I could be the only person in the world that does this, but I sincerely doubt it. Since I know I've gotten Jamie into doing it there are at least two of us and I'm willing to bet there are millions more. Though most of you that do do it are probably not willing to admit it. But this is a safe haven. A place where we can be proud. I'll go first and openly discuss it.
I am addicted to watching the Time Life Music collection infomercials. I am. It all started a year ago with Peter Fonda. Time Life is sneaky (AND smart). They get big time celebs (like Peter Fonda, Ashford & Simpson, Air Supply, Tony Orlando, and more) to host these half hour TV parties with the greatest songs of all time. And then they offer you unbelievable deals on owning these music collections!! AND if you call now they'll throw in something extra, like two bonus discs. Unbelievable. I don't know how they do it.
So, back to Peter Fonda. I was flipping through the channels one night, probably after a night out and stumbled upon Peter Fonda and some lady sitting next to Captain America's bike from Easy Rider (probably a replica, but nonetheless), with a tie dye VW Bus in the background. Obviously being the hippie I am I stopped. I was then exposed to some of the greatest songs of all time! It's so fun to watch these and sing along with the clips of the songs they play. This collection had everything I could've ever wanted. You have everything on there from the Mommas & the Poppas to the Byrds to Peter, Paul & Mary to one hit wonders I've never heard of (but for some reason knew their songs by heart). It's 175 songs!!! I probably made Jamie watch this infomercial (and join me in singing along) at least ten times.
Then one night we happened to catch one selling 70's R&B or something like that. Ashford & Simpson hosted that one. There's also a soft rock one with Air Supply (Air Supply even does an impromptu acoustic jam during the infomercial on the weirdo set that looks like someone's beach house from the 80's). And this past Sunday we caught an awesome Love Songs of the 70's with none other than Tony Orlando (Dawn was no where to be found. I wonder what happened to those two ladies with the singular name...). The best part about watching these, besides the singing and constant mental battle you undergo trying to convince yourself to not get out bed to get the credit card and cell phone, is seeing how people have aged, how trends have changed, and how music has changed.
In the clips of the songs they show you, you see old school performances (and occasionally part of an actual music video, depending on the era of the collection). Nothing is cooler than making fun of the scene (like Rod Stewart surrounded by about a billion fat chicks), the clothes (here's looking at you Anne Murray), the hair (talking to you Starland Vocal Band and almost every singer/songwriter from the 70's cause you all had white people afros), and the overall vibe (it's all so mellow). And what is with the random scenes of modern day people frolicking on beaches?
Next time you are up late night surf around for a Time Life infomercial. You will not be disappointed. And if you happen to order one, besides being my hero, will you burn me copies if I get you blank CD's?
Click here to check out all the amazing things you can get from Time Life Music. Unbelievable. This December when my birthday rolls around this website will double as my wish list.
Bee-Tee-Dubs, I am in no way being compensated for this endorsement. I have not been contacted by Time Life Music (but it would be awesome if I was and they wanted to give me a free collection). I simply am sharing a fave thing of mine with you.
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