Old school music is cool!

[Blurock]

Another guy with exceptional vocal abilities. A bit old fashioned, but a true professional and he could play the guitar as well.

[Blurock]

And then there was the King.
I was never a great Elvis fan until I heard this. He had one of the best voices in the music business and could sing anything from Rock-and-Roll to Country to Gospel and some of his ballads will endure forever.

[Blurock]

[Citizen X]

Do you remember ‘Top of the Pops?’

I think that the 80’s was the generation where “Top of the Pops,’ thrived. Personally, I scrutinised the resemblance between the original music video and the ‘Top of the Pops,’ performance.

Bubble-gum pop is feel good music that focuses on an act in a music video. This includes a host of things like the song itself, the choreography of the performance, the facial expressions the artist employed, the way the artist brings the song to life on stage and importantly the resemblance between the original music video and the ‘Top of the Pops,’ performance. If you wanted tongue and cheek, 80’s bubble-gum pop is filled with tongue and cheek.

“Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin, and country; nonetheless, there are core elements that define pop music. Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure) as well as the common employment of repeated choruses, melodic tunes, and hooks.”[1]
To illustrate, I’ll borrow Kylie Minogue’s “Wouldn’t change a thing- 1989.” The correlation between the original video and the ‘Top of the pops,’ performance is simply remarkable.

In the 80’s Kylie Minogue had a wholesome, innocent predisposition. Innuendo was used a great deal and facial expressions were extremely important in her videos and live performances.

This is the wholesome and innocent Kylie look of the 80's




This is the original video.

Kylie innocently plays with her pussy in this video, her pussy cat that is



This is the “Top of the Pops,’ performance



Photo source[2]
Video source[3]
Video Source Top of the Pops[4]
Photo 2

I-I-I I wouldn't change (x5)
Some people don't understand
What I see in you
If only they knew
They think my head's in the sand
They'll never see
The best side of you
Is my heart ruling my mind
Maybe I'm not right every time
But I know I'm right about this love of mine

If I had to do it all again
I wouldn't change a single thing
There's no questioning in my heart
When it comes to our love
I wouldn't change a thing
Yeah, I've had my doubts
My ups and downs
On the merry-go-round
They say my heads in the cloud
But I'm keeping one
Foot on the ground
I know they say love is blind
But he's the best thing that happened to me
And I'm not ashamed for the world to see

I-I-I I wouldn't change
Is my heart ruling my mind
Maybe I'm not right on every thing
But I know I'm right about this love of mine

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[1] Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_music. (Date of use 22 September 2016)

[2] Stylist: http://www.stylist.co.uk/home/pictur...ylie#gallery-2. (Date of use 22 September 2016)

[3] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzGy7KAQCnQ. (Date of use 22 September 2016)

[4] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFlGgwsi90c. (Date of use 22 September 2016)
5 Photo 2 https://www.google.co.za/search?q=ky...h4igzM%3A(Date of use 22 September 2016)

[Citizen X]

Okay, so I can’t do ‘two places at once,’ BUT I can do old and new at the same time??? A ‘come back,’ if you will “a melody that’s never the same.”

Since UB40 broke up, the most authentic performance from “them,” for me is from Ali, Astro and Mickey.

Ali, Astro and Mickey: Silhouettes: 2014

Old and new at the same time?

Toasting is an old music technique which found a lot of reference in reggae. I need a silhouette for this! I’ll steal a line or two from tantalizing bubble-gum pop to add to the intrigue…please be intrigued. “It’s a feeling like this!”

The players are not new at the genre of reggae. They each have an intimate recollection of reggae as fans and musicians. Their original recipe worked well, but the toasting element gave the music its soul. That’s Ali and Astro collaborating on a song together.

So, to present an authentic reggae song which is both old and new at the same time, you have to import a classic old school bubble gum track that you listened to; three of the original band members with the ‘voice,’ of UB40. They must have successfully produced a few reggae hits which had toasting at its heart. To authenticate toasting, like a questioned documents examiner, it must be an authentic reggae love song based on the original recipe of John Holt and U Roy, and keep true to the popular songs the band released that had an element of toasting.

Define toasting? Imagine someone posed that question to you!

Astro defines toasting as follows: “Toasting started back in the early 70’s with a man called U-Roy. John Holt and U Roy would team up together. John Holt would sing a melody and a song and U Roy would put his own interpretation to the same music at the same time.”
It simply must include a classic bubble-gum pop hit, in this case, The Rays and the song silhouettes from 1957.

