Friday, 6 April 2012

#AtoZChallenge: Fat Boy Slim


Before I get to today's post, I have an announcement to make. Vine Leaves Literary Journal, Issue #02 is now live! Please do yourself a favour and take a gander. The writing in this issue really is inspirational.

Today's Post:

Ah Fat Boy ... I'm afraid you never inspired me to do much else than drink vodka and dance on bars ... in fact, I think you may have triggered the death of a few creative brain cells during my university years ... FUNK SOUL BRUTHA!



Don't forget to drop by Dawn Ius' blog, my partner in crime, to see her music pick for F.


To see a list of A-Z Challenge hosts and participants, click here. 

To listen to my music click here!

REMEMBER! During the challenge, I will choose a random commenter every two days, to receive a free download of one of my albums. Your choice! That's thirteen winners. How does that sound? Tell your friends! Just comment for a chance to win.

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24 comments:

  1. Leigh Caron6 April 2012 at 13:58

    Thanks for the Fat Boy Slim video. Nope, never heard of that band either. Am I on the same planet?

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  2. Kyra Lennon6 April 2012 at 14:24

    LOVE Fatboy Slim! His music was HUGE when I was at school!

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  3. Alex J. Cavanaugh6 April 2012 at 14:28

    Congratulations on the second issue of Vine Leaves!
    Wasn't Christopher Walken in one of Fatboy Slim's videos?

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  4. Unknown6 April 2012 at 14:50

    That one with Christopher Walken was brilliant!!! What a dancer... I'm checking out the Vine leaves now...

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  5. Anonymous6 April 2012 at 15:24

    Second edition....hurray.

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  6. Anonymous6 April 2012 at 15:40

    Nice blog theme - learning about some new artists and re-appreciating some that I had forgotten about! Thanks!

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  7. Anonymous6 April 2012 at 16:14

    Cool! I'll even Retweet the post.

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  8. Theresa Milstein6 April 2012 at 16:31

    Fatboy Slim--I would not have expected it here!

    Thank you for you and Dawn, and all of your hard work on Vine Leaves Literary Journal. The artwork is stunning, which adds to the pieces.

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  9. Bish Denham6 April 2012 at 16:32

    Okay, don't know this one either... but it doesn't do anything for me.

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  10. Maurice Mitchell6 April 2012 at 17:23

    Fat Bloy Slim is cool girl. Not exactly my usual playlist, but they find their way in now and then.
    - Maurice Mitchell
    The Geek Twins | Film Sketchr
    @thegeektwins | @mauricem1972

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  11. S.A. Larsenッ6 April 2012 at 17:38

    Yeah, for another issue! So proud of you. :D

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  12. Rusty Carl6 April 2012 at 19:10

    Cool. I'm not a huge fan. But I can see the appeal.

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  13. Dawn Ius6 April 2012 at 19:15

    OMG, I LOVE that song! I would not have expected this F choice from you :-) Nice.

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  14. Matthew MacNish6 April 2012 at 19:27

    Here's some fun Fat Boy Slim Trivia for ya: on the track Fat Boy Slim is Fucking in Heaven, that sample (the title of the song) is spoken by Freddy Fresh, who is a DJ/Producer from Minneapolis, and was my partner Josh's mentor.

    All of that music reminds me of getting wasted.

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  15. Johanna Garth6 April 2012 at 19:41

    Love Fat Boy Slim and have similar college memories inspired by different music because I'm a little older than you!

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  16. Elana Johnson6 April 2012 at 22:36

    I don't think I've ever heard any of this... I think I'll just need to start a list and label it "Jessica's recommendations." :)

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  17. cleemckenzie6 April 2012 at 22:53

    Thanks for the link to Vine Leaves Journal. Lovely post about Fat Boy. Great F day post.

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  18. Unknown6 April 2012 at 23:01

    Love that group and that song!

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  19. Unknown7 April 2012 at 04:11

    Great post and music. I love when people recommend different music and I find hidden treasures...
    Stacey~

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  20. Kelly Stilwell7 April 2012 at 04:36

    Fascinating blog! I could spend too much time here...You are so talented!
    I'm familiar with Pearson Ed. Are you doing much for virtual school? We love it.

    Kelly Stilwell
    www.kellystilwell.com

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  21. Sarah Tokeley7 April 2012 at 08:21

    I haven't heard this for ages. Nice one :-)

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  22. Unknown7 April 2012 at 14:59

    Being a piano freak when listening to modern music, I love "Praise You" - just love it...and the lyrics.

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  23. Glynis Peters 7 April 2012 at 16:42

    Fat boy music pounded through my house when the kids were home. Good choice.

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  24. Trisha19 April 2012 at 04:05

    I never could get into Fatboy Slim, except for that "Praise You" song ;) That vid clip was hilarious.

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