I heard this track on the radio earlier in the week. I know Elton is rather naff but it’s so damn catchy I couldn’t get it out of my head…
70’s Elton:
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Tag Archive for Pop
Blood Orange* – Chamakay | (NAT)
I came across British singer Dev Hynes AKA Blood Orange on Pitchfork earlier in the week. While I quite enjoyed the track with it’s has a breathless 90’s R’n’B vibe I really liked the video. It reminded me a little of Solange’s classic from last year.
Blood Orange:
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*Artist #740
The Bird And The Bee* – Maneater
I stumbled across this rather fun cover of the Hall and Oates classic a while back on YouTube. It is taken from an album of Hall and Oates covers by Californian band The Bird and The Bee, which was released in 2010.
I am not sure it is quite as good as the moustache-tastic original but I really enjoyed it all the same.
The Bird and The Bee:
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*Artist #739
Tasmin Archer* – Sleeping Satellite
I had a very early (and rather sleepy) bus ride this morning and this track came on the radio. It might have been my rather groggy state but it sounded rather good.
UK singer Tasmin Archer was something of an early-90’s one hit wonder.
Tasmin Archer – Sleeping Satellite:
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*Artist #738
The Spencer Davis Group* – Gimme Some Lovin’
I was reminded of this track when revisiting The Blues Brother (which features a good version for an unappreciative audience!) recently.
It was originally released in 1966 by English band The Spencer Davis Group. It is a go to song if I ever need to give a party or playlist some energy.
The Spencer Davis Group:
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*Artist #737
Madonna – Into the groove | (GPF)
Even though Madonna seems to have rather turned into a parody of herself in recent times, I can’t help but listen to her music from back in the day and give it up to her. She definitely had some musical game.
This track is taken from the 1985 movie Desperately Seeking Susan.
Oh 80’s Madonna, where did is all go wrong?…
Madonna circa 1985:
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Adamski and Seal – Killer
This track, a 90’s classic, came into my head over the weekend for no particular reason. It is one of the very first tracks I can remember hearing on the radio.
It is taken from Seal’s 1991 eponymous debut album which also featured the equally classic Crazy.
There is a pretty enjoyable video here too…
Seal (circa 1991):
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Memoryhouse* – To the Lighthouse
I discovered this whimsical, dreamy gem on the always excellent Far From Cyan Blog a couple of days ago and I have been entranced by it’s lo-fi charm since.
Memoryhouse are from Ontario, Canada and this track is taken from their 2010 EP The Years (a “nostalgic bedroom project” according to Pitckfork).
Memoryhouse:
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*Artist #734
Snap!* – Rhythm Is a Dancer | (GPF)
This really takes me back! 30 seconds in and I am 14 again. Ah, the 90’s – simpler times…
Is was always going to come to this at some stage I suppose. Once Friday’s were established as a shrine to guilty pleasures it was just a matter of time before Rhythm Is a Dancer was going to grace the pages of 365 days.
Also, how good is the video? I particularly enjoyed the “special effects”. It reminded me a little of this scene from The Simpsons.
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*Artist #733
Cyndi Lauper* – Girls Just Want To Have Fun | (GPF)
A friend asked me to put together a mix of songs for his wedding party in a couple of months. This is something of a dream task for me because it means I get to listen to lots of cheesy songs and not feel “guilty” about it.
As part of this research I came across this track from American singer Cyndi Lauper and was reminded about what a great pop song it is.
Cyndi Lauper:
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*Artist #718