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There was an episode of the 80s series Moonlighting where all of the lines were spoken a la Shakespeare, with wardrobe to match, and halfway through they break into a version of Good Lovin' (originally by The Rascals). The Shakespearean turns of phrase made for some humorous moments on top of the storyline. "I must aweigh (away?), for I am off to floss," after which a character pulls out dental floss and starts flossing. The whole thing was worth watching; even my grandmother, who didn't care for the show, enjoyed that one.This past week's episode of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, called "Subspace Rhapsody" on Paramount+ was incredible - it was a full-blown musical.
A record that gets my blood pumping with fun:
Love So Fine - Roger Nichols & The Small Circle Of Friends.
There was an episode of the 80s series Moonlighting where all of the lines were spoken a la Shakespeare, with wardrobe to match, and halfway through they break into a version of Good Lovin' (originally by The Rascals). The Shakespearean turns of phrase made for some humorous moments on top of the storyline. "I must aweigh (away?), for I am off to floss," after which a character pulls out dental floss and starts flossing. The whole thing was worth watching; even my grandmother, who didn't care for the show, enjoyed that one.
This morning, Sting's Epilogue (Nothing 'Bout Me)" popped on. I'd forgotten just how good it is! Solid vocals, clever lyrics, and a sparkling piano... and a killer crescendo ending.
And I remembered that music could be fun. What a kick!
That album is criminally overlooked and underrated. Nile Rodgers had such a clean production style on that one--it wasn't as cluttered as a few of the albums surrounding it. "'Cross The Midnight Sky" and "Golden Girl" are others from that album which are among my favorites."Says" by Al Jarreau (a non-single from his album L Is for Lover that's my all-time favorite song of his)
Shuffle with a shoeshine!I'd add "Pop Music" by M to the list...
"Tall Cool One" is definitely my favorite solo song of his. Aside from being incredibly catchy, it shows off an especially lighthearted side of Plant that very rarely comes out on his solo albums. I also love that he had enough of a sense of humor to embrace the idea of working in all kinds of Zeppelin samples into the aural collages.Some songs with a lot of swagger, like Robert Plant's "Tall Cool One," have catchy hooks and some grinding riffs that are always a fun listen.
That album is criminally overlooked and underrated. Nile Rodgers had such a clean production style on that one--it wasn't as cluttered as a few of the albums surrounding it. "'Cross The Midnight Sky" and "Golden Girl" are others from that album which are among my favorites.
Having said that, "One Way" (from Heart's Horizon) has always been a standout for me.
Only Yesterday-Carpenters 70’s
Steppin’ Out-Joe Jackson 80’s
All remind me of summer vacations with the radio on, riding or driving down the highways.
Just about anything from the last four albums by Cheap Trick (one of which is a Christmas album). Those guys still have a blast playing together and it shows.
Not just that, but laser etching on the vinyl, too! (Which, yes, does affect the sound, unfortunately, but when I was much younger and less of an audiophile than I am now, I thought that was such a cool added touch.) Underrated band. They never did crack the Top 40 here (though "I Got You" did still climb as high as #53, if memory serves me right), but two of the members would find much greater commercial success in the band Crowded House, who are every bit as underrated and still putting out masterfully-crafted albums to this day.This just came up on my playlist. "Shark Attack" from the Split Enz album True Colours. (Which had album jackets in an array of colors...) One of those crazy fun songs, this one hailing from New Zealand. "I Got You" was the hit.