Original video located here. Accessed 4th January 2019
Song title: Maria
Artist: Blondie
Year: 1999
Why I like this song:
Now this is how you do a comeback.
An irresistible pop song that shows a veteran act coming out swinging. And it seems the time away did Debbie Harry and her cohorts did a world of good as it produced a gem such as this.
Original video located here. Accessed 6th December 2022
Song title: Fake That Emotion
Artist: Tex, Don and Charlie
Year: 1993
Why I like this song:
Happy New Year!
As part of the New Years celebration I went to the Hobart Waterfront for the Taste. And as part of it, we were graced with the presence of some live acts.
I did see Mo'Ju perform and thought they did great. It was interesting to hear their rendition of a Michael Jackson song.
This then led into Tex Perkins. I will admit: he appeared ageless as he looks very similar to how he did back in the early nineties. I do remember distinctly that he performed Feelin' Good (a song I only know through Muse's rendition of it) and he nailed it, bombast and all.
All in all, not a bad way to see in the new year
Original video located here. Accessed 24th December 2018
Song title: Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Artist: John Lennon
Year: 1971
Why I like this song:
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Original video located here. Accessed 22nd December 2018
Song title: Killing in the Name
Artist: Rage Against the Machine
Year: 1992
Why I like this song:
Driving in the car with gf and singing along to the music in the stereo.
The song we're singing? This one
Original video located here. Accessed 16th December 2018
Song title: You Got Left Behind
Artist: Jaguar Jonze
Year: 2019
Why I like this song:
This song sticks out for me as nothing quite articulates some of the anxieties of my approaching forties...
Song title: Inochi No Kioku
Artist: Nikaido Kazumi
Year: 2013
Why I like this song:
This is the closing theme to The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. the final movie from Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata. Having recently watched said movie, it is clear that this was intended to be final gesture, with it's musings on a life and how the limited time on this earth should be spent.
Fitting that this heartbreaker should close it out.
Original video located here. Accessed 26th November 2018
Song title: Cool Sounds
Artist: Cactus Country
Year: 2018
Why I like this song:
Yes it may owe more than a little to Tame Impala but that guitar riff in the middle stands out for me.
Not sure why but best not question it,...