Old school music is cool!

[Blurock]

I just love that Latin beat.

[Citizen X]

1-2-3-4: Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine: 1988
I don’t know about ‘shy boy,’ I am however cold and clinical but definitely not shy!

“They tell me you're shy boy
But I want you just the same
Don't play innocent with me
You know it's not just fun and games
When I look into your eyes
So much passion burns inside
But if you need some coaxing
I will do it
Step by step there's nothing to it

1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine

Come out of your shell boy
You know we go like hand in glove
You're afraid of giving in
But I am never giving up on your love
And no matter what it takes
I will steal your heart away
Take a chance for once you won't regret it
Want my love just come and get it

1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine

So no matter what it takes
I will steal your heart away
Take a chance for once you won't regret it
Take my love just come and get it

1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine

1-2-3-4 come on baby
5-6-7 times
You got to give me your love
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting baby
Until you are mine

1-2-3-4
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11

1-2-3-4
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11”

Album cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1-2-3_(Gloria_Estefan_and_Miami_Sound_Machine_song). Accessed 19 May 2013

[Citizen X]

Karyn White: Secret rendezvous: 1989

I can’t work out in concrete terms why I love bubble-gum pop and the bubble-gum pop chicks of the 80’s, but I do! I have a serious thing for bubble-gum pop!

“From a penthouse view, we'll make love, drink champagne by the candlelight...
I'm so glad I'm in your arms, baby I am yours tonight!
To be with you is all I need, so lock the door and throw away the key!
No one will disturb this groove, we could not stop it if we wanted to!!!”

“Happiness is when I, I think of you,
and we'll be gettin' together for a rendez-vous,
I'll be on time, you bring the wine,
and when we lock the door, you'll be all mine...
Alone in my room, thoughts of you in my head as I wait...
The time is soon, you'll arrive, together then,
we'll escape into the night on wings of love,
and do the things that we once dreamed of...
All aboard a luxury, a first class ticket to ecstasy...

It won't stop! It don't stop! A non-stop secret rendez-vous!
It won't stop! It don't stop! A non-stop secret rendez-vous!
Hey, hey, hey! Oh, oh, oh!!

From a penthouse view, we'll make love, drink champagne by the candlelight...
I'm so glad I'm in your arms, baby I am yours tonight!
To be with you is all I need, so lock the door and throw away the key!
No one will disturb this groove, we could not stop it if we wanted to!!!

It won't stop! It don't stop! A non-stop secret rendez-vous!
It won't stop! It don't stop! A non-stop secret rendez-vous!
Hey, hey, hey! Oh, oh, oh!
Secret rendez-vous!

Happiness is when I, I think of you,
and we'll be gettin' together for a rendez-vous...
I'll be on time, you bring the wine,
and when we lock the door, you'll be all mine...

I want you! Do you want me? We're gon' lock the door, throw away the key, ecstasy, yeah!!
(It won't stop!) No, (It don't stop!) Baby!
(A non-stop secret rendez-vous!)
(It won't stop! It don't stop!) I just wanna be with you...
(A non-stop secret rendez-vous!)
(Oh-oo-oh! Oh-oh-oo-oh! Oh-oo-oh!! Secret rendez-vous!)

I wanna rendez-vous by the candlelight,
I wanna hug and squeeze you through the night...
So lock the door, throw away the key, ecstasy!!
I can't let no one disturb this groove, I couldn't stop it if I wanted to,
it's you for me, and me for you in a secret rendez-vous”

[pmbguy]

My man Frank

[pmbguy]

Rock roots

Buddy Holly 1958 “Oh Boy”

[pmbguy]

All you need is love
The Beatles


The big truths are often simple

[Citizen X]

Blondie: Heart of glass: 1979

“Once I had a love and it was a gas
Soon turned out had a heart of glass
Seemed like the real thing, only to find
Much of mistrust, love's gone behind
Once I had a love and it was divine
Soon found out I was losing my mind
It seemed like the real thing but I was so blind
Much of mistrust, love's gone behind

In between
What I find is pleasing and I'm feeling fine
Love is so confusing there's no peace of mind
If I fear I'm losing you it's just no good
You teasing like you do

Once I had a love and it was a gas
Soon turned out had a heart of glass
Seemed like the real thing, only to find
Much of mistrust, love's gone behind

Once I had a love and it was divine
Soon found out I was losing my mind
It seemed like the real thing but I was so blind
Much of mistrust, love's gone behind

Lost inside
Adorable illusion and I cannot hide
I'm the one you're using, please don't push me aside
We could've made it cruising, yeah

Yeah, riding high on love's true bluish light

Once I had a love and it was a gas
Soon turned out I had a heart of glass (radio)
Soon turned out to be a pain in the ass (LP)
Seemed like the real thing only to find
Much of mistrust, love's gone behind”

[Citizen X]

All you need is love
The Beatles


The big truths are often simple

I absolutely love this song!! I listen to the Beatles and in particular John Lennon’s solo career on a regular basis. This music does something to me that I can’t quite explain. My favorite John Lennon album is Double Fantasy


All you need is love: The Beatle: 1967
“Love, love, love.
Love, love, love.
Love, love, love.

