Old school music is cool!

[Citizen X]

I don’t want to dance: Eddy Grant: 1982

• “In 1982, his solo recording of "I Don't Wanna Dance" spent three weeks at Number one in the UK Singles Chart.He scored a Top Tenalbum in the same year, with Killer on the Rampage.
• "Electric Avenue" was both a UK and US number 2 in 1983, selling over a million copies. A later remix also made the UK Top Ten, in 2001.
• In 1984, Grant had a minor hit single in the US with his original song written to accompany the Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turnerfilm, Romancing the Stone. Despite being commissioned by the film's producers, all but the guitar solo (which played when Douglas and Turner were in a small house in the jungle) would be cut from the film during its final edit. The song, which was Grant's latest Hot 100 hit, did not appear on its soundtrack. Grant released the song as a single with the original video that featured scenes from the film. Later the video was re-edited without the Romancing the Stone clips.
• His later single, "Gimme Hope Jo'anna", during the apartheid regime ("Jo'anna" stands for Johannesburg, South Africa) was a song about apartheid in that country, and was subsequently banned in South Africa. This song was later adapted for use on a commercial for Yop, a commercially available yogurt-based drink, with the altered non-political lyrics "give me Yop (me mama) when the morning come".
• Other songs, such as "War Party" were also political protest songs. "The only decoration is the one upon the grave". "Living On The Front Line" was another. "They got me living on top of my existence, oh appreciating my resistance".
• Defined a Caribbean music meta-genre and philosophy called ringbang, which he first described in 1994.”[1]

I proudly give you Eddy Grant: I don’t wanna dance

“I don't wanna dance
Dance with you baby no more
I'll never do something to hurt you, though
Oh but the feeling is bad
The feeling is bad

I love your personality
But I don't want our love on show
Sometimes I think it's insanity
Girl the way you go

With all of the guys on the corner
Oh baby, you're the latest trick
Oh, you seem to have their number
Look they're dancing still

I don't wanna dance
Dance with you baby no more
I'll never do something to hurt you, though
Oh but the feeling is bad
The feeling is bad


Baby now the party's over
For us, so I'll be on my way
Now that the things which moved me
Are standing still

I know it's only superstition
Baby, but I won't look back
Even though I feel your music
Baby that is that

I don't wanna dance
Dance with you baby no more
I'll never do something to hurt you, though
Oh but the feeling is bad
The feeling is bad.”

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[1] Vide Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_Grant. Accessed: 22 November 2012

[Citizen X]

If it makes you happy: Sheryl Crow
“I've been long, a long way from here. Put on a poncho, played for mosquitoes and drank 'til I was thirsty again.We went searching through thrift store jungles, found Geronimo's rifle, Marilyn's shampoo and Benny Goodman's corset and pen!
Well, okay I made this up! I promised you I'd never give up!
If it makes you happy It can't be that bad, If it makes you happy, Then why the hell are you so sad?
Get down and real low down,you listen to Coltrane, derail your own train, Well who hasn't been there before?
I come round, around the hard way!Bring you comics in bed, scrape the mold off the bread and serve you French toast again
Well, okay I still get stoned! I'm not the kind of person you'd take home!
If it makes you happy, It can't be that bad If it makes you happy, Then why the hell are you so sad?

If you want cool sexy chick who kicks walls in anger then I proudly give you Sheryl Crow: If it makes you happy

[Citizen X]

Ek wil n los lappie wees!
Loslappie: Kurt Darren
"Koor:
O, ek wil huistoe gaan na mamma toe
Die rivier is vol, my trane rol
en bokkie wat vannand by my wil lê,
sy kan maar lê, ek is 'n loslappie

O, ek wil huistoe gaan na mamma toe
Die rivier is vol, my trane rol
en bokkie wat vannand by my wil lê,
sy kan maar lê, ek is 'n loslappie

Ek wens ek vlerke soos 'n arend
dan vlieg ek maar vie ewig oor die see
dan vlieg ek na die arms van my moeder
en daar sal ek bly tot die dood

Koor:
O, ek wil huistoe gaan na mamma toe
Die rivier is vol, my trane rol
en bokkie wat vannand by my wil lê,
sy kan maar lê, ek is 'n loslappie

O, ek wil huistoe gaan na mamma toe
Die rivier is vol, my trane rol
en bokkie wat vannand by my wil lê,
sy kan maar lê, ek is 'n loslappie

Ek wens ek het vlerke soos 'n engeltjie
dan vlieg ek deur die tronk se tralies heen
dan vlieg ek na die arms van my moeder
en daar sal ek bly tot die dood

Koor:
O, ek wil huistoe gaan na mamma toe
Die rivier is vol, my trane rol
en bokkie wat vannand by my wil lê,
sy kan maar lê, ek is 'n loslappie

O, ek wil huistoe gaan na mamma toe
Die rivier is vol, my trane rol
en bokkie wat vannand by my wil lê,
sy kan maar lê, ek is 'n loslappie”

Sy kan maar le, Ek is a loslappie!!!

