Monthly Archives: April 2014

Bonus Earworm: The Style Council – Long Hot Summer

It’s been a fine Easter weekend.

I’m sorry about Mr Weller with his top off. You don’t need to look, but have a listen.

 

Shoody doody doody do bop.

 

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Madeleine Peyroux – You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go

I don’t like Bob Dylan. I can’t stand the sound of his voice. Folk harmonica sets my teeth on edge. But I appreciate the brilliance of his songwriting when I hear cover versions of his songs that suit my ears better. And this is one of them.

 

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Dusty Springfield – Spooky

This song has been popping in and out of my head recently. A friend professed her admiration for Agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks and immediately I agreed with the phrase “Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little boy like Coop”. And now Dusty’s completely stuck in my head.

 

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Kid Creole and the Coconuts – I’m a Wonderful Thing Baby

I think the sunshine has put this in my head.

 

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George Clinton – Atomic Dog

Bow wow wow yippee yo yippee yay, bow wow yippee yo yippee yay!

 

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Adam and the Ants – Kings of the Wild Frontier

Brilliant earworm from my childhood. Kids now have Bieber (&c). We had ANTMUSIC FOR ANTPEOPLE. No contest.

 

Yes, I know I sound like a gran.

 

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Luther Vandross – Never Too Much

Fat Luther, skinny Luther, any kinda Luther. <fans self>

 

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Ivor Cutler – Shoplifters

Going to an Ivor Cutler play this week. I am sorely tempted to shout LOOK! A THISTLE!

 

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