The Dynamics* – Yes I love you baby
Northern Soul classic from Detroit legends The Dynamics. I really like how well the vocals play off each other here, especially the falsetto part.
Ain’t no doubt about it…
/RjK
*Artist #573
Tag Archive for Pop
30th November 2012
Neneh Cherry* – Buffalo Stance (GPF) (Helen Chandler guest post)
I know very little about Neneh Cherry – she wasn’t really on my childhood music radar, except with ‘7 Seconds’ which was played on the radio a lot in 1994. Buffalo Stance is a song I came across much later – but I instantly felt like it reminded me of something.
I’ve heard it a lot over the last few years and it seems to be experiencing a resurgence. A quick search for the track on YouTube reveals that it’s currently being used as the intro music for Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals. That made me re-think posting it, but let’s be clear – I love it in spite of Jamie Oliver, not because of him.
Parts of the song still sound amazing – the main hook is kind of melancholy in a way that only ’80s music can be and the beat is one of those that sounds fresh in a retro sort of way. The lyrics and the ‘scratching’ have dated the track a bit, but I love Neneh’s attitude.
This fits really nicely into a Friday afternoon playlist full of ’80s and ’90s classics or brightens up a dull Monday. Enjoy it with mug of tea and a Fruit ‘n Nut.
/HC
*Artist #565
28th November 2012
The Supremes – Love is like an itching in my heart
Classic Motown. As I have mentioned before The Supremes are my favourite Soul Band (maybe even my favourite band full stop) of all time. It just doesn’t get much better than this.
Love is like an itching in my heart and baby, I can’t scratch it…
/RjK
27th November 2012
The Walker Brothers – The sun ain’t gonna’ shine any more
The reason for posting this is that Scott Walker, lead singer of The Walker Bothers has a new record out next week. Interesting note about the band – none of them were originally called Walker nor were any of them brothers, I kind of like that though.
They are favourites of my Dad’s and were staples of his summer mixes, particularly the eccentric Jackie which I posted last year. I also really like their sound, it is perfectly 60’s.
/RjK
25th November 2012
Haim* – Forever
This is fun. It reminds me of the 80’s female singers that I was exposed to by my dad when I was very young. Gloria Estefan or Neneh Cherry maybe (which reminds me I should probably post something by them soon too), which is no bad thing.
Haim are from Los Angeles, California and are made up of three sisters.I like the video here too, it complements the song well.
My only reservation about this song it that my dad also introduced me to it. I thought that trend had reversed long ago! He has recently discovered Spotify which means he probably hears more new music than I do.
/RjK
*Artist #562
23rd November 2012
Dee Lite* – Groove is in the heart
At a really old friend’s wedding today so I wanted to post something that I might hear later on. This is classic wedding reception fodder…
Groove is in the heart…
/RjK
*Artist #560
16th November 2012
Nelly Furtado – Do it (GPF)
I am going for a trip down memory lane this evening catching up with some people I met during my year in Berkeley. I thought it apt to post something that I listened to (guiltily!) when I was there. I like it for more than just the video, seriously.
Have a great weekend.
/RjK
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – Baby
This is off Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti’s recently released Mature Themes album. APHG were a blog favourite last year and their track Round and Round made it to number 12 in my Top 30 of 2011. Pretty special video too – John Travolta doing aerobics!
This track is a cover of a 70’s track by Donnie and Joe Emerson. Strangely I have already posted another cover version of exactly the same song earlier in the year, this time by Dean Blunt and Inga Copeland AKA Hype Williams. I love each of the versions, they are all really mellow and languid, which is exactly what I need this week!
/RjK
10th November 2012
Rhye* – Open
Rhye are a fairly recent discovery for me. I really like their sound, “quietly fabulous” as The Guardian reviewer puts it and I buy that. The vocalist reminds me a little of Sade, which would be a very flattering comparison for anyone.
In general, some smooth and relaxing Saturday listening.
I am off to the Aviva Stadium today for Ireland against South Africa. Fingers crossed for a good game!
/RjK
*Artist #551
9th November 2012
Michael Jackson – Man in the mirror (Hed Kandi remix) (GPF)
This is a bit cheesy but I kind of like it’s energy. The reason I was reminded of it was that I shared a enjoyable couple of pints with a fellow blogger tonight. They mentioned an entry they had posted “revealing” the fact that Michael Jackson is in fact Nani’s father. Outlandish and humourous stuff!
I’m starting with the man in mirror…
/RjK