The Rays version of the song in 1957



Ali, Astro and Mickey :Silhouette: 2014: Lyrics and video

Original video



Silhouette live



So it’s old because the song Silhouette was first released in 1957 by The Rays and it’s new because Ali, Astro and Mickey done their own version of this song in 2014

Silhouette or shadow must be defined(Astro)
Like my love for you come rain or shine (Astro)


Took a walk and passed your house late last night (Ali) Baby girl(Astro)
All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight(Ali) Tight, Tight, Tight(Astro)
From within a dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade(Ali)
Oh what a lovely couple they made(Ali) Bow(Astro)

Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette,
Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette style
Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette, silhouette(Ali) The rain(Astro)

Put his arms around your waist held you tight(Ali) No, no, no(Astro)
Kisses I could almost taste in the night
Wondering why I'm not the man whose silhouette's on the shade
I can't hide those tears in my eyes

Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette,
Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette style
Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette, silhouette(Ali) heeeey (Astro)
Tear drops just falling like rain(Astro)
It's true, yeah(Ali) oh baby, bay never feel my pain(Astro)

Lost control and rang your bell I was sore(Ali) one time(Astro)
Let me in or else I'll beat down your door(Ali) beat, beat, beat(Astro)
When two strangers who have been two silhouttes on the shade
Said to my shock you're on the wrong block

Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette,
Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette style
Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette, silhouette(Ali) Yeah(Astro)

Must come to your house with wings on my feet
Loved you like I'd never love you my sweet
Vowed that you and I would be
Two silhouettes on the shade
All of our days two silhouettes

Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette,
Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette style
Silhouette, silhouette, silhouette, silhouette

Silhouette, me talking me and you girl(Astro)
Silhouette, you know me start to fret girl(Astro)
Silhouette, you playing pon my mind girl(Astro)
Silhouette, I hope that you're still mine girl(Astro)

Silhouette, no take me for no fool girl(Astro)
Silhouette, you know you are my world girl(Astro)
Silhouette, you can't live without you(Astro)
Silhouette, you know without you I'm blue(Astro)

Silhouette, no try to make me jealous(Astro)
Silhouette, I'm not like them other fellas(Astro)
Silhouette, no try to break my heart girl(Astro)
Silhouette, it's just better if we part girl(Astro)

Silhouette, you know I want no other(Astro)
Silhouette, you're my one and only lover(Astro)
Silhouette, love is you and me forever(Astro)
Silhouette, let me make things better(Astro)

Video 1 source[1]
Video 2 source[2]

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[1] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqFZyujElB8. (Date of use 23 September 2016)

[2] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brvIA7pwIgE. (Date of use 23 September 2016)

[Citizen X]

It’s Heritage day here in South Africa. It used to be known as King Shaka Day. This is a day where South Africans celebrate our diversity in terms of race, religion, culture and sub- culture etc. Though we should be proud every day of the diversity of our rainbow nation, this day has been set aside for this purpose. I’m proud to be a South African and I’m proud of my own diverse background.

So, I too encourage you to reflect on your own background and make a sincere effort to learn about the rich and diverse cultures of others.




My song for this day is Reggae Night by Jimmy Cliff



Reggae Night: Jimmy Cliff:1983: Lyrics and Video

Reggae night, we come together when the feeling's right
Reggae night, and we'll be jammin 'till the morning light

Penny Reel just called, got to get my things, got to catch this ride
Gotta look my best because I know there'll be mashin' up tonight
Reggae night, we come together when the feeling's right
Reggae night, and we'll be jammin 'till the morning light

You will find it happens only once a year
So don't miss out on this session here

There'll be people comin' from the North and South and East and West
So you better look your best, man
Now, lightnin' strikes at 8, so you better not be late
For this rub-a-dubbin', rockin', jammin', fun, fun, lovin', yeah
Reggae night, we come together when the feeling's right,
Reggae night, and we'll be jammin 'till the morning light

You will find it happens only once a year
So take advantage of this festive cheer
Make we bring we family and let's tell some friends
And everyone will have a jam, jam, session

Oh oh oh raggae night, oh oh oh raggae night
oh oh oh raggae night, oh oh oh raggae night
oh oh oh raggae night, oh oh oh Keep on rockin'
Oh oh oh raggae night, oh oh oh raggae night
Reggae night, we come together when the feeling's right
Reggae night, and we'll be jammin 'till the morning light
Reggae night, we come together when the feeling's right
Reggae night, and we'll be jammin 'till the morning light

Penny Reel just called, got to get my things, got to catch this ride
Gotta look my best because I know there'll be mashin' up tonight
Reggae night, we come together when the feeling's right
Reggae night, and we'll be jammin 'till the morning light

You will find it happens only once a year
So don't miss out on this session here

There'll be people comin' from the North and South and East and West
So you better look your best, man
Now, lightnin' strikes at 8, so you better not be late
For this rub-a-dubbin', rockin', jammin', fun, fun, lovin', yeah
Reggae night, we come together when the feeling's right,
Reggae night, and we'll be jammin 'till the morning light

You will find it happens only once a year
So take advantage of this festive cheer
Make we bring we family and let's tell some friends
And everyone will have a jam, jam, session

Oh oh oh reggae night, oh oh oh reggae night
oh oh oh reggae night, oh oh oh reggae night
oh oh oh reggae night, oh oh oh Keep on rockin'
Oh oh oh reggae night, oh oh oh reggae night
Reggae night, we come together when the feeling's right
Reggae night, and we'll be jammin 'till the morning light

Photo 1[1]
Photo 2[2]
Video source[3]

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[1] https://www.google.co.za/search?q=pi...GeJt_q60psM%3A. (Date of use 24 September 2016.)

