Comments on: CHART ATTACK! #26: 4/8/89 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/ The Music That Taste Forgot Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:05:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: CHART ATTACK!: 5/13/89 | Popdose http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-47623 CHART ATTACK!: 5/13/89 | Popdose Fri, 08 May 2009 13:30:54 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-47623 [...] actually covered this song in a previous CHART ATTACK!, so I won’t go into too much redundant detail here. I’ll just say that I truly love [...] […] actually covered this song in a previous CHART ATTACK!, so I won’t go into too much redundant detail here. I’ll just say that I truly love […]

]]> By: Robert http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7637 Robert Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:50:55 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7637 I saw the end of that "Bands Reunited" episode, Elaine (even that show is probably too classy for VH1 these days); all I remember is Wakeling and whoever reunited with him aside from Roger and the FYC guys playing in a nearly empty club. It was a little sad, so I'm glad they're playing to bigger crowds now. I think "True Blue" was the song that spawned the MTV video contest in 1986, and yes, the winner's video got more praise than Madonna's official video from what I remember. "Cherish" was the video with the mermaids and mermen and Madonna's wet cleavage. Herb Ritts directed it, I think, but I could be wrong, and no, I'm not gonna look it up. I think Sir Harry and Sweetpea appeared on "SNL" with Bonnie Raitt in 1990, but again, I could be wrong, etc. "I Can't Turn You Loose" was definitely on the cassette of "What Up, Dog?" I saw the end of that “Bands Reunited” episode, Elaine (even that show is probably too classy for VH1 these days); all I remember is Wakeling and whoever reunited with him aside from Roger and the FYC guys playing in a nearly empty club. It was a little sad, so I’m glad they’re playing to bigger crowds now.

I think “True Blue” was the song that spawned the MTV video contest in 1986, and yes, the winner’s video got more praise than Madonna’s official video from what I remember. “Cherish” was the video with the mermaids and mermen and Madonna’s wet cleavage. Herb Ritts directed it, I think, but I could be wrong, and no, I’m not gonna look it up.

I think Sir Harry and Sweetpea appeared on “SNL” with Bonnie Raitt in 1990, but again, I could be wrong, etc. “I Can’t Turn You Loose” was definitely on the cassette of “What Up, Dog?”

]]> By: Lyle http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7554 Lyle Fri, 13 Apr 2007 21:26:01 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7554 Thanks for another great post and insightful comments from readers.  After reading this, I had to dig out my "What Up, Dog" album.  (I will admit to still having it but I haven't listened to it for a long time.  But I remember liking it.) Robert, there is nothing on it or the incredibly detailed liner notes to identify who did those voices.  And the cover of Otis Redding’s "I Can’t Turn You Loose"?  It's not on there.  (Maybe a bonus track on cassette?)  But neither is their cover of "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" -- it must have been on their follow-up album. The album says one of the songs was co-written by Marshall Crenshaw and another by Elvis Costello!  Now my head is hurting.  But any album that includes Sir Harry and Sweetpea can't be all bad.  As I remember, not long after this album, Bonnie Raitt had them sing on her album.  Great voices. Thanks for another great post and insightful comments from readers.  After reading this, I had to dig out my "What Up, Dog" album.  (I will admit to still having it but I haven’t listened to it for a long time.  But I remember liking it.)
Robert, there is nothing on it or the incredibly detailed liner notes to identify who did those voices.  And the cover of Otis Redding’s "I Can’t Turn You Loose"?  It’s not on there.  (Maybe a bonus track on cassette?)  But neither is their cover of "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" — it must have been on their follow-up album.
The album says one of the songs was co-written by Marshall Crenshaw and another by Elvis Costello!  Now my head is hurting.  But any album that includes Sir Harry and Sweetpea can’t be all bad.  As I remember, not long after this album, Bonnie Raitt had them sing on her album.  Great voices.

]]> By: Elaine http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7509 Elaine Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:40:15 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7509 Hey Robert, the Dave Wakeling Experience (aka English Beat, but without Roger) has been touring since right after that VH-1 show Bands Reunited tried to put them back together. I saw them play last year in California. It was a surprisingly fun show. They have great energy, the crowd really digs them, and of course the songs are good (mostly). Also, I like "Cherish" as well. Isn't that the song which they held a contest for music videos from unknown directors? I liked the winning amateur video far more than the one she shot! Hey Robert, the Dave Wakeling Experience (aka English Beat, but without Roger) has been touring since right after that VH-1 show Bands Reunited tried to put them back together. I saw them play last year in California. It was a surprisingly fun show. They have great energy, the crowd really digs them, and of course the songs are good (mostly).

Also, I like “Cherish” as well. Isn’t that the song which they held a contest for music videos from unknown directors? I liked the winning amateur video far more than the one she shot!