[Citizen X]

Brenda Fassie & The Big Dudes: Weekend special: 1983
The 80’s in South Africa wouldn’t have been the 80’s without Brenda Fassie!
I currently endorse the concept of having a ‘weekend special!”
I proudly give you Brenda Fassie: Weekend Special


“You don’t come around, to me see in the week
You don’t have a chance, to call me on the phone
You don’t come around, to me see in the week
You don’t have a chance, to call me on the phone

But Friday night yes I know, yes I know
I know I must be ready for you, just be waiting for you
Friday night yes I know, yes I know
I know I must be ready for you, just be waiting for you

I’m no weekend, weekend special
I’m no weekend, weekend special


I’m no weekend, (daddy’s home) weekend special
I’m no weekend, (daddy’s home) weekend special


Another lonely night, on my own again
How along for your love
I need your touch, yes I do
You dont come around, to me see in the week
You dont have a chance, to call me on the phone

But Friday night yes I know, yes I know
I know I must be ready for you, just be waiting for you
Friday night yes I know, yes I know
I know I must be ready for you, just be waiting for you


I’m your weekend special...
I’m your weekend special...
I’m no weekend special...
That is all...

I’m no weekend, weekend special”

[Citizen X]

Trouble shooting? What to do in a SNOW situation where you being pursued by several well trained and heavily armed ski soldiers?
1. Its snow so be cool about it!
2. Take a journey back to 1965, in a few seconds that is, a very specific album: Summer days and Summer nights: 1965: Beach Boys and a very specific song: California girls. Now, get ready to surf Safari, Beach Boy style on snow (remember, you being vigorously pursued and shot at! Just be cool about it and remember that “The West coast has the sunshine, And the girls all get so tanned, I dig a french bikini on Hawaii island,Dolls by a palm tree in the sand..” and surf your way the hell out of there1
I proudly give you the Beach Boys: California Girls


“Well East coast girls are hip
I really dig those styles they wear
And the Southern girls with the way they talk
They knock me out when I'm down there

The Mid-West farmer's daughters really make you feel alright
And the Northern girls with the way they kiss
They keep their boyfriends warm at night

I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California girls

The West coast has the sunshine
And the girls all get so tanned
I dig a french bikini on Hawaii island
Dolls by a palm tree in the sand

I been all around this great big world
And I seen all kinds of girls
Yeah, but I couldn't wait to get back in the states
Back to the cutest girls in the world

I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California
I wish they all could be California girls

I wish they all could be California Girls, girls.”

[johndice]

Try Jah Love: Third World: 1982
It’s only fitting that a third world child, bring you a Third World song! If we going to do old school music then let’s be cool about it!
“Third World are a Jamaicanreggaeband formed in 1973. Their sound is influenced by soul, funk and disco. Although they have undergone several lineup changes, Stephen "Cat" Coore and Richard Daley have been constant members, and singer William "Bunny Rugs" Clarke has been with them since 1976, singing on all but their debut album.”[1]
“While the band played roots reggae, they have also incorporated other styles into their music, and it was the initial influence of The Wailers that prompted the formation of the band to take on a new direction that combined reggae with other genres.^[1] The pop-oriented sound has given rise to criticism of the band over the years, with reggae purists uncomfortable with their incorporation of American soul and R&B into their sound.^”[2]
I Proudly give you Try Jah Love: Third World


"A lonely soul was I without direction
I didn't know which way that I had to go
I sought the clues to life's unanswered questions
My mind's heart had to know

I heard You call while wandering through the darkness
I'd walk a million miles to find that endless voice
That speaks to me when I am in temptation
Echoing my choice

Then You said, "Seek ye shall find
I've been with you through all time"
"And if you're thirsty I will quench you, with my love
And if you're hungry I will feed you, with my word
And all I ask of you is that you love as I do"

