@NayNayMan0051 I was going to re-edit my last reply, but I feel this should be in a post of its own. Pandora may combine this with my previous response; if they do, then that, of course, is fine. 💔Love Used To Be Written after Jewel’s divorce from Ty Murray, this song is a gut‑wrenchingly honest reflection of love lost. Jewel herself described it as “non‑commercial, six minutes long, without a traditional structure” — more of a lyrical confession than a polished pop track. The imagery is strikingly mournful: “Dig a six‑foot hole inside my chest / Heart like a gravestone / Lay it down to rest”. It’s not just sad — it’s existentially heavy, almost funereal in tone, making it one of her darkest pieces. 🙏Mercy Also from Picking Up the Pieces (2015), “Mercy” is less about a single heartbreak and more about enduring pain and pleading for grace. The repeated refrain “I’m being broken again and again / I’ll keep being broken until I remain open” captures the paradox of suffering as a path to openness. Where “Love Used To Be” feels like a burial of love, “Mercy” feels like a cry for survival and resilience through suffering. It’s sad, but tinged with a spiritual undertone — sadness with a faint glimmer of redemption. 🎶Comparing Their Sadness “Love Used To Be” → Pure grief, a dirge for love itself. It’s arguably one of Jewel’s saddest songs, heavy with imagery of death and endings. “Mercy” → Still deeply sad, but more about the ongoing struggle and the hope that pain can transform. It’s sorrow mixed with a plea for compassion. If we were to “rate” them on sadness: Love Used To Be = devastatingly sad, almost unbearable in its honesty. Mercy = sad but with a thread of resilience, making it slightly less bleak but still emotionally intense.   👉In Jewel’s catalog, both songs stand out as masterclasses in emotional vulnerability. “Love Used To Be” is the kind of song you listen to when you’re mourning something final, while “Mercy” is for when you’re still in the fight, asking for strength to endure. Well, that is my take on these two similar yet different songs by Jewel. Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@NayNayMan0051, here are some recommendations. 😢Sad Song Recommendations Here’s a mix of timeless and modern sad songs that hit hard: Song Artist Why It Hurts Ain’t No Sunshine Bill Withers Captures the emptiness of lost love Someone Like You Adele Iconic heartbreak anthem The Night We Met Lord Huron Nostalgic and haunting Everybody Hurts R.E.M. Comforting yet deeply emotional Skinny Love Bon Iver Fragile, raw breakup song Candle in the Wind Elton John Tribute full of sorrow   That’s a great question! When you say “post songs,” do you mean: Uploading your own music as an artist so it can be added to Pandora’s library? (This requires going through Pandora’s submission process via a distributor and their AMP platform.) Or are you talking about sharing playlists/recommendations with other listeners in the community? (In that case, you can start a thread and list songs or playlists you love, and others can join in.) The process is different depending on which one you’re aiming for, so if you clarify, folks here can point you in the right direction. Take care and GOD bless.    ... View more

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@JadeAnnByrne  Wow, Jade — what a beautiful pocket of energy you just sent out into the world. Reading this felt like opening a window and letting in a breeze that smells like citrus and possibility. 🌿☀️ Your words painted Southern California so vividly that I could almost taste the coffee and see the lavender-gold skies. Thank you for reminding us that music isn’t just sound — it’s a way of carrying light, kindness, and connection. Mood right now: cozy and grateful. Track on repeat: “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac — because it feels timeless and fits perfectly with your California optimism. 🎶 Excited to hear what you’ll be sharing soon. Keep stretching, keep glowing, and keep sending those vibes — they’re landing exactly where they’re needed. 💜🌴✨ From the East Coast back to you, with gratitude and good energy. Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

Good Friday evening, dear friend. I want to thank @JT-Nous for getting me back to working on this post. I was pretty much giving up on it, not because I didn't want to do it, but because it wasn't gaining much interest. So, for those who appreciate this post, thank you to @JT-Nous.  Here are some weird but true facts about the Great United States that we love. 1.) The United States once had an Emperor. It sounds like a tall tale, but for 25 years, San Francisco was watched over by its very own emperor. In 1859, a failed businessman named Joshua Norton declared himself “Emperor of these United States.” Instead of being laughed out of town, the people of San Francisco just rolled with it. Emperor Norton I became a local celebrity, rocking a military-style uniform, inspecting the city streets, and even issuing his own currency, which many local shops actually accepted. He famously issued decrees ordering the U.S. Congress to dissolve, and while the government ignored him, the local papers printed them. His reign showed that San Francisco was a place where eccentricity wasn’t just tolerated, it was celebrated. 