Annalisa Crawford Talks Music!

Today, I bring you something a little different. Some of you may not know, but as well as writing articles and gabbing about entertainment, I also write novels. Doing so has introduced me to a huge amount of other people who write novels, and as we like to support each other, I am hosting the fabulous Annalisa Crawfordas part of her blog tour for her novella Cat and The Dreamer! So - take it away, Annalisa!




It's been a year since my novella Cat and The Dreamer was published! There have been lots of changes in my own life in that time, and I started to wonder what else had changed...

Thank you Kyra for inviting me over today!

Today's topic: Music!

When I woke up on the morning of 14 February 2012, I had no desire to dance like a horse and I quite liked Robbie Williams - a cheeky chappy who sang such classic as Old Before I Die and Rock DJ.

Fast forward to today when the only two songs that cause me to change radio station at work are Gangnam Style and Candy.







I know you you know these songs, you can't not know these songs, but I also know it will make Kyra happy to have them on her blog! Have a listen, and think of me hiding under a stack of cushions and singing Bohemian Rhapsody!

The only redeeming feature is the number of YouTube copies Gangnam Style has spawned, a lot of them in the name of charity. And you have to do your bit for charity, don't you?

"Afghan Style" - 21 Engineer Regiment  Fill The Truck Style!  Gangnam Policeman  

Unfortunately, there's nothing redeeming about Robbie...

What songs did you love or hate in 2012?

About Cat and The Dreamer
As a teenager, Julia survived a suicide pact, while her best friend Rachel died. Julia’s only escape from her guilt, and her mother’s over-protection, is her imagination. When Adam arrives in the office, Julia’s world takes a startling turn as she realises reality can be much more fun than fantasy. Finally she has someone who can help her make the most of her life. But can she allow herself to be truly happy?

Cat and The Dreamer is available on Kindle UK, Kindle US, Kobo, Nook, iTunes/iBooks, and via Vagabondage Press.

Annalisa Crawford lives and writes in Cornwall with a good supply of beaches and moorland to keep her inspired. She finds endless possibilities in the relationships between people. Several new projects are on the cards for 2013.
Find her on her blog, Twitter, Facebook and Goodreads.

Gangnam Salon Style!

Every now and again, a new dance craze takes over the world. Back in the 80s, everyone was doing Oops Upside Your Head, and smacking the floor with their legs wrapped around each other (Ahh, the good old days!), in the 90s, it was all about Saturday Night by Whigfield, then there was that weird Ketchup Song ... but now ... it's Gangnam Style!

Pop sensation, Psy, has pretty much reached everyone on the planet, and love him or hate him, you can't escape the foot-tapping, pony-riding, leg-shaking tune. If you take a quick look at YouTube, you'll find thousands of parodies of the quirky song - performed by people from all walks of life.

This morning, something new was brought to my attention - Gangnam Salon Style. From a small town in South Devon, a group of stylists thought up a unique way to advertise their business with a bit of light-hearted, not to mention hilarious, fun. Who doesn't need that at this time of year?!

So, in a break from my usual band promotion and TV chatter, I present to you Gangnam Salon Style! If you like what you see, hit the YouTube "like" button, and spread the love because this could be the next big viral sensation!