Thursday, March 29, 2012
Domino Dancing/Pet Shop Boys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap8uLYaP8yA
IMO, every dance hit of the nineties has borrowed some elements from this song.
IMO, every dance hit of the nineties has borrowed some elements from this song.
Old Man/Neil Young
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcdSWfWSqGE
From the 1972 album, Harvest, a true-blue Californian record if there ever was one.
From the 1972 album, Harvest, a true-blue Californian record if there ever was one.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Music Box Dancer/Frank Mills
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LRsYn9ufY0
I used to trip on this tune as a kid, hehe. It was also one of the first pieces that got me seriously interested in the piano.
I used to trip on this tune as a kid, hehe. It was also one of the first pieces that got me seriously interested in the piano.
Glycerine/Bush
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2qbikc5lUU
They could have gone really heavy with this song, but they didn't. That's what makes it so beautiful for me.
They could have gone really heavy with this song, but they didn't. That's what makes it so beautiful for me.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Once Upon A Time In The West/Dire Straits
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUOqTIaau3o
The band had already developed a mature and established sound on Communique, despite it being only their sophomore record.
The band had already developed a mature and established sound on Communique, despite it being only their sophomore record.
Gold Dust Woman/Fleetwood Mac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGO9jNHH5Lw
The soft sound of the cowbell defines the tone of the song. Nicks' vocals are fantastic as usual.
The soft sound of the cowbell defines the tone of the song. Nicks' vocals are fantastic as usual.
Cities In Dust/Siouxsie & The Banshees
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKx_MSIbGgg
What a great track. I could drive off a cliff with this playing in the car.
What a great track. I could drive off a cliff with this playing in the car.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Without You/Badfinger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9aNIhxIz10
The feeling you get when you hear the original version of a song for the first time and realise that it's way, way cooler than the covers you've heard all these years.
The feeling you get when you hear the original version of a song for the first time and realise that it's way, way cooler than the covers you've heard all these years.
After Hours/Ronny Jordan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOMqV2-1rhg
There are few things I like more than a mug of coffee and some smooth jazz. This song is a hi-hat paradise.
There are few things I like more than a mug of coffee and some smooth jazz. This song is a hi-hat paradise.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5 Essential Songs By The Monkees
They were one of my favourite bands growing up. "I'm A Believer" was one of the first songs I ever heard on one of the many mixtapes belonging to my dad, and still evokes vivid memories of my childhood. Listed below are what I consider to be 5 of their most enduring songs. (In memory of Davy Jones, vocalist and charismatic frontman of The Monkees who passed away yesterday. Rest in peace.)
I'm A Believer (Neil Diamond cover)
Daydream Believer
Porpoise Song
Last Train To Clarksville
Pleasant Valley Sunday
I'm A Believer (Neil Diamond cover)
Daydream Believer
Porpoise Song
Last Train To Clarksville
Pleasant Valley Sunday