Michael's Sidetracks #13

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