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Blogocentric Formulations #829890 added October 3, 2014 at 7:46pm
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The Ruins of The Power of Love
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SONG: "Power of Love / Love Power"
ARTIST: Luther Vandross
STATUS: Deceased (heart attack, 7/1/2005)
ALBUM: Power of Love (1991)
Today's selection brings me back to my early 90's pop roots:
This is the kind of music that I first remember listening to. Growing up, like many parents, mine didn't really listen to rock and roll, rap, or any of the genres "that made such a racket." Our radio stations at CDs at home were almost exclusively easy listening, adult contemporary, with a bit of oldies and country mixed in. Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of listening MIX 96 FM on the clock radio in my room while I was drawing, writing stories, or reading.
"Power of Love/Love Power" is actually a medley of two songs in one: "Love Power," a minor hit for The Sandpebbles in 1968, and Vandross' own song, "Power of Love." The song topped out at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #14 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart. The song was covered in 2005 by Donna Summer for the So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross album.
Vandross' career included over 25 million albums sold and eight Grammy Awards (including four separate Best Male R&B Vocal Performance awards). In addition to his solo songs, he also recorded several successful duets, including ones with Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and Janet Jackson. He was sometimes referred to "The Best Voice of a Generation," as well as his nickname, "The Velvet Voice." Because of his vocal range and talents, he's often been referred to as the male Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Patti LaBelle, and - most frequently - the male Whitney Houston.
He was inducted into the SoulMusic Hall of Fame in December 2012.
 
PROMPT: The scariest book I've ever read is...
The book that's haunted me the most is:
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Scott Smith isn't exactly a prolific author, but when he does put out a book (so far he's on track for one book every thirteen years), it's a good one. His debut novel was A Simple Plan from 1993, which was turned into a brilliant movie. In 2006, he published his second novel, The Ruins, which was also turned into a slightly-less-brilliant movie. The Ruins is a terrifying novel that involves a group of American vacationers in Mexico, who seek out an archaeological dig site and end up trapped on a hill when local Mayans surround the site and keep them at bay with bows and arrows. Before too long, they realize there's a sinister force with them on the hill. I would love to talk more about the plot of this book, but it's the kind of slow-burn, horrifying realization after horrifying realization type of story that would be ruined if you haven't read it and I gave it away. Suffice to say if you like creepy (not really jumpy scary as much as horrific realizations when you find out what's really happening), this is definitely the book for you.
In addition to being an acclaimed novelist, Scott Smith was also nominated for an Oscar for writing the screenplay for the film adaptation of A Simple Plan.
I hope he ups his pace so I don't have to wait until 2019 for his next offering, but Scott Smith is definitely one of those authors who I will read absolutely anything from just to see what he's come up with next. Which is no small feat to accomplish in only two books!
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