2.) Pepsi once acquired a Soviet naval fleet. In a wild twist of Cold War economics, PepsiCo briefly became the owner of a formidable naval fleet. By the late 1980s, Pepsi was huge in the Soviet Union, but the ruble was worthless internationally. So, they bartered. At first, Pepsi traded its soda for Stolichnaya vodka to sell in the U.S. But as the deal grew, the Soviets needed a new way to pay. In 1989, they offered Pepsi a deal for a fleet of warships, including 17 submarines, a cruiser, a frigate, and a destroyer. This led to the popular myth that Pepsi had the world’s 6th largest navy. While a fun story, it was an exaggeration. Pepsi’s CEO famously joked to the National Security Advisor, “We’re disarming the Soviet Union faster than you are.” The company had no plans for a cola war on the high seas; they immediately sold the entire fleet for scrap metal. (WOW). 3.) Boston was once flooded by molasses. On January 15, 1919, a disaster of a uniquely sticky nature hit Boston’s North End. A massive, 50-foot-tall tank holding over two million gallons of molasses suddenly burst. This triggered the Great Molasses Flood, a wave of goo estimated to be 25 feet high at its peak, which smashed through the streets at 35 miles per hour. The wave was so powerful that it ripped buildings from their foundations and crumpled elevated railway tracks. The bizarre tragedy killed 21 people and injured 150 more. The cleanup was a massive job, and people said that on hot summer days, you could still smell the sweet scent of molasses for decades. 4.) The largest armed uprising since the Civil War happened in West Virginia. Here’s a chapter of American history that’s rarely taught in schools. The West Virginia Coal Wars were a period of intense and violent labor disputes. It all came to a head in August 1921 with the Battle of Blair Mountain. For five days, an army of around 10,000 armed coal miners, many of them World War I vets, fought against 3,000 lawmen and strikebreakers. The miners wanted the right to unionize and to end the oppressive company town system. The fighting got so bad that private planes were hired to drop homemade bombs on the miners. The battle only ended when the U.S. Army arrived, but it remains a bloody reminder of how far American workers have gone to fight for their rights. 5.) A Native American tribe saved George Washington’s army. During the brutal winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army was starving at Valley Forge. Morale was at an all-time low. At this critical moment, the Oneida Nation, one of the few tribes that sided with the Americans, came to the rescue. An Oneida group, led by a woman named Polly Cooper, traveled hundreds of miles through the snow carrying baskets of white corn. This was a lifesaver, but the starving soldiers had no idea how to cook it. So Polly Cooper stayed with the army all winter, teaching them how to prepare the corn and nursing the sick back to health. It’s said that Martha Washington gave Polly a shawl as a gift of thanks, which is still preserved by the Oneida Nation today. 6.) The U.S. almost had a three-person presidency. The 1876 presidential election was so messy it almost tore the nation apart, just a decade after the Civil War. The results were so disputed that it took months to figure out who won. In the middle of all the chaos, a wild idea was floated to stop this from ever happening again. Some folks in Pennsylvania suggested a constitutional amendment to replace the single president with a three-person executive council, kind of like the triumvirates of ancient Rome. The idea was that a rotating leadership could better represent a divided nation. The proposal never got serious support in Congress, but it shows just how unstable things were. 7.) A constitutional amendment was proposed to outlaw millionaires. During the Great Depression in 1933, the gap between the rich and the poor was enormous. In response, a congressman from Washington named Wesley Lloyd introduced a truly radical idea: a constitutional amendment to make it illegal to be a millionaire. The proposal said that any personal income over one million dollars a year would be taken by the government to pay down the national debt. It was a dramatic attempt to redistribute wealth. Unsurprisingly, the idea didn’t get very far with his fellow congressmen, many of whom were millionaires themselves. 8.)  In Missouri, it’s legal for neighbors to castrate a roaming bull. This law sounds like it was pulled straight from the Wild West. In Missouri, there’s an unusual statute to deal with wandering livestock. If a bull younger than one year is found roaming free for three days, and the owner can’t be found or won’t contain it, any three neighbors can legally take matters into their own hands. They are allowed to castrate the animal, as long as they have three witnesses. The law was likely created to prevent uncontrolled breeding in a rural, agricultural society. That ain't no BULL. 9.) In Alabama, wearing a fake mustache in church is illegal if it causes laughter. Some old laws are just fantastically specific. In Alabama, there’s a law on the books that makes it illegal to wear a fake mustache in church for the purpose of making people laugh. This wasn’t about fashion; it was about decorum. The law was designed to prevent people from disrupting the solemnity of a religious service with silly pranks. While you’re not likely to get arrested for it today, it remains a hilarious example of old-timey legislation.  