Friday has finally arrived, it seems like it's been a long week and I'm glad it's over. I hope you all had a great week and that this weekend treats you even better! I wasn't sure if I would have time to get anything put together today as I have been pretty busy, but I still managed to throw a little something together. I do hope you enjoy!
Since it's Friday again it's time for another edition of Nineties Friday. For those unfamiliar with it, this is an event that comes around each Friday where you can create a post to share just about anything from the 1990's. It's a lot of fun, just use the tag #ninetiesfriday and it's never a bad idea to do a shoutout to @geneeverett . He started the event and someone usually walks away with some prizes!
To get started I found this really cool coin on APMEX.com, and it reminded me of the great Disney movie Aladdin from 1992. Have a look at this nice 2 Troy ounce silver coin from the tropical paradise of Niue:
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This is a limited series coin of only five hundred minted. There is a huge catch though, the price is way too high at $269.99. As much as I like it, way outside of my price range... But it is two ounces of silver, which is getting more expensive day by day. When I checked a few minutes ago it was at $43 per Troy ounce!
Aladdin (1992)
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This was the "good" Aladdin animated film starring the legend Robin Williams. Disney then tried to ruin in with a live version starring Will Smith, what a shame... I loved the original animated film, back when Disney still know how to make quality films. I do hope they get back to those days but I am losing hope very quickly.
At any rate, this was one of the best animated films of the 90's. Here's the original trailer:
https://youtu.be/PmsMfWqiJ8U?si=fkrU_31k48gKBCDM
Now for some music from the decade, it some good stuff today!
Alice In Chains
Coming together in 1987 in Seattle, Washington these guys helped bring the grunge movement to world along side with Nirvana and Soundgarden. Although they were heavier and darker, they produced some amazing music. Their first album was a huge seller, and their second was no different and was called Dirt. This song comes from that album and is called "Rooster".
https://youtu.be/uAE6Il6OTcs?si=OMULr8qUbNnzlb7O
Live
Coming out of York, Pennsylvania in 1987 this band took their time making it to the top of the charts. Their first two albums had some modest success but in 1994 everything changed with the release of the mega hit Throwing Copper. One of the biggest hits off of that album was this song, one of my favorites, "Lightning Crashes".
https://youtu.be/xsJ4O-nSveg?si=svwYmOKWAjSdOLqX
Soundgarden
Formed in 1984 in Seattle, Washington and fronted by the talented Chris Cornell, they helped bring the grunge movement out of Seattle along with Alice In Chains and Nirvana. They established themselves in the mainstream music scene in 1990 and upon the release of Badmotorfinger in 1991 they became one of the biggest bands around. This comes off that album and is called "Outshined".
https://youtu.be/sNh-iw7gsuI?si=vVToix2iQlhdrL6r
Green Day
Formed in Rodeo, California in 1987 this punk band helped bring the punk movement into the 1990's. In 1994 their album Dookie made them one of the biggest bands in the world. This comes off that same album and is called "Basket Case".
https://youtu.be/Sz4wGcE8wvw?si=o8iZV_T-XaKuTQtb
The Offspring
Formed in 1984 in Garden Grove, California (just down the road from where I live) these guys took a long time to make it big. They finally broke into the mainstream music scene in 1994 with the release of their huge album Smash. This song comes off their 1997 album Ixnay on the Hombre and is called "Gone Away".
https://youtu.be/40V9_1PMUGM?si=zhS0RGcDJla7CfP3
That will wrap up my post for this Friday. I hope you enjoyed it and please feel free to leave any comments or questions below. Thank you everyone for all of your support, it really is greatly appreciated. Have a great weekend everyone!
References:
https://www.apmex.com/product/319180/2025-niue-2-oz-silver-aladdin-the-wonderful-lamp-w-box-coa
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Chains
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_(band)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundgarden
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Offspring
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