Song of the Day

[Darkstone]

On 10/8/2021 at 10:14 PM, Jolly Olli said:

I had totally forgotten that she recorded that track, too. At least here - that's my impression - the original version by Umberto Tozzi was far more popular. My memory might betray me, but I don't think so. "Self control" was a huge hit and is still the song that most people think of when she gets mentioned.

I know the original Tozzi version was huge. I don't know where "here" is, but in Australia Laura Branigan's version was massive.

"Self Control" was also popular and a far superior track, but I reckon most Aussies of my vintage would recognize her more from "Gloria".

Talking about "Self Control", I'll take any opportunity to post this Killer cover. 

 

 

 

[Doggy]

Stone Soup - Right Before My Eyes.

[Darkstone]

On 11/7/2020 at 3:51 PM, Darkstone said:

Here's three from "The Fabulous Thunderbirds". Probably not everyone's cup of tea, but I love these guys.

The guitarist is Jimmie Vaughan, Stevie Ray's brother. I love the solo on "Wrap It Up". Ridiculously short and simple, but perfect.

Any fans of "Married With Children" (possibly my favourite TV show of all time) should recognize the second track.

 

 

 

 

 

"The Fabulous Thunderbirds" popped up in my rotation today, so I thought I'd bump this post of mine from '20.

I really, really, love "Wrap Up It".

A very cool band. 

 

[Darkstone]

On 7/15/2020 at 5:12 PM, Darkstone said:

Here's two great, very iconic old school Aussie tracks that I have a connection with. My first job when leaving school at 16 was as a storeman for a stationery company. The other storeman was a guy named Robert "Huk" Treloar. He was a drummer and member of "Blackfeather" in 1978. This track from 1972 is their only hit. I remember him telling me, when they used to play clubs that this track was on the setlist about four times. He was also a member of "The Little Heroes" in 1982. That's actually him playing drums on the single. Again, as with Tommy Vucur from "Vanishing Point" who is a commercial painter that I work with now, it amazes me how these guys go back to being "normal people" and how hard it is to actually "make it" in the industry.

 

 

 

After many years Huk contacted me and join up as a result of stumbling across this post, so I had to bump it.

These tracks are obscure now, but they are absolute Aussie Pop/Rock Royalty. 

What a great site this is!

[Doggy]

16 hours ago, Darkstone said:

After many years Huk contacted me and join up as a result of stumbling across this post, so I had to bump it.

These tracks are obscure now, but they are absolute Aussie Pop/Rock Royalty. 

What a great site this is!

When I think of Blackfather, not just this song , but " Seasons Of Change Part 1 ".

[Darkstone]

Just been revisiting "Lesbian Bed Death".

A great band that has evolved very nicely. 

 

 

 

[Darkstone]

Let me be clear, I'm not a "4 Non Blondes" fan at all.

"What's Up" is tolerable, but I do have a soft spot for their follow up single, "Superfly".

 I love the chorus and there's no denying the power of Linda Perry's voice.

 

 

 

[auslander]

5 hours ago, Darkstone said:

Let me be clear, I'm not a "4 Non Blondes" fan at all.

"What's Up" is tolerable, but I do have a soft spot for their follow up single, "Superfly".

 I love the chorus and there's no denying the power of Linda Perry's voice.

 

 

 

She'd also know all about lesbian bed death too.

[Mr.AOR]

Superb new single from Conor Maley...

 

[Darkstone]

Switchfoot - Dark Horses.

I wasn't sure where to post it, so I put it here. 

I loved this one when I first heard it on the radio, so as a result I have it in my rotation.

As much as I love this track, it's the only thing I know from Switchfoot.

I might go on a deep dive this weekend.

 

 

 

Edited May 2, 2022 by Darkstone

[auslander]

3 hours ago, Darkstone said:

Switchfoot - Dark Horses.

I wasn't sure where to post it, so I put it here. 

I loved this one when I first heard it on the radio, so as a result I have it in my rotation.

As much as I love this track, it's the only thing I know from Switchfoot.

I might go on a deep dive this weekend.

 

 

 

I'm a huge Switchfoot fan. Jon Foreman certainly knows how to write hooks.

