And no, that title is not a typo. ‘The Weeknd’ is the name of a Canadian singer I just discovered thanks to the Offspring. Part singer, part actor, part philosopher, this young man really knows how to tell a story:
But while the writer in me loves the concept behind ‘Gasoline’ – the reverse of Eudaimon, if you will – ‘Call Out My Name’ is the music that engages my emotions at a visceral level. Damn he can sing!
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WOW. So happy that you discover Weeknd. Yes, Weeknd has those superstar vocals and taste in music. ‘Wicked Games’ is a favourite as well as ‘The Hills’, ‘High For This’, ‘Hurt You’, and ‘Twenty Eight’. If you end up listening to any of those songs, I would love to know which one(s) you like. Take care. Splendid.
Hi Gossip Drop and welcome. 🙂 I haven’t heard any of those yet, but I love recommendations so I’ll check them out. If they’re anything like the ones I’ve heard so far, I’m sure they’ll be pretty spectacular. Cheers!
Hi Meeks, I have never heard of this band before. I am sitting in the same room as Michael and he nearly fell of his chair with surprise when he heard it. “That’s new, Mom, why are you listening to it?” Hahaha! A great song.
Fascinating music. I must admit (well, I shouldn’t but to be honest i will…), I still love the classics of the 60s and I push myself to learn new music.The other day I was driving my 8-year-old grandson home and I had my ’60s station on and he asked, “WHAT’s THIS SONG?” and I told him and then he said, “WOW, this music is much better than the stuff in the 21st century. I can understand the words!” Yes, he said that. Of course he’s smart – he’s my grandson. Ha. That said this music you share here is enticing.
lmao That young man is going to change the world, and I’m talking about your grandson!
I’ll let you into a secret – my favourite decade for music is the 70’s. Sssshh! That said, The Weeknd has some of the best qualities from that era, and being able to sing instead of screech is definitely one of them. 😀 😀
Those pieces are so different! The first is visually engrossing, but both are great listens. Like you, I preferred the mellower 2nd, but I’m old, so that makes sense. Ha ha. Thank the offspring for me. 🙂 Thank you for the introduction to a fabulous musician.
His voice has that old-fashioned heart throb thing going! Yes, I’ve heard of him and shook my head a bit about his chosen name, but… better than Monday Morning. Right?
lmao! Definitely better than Monday Morning. I wonder though whether there isn’t a play on words going on as well? Maybe we should read his handle as ‘weakened’?
I also love the song. Thank you for sharing, Meeka! As i now virtually have entered Australia 🙂 let me wish you a Happy New Year. Be blessed with your, and also enjoy the rest of the week! xx Michael
I MEAN POST Wham days when he established himself as a top singer with some tender lyrics. one of the few who could front Queen and also cover Elton John songs at an Elton concert. a much under rated voice.
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February 4th, 2022 at 1:01 pm
WOW. So happy that you discover Weeknd. Yes, Weeknd has those superstar vocals and taste in music. ‘Wicked Games’ is a favourite as well as ‘The Hills’, ‘High For This’, ‘Hurt You’, and ‘Twenty Eight’. If you end up listening to any of those songs, I would love to know which one(s) you like. Take care. Splendid.
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February 4th, 2022 at 1:03 pm
*discovered
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February 4th, 2022 at 10:17 pm
🙂
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February 4th, 2022 at 10:20 pm
Hi Gossip Drop and welcome. 🙂 I haven’t heard any of those yet, but I love recommendations so I’ll check them out. If they’re anything like the ones I’ve heard so far, I’m sure they’ll be pretty spectacular. Cheers!
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January 22nd, 2022 at 1:38 am
Hi Meeks, I have never heard of this band before. I am sitting in the same room as Michael and he nearly fell of his chair with surprise when he heard it. “That’s new, Mom, why are you listening to it?” Hahaha! A great song.
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January 22nd, 2022 at 4:58 pm
LMAO! Now /that/ is a win. Tell him he has a ‘with it’ Mum. On second thought, ‘with it’ is probably very old hat.
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January 21st, 2022 at 5:54 am
Fascinating music. I must admit (well, I shouldn’t but to be honest i will…), I still love the classics of the 60s and I push myself to learn new music.The other day I was driving my 8-year-old grandson home and I had my ’60s station on and he asked, “WHAT’s THIS SONG?” and I told him and then he said, “WOW, this music is much better than the stuff in the 21st century. I can understand the words!” Yes, he said that. Of course he’s smart – he’s my grandson. Ha. That said this music you share here is enticing.