"And if you lose your way I'll lead you, to my love
From a sinful life I'll cleanse you, in my love
For creation bears a witness of my love"

You know that
You should know it's time for the world to
(Try jah love)
The only love that can bring peace is
(Jah, jah love)
So won't you try
Try jah love, love

A timeless thought a touch of close encounter
Your love embraced me and took over my life
And now I'm new Your strength has made me
Change my ways from wrong to right

Please Father, please this world we live has faltered
Deliver us from all this evil and pain
God Bless the heart that loves unto his brother
Praising out Your name

Then he said, "Be not Afraid
Those who believe I will save"
"And if you're thirsty I will quench you, with my love
And if you're hungry I will feed you, with my word
And all I ask of you is that you love as I do"

"And if you lose your way I'll lead you, to my love
From a sinful life I'll cleanse you, in my love
For creation bears a witness of my love"

I know that
You should know it's time for the world to
(Try jah love)
The only love that can bring peace is
(Jah, jah love)
So won't you try
Try jah love, love

I know that
Without it there'd be no tomorrow
(Try jah love)
Who lifts broken hearts up from sorrow
(Try jah love)
So won't you try
Try jah love, love

I know that
You should know it's time for the world to
(Try jah love)
The only love that can bring peace is
(Jah, jah love)
So won't you try
Try jah love, love

I wonder
When will the world wake up and start to
(Try jah love)
People have to make up their mind to
(Try jah love)
So won't you try
Try jah love, love

I know that
Once you begin you won't regret you
(Try jah love)
The ultimate life satisfaction
(Jah, jah love)
So won't you try
Try jah love, love

You know that
There's no excuse for no one not to
(Try jah love)
You'll be grateful you let inside you
(Jah, jah love)
So won't you try
Try jah love, love

I know that
But right is the only reason to
(Try jah love)
The key to inner satisfaction
(Jah, jah love)
So won't you try
Try jah love, love.”

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[1] Vide: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_World_(band). Accessed 22 November 2012




[2] Supra n 1

simply amazing.

[Plumbing Supplies]

The Winner Takes It All _ ABBA


I don't wanna talk about things we've gone through,
Though it's hurting me, now it's history.
I've played all my cards and that's what you've done too,
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play.
The winner takes it all,
The loser standing small beside the victory, that's her destiny.

I was in your arms thinking I belonged there,
I figured it made sense, building me a fence,
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there,
But I was a fool, playing by the rules.
The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice,
And someone way down here loses someone dear.

The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall,
It's simple and it's plain, why should I complain.

But tell me, does she kiss like I used to kiss you,
Does it feel the same when she calls your name.
Somewhere deep inside you must know I miss you,
But what can I say, rules must be obeyed.
The judges will decide the likes of me abide,
Spectators of the show always staying low.

The game is on again, a lover or a friend,
A big thing or a small, the winner takes it all.

I don't wanna talk if it makes you feel sad,
And I understand you've come to shake my hand.
I apologize if it makes you feel bad seeing me so tense, no self confidence.


*** If you've had "not such a good day - this one helps you pour all that emotion out - Especially if you sing along.....OUT LOUD !
......Maybe its just me...

[Citizen X]

The Winner Takes It All _ ABBA


I don't wanna talk about things we've gone through,
Though it's hurting me, now it's history.
I've played all my cards and that's what you've done too,
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play.
The winner takes it all,
The loser standing small beside the victory, that's her destiny.

I was in your arms thinking I belonged there,
I figured it made sense, building me a fence,
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there,
But I was a fool, playing by the rules.
The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice,
And someone way down here loses someone dear.

The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall,
It's simple and it's plain, why should I complain.

But tell me, does she kiss like I used to kiss you,
Does it feel the same when she calls your name.
Somewhere deep inside you must know I miss you,
But what can I say, rules must be obeyed.
The judges will decide the likes of me abide,
Spectators of the show always staying low.

The game is on again, a lover or a friend,
A big thing or a small, the winner takes it all.

I don't wanna talk if it makes you feel sad,
And I understand you've come to shake my hand.
I apologize if it makes you feel bad seeing me so tense, no self confidence.


*** If you've had "not such a good day - this one helps you pour all that emotion out - Especially if you sing along.....OUT LOUD !
......Maybe its just me...