10.) North America’s tallest mountain is in Alaska. Towering over the Alaskan wilderness is the massive peak of Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley. At 20,310 feet, it’s the tallest mountain in North America. What makes Denali look so imposing is its dramatic vertical rise. From its base to its peak, it rises about 18,000 feet, a greater vertical relief than even Mount Everest. The mountain’s extreme weather makes it one of the most challenging climbs in the world and a powerful symbol of the American frontier. 11.) The world’s largest freshwater lake is partially in the U.S. Lake Superior, one of the five Great Lakes, is so huge it feels like an inland ocean. By surface area, it is the largest freshwater lake in the world, holding 10 percent of the world’s surface freshwater. Bordered by Canada and the U.S. states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the lake is known for its cold, clear water and rugged coastline. Its immense size and powerful storms have claimed countless ships, making it a place of both stunning beauty and serious power. “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ” keeps the story alive in popular culture. Lake Superior has claimed over 350 ships throughout history, but the Fitzgerald stands out because of its mystery — even today, the exact cause of the sinking is debated (structural failure, rogue waves, or hatch cover issues are all theories). Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting ballad “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is exactly why that ship remains etched in popular memory. 12.) Minnesota isn’t the state with the most lakes. Minnesota proudly calls itself the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” and it actually has over 11,800. But the state that really holds the title is Alaska. The Last Frontier is home to an incredible number of lakes, over 3 million of them. Its vast, untouched wilderness contains a massive network of waterways, from tiny ponds to giant lakes. So, while Minnesota’s nickname is well-earned, Alaska takes the crown for the most lakes in the nation. 13.) The U.S. is the only country with all five major climate zones. The United States is a country of incredible geographic diversity, and its climate proves it. It’s the only country in the world that has all five major climate zones: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar. You can find a tropical climate in Florida and Hawaii, a desert in the Southwest, a temperate climate in the Southeast, a continental climate in the Midwest and Northeast, and a polar climate in Alaska. It’s like a microcosm of the world’s climates all in one country. 14.) Texas was once an independent country. Before it became the 28th state, Texas was its own nation: the Republic of Texas. After winning independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas existed as a sovereign country for nearly ten years. It had its own president, congress, and money, and even had diplomatic relations with countries like the U.S. and France. The “Lone Star” on its flag is a symbol of this independent period. In 1845, Texas was annexed by the United States, but this unique history contributes to the fierce pride and independent spirit of Texans today. (Source comes from Smart Curiosity Top 50 Surprising Facts About United States You Won’t Believe) Hope you enjoyed the read as well as the facts. Take care, and GOD bless.      ... View more

"Hey @Jake36, welcome aboard! 🎶 It’s always great to see new fans join the community. Whether you’re here to discover fresh tracks, share your favorites, or just hang out, you’re in the right place. Dive in, explore, and don’t be shy about jumping into conversations—we’re glad to have you here!" Hope to see you around the community. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@LeonPandora Great song. I love that song.  Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Brettofdaburg I love this post. One of my favorite music artists is Billy Joel; he has an exceptional talent for storytelling songs like Piano Man. What many people don't know about this song, it is based on a true story of Billy Joel's real-life experience.  It’s a Friday night in Los Angeles, 1972. The neon sign outside The Executive Room flickers, promising warmth and music to anyone who wanders in. Inside, the air is thick with cigarette smoke and the clinking of glasses. At the piano sits a young man — not yet famous, not yet the legend he would become. He calls himself Bill Martin here, hiding behind his middle name. His fingers dance across the keys, filling the room with melodies that make strangers feel like friends. Around him, the regulars gather: Paul, the real estate novelist — a man with dreams bigger than his desk job. He scribbles notes for a book that may never be finished, but tonight, the piano gives him hope. Davy, still in the Navy — uniform crisp, laughter loud. He’s proud of his service, but the bar is where he feels most at home. The waitress practicing politics — Elizabeth, sharp-eyed and witty, trading jokes and secrets with the customers as she balances trays. She’s more than a