, her husband and I then made it to the Troubadour around 5:30 to wait for doors to open at 8:00. We chatted, talked to the other Bobby fans while Hannah tried to make it from Anaheim and Shelly shared some of her really amazing Indian food with me. Hannah arrived, it was really cold and we waited for doors to open.

They spelled his name on the marquee right this time

We got inside, got seated up in the balcony-ish area and watched the opening act. It was a really incredibly folksy/ hippie band called He's My Brother, She's my Sister. I didn't know what to expect from them but damn they put on a good show. There was such energy and the songs were so much fun. It just made me want to dance. (Everyone should definitely give them a listen).

So, time for the main act and Bobby killed it. I can't even describe the joy I get from seeing that man perform. He is a bonafide star on stage. He played all my old favorites including Who Have You Been Loving, In the Frost, Dead and Done, Blues, Penance Fire Blues plus songs from the new record which were equally incredible. His voice, his lyrics, his presence...it all combines into one spectacular show. I was so sad when it was over. I can't begin to explain how I wish it would've gone all night. Seriously, people need to check him out live it is just an amazing experience.

Bobby!

More Bobby, boy looked sharp!

Hannah, Shelly, and I...one of the sweetest, most fun, coolest, funniest ladies I've had the pleasure of meeting. Can't wait to see her again!

Basically that's the end of my long winded rant/ summary of the night.