The official Beatles video of this demonstrates pretty well the kind of hysteria the Beatles caused among teenage girls at their height. In the video,…
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02/09/2019: “Tangerine” by Teleman
Teleman are one of the bands that seems steeped in artiness. The melodies and structures they use on this are among their most conventional. For…
28/08/2019: “Music For Chameleons” by Gary Numan
Gary Numan has spent decades cultivating a unique sound and persona. I could possibly compare him to David Bowie, but Numan’s music is special because…
22/08/2019: “Wave Of Mutilation” by Pixies
Particularly astute people might guess that “Wave Of Mutilation” is not a happy, upbeat song about the beauty of human nature. It’s a song about…
21/08/2019: “You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry
This song, for me, will always remind me of the iconic dance scene in Pulp Fiction. John Travolta and Uma Thurman twist and jive together…
14/08/2019: “I’m Going Slightly Mad” by Queen
Freddie Mercury tragically died of AIDS in November 1991. This song was released in March 1991. It is a poignant song that expresses Mercury’s feeling…
08/08/2019: “Atlantic City” by Bruce Springsteen
Atlantic City is a place mainly known for its casinos. In many places, gambling is associated with organised crime, destitution and desperation. The tale told…
06/08/2019: “Smash It Up Parts 1 & 2” by The Damned
As the name would seem to suggest, “Smash It Up” is composed of two very different songs. The first part is a slow and thoughtful…
03/08/2019: “Angie” by The Rolling Stones
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger differ on who or what this song is about. Richards wrote the song, and claims it is about nobody in…
31/07/2019: “Wild Thing” by The Troggs
“Wild Thing” is a classic, beyond any shadow of a doubt. Like many popular songs from the 60s, it’s a cover of a song which…