‘All right stop, Collaborate and listen!’
I’ll meet you halfway song for a song, similar sentiment. In ABBA’s song ‘The winner takes all,’ the key component is a game. If you take Chrissie Hynde’s 80’s song Human you find this common denominator…
All is fair in love and war! Emotion and music, they can’t be separated! “If love was a war, it's you who has won; While I was confessing it, you held your tongue.”
It’s not surprising that most of the songs known to mankind are in actual fact love songs. One can never ignore ABBA with good conscience when comes to music. I have fond memories of ABBA’s music playing in the background as a kid. Even as an adult their music found it’s way into my music collection! I am unashamedly fond of ABBA. My favourite ABBA song remains, ‘Take a chance on me.’
‘ABBA was a Swedishpop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest.’[1]
Look at any letter of the alphabet and with a few exceptions, you’ll find an ABBA song!
Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_recorded_by_ABBA
I personally think that Chrissie Hynde is one of rock’s greatest song writers. In terms of writing a song, delivering the song in a music video and on stage, with Chrissie “Anything less than the best is a felony!”
This lady knew how to incorporate a pure dose of actual human emotion into poetic words and then into a song. Take the song ‘Human,’ for instance, it compares love to a war!
Human: Chrissie Hynde
“I play a good game,
But not good as you
I can be a little cold, but you can be so cruel
I'm not made of brick, I'm not made of stone
But I had you fooled enough
To take me on
If love was a war, it's you who has won
While I was confessing it, you held your tongue
Now the damage is done...


Well there's blood in these veins
And I cry when in pain
I'm only human on the inside
And if looks can deceive
Make it hard to believe
I'm only human on the inside

I thought you'd come through,
I thought you'd come clean
You were the best thing I should never have seen
But you go to extremes, you push me too far
Then you keep going 'til you break my heart
Yeah, you break my heart
See I bleed and I bruise, oh, but what's it to you
I'm only human on the inside
And if looks could deceive,
Make it hard to believe
I'm only human on the inside
I crash and I burn, maybe some day you'll learn
I'm only human on the inside
I stumble and fall, baby, under it all
I'm only human on the inside
And the damage is done


I crash and I burn, maybe some day you'll learn
I stumble and fall, baby, I do it all
I'm only human on the inside.”

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[1] Vide: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABBA


[2] Vide:http://bluerailroad.wordpress.com/chrissie-hynde-the-bluerailroad-interview/

[Citizen X]

Mind Games: John Lennon: 16 October 1973

Books and music, music and books! It’s this correlation that the authentic classics really had in common. They actually read books and were so inspired by such books that they wrote a song as a result…

In 1973 John Lennon released the song ‘Mind Games,’ Dr Jean Houston an American lecturer wrote a book called Mind Games in 1972. John Lennon bought the book and read the book! The rest is musical history..
‘YES, is the ANSWER!’ Now, here you’ve got to know your music history! When John Lennon first met Yoko Ono, it was at one of her art exhibitions. She had one piece, which included a ladder that invited a person to climb up and look through a magnifying glass. John Lennon was sceptical, in his own words, “ If the message was f u or something like that, I would have just left, instead it said ‘Yes,’ and I decided to stay!”
“We're playing those mind games together
Pushing the barriers planting seeds
Playing the mind guerrilla
Chanting the Mantra peace on earth
We all been playing those mind games forever
Some kinda druid dudes lifting the veil
Doing the mind guerrilla
Some call it magic the search for the grail

Love is the answer and you know that for sure
Love is a flower you got to let it grow

So keep on playing those mind games together
Faith in the future out of the now
You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas
Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind
Yeah we're playing those mind games together
Projecting our images in space and in time

Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
Yes is surrender you got to let it go

So keep on playing those mind games together
Doing the ritual dance in the sun
Millions of mind guerrillas
Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel
Keep on playing those mind games together
Raising the spirit of peace and love
I want you to make love, not war”

[Citizen X]

“Stir It Up" is a love song written by Bob Marley in 1967 for his wife Rita. It remains one of his most beautiful love songs! This video includes Marley uncut at his very best. The guitar work in this song is plain magic!


The music sheet for this song is attached for those of you who want to delve deeper into this particular song!

Summer officially starts in December. I almost always revisit my favourite songs during this period. “One of my good friends said in a reggae rhythm: ‘It reminds me of when I was younger and things were simpler!” To ‘stir it up,’ actually has a duality in meaning: Stir up the spirit within by one or another means and then it’s ordinary meaning.. This is one of a few songs that encapsulate that happy, feel good Summer feeling for me…
There’s something incredibly likeable about this song..