]]> By: Robert http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7405 Robert Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:10:23 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7405 You hate "Woman" by John Lennon and "Somebody's Knockin'" by Terri Gibb, but you love Milli Vanilli -- Jeremy, you're a complicated man, and God bless you for it! You hate "Woman" by John Lennon and "Somebody’s Knockin’" by Terri Gibb, but you love Milli Vanilli — Jeremy, you’re a complicated man, and God bless you for it!

]]> By: Jeremy http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7399 Jeremy Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:13:31 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7399 milli vanilli is the best. I would have loved to see Pilatus on the Surreal Life go at it with Vanilla Ice. He should not have killed himself. milli vanilli is the best. I would have loved to see Pilatus on the Surreal Life go at it with Vanilla Ice. He should not have killed himself.

]]> By: Stephen http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7394 Stephen Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:05:30 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7394 Just wanted to point out that <em>Pop Up Video</em> is apparently still being shown on VH1 Classic because I saw it on Sunday when I was visiting my parents house for easter (unfortunately don't have Classic on my satellite). Also, that Traveling Wilburys video really made me nostalgic for music videos. Yes, I realize they're still around, but just barely, and back then EVERYONE had one and it was almost guaranteed VH1 or MTV or at the very least The Box was going to show it.Also, am I the only one who starts singing the lyrics to Funky Cold Medina when I should be singing the Wild Thing lyrics and vice versa? Just wanted to point out that Pop Up Video is apparently still being shown on VH1 Classic because I saw it on Sunday when I was visiting my parents house for easter (unfortunately don’t have Classic on my satellite). Also, that Traveling Wilburys video really made me nostalgic for music videos. Yes, I realize they’re still around, but just barely, and back then EVERYONE had one and it was almost guaranteed VH1 or MTV or at the very least The Box was going to show it.Also, am I the only one who starts singing the lyrics to Funky Cold Medina when I should be singing the Wild Thing lyrics and vice versa?

]]> By: Robert http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7326 Robert Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:22:41 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7326 Thanks, Dave!  I'd forgotten that title completely, but I was 12 when the song came out, so of course the strip-club-set video stuck in my mind.<br><br>I still can't believe the outpouring of bile for Fine Young Cannibals, yet no trashing of Milli Vanilli?  I wouldn't care about their eternal status as impostors if their bubblegum pop tasted any good, but it doesn't taste good, not even with light sprinkling of nostalgia.  The most memorable thing about them was their chest bumping and running-in-place dance in the "Girl You Know It's True" video.  (Or was that the "Baby Don't Forget My Number" video?)<br><br>The three Madonna songs I like the most are from the <em>Like a Prayer</em>/<em>Dick Tracy</em> era: "Express Yourself," "Cherish" (I've been given grief for putting that one near the top), and "Vogue." Thanks, Dave!  I’d forgotten that title completely, but I was 12 when the song came out, so of course the strip-club-set video stuck in my mind.<br><br>I still can’t believe the outpouring of bile for Fine Young Cannibals, yet no trashing of Milli Vanilli?  I wouldn’t care about their eternal status as impostors if their bubblegum pop tasted any good, but it doesn’t taste good, not even with light sprinkling of nostalgia.  The most memorable thing about them was their chest bumping and running-in-place dance in the "Girl You Know It’s True" video.  (Or was that the "Baby Don’t Forget My Number" video?)<br><br>The three Madonna songs I like the most are from the Like a Prayer/Dick Tracy era: "Express Yourself," "Cherish" (I’ve been given grief for putting that one near the top), and "Vogue."

]]> By: Dave P http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7321 Dave P Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:17:50 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7321 The Rod Stewart video set in a strip club was "Lost in You," if anyone cares. Check it out at http://youtube.com/watch?v=PHtkS3RuCHo ... The Rod Stewart video set in a strip club was “Lost in You,” if anyone cares. Check it out at http://youtube.com/watch?v=PHtkS3RuCHo …

]]> By: dan s http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7190 dan s Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:58:00 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2007/04/06/chart-attack-26/#comment-7190 The remix of like a prayer on the immaculate collection really is not as good as the album version. It's really a shame because it's a really good comp otherwise. On the other hand I think all music lovers should have both the compilation and the like a prayer album as there are some songs from that album you shouldn't miss.Anyways... nice to read and the comments are interesting and funny as always, which is not something you can say of the average blog. Note that I don't include myself in that statement. The remix of like a prayer on the immaculate collection really is not as good as the album version. It’s really a shame because it’s a really good comp otherwise. On the other hand I think all music lovers should have both the compilation and the like a prayer album as there are some songs from that album you shouldn’t miss.Anyways… nice to read and the comments are interesting and funny as always, which is not something you can say of the average blog. Note that I don’t include myself in that statement.

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