Yesterday I posted the song “Africa” by Toto. Along with “Eye of the tiger”, this song reminds me of a youth camp I attended in 1983. The final song that I associate with this camp is this classic tune by Lionel Richie. On the camp was some guy whose nickname was “mouse” (can’t remember his […]
Day 252: All night Long, Lionel Richie Read More »
Such a lovely piece of music that brings back pleasant memories of the movie Local Hero which came out in 1983 when I was still at school. A nice concert performance of this timeless classic although this version does lack the brass section of which of course is prominent in the original soundtrack. However without
Day 250: Going Home, Mark Knopfler Read More »
First Pretenders song of Covid Island Disc. One of those songs that I think many people know and have heard played many times on their radios.
Day 234: Back in the chain gang, The Pretenders Read More »
This is from the final Pink Floyd album with Roger Waters and it was appropriately titled the Final Cut. I have already posted the title song on day 173 of Covid Island Discs. The album has a very strong anti-war theme as it was pretty much Waters protest against the Falkland war of the 1980s.
Day 210: The Fletcher Memorial Home, Pink Floyd Read More »
Time for some ZZ Top. For those who like the heavy guitar. Once went to a party dressed as Dusty Hill. Had to buy the fake ginger beard and everything.
Day 205: Sharp Dressed Man, ZZ Top Read More »
In the 80s Pink Floyd released what was then to be their last album entitled “The Final Cut”. This represent the point where Roger Waters left the band. Some years later the remaining members of Pink Floyd released another album suitably titled “A Momentary lapse of Reason”. However, “the final cut” is more Roger Waters
Day 173: The final Cut, Pink Floyd Read More »
This song has an interesting back story. Sting wrote this song about totalitarian regimes that keep tight control over their population through extensive surveillance. However, after this song was released, Sting received lots of letters from starry-eyed couples saying how this song captured beautifully the dynamics of their relationship. Sting was so nonplussed by the
Day 130: Every breath you take, The Police Read More »
So this is another song from my University days. The mid-80s was a great time for pop/rock music in my opinion. Correction just googled and it was actually 83 so I was actually still at school. Time goes too quickly!
Day 120: Girl’s just want to have fun, Cyndi Lauper Read More »
Staying on my female artist theme a bit longer. Just remember sweet dreams are made of these (whatever that is). Very cool video clip and Annie’s voice is very distinct.
Day 110: Sweet Dreams, Eurythmics Read More »
At around the same time Prince released “When Doves Cry” (see yesterday’s post) this song also made it into the Aussie charts. Again this song is strongly associated with my time at Sydney University. Looking back, they certainly were some of the happiest days of my life. I wonder if Bonnie needed some throat sweets
Day 89: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler Read More »
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