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January 21st, 2022 at 11:42 am
lmao That young man is going to change the world, and I’m talking about your grandson!
I’ll let you into a secret – my favourite decade for music is the 70’s. Sssshh! That said, The Weeknd has some of the best qualities from that era, and being able to sing instead of screech is definitely one of them. 😀 😀
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January 22nd, 2022 at 12:18 am
I won’t tell anyone. But I listen to the ’70s too – my next favorite. 🙂
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January 22nd, 2022 at 5:11 pm
-grin- High Five…and I promise not to tell. 😀
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January 24th, 2022 at 1:05 am
But really, we should be PROUD that we have such good taste in music!!!
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January 24th, 2022 at 2:52 pm
Hey! I’m a 70’s girl and proud! They are all golden oldies. 😀
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January 20th, 2022 at 10:25 am
Those pieces are so different! The first is visually engrossing, but both are great listens. Like you, I preferred the mellower 2nd, but I’m old, so that makes sense. Ha ha. Thank the offspring for me. 🙂 Thank you for the introduction to a fabulous musician.
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January 20th, 2022 at 4:24 pm
-grin- I suspect we’re in good company, Diana! And I shall tell the Offspring you said thank you. He /is/ a fabulous musician. 🙂
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January 21st, 2022 at 1:04 am
I don’t listen to much music, to be honest. So I rely on blogs to discover new artists. 🙂 I enjoy it.
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January 21st, 2022 at 11:46 am
-grin- the Offspring is a 30-something and has good taste in music, mostly. I’ll pass on the ones I think we can all relate to. 🙂
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January 19th, 2022 at 1:00 am
His voice has that old-fashioned heart throb thing going! Yes, I’ve heard of him and shook my head a bit about his chosen name, but… better than Monday Morning. Right?
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January 19th, 2022 at 10:45 am
lmao! Definitely better than Monday Morning. I wonder though whether there isn’t a play on words going on as well? Maybe we should read his handle as ‘weakened’?
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January 18th, 2022 at 8:26 pm
I also love the song. Thank you for sharing, Meeka! As i now virtually have entered Australia 🙂 let me wish you a Happy New Year. Be blessed with your, and also enjoy the rest of the week! xx Michael
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January 19th, 2022 at 10:49 am
I’m so glad you like it Michael! You are close to being an honorary Aussie. 😀
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January 18th, 2022 at 8:25 pm
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January 19th, 2022 at 10:49 am
Thank you!
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January 18th, 2022 at 7:54 pm
Reblogged this on anitadawesauthor.com.
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January 19th, 2022 at 10:49 am
Thanks, Anita!
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January 18th, 2022 at 7:54 pm
Such a lovely, haunting voice… I loved Call Out my Name!
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January 19th, 2022 at 10:50 am
Isn’t it amazing? -dance-
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January 19th, 2022 at 8:40 pm
Lifted my spirits just listening to him…
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January 20th, 2022 at 9:32 am
-grin- Mine too. 🙂
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January 18th, 2022 at 5:25 pm
He’s good! I have liked him a lot! I like save your tears for another day! xoxo
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January 18th, 2022 at 5:40 pm
Oh! I just watched it, bizarrrrrrre but very good. Save Your Tears is both a great song and a spooky story. Thanks, Carol Anne. 🙂
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January 18th, 2022 at 9:32 pm
Blinding lights is good as well xx
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January 19th, 2022 at 10:48 am
Thanks for the tip, Carol anne. I’ll check it out as my ‘treat’ for being productive. 😉
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January 18th, 2022 at 1:05 pm
Powerful Voice…-smile-
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January 18th, 2022 at 5:25 pm
Definitely. I don’t often get into pop music any more but this young man hit the spot. 🙂
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January 18th, 2022 at 12:40 pm
I agree, Damn he can sing. Did you ever listen to George Michael? Different Corner maybe?
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January 18th, 2022 at 5:27 pm
Of course I listened to George Michael! Way back when, if you listened to the radio, you listened to Wham. 😉
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January 19th, 2022 at 11:56 am
I MEAN POST Wham days when he established himself as a top singer with some tender lyrics. one of the few who could front Queen and also cover Elton John songs at an Elton concert. a much under rated voice.
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January 20th, 2022 at 9:33 am
Mmm…I didn’t like his solo stuff that much, but that’s just me.
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