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Monday November 07, 05
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03:33 PM - One of the most incredible sites ever
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Such a fantastic idea - one of those you wish you had come up with.
http://postsecret.blogspot.com/
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Friday October 21, 05
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11:16 AM - Friday's 10
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This weekend I'm DJing a 70s/80s party for a youth group (quit yer fucking snickering). In honor of the time period in question, I am listing 10 of my fave tunes that I will be spinning:
1. SOS Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
I distinctly remember taping this song off of KFRC back in the day. Truly fantastic to dance to and all about doin' the nasty...and I like doin' the nasty.
2. Ohio Players - Skintight
They had the album covers your parents didn't want you asking questions about. A true highlight in my life is when my band at the time opened for them at the long-closed Omni in Oakland. Those dudes got DOWN.
3. New Order - Blue Monday
For years the biggest selling 12" single ever (not sure if it still is - could be), this is just pure, unadulterated dancefloor goodness, with one of the most recognisable intros ever. Taste the 80s.
4. Mary Jane Girls - In My House
You just KNEW that only 1 or 2 of these girls could actually sing, but it didn't matter at all cos they were Rick James' girls. On top of it, this song was SO bomb - great harmonies and killer funk keys. This, I believe, was played at every family party.
5. The Time - Jungle Love
Morris Day, Jerome, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jesse Johnson, Jellybean Benitez...FUCK. What a lineup. They brought the funk, psychedelia, pop, and soul, all rolled into one. The first thing I ever won was a copy of "Ice Cream Castles" off of KMEL.
6. Led Zeppelin - Dancing Days
One for the white kids! Seriously though, when you're drunk and playing a bunch of dance tunes, this one sounds astonishingly good in the mix. About as groovy as the Zep got.
7. The Bee Gees - Night Fever
I've always dug the subdued sound of this song. A great string arrangement makes it happen. Sure they sound like muppets, but I always liked the muppets. The rhythm is in the pocket - a total avenue walker.
8. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
Oh SHIT. This bitch just SLAYS this song. The Communards did a respectable version in the 80s, but this is the all-time, can't-fuck-with-it original classic - I don't care that Harold Melvin did it first, cos he didn't do it anywhere near as good. I would buy this woman dinner in a heartbeat. I wouldn't even ask her if she was hungry.
9. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber
This song was so freakin' cool when I was a kid. Indeed, the whole concept of burning rubber was. Therefore The Gap Band was cool. As a Mexican, there was no avoiding The Gap Band - EVERYONE listened to them. The only thing that I can talk shit about is the fact that EVERY SINGLE ONE of their songs have the same drum fill! Plak-doom-plak-doom-plak-doom-plak!
10. Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go? - Soft Cell
My first favorite band that wasn't my parents' music. There isn't a soul with ears that hasn't heard this song. The original by Gloria Jones is fantastic too. I still remember the first time I heard it like it was yesterday; probably the song that had the biggest effect on my life. There is a place in heaven reserved for Marc Almond and Dave Ball.
Have a great weekend, bitches!
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Thursday October 20, 05
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01:52 PM - Dear Lord
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this is quite possibly one of the funniest things EVER.
http://www.banterist.com/archivefiles/000172.html
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Friday October 14, 05
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12:15 PM - The Seeds Have Been Sown
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so apparently in a drunken state, i told our drummer that i agreed to start a monkees tribute band with our band. this was confirmed by the arrival of 2 discs containing 39 monkees songs to start learning.
and you know what? what a great band. this should be a blast. everyone should hear "auntie's municipal court" at least once in their lives.
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Wednesday October 12, 05
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03:48 PM - October (It Still Comes Once a Year)
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our next single....
October (It Still Comes Once a Year)
If I liked things as they were,
I’d be blind
And so unbelievably sore
In a very short period of time
Hitched my lead to a star
…Could be fine,
If only it promised I’d find
Some semblance of peace of mind
And I know that you’ll understand
(Cos you’re clever, we know)
When I say I don’t shake
With that hand
I’m nostalgic, not narrow
Yes, I’ve still got the pillow
And the single we got him to sign
I’ve forgotten the year, though…
But I never forgot the time.
No, I don’t have the photos
But if you ever feel so inclined
To dig them out of your wardrobe
Then give me a ring on the line
…Any time…
On my dime.
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Wednesday September 28, 05
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02:49 PM - I just canNOT get this song out of my head!
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Back in the halcyon days of pop music, Glen Campbell was a member of the Beach Boys for a little less than 2 years. As a thank you, Brian Wilson gave Glen this song to record - it is fucking amazing.
GUESS I'M DUMB
The way I act don't seem like me
I'm not on top like I used to be
I'll give in when I know I should be strong
I still give in even though I know it's wrong, know it's wrong
I guess I'm dumb but I don't care
And breaking up wasn't hard to do
But I couldn't stay away from you
I feel love but not the way I did before
This time, girl, has got to be forever more, ever more
I guess I'm dumb but I don't care
And baby since we've been apart
Maybe I've found I had a heart
I couldn't let go even if I wanted to
You must know baby now it's only you, only you
I guess I'm dumb but I don't care
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Tuesday September 27, 05
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03:33 PM - Attention Slowdive fans
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If you're looking for mp3's of the Slowdive EPs, check out my latest blog post:
http://poprenaissance.blogspot.com
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Monday September 26, 05
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02:07 PM - One of the best love songs ever...
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Roxy Music - More than This
I could feel at the time
There was no way of knowing
Fallen leaves in the night
Who can say where they´re blowing
As free as the wind
And hopefully learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
More than this - there is nothing
More than this - tell me one thing
More than this - there is nothing
It was fun for a while
There was no way of knowing
Like dream in the night
Who can say where we´re going
No care in the world
Maybe i´m learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
More than this - there is nothing
More than this - tell me one thing
More than this - there is nothing
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Friday September 23, 05
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11:15 AM - good lord...
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as of a week from tomorrow, i will be married.
here's to hoping she doesn't wise up before then...
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