It seems like Joe has unfollowed my blog without giving me any reason as to why. I can't get in touch with him either, so if that is the case, than I'm confused as to why.
Joe, if you see this, please answer this question that way I can know what to do next or about the current situation that's going on right now.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
80's Hit Song Review: "Respect Yourself" by Bruce Willis (1987)
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 5
Backstory: German-born American actor Willis first gained recognition and success as David Addison on the ABC comedy-drama series Moonlighting, which aired from 1985-1989. In 1987, Willis released this first single off of his album The Return of Bruno. The album was even made into an HBO rockumentary and mockumentary special during the same year. The single, somewhat of a surprise success, is a cover version of the 1971 Staple Singers classic and even includes backup vocals by June Pointer and the other Pointer sisters, made it all the way into the Top 10, and was even a Top 10 hit in the U.K. as well, peaking at No. 7 on the U.K. Singles Chart. The album was also a surprise success (heck, I OWN a copy, LOL), peaking at No. 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200 Album Charts. The follow up singles, also cover songs ("Young Blood" and "Under the Boardwalk"), didn't do quite as well on the Hot 100. His 2nd and only other album, 1989's If It Don't Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger, wasn't a success at all. Of course, Willis is much more famous for starring in movies such as Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, and Armageddon. (Side note: One of my 11th grade teachers was a relative of Demi Moore, his former wife who he divorced in 2000. LOL)
The Review: Like Eddie Murphy's "Party All the Time" and Starship's "We Built This City", this is one of those "love it or hate it" kind of guilty pleasure songs from this decade. I honestly have always loved Willis's version of the song, but what makes it stand out is the fantastic production, Willis's harmonica playing, and Willis's voice along with the Pointer Sisters as backup singers makes this a fantastic cover version in my book, personally. LOL. But, of course, the Staple Singers original is the true classic.
Final rating: 9/10
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