waitress; she’s the heartbeat of the room. The businessmen, the lonely souls, the dreamers — each with their own story, each finding comfort in the music. Bill plays, and the crowd sings along. They’re not just patrons anymore — they’re a chorus, united by longing, by routine, by the fragile joy of forgetting their troubles for a while. The piano man knows their stories, and he weaves them into song. What begins as background music becomes something more: a hymn for the ordinary, a ballad for the forgotten, a reminder that everyone has a tale worth telling. And so, in that smoky bar, Piano Man is born — not just a song, but a living portrait of real people, captured forever in melody. My other favorites of the 80's Van Halen (David Lee Roth). Duran Duran. Talking Heads. The Pretenders. T'pau. Meat Loaf. The Cars. Pink Floyd.  Fleetwood Mac.  Def Lepperd.  AC/DC. Journey.  Steve Perry. Prefab Sprout.  A-ha.  Plus a few others. Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

  Good Thursday morning, welcome to This Day In The History Of Music. Enjoy the read. 1.) On this day in 1805, Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, premiered on November 20th, 1805, at the Theater an der Vienna in Vienna, but the first version was not a success. The premiere occurred during a difficult time, as the city was occupied by Napoleon's troops and the audience was mostly French officers, leading to low attendance and a poor reception. The opera underwent significant revisions and was performed again in 1806, and a final, successful version was produced in 1814. 2.) On this day in 1955, the song that changed popular music history Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley  & His Comets, went to No.1 on the UK singles chart. The song was used under the opening credits of the film Blackboard Jungle. The song entered the charts a further six times until 1974. The song will represent the era as the original theme to Happy Days, a '50s nostalgia sitcom that made its debut in 1974, and gives the single another chart run at #39. 3.) On this day in 1955, Bo Diddley appeared on the US The Ed Sullivan Show television show. The show had requested that he sing his version of ‘Sixteen Tons’, but when he appeared on stage, he sang his song 'Bo Diddley', resulting in him being banned from further appearances on the show. 4.) On this day in 1961, Bob Dylan's entry into the ’60s New York Greenwich Village folk scene was cataclysmically groundbreaking. At the ripe age of 20 years old, Dylan, the ambitious hustler, was not only able to get a record deal with Columbia Records but was also able to create a generational standard still being met to this day. However, those things are known and often noted. What is far less known and recorded is the day when Robert Zimmerman truly became Bob Dylan. 5.) The Supremes had their sixth US No.1 single with the Motown production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland's, 'I Hear A Symphony'.   6.) On this day in 1966, The Supremes were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You Keep Me Hanging On'. The group's seventh US No.1 spent two weeks at the top of the charts and was also a No.8 hit in the UK. 7.) On this day in 1967, Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Incense And Peppermints'. When recording the track, the band expressed a dislike for the song's lyrics, so the lead vocals were sung by a friend of the band, Greg Munford, who was attending the recording session as a visitor. 8.) On this day in 1971, Isaac Hayes started a two-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Theme From Shaft'; it made No.4 in the UK. Hayes won a Grammy award for Best Original Film Score with 'Theme From Shaft'. 9.) On this day in 1974, Drummer with The Who, Keith Moon, collapsed during a concert after his drink was spiked with horse tranquilliser. 19-year-old Scott Halpin, who was in the audience, volunteered to replace him on drums for the remaining three numbers.  10.) On this day in 1976, Paul Simon hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live, where he performed live with George Harrison on ‘Here Comes The Sun’ and ‘Homeward Bound’. Paul McCartney and John Lennon were both in New York City watching the show on TV. 11.) On this day in 1984, A large crowd of fans watched the unveiling of a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star for Michael Jackson in front of Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Jackson became star number 1,793 on the famed walk. 12.) On this day in 1995, The Beatles  Anthology 1 was released in the US, featuring 60 tracks, including the track 'Free As A Bird', a song originally composed and recorded in 1977 as a home demo by John Lennon. In 1995, a studio version of the recording, incorporating contributions from Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, was released as a single by The Beatles. 13.) On this day in 2005, Robbie Williams smashed a Guinness World Record by selling more than 1.6 million tickets for his 2006 World Tour in one day. The tickets, snapped up on the first day of sale, were valued at an estimated £80 million.  