Tag Archives: MTV

On Concentration

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Ray V.

Tips For Improving Concentration: -Make a list of tasks. -Take on one task at a time. –Take On Me was a fun song. -Ooh, I found the video. . . From 1984, when music videos mattered. HT to and adapted … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Ray V.

I saw this meme on Instagram and thought, “Wouldn’t that be a great idea?” Then I thought about it some more and wondered if there are any bands out there today that would be worth watching? Well, we can always  … Continue reading →

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Remember When?

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Ray V.

OK, maybe I’m sounding like a grumpy, old man, but I was struck by 2 thoughts today. First, I am only waiting for my “Grumpy, Old Man” membership  card to arrive to make it official and two, I like things … Continue reading →

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The Week In Review (No Politics. . . Mostly)

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Ray V.

Things are starting to settle down and I’m not having to commute 262 miles each day.  Thank you to the owner of my company for providing me a place to stay. Driving that much leaves little time or mental reserves … Continue reading →

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Is It Possible?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Ray V.

Is it possible for a single, music video to torpedo one of the biggest rock acts of the 1980s? Or was it simply the fickle nature of fans? Talk to  Billy Squier. He’s still trying to find the answer. After … Continue reading →

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Back In The Day

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Ray V.

Some of you are old enough to remember when there were actually music videos on MTV. . . back when we still listened to records.   Who else remembers? Here is one of my favorites, Def Lepard,  when Rick Allen … Continue reading →

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Those, My Friend, Were The Days

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Ray V.

The year was 1984.   MTV was still showing music videos. Ratt made it a bit interesting. The official video of “Round and Round” popped up on my Youtube feed a few hours ago and took me down memory lane. … Continue reading →

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