Lots has happened in the world since I last posted and I’ve been really distracted with the news. However, I thought I should check in to recap the year since I’ve done that every other year and felt like I should keep that tradition and wrap everything up.
The main theme of this year was “Automatic” and the excitement of hearing 20 new songs – and being able to watch a new video.
There wasn’t only one CD released this year – there were two. A Rick Springfield album recorded in 1974 was finally released. It even included some Australian accent between the songs.
There was also the Working Class DJ show on SiriusXM and an “I Want My 80s Tour” over the summer. You can also watch “Rick Springfield: The Beat of the Live Drum,” “Orchestrating My Life,” “Stripped Down” and the 40th anniversary of “Working Class Dog” on tubitv.com in case you’ve missed any of those.
Then it was farewell to the fan trip – held in Punta Cana in October. It’s too bad that I never had the chance to attend one, but I’m grateful for all the shared videos from other fans so I could get a taste of it.
Here are some fan trip videos I found on YouTube of some songs played that typically aren’t included in the concert setlist.
The Snake King, Just One Kiss, Religion of the Heart
And here’s a great interview from a few months ago, which is a nice way to end the year:
Honestly, I’m not sure whether I’ll be continuing this blog, as I’ve been working on a few other projects – I just started a podcast and am finishing up a book. Plus, what else can I say that I haven’t already said over the past nine-plus years of indulging my inner teen? However, I appreciate everyone who read it – thank you – and thanks to RS for all the inspiration.
Wishing you a happy and healthy 2024!
My Rick Springfield crush 