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Le Mans - Love Lies. Killer track that popped up in my rotation today. Always loved this one.

"Slide it in" by "Whitesnake" had UK and US versions that were different. It's definitely noticeable in the guitars. I always had the UK version. I was aware of the US version but didn't manage to get it back in the day. I have it now digitally of course. This is a killer track either way.

One of the classics.

Good boy.

I hope you're not including me in that comment mate. Mine have been worthy offerings. BTW, you're still behind in you're post count according to your contract.

Another one for Luke.

Here's two examples that are certainly not better than the originals IMO and have always left me asking...why? The track from "The Police" starts off great, but the chorus is such a departure from the iconic original that it makes it unlistenable for me.

Hey Cody, You'll like this one. In an amazing coincidence, the new installment of "Metal School" posted today features "Raven". It's a great watch.

Another one for Lucas. The original "Bruno Mars" track is a great Pop song and I love the "Charlie Parra" Metal cover with "Pellek" on vocals.

Talking about pissing him off. You've made a commitment that you've already reneged on twice. You must give him his due.

My Mum loved music as much as I do. She grew up in the 60's during the "60's Brit Invasion", so I was exposed to that early on. "The Searchers" were a big part of that and i've always loved their version of "Love Potion Number 9". This version from the "Tygers of Pan Tang" (featuring Mr. Sykes) absolutely does it justice and is one of my favourites. On a side note, check out how Hardcore the "Searchers" guitars are.

I've never really watched "OZ", I've just seen a few clips here and there on youtube. This one popped up in my recommendations. I didn't know he appeared on the show. The way he dies is kind of ironic. It may have been "Beth" inspired. After hearing that track, I'm sure there were plenty of KISS fans that wanted to stab him in the throat.

? That one's over my head mate.

This one's more Luciferian than Satanic.

Mate, I'm thinking of hopping in a dinghy and entering the US illegally. I could use a few hundred grand.

Correct.

Yeah, love ABBA. Most Aussies do. We absolutely embraced them in the Seventies and they make up a lot of my earliest musical memories. When they were in Melbourne in '77, they stayed at the Old Melbourne hotel. My Uncle was working there at the time and he got myself and my cousin autographed singles of "Knowing Me, Knowing You". He also let my Mum know when they were leaving. I'll never forget being in the hotel reception, just my Mum, my Aunt and myself. We were the only ones there when they came down to get in their limo. They stopped, we got more autographs and I, being 4 years old, actually got a kiss on the cheek from Agnetha! I'm very proud of that claim to fame. Forget earliest musical memories, the "Mamma Mia" video was mesmerizing at that age for other reasons.

Cody has turned to the Darkside and become a Synthwave fan? "Say it ain't so Joe, say it ain't so," (historic Baseball reference). Do you know what the hardest thing about being a Synthwave fan is?

You're in for a treat.

The Robert Cray Band. I haven't followed his output since the "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" album in '88 (I should), but back in the day I loved these two albums. This shit is as smooth as silk.

I hate being negative, but... "The Sex Pistols" "The Clash" "The Ramones" I'd actually pay to not see these bands. Not much chance of seeing any of these guys live so perhaps in these cases, an almost identical tribute band. Also, although he's not a band, you could add "Iggy Pop" to the list.

Speaking of Alice Cooper, he used to host a weekly Satellite radio show. I don't know if he still does, but every Halloween he would play this AC/DC track. Killer track and one of my favourites of theirs. Listen at the very end for Bon Scott to say "Shazbot" and "Nanu Nanu" as a shout out to Mork & Mindy. He loved the show apparently.