This track almost seems post modern to me. After posting Return of The Mack on Friday, which reminds me vividly of my early teens, I stumbled across this on YouTube which samples it. This made me feel singularly old!
Trae Tha Truth is a rapper from Houston,TX and the track also features an impressive array of Hip Hop talent.
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I love this timeless, wistful number from The Band’s 1969 eponymous second studio album. I was reminded of it this week while listening to a Spotify playlist based on Neil Young.
Recently it seems my musical focus has been toward classics from the 60’s and 70’s. Feel free to suggest any that I might have missed.
The Band:
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A bit of a throwback 90’s classic (1996 for those keeping score at home) from one hit wonder Mark Morrison. The eagle eared amougnst you may spot the 80’s classic from Tom Tom Club being sampled here.
Mark Morrison – Return of The Mack:
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This radio-friendly number is from Coastal Cities, who are a youthful band from High Wycombe in the UK. They remind me a little of The Drums which is no bad thing.
Coastal Cities:
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A little bit of a mellower mid-week track today which I discovered via the Far From Cyan blog. Valentina is an Italian born singer who moved to the UK at a young age and now resides in London.
Valentina:
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It’s has been a rather upbeat few days (musically at least). It must be the suddenly Spring-like weather in Dublin.
This is another track from a Jamaican reggae legend. It is a cover of a 70’s disco track from Heatwave, but I prefer this version.
Sugar Minott:
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A northern soul classic to start the week. This is relentless! Cleveland, Ohio band The Valentinos are mostly known for launching the careers of Cecil and Bobby Womack.
The Valentinos:
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This mellow, reggae number, from iconic Jamaican band The Heptones, has been running about my mind over the past few weeks. The vocals are so smooth, they fit the vibe perfectly. Also, the track is ideal listening for a lazy, sunny Sunday.
The Heptones:
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This track is taken from Neil Youngs 1992 classic Harvest Moon. It’s mellow, wistful and rather beautiful. It has been a welcome calming influence on me recently.
Neil Young – Harvest Moon:
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I heard this track, by 80’s icon Rick Springfield on the radio the other day and I couldn’t stop humming it afterwards. I am unsure if that was a good thing or a bad thing. Pretty special video here.
Rick in his 80’s heyday sporting a pretty solid jacket and tie combo:
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