Justin Bieber Watch Out!

...because Greyson Chance is exceptionally talented!  And boy, can he sing and play piano so well at the same time!!!

Tears For Fears Returns

I didn't realize until today that an 80's era favorite of mine, Tears for Fears is hitting the road this summer.  They will be returning to New York to perform at Hammerstein Ballroom on Thursday, August 19th. Presale tickets will be made available on April 14th!

Tears for Fears, for those too young to remember, is a duo of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.  The songs they composed and played were of a synth-pop style and tackled rather ambitious topics.  Anyone remember "Everybody Wants to Rule The World" or "Shout"? You can listen to and download the mp3 for Everybody Wants to Rule The World at this LINK. It's only 128000 bit rate so if you want real audio quality, it's best to purchase or download the album. I still have my original CDs to rock to!

It's been a long time since we've heard anything from this duo.  Sure, they've both been working on solo projects...but the music they made together became part of our culture and gave us somewhat of an anthem for those who needed to release tense emotions through mainstream music.  I'm anxious to find out if they've got some new music planned.

Two Thoughts on Tuesday...Time To Remember

My first thought this Tuesday is how cool it is to look back to 1987 when I was still living in Hawaii and a 17-year old young man named Glenn Medeiros won a local radio talent contest.  Glenn sang the George Benson hit "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" and it set the pace for Glenn to become the next national teen idol.

Glenn Medeiros posing for my camera.

During a promotional tour for his first album, he made a stop at local shopping center in Hawaii.  My middle sister (Ophelia) and I stood in line to get his autograph on a record single (see pic at the very top of this post).  We got back in line later to take pictures and ask him to sign another autograph for us to bring home to our elementary school-aged sister (Veronica) who also adored him but didn't get to come along with us (because our Mom wouldn't let us take her).

Glenn signing his autograph for my little sister. 

My second thought wanders to what Glenn Medeiros might be doing these days.  You know how a lot of teen idols make a hit or two and then just end up leaving show business.  Well, it looks like Glenn Medeiros may not be recording anymore, but as of 2008, he has been hosting and entertaining at luaus at a Waikiki hotel.  He was also teaching at a local school during the day.  Well, at least he hasn't totally disappeared from the music scene!

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