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 Video
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
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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Sean Born and Dunc* – Work it Out
This track is from Dunc, part of Maryland group DTMD (I posted a great track of theirs a couple of years ago). They are from the same part of the world as blog favourite Oddisee and it was on his Twitter feed that I spotted it.
I really like the smooth sample and matching rhymes. Also, the video is kind of cool in a rather offbeat way.
DTMD:
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*Artist #735
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
Paul Simon – The Obvious Child
As I mentioned yesterday, I have been listening to The Rhythm of The Saints a lot of late. It is a spectacular album. I stumbled across this video, for the lead single from the album and rather enjoyed it, particularly the purity of the drummers, who I think are members of the Afro-Brazilian band Olodum.
The Rhythm of The Saints:
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Thin Lizzy – Whiskey in The Jar
CjK Guest Post – Summer Cover #13
It is Phil Lynott fabulous guitar intro that lets you know that this is not going to be a a traditional version of ‘Whiskey in the Jar’. It was however a well known traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song is about a Rapparee (Highwayman), who is betrayed by his wife or lover, and is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs. The then relatively unknown Irish rock band Thin Lizzy hit the Irish and British pop charts with this version of the song in 1973, launching a very successful career until Phil died in 1986 aged 36, although still remembered in a statue just off Grafton Street.
Thin Lizzy:
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The Persuaders* – Thin Line between Love and Hate
I was reminded of this great soul track today and finding the awesome video (how fresh are those matching jackets?) was simply a bonus. The album version is here. The Persuaders were from New York City and were Atlantic Records stalwarts.
The Persuaders:
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*Artist #727