Monday, April 30, 2012

Music of Z: ZZ Top, Zac Brown Band

As I stumble my way across the blogging challenge finish line, I happily present to you the final letter Z.

1. ZZ Top
I'm not ashamed to admit that I have this song in my collection via the soundtrack to Armageddon. Yes, it was cheesy. Yes, it was actually quite ridiculous. But yes, it made me cry. I have a soft spot for natural disasters and other imminent threats to mankind in my books and movies, so this one was right up my alley. The accompanying soundtrack was full of great rock n' roll tunes, like this one:


2. Zac Brown Band
I have one ZBB track in my collection, compliments of the Starbuck's "Pick of the Week" cards that they give out. I had heard of this new country group, but that was it. Since then, I've grown fond of their song "Free", which segues nicely into lyrics from Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic." It's kind of neat. And like most country music, it reminds me of summer, which, on a cloudy, rainy day like this, I need. (Wow, over-comma alert!)


 If you've made it this far, then you have a very sincere THANK YOU. Thanks for playing along with the A-Z Challenge, and commenting along even if you were sick of the challenge but felt like you just had to suggest a song or a band. I've been introduced to some great music already.

I'm not sure what comes next. I might take a few days off and regroup, but I'll be back soon. I have some writing posts percolating in my head and some book reviews I can't wait to share.

See you soon!

26 comments:

  1. I always enjoy music!
    I plan on taking most of tomorrow off. I'm beat.

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    1. "Most of tomorrow"? Wow, Alex. Don't exert yourself or anything. :)

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  2. Love the tunes! Thanks for the post!
    http://badmoodgoodmood.blogspot.com/

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    1. You're quite welcome--I had a lot of fun pulling them together!

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  3. I had a feeling ZZ Top would make an appearance. Too many Z's to overlook!

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    1. I know, right? It was a Z-freebie in my book!

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  4. Thank you for working so hard on your month of posts. I've really enjoyed finding new bands :-) You're so awesome !!!

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    1. No, YOU'RE so awesome with all your superhero comic posts. Seriously--where did you come up with some of those ideas!?

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  5. I loved your A-Z music series! Such a great collection. :)

    And ZBB's Colder Weather is so amazing it gives me chills!! You should check out the video.

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    1. I love it--you're giving recomendations up to the very end. That is a TROOPER! And I also will check out the Last of the Mohicans soundtrack and let you know what I think. Thanks for all the suggestions!

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  6. I'd forgotten about ZZ Top. Wondered what you were going to come up with...maybe Warren Zevon?

    Congrats on finishing. Woohoo, now you can get back to your previously scheduled blog.

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    1. I think I had Warren Zevon back in K, but yes--I could've capped this off with a nice Zevon tune, perhaps "Werewolves of London?" Easily, one of my early introductions to classic rock music.

      Yeah, that "previously scheduled blog" thing... I wasn't so good at the scheduling part. I should try and get a system or something.

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  7. ZZ Top was huge when I was a kid. Now, all I remember is their beards. I too have a soft spot for natural disaster movies, no matter how ridiculous.

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    1. Yes! Disaster movies are so much fun! Especially when they use super cool CGI and it really does look like everything is destroyed. One of my ALL TIME FAVES is Independence Day. Without question.

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  8. Great Z words and congrats on finishing the challenge. I have never been so ready for May 1st!

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    1. Hear, hear! Me, too! Here's to posts that have absolutely NOTHING to do with the alphabet!

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  9. Oh my gosh! I had forgotten about ZZ Top. My mom LOVED the Legs song. I did too.

    ScribblesFromJenn
    Congratulations on finishing the A to Z challenge!

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    1. That's right! I can't believe I forgot about the LEGS song!

      Congrats yourself for finishing the challenge! I enjoyed the parks posts that I was able to see!

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  10. Congrats on the end! I enjoyed all your music posts--a lot was new to me :)

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    1. Thank you so much for sticking through to the end, Coleen! Glad I could introduce you to some new tunes!

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  11. I was thinking Warren Zevon too, but YES {oh, the band Yes would have fit with Y too, but that's not what I meant} to ZZ Top. Let's not forget, every girl is crazy 'bout a Sharp Dressed Man.

    {ami}
    http://sundrysumthins.wordpress.com/

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  12. I regret seeing your blog so late in the challenge! I'll have to go check out your other posts. By the way, ZZ Top rocks! Congratulations for finishing the challenge. I have to get working on mine.

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  13. Thanks for this intro to country Zac and all the others this month!

    And congratulations on completing A-Z! Great training for your marathons, for sure.

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  14. Ah yes, ZZ Top! Gotta love them.

    Congrats on finishing the challenge!

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  15. I'm double commenting here on Z and Y. First of all, ZZ Top - great memories! And I love the movie Armageddon. Then, "You'll NEver Walk Alone" - that always reminds me of my dad, too. That was one of his favorites. Thank you for this walk down memory lane.

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