TWISTED TUESDAY: I can't think of a better pick for the Twisted Tuesday before Christmas than this 2006 effort from Twisted Sister. Am I right? Then there's the next chapter of the story: … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2015
Mercyful Fate – Melissa
METAL MONDAY: Danish metal band Mercyful Fate had quite the career between 1981 and 1999, releasing seven albums. This song is the title track from their 1983 debut album: … [Read more...]
Bronksi Beat – Smalltown Boy
SUNDAY SOUL: I think a big claim can be made about this song and video clip: it's one of the most powerful songs of the entire 1980s. And I can't let this entry go without imploring you to check out Jimi Somerville's reprise of the song, recorded in 2014: … [Read more...]
Van She – Kelly
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: This 2005 song and clip from Australian group Van She was one of those pieces that brilliantly combined new music with some authentic atmosphere from twenty years prior. It just happens to be a bloody catchy song to boot: If you liked that, check out Van She's great body of work here. … [Read more...]
Claudia Lennear – Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky
FUNK FRIDAY: Claudia Lennear, she who allegedly inspired the Stones' 'Brown Sugar' and Bowie's 'Lady Grinning Soul', has many funky songs to her name, but on this Friday we thought this 1973 number stood out. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Elton John and Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
THURSDAY TOP 10s: In 1976 this catchy ditty from a top-of-his-form Elton John and session singer Kiki Dee made a big splash, turning out to be the second highest selling single of the year. Everyone knows it, most people like it, so have another listen: If you have suggestions for other Top 10 inclusions, post a comment! … [Read more...]
Meco – Star Wars Theme
You'd have to be living in the Outer Rim not to have been bombarded with all the Star Wars hype at present. We're always happy to jump on a bandwagon, so here is a classic piece of Star Wars-related music. Classic as in heavily disco-driven. If you're of the generation old enough to have seen the original movies on release, you may have come across this version of the Star … [Read more...]
Queen – Live Aid 1985
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: Queen are one of those rare entities that very few people hate. Sure, there's probably a lot of people out there that would argue they're over-exposed, but I'm yet to find anyone that outright hates them. There's certainly an army of people (including me) that loves them. I'd argue a main reason for the love and lack of hate is Freddie Mercury. And … [Read more...]
Bruce Willis – Respect Yourself
TWISTED TUESDAY: One of the many dubious trends to come out of the eighties was the TV series star throwing out a song or two. Bruce Willis was one such person and this 1987 version of the Staple Singers classic is proof that like Don Johnson it's not a surefire recipe for long term success in music. For what it's worth, I think the Kane Gang's 1984 version blitzes the … [Read more...]
Hockey Dad – I Need A Woman
WILD CARD ENTRY: The Illawarra's Hockey Dad are a relatively new outfit, but even this debut video clip from them shows the runs they're already putting on the board both locally and internationally. Watch for some exponential success in 2016. There's just so little to dislike about the whole package: a song that gets its hooks into you and a video clip that captures a feel … [Read more...]