Song title: (I'm) Stranded
Artist: The Saints
Year: 1977
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Chris Bailey
When it comes to the first wave of punk rock, the U.K. had the Sex Pistols, the U.S. had the Ramones but we Aussies had the Saints. Simply put, this still has a roar that has rarely been beaten,
Original video located here. Accessed 4th March 2022
Song title: Lend Me Your Voice
Artist: Kylie McNeill
Year: 2021
Why I like this song:
I recently saw Belle. Very good movie it was too.
I have seen plenty of anime over this life across many genres. But the more I think about it, there are not a lot of anime musicals. Maybe it's a cultural thing but no-one seems eager to try. So when someone DOES try it's worthy of notice.
So yes this may be aiming for an international audience and yes it may be an attempt at beating Disney at their own game but DAMN does this soar. Remarkable.
Original video located here. Accessed 23rd February 2023
Song title: Nearly Lost You
Artist: Screaming Trees
Year: 1993
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Mark Lanegan
I recall my brother watching a clip of this rage and he had one of those lightbulb moments. You know: A "Who's this!?" moment.
Of course I would later became further aware of Mark through his collaboration with the Queens of the Stone Age. But that doesn't take away from the brilliance of this song.
Original video located here. Accessed 17th January 2022
Song title: Pack Yr Suitcases
Artist: Custard
Year: 1994
Why I like this song:
Last month I referenced Apartment as the song to listen when you move into somewhere new. And this would be the song when you enjoy said place.
It may be strange for a song associated with travel, but I will always associate this song with suburban living. Some songs just give off a certain vibe y'know?
Original video located here. Accessed 22nd December 2021
Song title: The Christmas Song
Artist: Nat King Cole
Year: 1961
Why I like this song:
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Original video located here. Accessed 8th December 2021
Song title: Apartment
Artist: Custard
Year: 1995
Why I like this song:
I recently moved house. And whenever I do so, I like to play this song.
Song title: Nights in White Satin
Artist: The Moody Blues
Year: 1967
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Graeme Edge
I will credit The Moody Blues album Days of Future Passed as being the first album I listened to all the way through. And I have to thank my father for that.
As such, I will forever have a soft spot for the Moody Blues and the way they opened up the horizons of my musical tastes.
So here's to you Graeme (both of them),