I truly believe we here in the US have been malnourished, deprived of the music of these guys. After West End Girls exploded here 30 years ago, their work was systematically and totally ignored. It's no secret that I love their music, lyrics and collaborations. What is so amazing is that when on tour, if they perform some of their older hits (yes, they were hits outside the US, thanks to homophobia and a disastrous shift in radio presentation) the audience is dying to sing along. Who wouldn't?
As you will hear, these folks are ready and eager to join in on this one. They create their own kind of special energy. They are all in this experience together and I doubt it will ever be forgotten. Enjoy.
Their new album "Electric" will be released around my birthday this summer, and I can't wait.
@ Ur-spo: The music, dear. The birthdays come and go and I care less with each passing year. @anne marie: The original version is on their "Introspective" album about 20 years ago.
Your comments are welcome if they are positive and/or helpful. If they are simply a tirade or opinionated bullshit, they will be removed, so don't waste your time, or mine.
WHOA NELLY! such a kick from the elvis and the willie nelson versions!
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for the music or your birthday?
ReplyDelete@ Ur-spo: The music, dear. The birthdays come and go and I care less with each passing year.
ReplyDelete@anne marie: The original version is on their "Introspective" album about 20 years ago.
Thanks for the visits.