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For Anyone Who Has Felt They Don’t Fit In

Posted on July 24, 2015 by bookjunkie

That’s me all the time. That I don’t fit in or don’t measure up in this world. That no one recognises your value. A value you doubt yourself on a daily basis. Perhaps there’s a planet out there where I … Continue reading →

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Full Lyrics: It’s a Beautiful Day

Posted on March 8, 2013 by bookjunkie

I find the graphics of the official lyric video so cute. I find this song so empowering and the melody is just so upbeat. Love it. Seriously can’t wait for the new album and the next official music video. Michael … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Hudson’s Moving Tribute to Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammys

Posted on February 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was incredibly moved by Jennifer Hudson’s tribute to Whitney Houston. She definitely understands the pain of loss. [youtube]z-mMDIbKqgQ&feature=related[/youtube] Watched this video so many times as a teenager when it came out. Thought Whitney was so cute and beautiful in … Continue reading →

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80’s Rock Ballads: Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse

Posted on November 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was a teen of the 80’s and I think there’s nothing sweeter than an 80’s rock ballad.  So many incredible ballads and it was all about the melodies.  The music video was deliciously cheesy but back then it was … Continue reading →

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Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros (& Little Alexa on Ellen)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

This blog is about Singapore, but I do often feel compelled to talk about things that move me, that come from outside this tiny island. Lately I have been moved by the song Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic … Continue reading →

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What do Taylor Swift and Bob Dylan have in Common?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

The sad fact about life is that when you get to a certain age, you would have had the misfortune to encounter at least one really mean people.  If not, then you’re really lucky.   As I was trawling the … Continue reading →

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Evil Bunny Videos: Funny Singapore Cartoons (Satire)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

Brilliant satire and I wish there was more. [youtube]14tPmbq1WGE[/youtube] For me nothing beats Singlish when it comes to humour. [youtube]wMszYyoUJHE[/youtube] This one is a classic – touched on the choping seats with tissue packets situation. [youtube]bPTC-KdJeGs[/youtube] And this one makes … Continue reading →

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Singapore Comedians are the Best

Posted on April 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

If you can understand every reference in this video then you must be Singaporean. [youtube]HDuxb_8Z1SY[/youtube]

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Scout Willis and Stepdad Ashton Wrote a Song About Coffee

Posted on February 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s called My Sober and I think it’s cute.  Shows what a great relationship they have.  For the first time Ashton actually seems fatherly. Middle child, Scout has a surprisingly lovely voice.  I must confess – I didn’t expect it … Continue reading →

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Blogging is Art

Posted on December 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

This video made me understand why I started blogging and why I love reading blogs. It’s art. It’s a form of art just like painting or poetry is. It might be bold of me to make that statement, because often … Continue reading →

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Doesn’t Feel like Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Sigh….no singer’s voice today can match the beauty of Karen’s Carpenter’s alto tone…. It stopped feeling like truly Christmas when I lost my father, so this song reminds me of him. I am not feeling particularly depressed, because B cheered … Continue reading →

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James Taylor

Posted on September 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

Of all the solo male singers, James Taylor has a voice I could listen to a million times over. It was a time when it was all about the music. Singers did not have to dance or perform or use … Continue reading →

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You are My Sunshine

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Lost my cousin recently and I sang this song softly to him when I was deeply missing him, but couldn’t continue each time, because it always choked me up.  When I think of him, I think of yellow and the … Continue reading →

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Train is Coming Song on the MRT

Posted on September 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is the first time I am hearing this jingle announcing the MRT train’s arrival. Many people have commented that it is annoying. Since I have heard it just once, on YouTube, it’s not too bad. But if I have … Continue reading →

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NDP 2010 Song and Mr Brown’s Version About His Xiao Char Bor

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

I had never heard the National Day Parade Song before, but first saw Mr Brown’s (Singapore’s most famous blogger apart from Wendy Cheng) spoof which was pretty darn good as usual. He can actually sing! Xiao Char Bor means crazy … Continue reading →

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I Love Antoine Dodson

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update: 2 August 2010 So this is how Auto-tune works on most professional singers. I love this song. Very catchy. Antoine should be getting proceedings once this is on iTunes. That would be so great! I think many people, the … Continue reading →

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Trololo – The Happiest Song on Youtube

Posted on May 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYU7oG2V7uc] Conan O-Brien reveals that this is one of his favourite youtube videos and I am not surprised. It was recorded in 1966 and the Russian gentleman, Eduard Khil, who sang it is now a sensation. In a strange way … Continue reading →

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