why wouldn’t you call this song Shake Your Body Down? No wonder I could never find it
And here’s the original in case you’re interested. Who knew?
Mistadobolina
Oh Del, you are one funky homosapien indeed!
Used to LOVE this song back in the day and this Friday is just the right day for its resurgence.
Enjoy!
Del tha Funkee Homosapien – “Mistadobolina”
Swing Out Sister’s 90’s Love Child
While rummaging though clothes racks and finally buying all the sweaters I didn't bother to buy in the Fall, I heard this lovely track playing from the store speakers. Audio on this version is crappy but you'll get the idea. Was a big Swing Out Sister fan for approximately one season in the 80s when the "Breakout" 45 was on constant rotation. Never really warmed to their other stuff as they got more jazzy and less pop…but perhaps I need to revisit.
Swing Out Sister – "Love Child"Everybody shake your stuff
I’m apparently revisiting all the 12″ vinyl I had back in high school.
Loved this. Am sure C89 in Seattle must’ve exposed me to all these (UK-based) dance/hip-hop hits. Double Trouble & Rebel MC – “Street Tuff”Leila K’s Got To Get
Why isn’t this available on any digital services? Travesty!
I could not get enough of this track back in…1989 (and note that “nasty girl” sample in the breakdown).
George Clinton + Public Enemy+ Prince
UNDERAPPRECIATED!!! This song George Clinton/Public Enemy did absolutely zilch when it came out in 1989. And the album version was sort of annoying with 80s style production. But this 12″ mix (which apparently was the single version too – smart) was remixed by none other than Prince and at least made it sound like it came out in 1990.
Good stuff! And rare too. It’s slow to load but be patient. George Clinton f/Public Enemy – “Tweakin’ (Paisley Park Mix)” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZqHJgkp4Eg
90s House favorites….Blue Pearl, Bizarre Inc…and Billy Idol?
So I’m diving back down the early 90s house rabbit hole….
This song was on some random 90s compilation I had…. it wasn’t a big success in the US but was a big theme song for me my senior year in college. Blue Pearl – “Mother Dawn” Turns out Billy idol covered the track on his Cyberpunk record. Who knew? The group was mostly known stateside for this track, (I actually always thought the vocalist was male. Guess I was wrong). “(Can You Feel) The Passion” : ….which was a response/reinterpretation of Bizarre Inc.’s “Playing with Knives” …who best known for this gem… “I’m Gonna Get You” They put out a final album in 1996 on Mercury that was ignored but I adored. The title track had a total 60s Motown vibe but it gets the remix treatment from 90s-era DJ du jour Todd Terry (who did Everything But The Girl’s “Missing” the same year I believe) here with his take on “Surprise” +Bonus Here’s a new Blue Pearl discovery, which features David Gilmour & Rick Wright from Pink Floyd. Random. But me likey: “Alive” Now we’re all caught up!Belinda Carlisle Binge
So my previous Belinda post was inspired by the fact that i just finished Carlisle’s autobiography, Lips Unsealed. It’s a quick read and I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that a huge amount of time wasn’t spent on the music. Drug use is discussed at length and it’s juicy stuff (how much did she do, you ask? A lot)…but the memoir really misses a more thorough discussion of her addiction and her talent. Most of her troubles are blamed on a lack of confidence. And while I don’t discredit her reasons, you do wish she had the guts to go a bit deeper.
Shanice
I have no idea why…but I used to LOOOOVE this song by “I Love Your Smile” singer Shanice, who made a minor comeback in the late 90s. I stumbled across an old mixtape with this on it (yes you heard me right), had A/V resuscitate an old tapedeck in my office, and….voila! Instant memories.
Shanice – “When I Close My Eyes”