One of the things I like about doing this blog, is going back to the roots of an established band to show why they were cool in the first place. Many groups are known for some crap that is pushed on the public, and is not representative of the artists great work.
Case in point, The Bangles.
When someone thinks of the Bangles, they immediately think of such soft fare as, "Manic Monday" and Walk like an Egyptian" (ugh, I think I vomited in my mouth a little). What is not known, is that the Bangles themselves, HATED the direction the record company was forcing upon them. It also lead to their eventual break-up. What isn't known as well, was they were at the start, a fantastic power pop band. I highly recommend their album, "All Over the Place".
So, lets look at the REAL Bangles, back in 1982, when they were known as "the Bangs" on a local label EP and soon, the incredible IRS records (Independent Record Syndicate, home of such great stuff like the Police, and R.E.M.). This is their first track off their debut record. I also recommend "Hero Takes A Fall" if you want an equally good song, but in the traditional MTV format (yes it's a bit cheesy).
Band: The Bangles (The Bangs)
Song: The Real World (1982)
Got to tell you
It seems so very hard to say
And you know that the words are there, my love
When I first saw you
Didn't notice it that day
Now you're the one I'm thinking of
Oh, you never bring me down
Inside it's such a change, oh yeah (oh yeah)
If I was insecure
That was yesterday and now I'm sure
Oh so sure (oh so sure)
When I was a little girl
I wanted everything ideal
Yeah, and a love I could depend on
This is the real world
And I believe our love is real
And it's the only thing I'm counting on
Oh, you never bring me down
Inside it's such a change, oh yeah (oh yeah)
If I was insecure
That was yesterday and now I'm sure
Oh so sure
Oh, you never bring me down
Inside it's such a change, oh yeah (oh yeah)
If I was insecure
That was yesterday and now I'm sure
Oh so sure
This is the real world
I really want to be a girl
This is the real world (real world)
I really want to be a girl
This is the real world (real world)
I really want to be a girl
Monday, February 17, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Song of the Day 80!!!
Hey all! Sorry this has taken so long to write. I have been uber busy and I was giving leeway to someone *cough cough* to put their videos up. I guess I just have to run a tighter ship.
Anyway, the song for this edition of SOTD is from a band called Junior Boys and the song is called "In The Morning.". As you may know, I am a nut for electronic sounds and creative uses of creative sounds. This is a perfect representation of why I love it. Sit back and enjoy!!!
Too young
Too young, Oh
Girl the night's not over
We're not getting older
They can chase forever
'Cause in the morning there's a million names to choose from
You don't care just take one
Leave a place to rest on
Because you're too young
Yeah you're too young
Oh you're too young
You're too young
Too young, Oh
Too young, Uh
There goes another million,
Just wrap it up we own it
This night's a skill we hone it
And in the morning would you tell me that it's over?
You think that you'd do better
To stick with someone older
Because we're too young
Oh, too young
Too young
Yeah, we're too young in the morning.
We're too young
We're too young in the morning.
Anyway, the song for this edition of SOTD is from a band called Junior Boys and the song is called "In The Morning.". As you may know, I am a nut for electronic sounds and creative uses of creative sounds. This is a perfect representation of why I love it. Sit back and enjoy!!!
Too young
Too young, Oh
Girl the night's not over
We're not getting older
They can chase forever
'Cause in the morning there's a million names to choose from
You don't care just take one
Leave a place to rest on
Because you're too young
Yeah you're too young
Oh you're too young
You're too young
Too young, Oh
Too young, Uh
There goes another million,
Just wrap it up we own it
This night's a skill we hone it
And in the morning would you tell me that it's over?
You think that you'd do better
To stick with someone older
Because we're too young
Oh, too young
Too young
Yeah, we're too young in the morning.
We're too young
We're too young in the morning.
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