For me to go back to where it all started.
Released right at the end of the decade in December 1979, this apocalyptic and politically charged track showcased the Clash's post-punk style.
The lyrics were about the concern felt by Joe Strummer about world events that year, referring to "a nuclear error" at Three Mile Island.
He said: "We felt that we were struggling about to slip down a slope or something, grasping with our fingernails. And there was no one there to help us."
One of the greatest funk rock songs of all time, this proved to be a one hit wonder for Ohio band Wild Cherry, but what a hit.
Crossing the genres of funk, disco and rock, this incredibly catchy song sold over 2.5 million copies in the US alone in 1976, plus my copy 🤣
The song tells the story of two lovers, one from East and one from West Berlin.
His performance of 'Heroes' on June 6, 1987, at the German Reichstag in West Berlin, has been considered a catalyst to the fall of the Berlin Wall. After his death in 2016, the German government thanked Bowie for "helping to bring down the Wall".
I just love this song, not for everyone but it brings back some great memories.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
This is a bit different to what I usually listen to but I was hooked after hearing it as the opening song on "The Gentlemen." Great movie too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4c4yQXk6Ug
This is a bit different to what I usually listen to but I was hooked after hearing it as the opening song on "The Gentlemen." Great movie too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4c4yQXk6Ug
Has that real Southern Folk sound to it.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
@canberratiger These guys got in my head during lockdown.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
@canberratiger These guys got in my head during lockdown.
These guys are brilliant. I got into them over the last few years as well.
@canberratiger These guys got in my head during lockdown.
These guys are brilliant. I got into them over the last few years as well.
Just saw they were here in January, I probably would have went if I knew that.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Though this is my favourite Banjo song.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
@garry yeah I saw the tour late and it was sold out. Shame would have been good
@canberratiger These guys got in my head during lockdown.
These guys are brilliant. I got into them over the last few years as well.
Just saw they were here in January, I probably would have went if I knew that.
Hey that is very cool! I will check them out a bit more.
I usually like heavier stuff but I do appreciate some country and folk.
Shipping up to Boston is a masterpiece
Taking my son to his first rock concert on Friday. Grinspoon. He’s super excited. When I was showing clips on YouTube I stumbled on this one from Homebake 1998, I remember seeing them at this show.
on a side note Jebediah are also playing, after hearing the intro to one song he said “turn it off this is not my style” which made me laugh as I do not like them either.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TgbQF_5qlHA&pp=ygUSZ3JpbnNwb29uIGNoYW1waW9u