[Darkstone]

19 hours ago, auslander said:

I'm a huge Switchfoot fan. Jon Foreman certainly knows how to write hooks.

I still can't believe I heard "Dark Horses" on MMM of all places when it was released. 

I'll definitely be doing a long overdue tour of their discography. 

Hit me with a couple of Killers to start me off.

Edited May 3, 2022 by Darkstone

[auslander]

2 hours ago, Darkstone said:

I still can't believe I heard "Dark Horses" on MMM of all places when it was released. 

I'll definitely be doing a long overdue tour of their discography. 

Hit me with a couple of Killers to start me off.

Vice Verses (album from which Dark Horses features) is a good disc. I'd check out Oh, Gravity if you like that rock sound. Their biggest album would be The Beautiful Letdown. I love the track Meant to Live from that one. Nothing is Sound is another good album. Stars is a track that has that upbeat positive rock vibe. Personally my favourite is Hello Hurricane. It is probably their most consistent disc with zero filler tracks. Of their more recent albums, Native Tongue stands out. It has a real modern rock sound. Check out the title track and All I Need that has a crazy catchy chorus.

 

[Darkstone]

The Rolling Stones - Bitch.

As cool as Fuck!

I love the Stones and this would be close to my favourite track of many brilliant tracks.

You don't hear this one very often. I guess the title is problematic, especially these days.

It's Killer when the horns (yes the horns) kick in.

 

 

 

[Darkstone]

Another one of my favourite Stones tracks.

In '86 they went full Hard Rock with "One Hit (to the body)".

They're all in leather and denim in the clip and they pull it off.

Except for the fact that Keith Richards appears to be wearing a ladies leather jacket. 

C'mon Keith!

 

 

 

[Darkstone]

"The Cure" have some great memory inducing tracks from back in the day.

This is by far my favourite of theirs.

A Killer track from '90 that's not out of place here, IMO.

 

 

Edited July 12, 2022 by Darkstone

[Darkstone]

On 5/3/2022 at 7:36 PM, auslander said:

Vice Verses (album from which Dark Horses features) is a good disc. I'd check out Oh, Gravity if you like that rock sound. Their biggest album would be The Beautiful Letdown. I love the track Meant to Live from that one. Nothing is Sound is another good album. Stars is a track that has that upbeat positive rock vibe. Personally my favourite is Hello Hurricane. It is probably their most consistent disc with zero filler tracks. Of their more recent albums, Native Tongue stands out. It has a real modern rock sound. Check out the title track and All I Need that has a crazy catchy chorus.

 

Sorry mate, I still haven't checked this stuff out.

I'll let you know when I do.

[auslander]

6 hours ago, Darkstone said:

"The Cure" have some great memory inducing tracks from back in the day.

This is by far my favourite of theirs.

A Killer track from '90 that's not out of place here, IMO.

 

 

Very much a rock track from a band that is a secret love of mine... 

[Darkstone]

Voyager - Promise. 

The Official Australian entry in this year's *Eurovision...

... I don't hate it.

 

 

 

 

*Yes, Australia competes in the Eurovision Song Contest. 

Don't ask why, just accept it.

Edited February 23, 2023 by Darkstone

[lettard]

Yeah they received an invite a few years back....which is strange because they host two semi finals before the actual thing to pick the last few European artists...if you don't do well your out before the actual real thing  they should just put em all in..it'd last a few hours more..which on a Saturday night with a beer suits me fine...my kids love the Euorvision...just for the cheese tbh..oh and Graham Norton  

[tobi is an animal]

 

[Darkstone]

Too soon?

 

 

[auslander]

1 hour ago, Darkstone said:

Too soon?

 

 

 

 

[Darkstone]

8 hours ago, auslander said:

 

 

No.

I'm sorry mate, you've gone too far.

That's out of line.

We're talking about people's lives here.  

Edited June 21, 2023 by Darkstone

[Darkstone]

The Rolling Stones - Under My Thumb.

I love these guys, especially their early stuff.

This is definitely one of my favourite tracks, but could you imagine if a Male artist or Band released it today?

Considering the lyrical content and the current worldwide PC social climate, it would cause riots.