14.) On this day in 2015, Justin Bieber topped the UK singles chart with 'Sorry', breaking a chart record for the most tracks inside the top 40. The chart featured eight songs from Bieber's new album Purpose, the first time a living artist had so many simultaneous entries. His eight entries saw him break a record set by Elvis Presley in 1957, when he had seven songs in the top 40 singles chart. 15.) On this day in 2015, XL/Columbia released "25," the third studio album by Adele, which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2017 and the 2016 Billboard Album of the Year; it features the singles "Hello" and "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" 16.) On this day in 2023, it was reported that Russia had added Ukrainian Eurovision Song Contest winner Jamala to its wanted list. The singer, whose real name is Susana Jamaladinova, was accused of spreading fake information about the Russian armed forces. Jamala has been openly critical of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She won the contest in 2016 with the song entitled 1944, which was inspired by the forced deportation of her people - the Crimean Tatars - by Russia during that year. Born On This Day In The Music World:  1.) Born on this day in 1652, Romanus Weichlein, Austrian composer, born in Linz, Austria (d. 1706). (Side Note: According to Wikipedia and sin80.com, Romanus Weichlein was born on November 11th, 1652. This Day In Music makes no mention of his birth.) Romanus Weichlein was the son of a family of musicians in Linz, who likely received his first music lessons from his father, Anton Seydler, and Benjamin Ludwig Ramhaufski. Weichlein came to the Benedictine monastery in Lambach as a novice in 1671 and took the first name Romanus. In December of the same year, he studied theology and philosophy in Salzburg, where he probably received musical instruction from Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber. He celebrated the solemn first mass after completing his studies on July 8, 1678. In 1691, he became music prefect and house composer at the Benedictine monastery in Säben, near Klausen in South Tyrol. From 1705 until his death, he was a pastor in Kleinfrauenhaid. 2.) Born on this day in 1765, Friedrich Heinrich Himmel, German composer, born in Treuenbrietzen, Brandenburg, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1814) 3.) Born on this day in 1940, Jim Horn. American saxophonist, woodwind player, and session musician Jim Horn. He played on solo albums by three members of the Beatles, forming a long association with George Harrison after appearing at the latter's Concert for Bangladesh benefit in 1971. Horn also played flute and saxophone on The Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds, and also played flute on the Rolling Stones ' album Goats Head Soup. 4.) Born on this day in 1942, American singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum, best known for his 1969 hit song 'Spirit in the Sky'. The song made him one of the most famous acts with a best-selling one-hit wonder of all time. In the late 1960s, Greenbaum was the leader of Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band, which recorded the novelty hit 'The Eggplant That Ate Chicago'. 5.) Born on this day in 1946, American rock and blues guitarist Duane Allman, the founder and original leader of The Allman Brothers Band. They released the classic album Eat a Peach in 1972 and had the 1973 US No.12 single 'Ramblin Man'. A sought-after session musician both before and during his tenure with the band, Duane Allman performed with King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Herbie Mann, Wilson Pickett, and Boz Scaggs. He also contributed to the only studio album by Derek and the Dominos, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970). In 2003, he was ranked number 2 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, second only to Jimi Hendrix. Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident on 29th October 1971 in Macon, Georgia, when he collided with the rear of a flatbed truck that had turned in front of him.  6.) Born on this day in 1947, American guitarist, singer, songwriter Joe Walsh, who led The James Gang. In December 1971, after Walsh left the James Gang, Steve Marriott, frontman and guitarist of Humble Pie, invited Joe to move to England and join his band, which Peter Frampton had left, but Walsh declined. As a solo artist under the name Barnstorm, he had the 1973 breakthrough album The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get, featuring the single 'Rocky Mountain Way', and had the 1978 UK No.14 single 'Life's Been Good'. He joined the Eagles in 1975, who scored the 1977 US No.1 & UK No.8 single 'Hotel California', plus 5 US No.1 albums. During his five-decade career, he has had stints in other bands, including Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, and Walsh played the guitar solo on Eagles bandmember Don Henley's 1982 hit 'Dirty Laundry'. 7.) Born on this day in 1957, Jim Brown, drummer, with English reggae band UB40, who had the 1983 UK No.1 & 1988 US No.1 single 'Red Red Wine'. The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart and has also achieved considerable international success. 8.) Born on this day in 1961, American songwriter, pianist, and radio host Jim Brickman. He has earned two Grammy nominations for his albums Peace (2003) for Best Instrumental, and Faith (2009) for Best New Age Album, and has collaborated with Lady A, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Donny Osmond, Olivia Newton-John, Carly Simon, John Oates, and Michael Bolton. 