Jaggie Jellies and Jack White

We're almost half way through the A to Z Blog Challenge and today's letter is the letter J.

Back in the wondrous eighties, the fashions were Fugly and Crazy. These Jelly Shoes were certainly no exception.  They came in any colour you wanted and because they were super cheap, you could afford to match your shoes to any colour outfit.  

There were a few things about these shoes that made them horrid.   They made your feet incredibly sweaty and stinky!  They also pinched your feet until you got blisters and came in various styles, sometimes with glitter.  You also got an awful tan from the lattice pattern...so gross.  You could also get matching bags and belts!

Today's music feature is Jack White, back when he was half of The White Stripes with drummer and ex-wife, Meg White. My favourite band and my favourite artist...

In this track and video, Jack records on his couch while Meg sleeps.  Its a great melody and a sweet song.

We are Going to be Friends

 

Lazaretto

 

This is the week that Jack White releases his new record "Lazaretto".  Long-awaited by Jack White fans....make sure you go get your vinyl version of your Ultra LP at Third Man Records. It's pressed on split-color blue-and-white vinyl and coupled with exclusive album art.

It has so many other cool features, including an angel hologram and hidden tracks. On top of that, the record plays backwards. You start the needle in the middle and it plays outwards. How cool is that??

Here he is live in Houston earlier this month