Something of a feminist anthem, I guess, by NYC noise band and friends of Mike Watt, Sonic Youth, this was an indie radio hit in the 90's.
But that's not why we're posting this.
Frequently asked question: who the hell is the young woman with the pigtails?
It's the original Riot Grrrl and founder of Bikini Kill, and friend of Mike Watt, Kathleen Hanna.
15 August 2018
14 August 2018
14 August 2018 - Dire Straits - The Bug
As a Dire Straits song, this isn't as well known as I would like. Which is a shame, because it's a fun song, with a bit of a country-rock feel. And a double shame, because it was their last single.
Of course, it became a hit when it was covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter, who somehow made a song about failure even MORE upbeat, in 1992. Perhaps we will feature that on Totally Covered someday. For now, let's listen to Mark Knopfler, who was the lead singer and face of Dire Straits, performing the song in the style of Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Of course, it became a hit when it was covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter, who somehow made a song about failure even MORE upbeat, in 1992. Perhaps we will feature that on Totally Covered someday. For now, let's listen to Mark Knopfler, who was the lead singer and face of Dire Straits, performing the song in the style of Mary Chapin Carpenter.
13 August 2018
13 August 2018 - Sophie B. Hawkins - Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover
It's hard to believe that this song once had a video banned from MTV. And YouTube.
This is not that video. THAT video has been successfully squashed by Sony Music. This is just a performance piece that was mid-90's sexy. And that's objectively OK. Because the song itself is slow and sexy and cool, much like Ms. B. Hawkins herself.
And it was this song and video, her FIRST, that became her biggest hit, and a song that still endures more than a quarter century later. Doesn't THAT make you feel old?!
This is not that video. THAT video has been successfully squashed by Sony Music. This is just a performance piece that was mid-90's sexy. And that's objectively OK. Because the song itself is slow and sexy and cool, much like Ms. B. Hawkins herself.
And it was this song and video, her FIRST, that became her biggest hit, and a song that still endures more than a quarter century later. Doesn't THAT make you feel old?!
30 July 2018
30 July 2018 - Hoodoo Gurus - Leilani | Game Theory - Leilani
True story - I named my cat after these songs.
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| My name is Leilani. |
03 July 2018
3 July 2018 - Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4
To answer yesterday's question, it's 3:35 or 3:34
Yes, "25 or 6 to 4" is a time reference. And it was probably not ACTUALLY intended to answer the question, "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" although Robert Lamm wrote both of them. From their 2nd album, Chicago, this was a triumph of middle-of-the-night songwriting.
When Peter Cetera left Chicago in the 1980's for a solo career, the band got a new vocalist and decided to remake the song for Chicago 18. It was significantly less horny (but NOT horn-free) and less successful. It was cleanly performed. It just didn't have the same charm.
Yes, "25 or 6 to 4" is a time reference. And it was probably not ACTUALLY intended to answer the question, "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" although Robert Lamm wrote both of them. From their 2nd album, Chicago, this was a triumph of middle-of-the-night songwriting.
When Peter Cetera left Chicago in the 1980's for a solo career, the band got a new vocalist and decided to remake the song for Chicago 18. It was significantly less horny (but NOT horn-free) and less successful. It was cleanly performed. It just didn't have the same charm.
02 July 2018
2 July 2018 - Chicago - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
From their first album Chicago Transit Authority, this song wasn't released as a single until after the success of "25 or 6 to 4" from their SECOND album.
At any rate, it's a great song that asks a great questions. We will answer that question tomorrow.
At any rate, it's a great song that asks a great questions. We will answer that question tomorrow.
28 June 2018
28 June 2018 - Seven Mary Three - Cumbersome
Few songs scream "90's" more than this one. This song, from 1995, was a big hit for them early in their career.....
Unfortunately, this great song, brilliantly constructed with alternating conventional and muted chords (that's right - we notice these things) was their only major commercial success. And, as with a lot of one-hit wonders, the song was a monkey on their back - there was a lot of pressure to recreate that, and it's really hard to do that.
Here's a little bonus for you. I said this song was from 1995. So why is the band performing it in 1993? Seven Mary Three were a local grunge band from Florida, and this song caught fire on Central Florida radio in 1993, catching the attention of Atlantic Records.
Here is that original recorded version. Notice that 1. it's a little quieter and 2. it's got an extended bridge. Is it better? We can't decide that for you. It's good, though.
Unfortunately, this great song, brilliantly constructed with alternating conventional and muted chords (that's right - we notice these things) was their only major commercial success. And, as with a lot of one-hit wonders, the song was a monkey on their back - there was a lot of pressure to recreate that, and it's really hard to do that.
Here's a little bonus for you. I said this song was from 1995. So why is the band performing it in 1993? Seven Mary Three were a local grunge band from Florida, and this song caught fire on Central Florida radio in 1993, catching the attention of Atlantic Records.
Here is that original recorded version. Notice that 1. it's a little quieter and 2. it's got an extended bridge. Is it better? We can't decide that for you. It's good, though.
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