The History of Pop part 16 aka Tough like a ninja stinging like a bee

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

Now 16 - second half of 1989, and my goodness there are some fantastic tracks here, even Sir Cliff's PWL-produced offering isn't bad. Beatle pastiches, Prince collaborators, mucky noises, THE REBEL MC!!!, corporate anthems, Joycean reveries, Smiths inspirations, and Daisy Agers - it was the best of times feat. the worst of times. And "introducing Cathy Dennis"!

Two last-minute votes sealed Neneh Cherry's victory in Now 15, with "Manchild", making her the first act to top two polls in a row. Consensus choice rather than tide of acclaim, though, with Soul II Soul, Transvision Vamp, and Kirsty MacColl close behind. You had least time for Cliff, the Ferry X The Mersey charity do, and poor old Jive Bunny. And the Pet Shop Boys beat the Cure in the end. Opinion divided on Paul Heaton's finest hour but the fella is somewhat of a fixture on later NOWs so we'll have plenty of time to discuss it.


[Poll #655470]


PS What the fvck is "Oh Well" by Oh Well???

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[chezghost.livejournal.com]

purely from memory, the lyrics to Redhead Kingpin - HOW SAD AM I?

Do the right thing
not talking about a black or white thing
cos that would cause conflict
and make this hit legit
but your definition of legit
is illegitimate
and confusing now the redhead one was sent
to make things clearer
cos in about a year or two
what you'll do is take a look up in the mirror
and what you'll see is the image of hate
that you shared upon your others, your sisters and your brothers
now your mama tried to bring you up a little better than that
the same way you loved her she loved you right back
i asked my man Victor what he used to do for fun
he said he learned to shoot a gun before the age of 21
crime and abortion all kinds of mind distortion
this is very important with just a little caution
of what you can do just a clue and it's true yo
don't wanna brand new sweater
make your life better and do the right thang

chorus blah blah...

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

he sounded a lot like Guru/Gang Starr actually

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

I would like a YSI of this btw!

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

I think I can do that tonight if no-one else can sooner.

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

Also can it be true that Street Tuff was never played at Poptimism??

[dorsalstop.livejournal.com]

Next batch of 3 YSIs from me won't be until 9PM tonight.

[carsmilesteve.livejournal.com]

no it can't be true, can it?

BROTHERS ARE STEALIN, FREE WHEELIN AND BIG DEALIN

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

here's 'Do The Right Thing'

http://s9.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0MK17404K8JIB1QF58I8VWOQZK