There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game.
It's easy.

Nothing you can make that can't be made.
No one you can save that can't be saved.
Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time.
It's easy.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

Nothing you can know that isn't known.
Nothing you can see that isn't shown.
Nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be.
It's easy.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

All you need is love (all together, now!)
All you need is love. (everybody!)
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need (love is all you need)”

Album cover:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_You_Need_Is_Love

[pmbguy]

I dig Blondie

Really good classic stuff
It’s weird, the vibe of their music is fuzzy and hypnotic. I love it.

[pmbguy]

I am a Big van!

Let it be
Beatles

"Let It Be"
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Yeah there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Ah let it be, yeah let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music,
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Yeah let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah let it be
Oh there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah let it be
Oh there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Ah let it be, yeah let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

[Citizen X]

Help: Beatles: 1965

“Help, I need somebody,
Help, not just anybody,
Help, you know I need someone, help.

When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self-assured,
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me.

And now my life has changed in oh so many ways,
My independence seems to vanish in the haze.
But every now and then I feel so insecure,
I know that I just need you like I've never done before.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me.

When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self-assured,
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, oh”
Album Cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help!_(album). Accessed 19 May 2013

[Citizen X]

Starting over: John Lennon: Double Fantasy: 1980

“Our life together is so precious together
We have grown, we have grown
Although our love is still special
Let's take a chance and fly away somewhere alone

It's been too long since we took the time
No-one's to blame, I know time flies so quickly
But when I see you darling
It's like we both are falling in love again
It'll be just like starting over, starting over

Everyday we used to make it love
Why can't we be making love nice and easy
It's time to spread our wings and fly
Don't let another day go by my love
It'll be just like starting over, starting over

Why don't we take off alone
Take a trip somewhere far, far away
We'll be together all alone again
Like we used to in the early days
Well, well, well darling

It's been too long since we took the time
No-one's to blame, I know time flies so quickly
But when I see you darling
It's like we both are falling in love again
It'll be just like starting over, starting over

Our life together is so precious together
We have grown, we have grown
Although our love is still special
Let's take a chance and fly away somewhere

Starting over”
Album cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:JohnLennon-albums-doublefantasy.jpg. Accessed 19 May 2013

[Citizen X]

John Lennon's music still does it for me!!! And yes, I'm living on borrowed time without a thought for tomorrow!
I proudly give you John Lennon Borrowed Time

When I was younger
Full of ideas and broken dreams (my friend)
When I was younger ah hah
Everything simple but not so clear

A re-run if you will? No club rules here

[Citizen X]

Please, Please Me: Beatle 22 March1963
If we gonna do old school, you simply can’t ignore The Beatles. The song Please, Please is such a smart collaboration between lyrics, supporting music and sincere expression from the boys. This song really does something to me, it ignites beautiful curiosity! It’s incredibly difficult for any forthcoming artist to create such an extraordinary song with chicks screaming their heads off!

“Last night I said these words to my girl
I know you never even try, girl
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you

You don't need me to show the way, love
Why do I always gave to sat, love
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you

I don't want to sound complaining
But you know there's always rain in my heart
I do all the pleasing with you,
It's so hard to reason with you
Woah yeah, why do you make me blue?

Last night I said these words to my girl
I know you never even try, girl
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you
Woah yeah, like I please you
Woah yeah, like I please you.”

I'm in a Beatles mood today Self indulgent and manic...

[Citizen X]

John Lennon and charisma

Twist & Shout (Beatles version): 1963

John Lennon remains one of my favourite artists of all time. I revisit his music on a regular basis.

If you had the Queen of England as one of your audience members and you showed a little attitude, then- you really got what it takes i.e. the right stuff!!
In a live performance of Twist Shout, the Beatles really did have the Queen as one of the audience members and John Lennon, as only Lennon, could, remarked as follows:

"For our last number, I’d like to ask your help:
Will the people in the cheaper seats, clap your hands?

And, the rest of you, will you just rattle your jewellery?"

(reference to Queen and the rich),

“Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)
Cmon cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out. (work it on out)

Well, work it on out, honey. (work it on out)
You know you look so good. (look so good)
You know you got me goin, now, (got me goin)
Just like I knew you would. (like I knew you would, oooh!)

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)
Cmon, cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it all out. (work it all out, oooh!)

You know you’re a twisty little girl, (twist little girl)
You know you twist so fine. (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now, (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine. (let me know you’re mine oooh)

Ahhhhhhhhhh(root) Ahhhhhhhhhh(third) Ahhhhhhhhhh(fifth) Ahhhhhhhhhhh(seventh) Ahhhhh Ahhhhh Woah, Yeah

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)
Cmon, cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out. (work it on out, wuu!)

You know you’re a twisty little girl, (twist little girl)
You know you twist so fine. (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now, (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine. (let me know you’re mine, )

Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)

Still in that Beatles manic and self indulgent mood...