c_s_1987 Posted November 3, 2006 Author Report Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) Here are some great Australian songs. All except the Cold Chisel songs are from this decade: Bob Evans (what I really like about this guy is that he is the only current artist I know where if someone told me his music was recorded in the 60s or 70s, I would believe them): Nowhere Without You - reminiscent of 60s pop. Don't You Think It's Time - reminiscent of Bob Dylan. Cold Chisel (my favourite Australian act - ever): Khe Sanh - extremely popular over here. Cheap Wine Forever Now Flame Trees Thirsty Merc: In The Summertime I would add another Powderfinger clip, but they don't have very many on YouTube. Edited November 3, 2006 by Guest Correcting some poor grammar
Farin Posted November 13, 2006 Report Posted November 13, 2006 In 1987 Bono forgot his wives birthday, to make it up to her he wrote a song: (The) Sweetest Thing ~ U2
blind-fitter Posted November 13, 2006 Report Posted November 13, 2006 Bloody hate that song. Pants! An honourable man, on forgetting his wife's birthday, would do the decent thing and just shoot himself.
c_s_1987 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Posted November 13, 2006 That song is quite unusual in the way that it was originally released as one of three B-sides to "Where The Streets Have No Name" in 1987, but was later released as a single in 1998 (and that appears to be when the video was made). Unlike b-f, I like it.
Blue Fish Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 I love that song, though i didn't know he wrote it for his wife because he forgot her birthday. It's a bit of a cop out really, "sorry i forgot your birthday honey, heres a song"
Kevin Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 Could people please stop putting YouTube links out there ? The stock price is even more ridiculous and I forgot to buy in ...
Shadows Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 I think a song would be an awesome present. Even if it is make up for forgeting a birthday. Its such an awesome feeling having a song about you.
Uncle Joe Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 I agree Ms Otto. It's comparable to someone having had a dream about you. Very personal. Very intimate.
Red Fish Posted November 15, 2006 Report Posted November 15, 2006 I agree Ms Otto. It's comparable to someone having had a dream about you. Very personal. Very intimate. But my brother had a dream the other day about me getting shot by a sniper.
edna Posted November 17, 2006 Report Posted November 17, 2006 Steve Forbert - "Goin´down to Laurel" live
The Seeker Posted November 25, 2006 Report Posted November 25, 2006 John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band -- Come Together Live New York 1972.
Farin Posted November 27, 2006 Report Posted November 27, 2006 since today's the dratted first day of the week, here's Blue Monday ('83) ~ New Order
Farin Posted November 28, 2006 Report Posted November 28, 2006 here's something to broaden your musical horizons: Rose Rouge (Live) ~ St. Germain I think that's called "Nu Jazz"
blind-fitter Posted November 28, 2006 Report Posted November 28, 2006 This fellow is no oil-painting, but with songs as good as this, that shouldn't really matter, should it? Casper Hauser: "Double Glazing"
Farin Posted November 28, 2006 Report Posted November 28, 2006 I like that song and he has an interesting name too... first "Franz Ferdinand", now "Caspar Hauser" what's next? "Sissi"? or "Kaiser Wilhelm"?
blind-fitter Posted November 28, 2006 Report Posted November 28, 2006 The song has such a jaunty melody, but then when you listen closely, the lyric tells a very poignant and personal tale. You can tell that by the end the guy's almost singing through a lump in his throat, and he's welling up a bit. Me too.
edna Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 Caravan - "Golf Girl" Batman, you´ll like this one...
blind-fitter Posted December 3, 2006 Report Posted December 3, 2006 I've been trying to locate this one-hit wonder from 1980: no sign of it available anywhere (compilations, etc) Sue Wilkinson - "You'ver Got To Be A Hustler If You Want to Get On" Warning! This home-made video is a bit on the risque side (though quite funny: like the song, I suppose.) If any of you Internet-search experts are able to locate this track available for sale (any format) or download, please let me know! During my search, I discovered that Ms. Wilkinson died quite recently.
The Seeker Posted December 3, 2006 Report Posted December 3, 2006 I know where you can download it. I'll send you a PT.
daslied Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 http://www.gemm.com/c/search.pl?field=ARTIST+OR+TITLE&wild=sue+wilkinson&Go%21.x=13&Go%21.y=11
blind-fitter Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 Sorted, thanks. Did you view the Youtube vid? Enjoy it? Great little song, that one. Reached No 25 in the UK charts in mid-1980, spent 8 weeks on the chart. Since then: neither seen nor heard of again. Shame.
Tenacious_Peaches Posted December 7, 2006 Report Posted December 7, 2006 Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
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