The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson said the song, “Be My Baby,” was “The greatest record ever produced.” He added, “I felt like I wanted to try to do something as good as that song and I never did. I’ve stopped trying.” Now that’s high praise. We lost Ronnie Spector this week. She was still a … Continue reading Sunday Music: Be My Baby
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Sunday Music: Bad Girls Do It Well
Live fast die young / bad girls do it well One of my daughters just discovered this song and sent it to me a few months ago. I don't know if we're still saying "banger," but when it came out in 2013, this was a "banger."* British rapper M.I.A. gives the driving metaphor a spin … Continue reading Sunday Music: Bad Girls Do It Well
Sunday Music: My Bad Reputation
“I don’t give a damn ’bout my bad reputation.” I used to only hear this song as nihilistic. You know, as in nothing has meaning. Now it kind of feels existential, or maybe even, dare I say, stoic. Where it only has the meaning you ascribe to it, and if "the others" don't like it … Continue reading Sunday Music: My Bad Reputation
Why Dolly Shot Down Elvis: A Lesson On Making Decisions From Core Principles
It’s hard to say no to an amazing opportunity. But sometimes, it’s necessary. Imagine it’s 1974 and Elvis Presley is begging you to use one of your songs - could you reject him? Dolly Parton did, and she did it for all of the right reasons. Elvis really, really wanted to record, “I Will Always … Continue reading Why Dolly Shot Down Elvis: A Lesson On Making Decisions From Core Principles
How Are You Going To Climb That Wall?
Navy pilot and Commander Karen Fine Brasch had a wall to climb to earn her titles. She grew up with a pilot father in an era when few women rose to the rank. As a child, dad told her she could be anything, and you better believe she believed him. Now, the rest of the … Continue reading How Are You Going To Climb That Wall?
Podcast Of The Week: Fussman’s Best Takeaways From Female Interviewees in 2019
All of these interviews are worth listening to in full, but give these clips a sample. Featured guests include Shannon Lee (daughter of Bruce Lee), Laura Schwab (President, Aston Martin), Melanie Whealon (Soul Cycle), Diana Nyad (famous long-distance swimmer), and others. Brilliant and inspirational. Big Questions with Cal Fussman: Great Takeaways from Women
Podcast Of The Week: Online Dating Is Changing The World
Sometimes a quirky claim ends up being way deeper than it appears at face value. This is one of those claims: online dating is changing the global economy, and in no small way. Dan McMurtrie and his firm Tyro Partners published a paper titled, "Dating Market: Thesis Overview" and it's been widely shared in the … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Online Dating Is Changing The World
Curiosity, Craft, And Inspiration: Lessons From Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift performed a rare solo set on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series. While the performance itself is great, her commentary in between songs is TED Talk material. She showcases the songs the way they were written and talks about her creative process. While she doesn’t share any tips for having a hit single, she has … Continue reading Curiosity, Craft, And Inspiration: Lessons From Taylor Swift
The Power Of Personalized Motivation And How Marta “Got On The Bus” To Soccer Greatness
The Players Tribune has a running feature called “Letters to My Younger Self.” In each edition, they have a world-class athlete write a letter to their past-self, offering advice and guidance from the present. Asking successful people “what do you know now that you wish you knew then” is a trope at this point, but the … Continue reading The Power Of Personalized Motivation And How Marta “Got On The Bus” To Soccer Greatness
Sunday Music: Remembering Kim Shattuck
That voice, that snarl, that scream. Kim Shattuck will be missed. While not well known to the mainstream, any 90s kid at least remembers her vocal on The Muffs' "Kids in America" (featured in Clueless). https://youtu.be/zLCRAalHhPc Another gem from the same period was "Sad Tomorrow." https://youtu.be/vsxyaZhdW1s Revisit the whole catalog. Her pop sensibility was real, … Continue reading Sunday Music: Remembering Kim Shattuck