So…. Guess what I’M doing this weekend? This afternoon I’m taking off for the high lonesome hills of the Shenandoah Valley (which is neither, high, extremely lonesome or hilly, but go with it) or maybe it’s off the Shenandoah River? Eh, I didn’t plan it, and honesty have no idea where it is on the map (note to self: get directions) but it’s about 1.5 hours outside of DC, somewhere in Virginia. All I know is that I’m bringing Daphne, my mountain bike, river shoes, a sleeping bag and about 8 gallons of sunblock of the SPF 45+ variety. And some beer.
I’m co-hosting the Saturday breakfast, and you can bet your sweet sit-upon that there will be dough-boys involved. No, that’s not the North Carolinian way of pronouncing the last name “Dubois,” but rather the warm and tasty campfire biscuit delights that I first discovered as a Girl Scout. I reluctantly admit that I have burning desire to bring my Brownie uniform that wore for Halloween a few years ago…
I went to Costco yesterday afternoon to stock up on food for my meal responsibility and also happened upon a couple of choice CD’s that will make the drive there simply divine. Duran Duran Greatest Hits AND a Johnny Cash three DC collection. How set am I??
Speaking of CD’s, I don’t want to jinx myself here, but the last 5 CD’s I’ve purchased have all turned out to be fabulous. I’ve come to expect a dud every few purchases, but for the life of me, I can’t remember the last DC I bought that I don’t totally love…
Keith Urban’s newest one, Imogen Heap, Dixie Chicks, Thievery Corporation’s newer one, and now this Duran Duran album (which truly IS a Greatest Hits. Every time a new song comes on, I think to myself, “no… THIS is my favorite Duran Duran song… and then the next song is Rio… Or Girls on Film! Too hard to choose just one.)
Even this Johnny Cash set is a good one. The last one I bought was notably lacking Get Rhythm, I’ve Been Everywhere, Cry Cry Cry, AND Hey Porter… which is asinine. This set however, doesn’t contain Jackson OR Ring of Fire which is both shocking and bewildering. But I of course already have those, so I’m not missing them too much.
So what do you think- why is it so hard to find a TRUE best-of/greatest hits/box collection for an artist with an extensive career?
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Yeah. What the fuck is up with that shit? I have noticed it as well. You buy a greatest hits album, only to have a few good songs. That is why they do multiple greatest hits albums. Just like they do with regular albums where they have one or two good songs per CD.
Hi Gina! Have you tried The Best of Piaf? Not great for campfire enjoyment, but great on a rainy night with a glass (or 5) of red wine...Thanks to the person who answered your German Beauty Products blog awhile ago...the Textureshine is fab. All other products are in the poubelle. OK; back to the stand-your-fork-up-in-it-coffee waiting on the stove. Have fun! Love, Cindy
I agree that the Greatest Hits Without Every Favorite are a way for music producers to try and sell Something in the age of downloadable/ burnable music...
How was the CAMPOUT?
Loved reading about the brownie- memories and fabulous accents! I am signing up for Camp Ginapalooza. Today. I signed the waiver and understand that I am responsible for getting a short- haired Parent Trap wig, and for recruiting someone to be my long haired twin. (Thanks for this creative outlet, G!) Hello summertime!
The record companies always leave a couple of the core hits out so you have to buy all the greatest hits that they put out. It's a conspiracy I say.
u r primitive to still be buying cd's! it's 2006, burn it for free.
oh u must care so much about the artists to pay for their music. hahaha
Who are most of these people? I must admit, I am totally clueless to many of the bands you named... other than the obvious country musicians. What is happening to me? Am I that out of it? Before I know it, I'll be listening to top 40. Kill me now. Gina, please bring all these CD's to Montana. Apparently, I need exposure.
Love,
K
greatest hits? Marketing, marketing, marketing, my darling. They get you hooked in like crack except for that ONE song you really want so you have to buy that OTHER CD too.
I wish I had time to buy and listen to all the music I hear out there. As it is I buy one CD every 5-6 months or so, and every once in a while Nate burns me a mixed-CD like he is my high school boyfriend. But he does a good job so I don't mind the same-sex overtones that it implies...
and you need to check NOSE. good stuff the last couple days, and last couple weeks while I was away.
june 16th? last post? you disgust me. I am still hoping for a story from Amy's wedding which was the 1st, and nothing.
Abby and I couldn't go because we got back from Mexico the night before at 11:30 and couldn't have got there in time. So lets hear about the wedding and how lindsey probably threw up in a taxi again, or you had to walk past my parents the next morning wearing the same clothes cause you passed out at the wrong hotel, or erin pretending to be passed out while beth and flajole "rocked the boat"...you know, quality stories like that.
ew, no updates, I grow bored and fart in your general direction...
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