This may only be half true, actually. I am not sure what level of editing goes into the “Celebrity Playlist” on iTunes. However, the first half is undoubtedly true. Well, not undoubtedly. She may just be a self-promoting liar. Anyway, here’s what I am talking about.
I occasionally like to peruse the “Celebrity Playlist” section of iTunes just to see what the musicians and pop stars they feature actually have on their iPod. I think it’s a clever idea and probably a great marketing tool as well. For some reason, maybe because she is one of the most famous vocalists of her time, I clicked on Diana Ross’ photo and I was stunned. I sort of think it’s odd to see an artist has one or two of their own songs out of twenty songs or so on their iPod, but it doesn’t alarm me. Not even close. When you are ten for ten, though? That’s just fucking wierd. Either you listen to your music exclusively or you are shamelessly lying to the public that made you famous (or, more likely, their kids) in the hopes they will download your songs. I don’t know which side I am rooting for, actually, as they both disgust me.
Pressing on, I begin reading what this egomaniac and/or insane liar has written about each song on her 10 song playlist (why not 20? If you are going to promote your songs, list as many as they will let you!) and I see the following:
“‘The Boss’ (Track 5): ‘To believe in yourself, sets you free. By taking responsibility for our own actions and choices, by being the boss of our own lives, you bring out the best in yourself. In turn, you bring out the best in others.’”
Holy shit! Why the fuck is there a comma between “yourself” and “sets you free”? And what’s with shifting back and forth between “your” and “our”? I know she’s not a goddamn English teacher but come ON! She also clues us in to the fact that the mountains and rivers in “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” are metaphors. Thanks for the “heads up”. Douchebag.