Sunday, March 31, 2013
Fun ft. Janelle Monáe - We Are Young
I really really like this song. First, I thought it was just a passing thing, but I still do. I am afraid to listen to the entire album, I might get disappointed, like I did with Foster the People after I fell in love with Pumped Up Kicks and then the album couldn't hold my attention at all. But for now, I will enjoy this anthem to carefree youth. So let's set the world on fire.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Shannon - Let the Music Play
There's no dancing without music blasting out of the speakers (unless you take part in a silent disco thingie), so we better do what this dance classic from 1984 tells us to: Let the Music Play.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Chris de Burgh - High on Emotion
If you use Chris de Burgh and love song in the same sentence, most people are likely to say Lady in Red. Actually, they are likely to say that even if you don't mention love songs. If they recognize the name, that is. Well, there is fortunately a bit more about the guy. So before we fall asleep to the admittedly wonderful balad, here comes a bit of an upbeat love song of his.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
New Kids on the Block - The Remix
Well, what a suprise this morning. I was expecting to see young boys and 90s haircuts. I got grown up men and suits and ties instead. And a catchy song from 2013. Well... helloooo there, NKOTB.
Monday, March 25, 2013
HIM - Gone With The Sin
Just one of them days I wish I was gone... with or without the sin, it doesn't really matter at this point, but preferably with. And out of this life.
Anastacia - Sick and Tired
I think we all feel a bit like this on Mondays - sick and tired. And to put it in Anastacia's words, I'm sick and tired of always being sick and tired...
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Yeasayer - Wait for the Summer
Well, spring is already here (at least astronomically), so we can start dreaming about the summer already, right? And these guys' music really has something dreamy about it.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Moby - Jam for the Ladies
This Saturday night, it's time for the ladies to dance, with a jam just for them.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Brandon Flowers - Crossfire
It was only a matter of time till I got round to this dude again. His band's name is fiercer than his surname, as he's the frontman of The Killers. Then again, his solo album was called Flamingo. And just to confuse you even more, he claims to be tough again, caught in a Crossfire of heaven and hell. Just to then show you that it's Charlize Theron who has to save him time and again. Things people do for love...
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Editors - In This Light and on This Evening
The Editors are one of the headlining bands for this year's Sziget festival. In This Light and on This Evening is one of the songs that lull and numb me through an hour long ride on public transports in the morning. So... have a taste.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Norah Jones - Come Away with Me
Muse and this particular lady keep getting our hopes up around here for music we love, but it's just German TV station Deluxe TV playing tricks on us with jingles. Well, so we play ourselves some Norah anyway.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
Well, hello there. Hadn't realised my neatly laid out blog posts had ended. Missed me?
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
The Velvet Underground - Sunday Morning
Not a lot has changed since 1967... at least not Sunday mornings...
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Tina Turner - Simply the Best
Since I mentioned her yesterday, it is time to give this Queen of Rock her due. And it's a no contest here - though quite a few songs came to mind, nothing less than Simply the Best would do her justice. A strong lady, a strong voice, a strong career and the sexiest legs in the business.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary
Another band more than worthy of gracing our Ruby Tuesday has got be CCR. I've switched between three songs (Fortunate Son, Who'll Stop the Rain, Bad Moon Rising) and I think I could've gone on a while without making up my mind, cause there's loads to pick from in their discography. However, there's this... probably their most famous song and some thanks here has to go to Tina and Ike's version as well.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Counting Crows - Colorblind
And now to tie my other loose end: Claire from the TV series Cupid was a fan of Counting Crows. I had never heard of the band before. Then I discovered VH-1 and I learned Mr. Jones by heart. And finally, some while later, I learned that there is much more to the band than that. Among others, an excellent Monday song.
I am colorblind
Coffee black and egg white
Pull me out from inside
I am ready
Coffee black and egg white
Pull me out from inside
I am ready
The Alexandrov Red Army Choir - Echelon's Song
Revolution! Workers and peasants swarm the streets of the city, storming the factories and bureau buildings...
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Avril Lavigne - I'm With You
... just to finish my train of thought - Bunny Munro had an even bigger thing for Avril Lavigne. I'll be gentle and spare you her Ska8er Boi and the ridiculously poppy Girlfriend, but I'll let Avril soothe you through a Sunday and reassure you that she's with you.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
SNAP! - Rhythm Is A Dancer
Old school dance / trance. On the recommendation of a friend who's been supplying me, more unwillingly than not, songs for Saturdays:))
I grew up with this son, but I really don't remember ever actually seeing the video.
I grew up with this son, but I really don't remember ever actually seeing the video.
Kylie Minogue - Spinning Around
You have Nick Cave to thank for this post. I have only recently finished reading his novel The Death of Bunny Munro and I forgot to count the times the main character has been masturbating thinking of Kylie's golden hot pants in this video. He even had this track as a ringtone. So, here's one to you Nick.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Aqualung - Strange And Beautiful
Sometimes, the last thing you want comes in first,
Sometimes, the first thing you want never comes...
Sometimes, the first thing you want never comes...
Aretha Franklin - You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman
First time I really paid attention to this song was in 1998, in Halle an der Saale in Germany, during a school trip. Our German teacher's wife was a violin player and had access to various shows in various venues. She provided us tickets to a gospel and soul concert held in a church with brilliant accoustics by a group that was mostly a capella. Two ladies sang a cover of this song of Aretha's and I guess it fits the International Women's Day.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Simple Minds - Belfast Child
I admit I am bringing out the heavy artillery here. But this is definitely one of the best anti-war songs out there that doesn't stem from the Vietnam War era.
Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F1-11
For anyone who has seen "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", this is a song from its soundtrack.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Melanie C - Never Be The Same Again
Well, this got stuck to me sometime this afternoon...
That house seemed so futuristic when I was younger, but now the video just puzzles me... guess I'm not deep enough to understand the sssssymbolism. [ Boondock Saints, anyone? ]
Anyway. Turns out I still like the song.
That house seemed so futuristic when I was younger, but now the video just puzzles me... guess I'm not deep enough to understand the sssssymbolism. [ Boondock Saints, anyone? ]
Anyway. Turns out I still like the song.
Meredith Brooks - Bitch
One of the feminist anthems of the 90s and I really loved the video. Scratch Ladies' Wednesday for today, this girl is a bitch.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
Republica - Ready to Go
Ok, I'll try to keep this up one more week, maybe it takes some time for the effect of reverse psychology to kick in. So... come on, Monday, hit me with your best shot. I'm Ready to Go. I'll refrain from shouting it from the rooftops, though.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Joey Deluxe - Itsy Bitsy Spider
They're here! It's an invasion!!!
Last time I watched this movie, I remember laughing myself to tears. I need to watch it again soon.
Last time I watched this movie, I remember laughing myself to tears. I need to watch it again soon.
Mike and the Mechanics - Another Cup of Coffee
On a bad weather Sunday, don't look back, don't give up, pour yourself another cup of coffee, cradle up with a good book by the window, watch the rain outside and enjoy a quiet time.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Maroon 5 - This Love
From the time before Maroon 5 totally sold out and went all poppy and duetted with chicks with scratch-ear voices, here comes the steamy video for This Love.