[2][2] https://www.google.co.za/search?q=pi...GeJt_q60psM%3A. (Date of use 24 September 2016.)


[3] Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH4cZlLPeQ0. (Date of use 24 September 2016.)

[Blurock]

I will celebrate with local band Baxtop and Jo Bangles

Lekker Losgat!

...She got good vibrations, took my brother by the hand.
Yeah keep on trying. Yeah!
Doin' something funky, playin on my guitar.

You gotta keep on tryin' yeah.
Momma don't like it, gonna be a rock 'n roll star.

[Citizen X]

Okay, so I can’t do ‘two places at once,’ BUT I can do old and new at the same time??? A ‘come back,’ if you will “a melody that’s never the same.”

Since UB40 broke up, the most authentic performance from “them,” for me is from Ali, Astro and Mickey.

Ali, Astro and Mickey: Silhouettes: 2014

Old and new at the same time?

Toasting is an old music technique which found a lot of reference in reggae. I need a silhouette for this! I’ll steal a line or two from tantalizing bubble-gum pop to add to the intrigue…please be intrigued. “It’s a feeling like this!”

The players are not new at the genre of reggae. They each have an intimate recollection of reggae as fans and musicians. Their original recipe worked well, but the toasting element gave the music its soul. That’s Ali and Astro collaborating on a song together.

So, to present an authentic reggae song which is both old and new at the same time, you have to import a classic old school bubble gum track that you listened to; three of the original band members with the ‘voice,’ of UB40. They must have successfully produced a few reggae hits which had toasting at its heart. To authenticate toasting, like a questioned documents examiner, it must be an authentic reggae love song based on the original recipe of John Holt and U Roy, and keep true to the popular songs the band released that had an element of toasting.

Define toasting? Imagine someone posed that question to you!

Astro defines toasting as follows: “Toasting started back in the early 70’s with a man called U-Roy. John Holt and U Roy would team up together. John Holt would sing a melody and a song and U Roy would put his own interpretation to the same music at the same time.”
It simply must include a classic bubble-gum pop hit, in this case, The Rays and the song silhouettes from 1957.

The Rays version of the song in 1957



Ali, Astro and Mickey :Silhouette: 2014: Lyrics and video

Original video



Silhouette live



So it’s old because the song Silhouette was first released in 1957 by The Rays and it’s new because Ali, Astro and Mickey done their own version of this song in 2014



Video 1 source[1]
Video 2 source[2]

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[1] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqFZyujElB8. (Date of use 23 September 2016)

[2] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brvIA7pwIgE. (Date of use 23 September 2016)

U-Roy-The pioneer of ‘Toasting.’
In much the same way that Aristotle developed Plato’s natural law and Saint Thomas Acquinas developed Aristotle’s natural law, ‘Astro,’ developed and perfected U-Roy’s technique of ‘toasting.’

Stagecraft: Introducing a live concert
The veterans of music concerts knew how to ‘stir up,’ the audience even before the singing commenced.

Love is lovely and war is kinda ugly
When I say make love and make no war
Stick around and be no clown
And maybe you can SEE what I’m putting down
Music happens to be my business
Even from the top to the very last drop
Ain’t no need to call a cop, cause I’m your music lollipop.

I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.

See the morning sun, the morning sun,
On the hillside.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
You gotta travel wide.
Said I'm a living man,
And I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, children,
Then you must be blue,
Must be blue, people say.

I'm a rebel, let them talk,
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me.
I'm a capturer, that's what they say,
Soul adventurer, night and day.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
Do you hear them lippy.
I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner,
Soul adventurer, how they adventure on me.
But, see the morning sun, the morning sun,
On the hillside.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
You gotta travel wide.
Said I'm a living man,
I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, then you must be blue,
Must be blue, people say.

I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
Do you hear me?
I'm a rebel, rebel in the morning.
Soul rebel, rebel at midday time.

U-Roy:Soul Rebel:One Love Peace Concert: 22 April 1978:Lyrics and Video


Video source[1]

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[1] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pd7uWjs_8w. (Date of use 10/10/2016)

[LauraPalmer]

I can't choose a favourite song between "In Quintessence" and "Is That Love" (I also love Piccadilly, Black Coffee, Labelled with Love, Pulling Muscles, and all the usual favourites)
I wish I could sing.

[Blurock]

It is human to changes your preferences according to your mood.
Mostly I like to Rock, but sometimes I prefer the Blues. I even listen to progressive Country and classical music!