On this fine Monday, with war and violence flaring across the planet, we ask ourselves “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding“? “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding” was written by British rocker, Nick Lowe and made … Continue reading
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The Police recorded “Can’t Stand Losing You” in the top half of 1978 and the song was first released as a single in August of that year. It was later reissued in June of 1979 (where the official video below … Continue reading
“With your badge and rubber boots” Ready for a high-quality video find of Blondie performing their debut single, “X Offender” on TV in 1978? I sure am! Join in the fun. BLONDIE: ‘X OFFENDER’ (LIVE, 1978) Previously on Music for … Continue reading
“Hanging from your daisy chain, swinging in your trees…” The only single released from Siouxsie and the Banshees‘ second L.P., Join Hands, “Playground Twist” was released in July of 1979. This slightly sinister, gorgeous and swirling tune made it to … Continue reading
“This ain’t no party. This ain’t no disco. This no foolin’ around…” Talking Heads recorded their Fear of Music L.P in the spring of 1979 and it was released almost 33-years-ago-to-the-day on August 3, 1979. The first single from the … Continue reading