EugeniaH Posted May 22, 2012 Okay, I'm backtracking on the "Mussels" song. I listened to it and realized I'm not as 'sick of it' as I thought (they used to play it a lot on the radio). However, here is the track from Squeeze that I don't like. Maybe because it's been played to death - or just that it isn't as strong as the others: "Tempted": Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 22, 2012 I agree. That and "Black Coffee" have a slow tempo, not Squeeze's forte. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted May 23, 2012 Squeeze: "Hits Of The Year" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted May 23, 2012 Another favorite underappreciated 80s band (to be fair they were recoring in the late 70s too). Sparks: "Angst In My Pants" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 23, 2012 After all this 80s music I'm throwing a curveball: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 23, 2012 One shot girl groups from the early '60s, like the Toys.........How about the Murmaids' "Popsicles and Icicles". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 23, 2012 Boy, they have EVERYTHING on YouTube. Popsicles and Icicles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg3HNnNewXs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 23, 2012 We can't mention any girl groups at all without mentioning The Supremes. This group alone is worth 20 posts or so! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casablancalover Posted May 23, 2012 Oh, Eugenie, love the girl groups, though I will also post a song that reminds me of summer so much (besides Robin Ward's Hit that I absolutely love more than anything!) Johnny Tillotson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDCQEbJPPgI The Supremes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted May 24, 2012 Summer songs it is. War: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7op7ZjY3mk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 24, 2012 Sure, let's continue in this direction! DB, I remember "Easier Said Than Done" very well. Released before my time, but they still played it on the radio when I was a kid (1970s). Remember this one by the Chiffons? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfxx3scAKS8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted May 24, 2012 The girl group sound... The Velvettes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A9PJ4padTQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 24, 2012 Hey, this song makes me want to get up and dance! But that's probably not a good idea, since I'm in the office right now... Better to log off and try and get my work done. Sigh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 24, 2012 "Dancin' in the Streets" - cute video, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted May 25, 2012 A classic performance! B-) Marvelettes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casablancalover Posted May 25, 2012 The Chiffons, and they're caught up with a manipulator: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHjsXcTX2a0&feature=related Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 25, 2012 Hey, this is neat - I didn't know that George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" was originally sung by The Chiffons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BEQTIi-Ds4&feature=related Of course, you won't find any references to Krishna and Rama in this version... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 25, 2012 Thanks, db. I had first looked for a year on the clip to check myself (couldn't find one), then quickly read some of the following comments (the ones that mistakenly attributed the song to the Chiffons) and jumped to conclusions. Interesting to read this background story you posted, so in a way I'm glad I was wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 25, 2012 Interesting again, db. Thanks for posting all this music trivia - I like reading it (as do others, I'm sure). We don't have to necessarily keep on with the 'girl groups', but here I'm posting something light and pop-y to celebrate Friday, the day before a 3-day weekend (for me, and hopefully for most of us): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XeBdBVBmb0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted May 25, 2012 This song by the Supremes has always been a favorite of mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casablancalover Posted May 25, 2012 Wonderful Summer: [Robin Ward|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFcVU_sAvvM] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 25, 2012 The Blossoms, "That's When the Tears Start" - the music is too much fun for such a sad title: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EugeniaH Posted May 26, 2012 Last one for the day. Heheh... this post may get me banned from this thread. :^0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottman1932 Posted May 26, 2012 I hadn't seen that clip before. What a hoot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casablancalover Posted May 26, 2012 You know, some attempts at trying to be young will never quite work out as planned or accident.. and that clip was both!! That was just wonderful! Great way to start the Holiday weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