9.) Born on this day in 1965, Senen Reyes, Sen Dog, from American hip hop group Cypress Hill, who had the 1993 UK No.15 single 'I Ain't Goin' Out Like That', and the 1993 US No.1 album Black Sunday. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast hip hop and 1990s hip hop. All of the group members advocate for medical and recreational use of cannabis in the United States. In 2019, Cypress Hill became the first hip hop group to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 10.) Born on this day in 1965, Mike Diamond, American rapper, musician, and music producer. He is a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys, who had the 1987 US No.7 & UK No.11 single 'You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party', and the 1987 US No.1 and UK No.7 album Licence To Ill. They are the biggest-selling rap group since Billboard began recording sales in 1991. In 2012, they became the third rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 11.) Born on this day in 1966, American singer, songwriter, musician, Kevin Gilbert. He was a member of Giraffe and worked with Sheryl Crow. He co-wrote the 1994 Crow UK No. 4 hit 'All I Want To Do.' Gilbert died on 18 May 1996. The coroner listed the cause of death as "asphyxia due to partial suspension hanging" and concluded the death was accidental. 12.) Born on this day in 1975, American country singer and songwriter Dierks Bentley. His studio albums have accounted for 27 singles on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, of which 18 have reached No. 1. 13.) Born on this day in 1983, American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Future (Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn). In collaboration with Drake, Evol (2016), Future (2017), and Hndrxx (2017) all debuted at No.1 on the US Billboard 200. 14.) Born on this day in 1986, Jared Followill, bassist, from American rock band Kings of Leon, who had the 2007 UK No.1 album Because Of The Times, and the 2008 UK No.1 single ‘Sex on Fire’. The band has sold over 21 million albums worldwide and 38 million singles. 15.) Born on this day in 1995, Michael Clifford from 5 Seconds of Summer, who had a No.1 UK hit with 'She Looks So Perfect', and their debut album was a US No.1 and UK No.2. 5 Seconds of Summer were also the first Australian act to achieve a US No.1 album with their debut album. Have a blessed day. Take care and GOD bless..      ... View more

Good Thursday morning, today we are going to get an in-depth look at the meaning of a classic hit by Blondie. Heart Of Glass by Blondie. Enjoy the song and the read.  “Heart of Glass” marked the moment Blondie, co-founded by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, transcended from the underbelly of New York’s punk scene to the gilded glamour of the Top 40. It went on to be the group’s first No. 1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K., cementing their spot atop the crest of new wave artists. The track was released as the third single from their 1978 album, Parallel Lines, and remains one of the outfit’s signature songs—despite any nay say from the punk stalwarts. It was as “disco” as it ever had been. What started out as a “novelty item” on the album that brought a whole new legion of fans to Blondie. “When we did Heart Of Glass, it wasn’t too cool in our social set to play disco. But we did it because we wanted to be uncool. It was based around a Roland Rhythm Machine, and the backing took over 10 hours to get down,” Harry once said. Despite being a controversial move, the song did the trick in securing Blondie a spot in the annals of pop history. But what was the song originally written about? Let’s take a look at the meaning behind the lyrics of “Heart of Glass” below. Harry and guitarist Chris Stein wrote an early version of “Once I Had a Love” a few years prior to “Heart of Glass” being released. The earlier demo saw a slower, funkier sound with a basic disco beat. The danceability was undeniable, leading the band to dub it “The Disco Song.” You can listen to a snippet of the demo below. In an interview with EW, Harry revealed that “Heart of Glass” was pretty solid from the beginning. “Once we had the track nailed down, it stayed that way since 1975—that’s when we first started working on it,” she said. The frontwoman also revealed that the song almost didn’t make it off the ground thanks to some lyrical content, saying, “People got upset because I sang ‘**ahem**.’ Maybe because it’s a three-letter word and not a four-letter word? I think we got banned in a few places because of that. We were very raw and minimalist then. ”In a separate interview, Harry recalled the writing process saying, We were living in a loft in New York’s then-notorious Bowery area, rehearsing at night in rooms so cold we had to wear gloves. ‘Heart of Glass’ was one of the first songs Blondie wrote, but it was years before we recorded it properly. We’d tried it as a ballad, as reggae, but it never quite worked. We just called it ‘The Disco Song.’ According to Harry, the song isn’t about anyone in particular. Instead, it’s more a general, “plaintive moan” about love. The title line was born from the band needing to find a way around repeating the line soon turned out, it was a pain in the **ahem**. They replaced “**ahem**” with “glass” and the hook was secured. (Source comes from https://americansongwriter.com/meaning-heart-of-glass-blondie-song-lyrics) Have a blessed day. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@anibarrohunt2, here is what I found. Hopefully, this will provide the help you need.  Pandora does not offer phone support for billing issues, but you can reach their Care team directly through their Help Center or email. The best way to resolve duplicate charges is to submit a support request via their official contact page. How to Contact Pandora Billing Support Help Center Contact Form: Go to Pandora’s Contact Support page and fill out the form to reach the billing team. Email Support: Pandora provides email support 7 days a week. You can initiate an email request through their Help Center. They’ll send you a confirmation email once your request is submitted. Live Chat: In some cases, you may see a live chat option in the Help Center to connect with a Care team member. Social Media Support: Pandora also responds via Facebook Messenger and @PandoraSupport on X (Twitter). Community Forum: If you prefer peer-to-peer help, you can post in the Pandora Community, where moderators and other users can guide you Important Notes No Phone Number: Pandora does not provide a customer service phone line for billing issues. Duplicate Charges: When submitting your request, include the username (like anibarrohunt2), the email linked to the account, and details of the duplicate charge (date, amount, payment method). This helps the Care team resolve it faster. Response Time: They typically respond within a few days, but email support is available every day of the week. Next Steps for You Visit the Pandora Support Contact Page. Select Billing/Subscription as your issue category. Submit the form with the account details and explain the duplicate charge. If you don’t hear back promptly, follow up via Facebook Messenger or @PandoraSupport on X. This should get you or the person you’re helping directly in touch with Pandora’s billing team to resolve the double charge. Hope this helps. Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Wildflower97, here is a great station I think you will love.  Lauren Daigle Radio enjoy the music. Take care and GOD bless.    ... View more

@AdamPandora I used to love that as well. As a child growing up, it was my favorite time of year, especially because of all the lights and decorations glowing in the dark.  ... View more

@Pandora, I only drink hot chocolate during the wintertime. I love sitting at my table, looking out my big bay window while reading a good book and drinking a nice hot cup of hot chocolate, especially in the evening when at night it is still bright because of the snow.  Take care and GOD bless.    ... View more

@Landon_Fagan1 🍂 Walking through the woods in autumn is unlike anything else. The wind stirs the trees, sending leaves tumbling and swirling together in a dance of color—gold, crimson, and amber weaving through the air. For just a brief couple of weeks, the forest becomes a living canvas, alive with motion and light. It is a fleeting season, but in its short span, it offers peace and joy that lingers long after the leaves have fallen  . ❄️ Without question, my favorite time of year is winter—the season of blustery winds and swirling snow. There’s something unmatched about the cold air and the quiet beauty it brings. Even while working as a logger, I find the woods in winter to be an extraordinary place. The snow transforms the forest into a world of stillness and wonder, making every moment spent there feel both awesome and deeply fulfilling.    Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Cptheg3, great to see you back. This one is a no-brainer for me. I love both songs equally the same so I am going to say both songs get my equal vote.  Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@MadmanOnWheels, my bad, I did not see your post for your suggestions until just now. I thought you were referring to the challenges that have already been posted.  Well, take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@MadmanOnWheels, these Playlist Challenges have already been done; all you need to do is just click on one of them and fill in your selections for each challenge. So what are you waiting for? Can't wait to see what you post. Oh, and by the way, as you click on a challenge, you will see what everyone else posted.  Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Blessed2013 Amen...Hallelujah... Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Pandora, here are my top four that I could listen to on repeat. 1.)   Oh Holy Night by Jewel (Holiday). 2.)  The Little Drummer Boy (1965 Version) by The Harry Simeone Chorale.   3.)  Silent Night  by Stevie Nicks (Holiday) 4.)   Oíche Chiúin (Chorale) by Enya. " Oíche Chiúin (Chorale) " (English translation: " Silent Night (Choral) ") is a hymn cover song by Irish musician, songwriter, and singer Enya. The original version for the cover was "Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night)" in 1989. This version is a real treat. Give it a listen and you will love it.  Take care and GOD bless.      ... View more