Underplayed Classics

[Moo]

Caribbean Blue – Enya

[Moo]

Banana Republic – the Boomtown Rats

It’s about how Ireland is similar to a banana republic.

Definition: A “banana republic” refers to a politically unstable country that is economically dependent on exporting a limited-resource commodity, such as bananas, or other agricultural products. The term is often associated with countries where power is concentrated in the hands of a small elite, and where corruption, exploitation, and manipulation of the economy are common. Historically, the phrase emerged in the early 20th century to describe certain Latin American nations whose economies and politics were heavily influenced by foreign companies, especially in the fruit industry. It carries a negative connotation, implying lack of sovereignty and systemic dysfunction.

Lyrics: https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858544506/

[Mike Foster]

Jigsaw Feeling by Siouxsie and the Banshees, from their 1978 debut album The Scream. It’s one of the better examples of how punk captured that angsty, angry alienation.

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[Mike Foster]

The extended version of Bedsitter by Soft Cell, from the 1981 12″ single release. Soft Cell did a few ‘kitchen sink drama’-type songs, and this one’s probably their best.

[Thomas_More]

Peasant Revolt song 1381.

[Thomas_More]

It’s a lovely war.

[adri]

“Break on Through”

[Moo]

They should definitely play that Doors song everyday on the radio.

Magic Moments – Perry Como

You win a million pounds if you can guess correctly why I’ve posted this specific song on this specific day.

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• This reply was modified 8 months, 2 weeks ago by Moo.

[adri]

Jim Morrison is actually buried not far from where Communards were executed by the Thiers government in the Père Lachaise Cemetery during the Bloody Week, which is today a memorial site known as the Communards’ Wall.

[Moo]

Thanks for the socialist factoid, Adri.

The reason why I posted Magic Moments by Perry Como on April Fools’ Day is because it’s the most played song on the radio. If you guessed that correctly, then you win a million pounds (which I will pay you after the socialist revolution). 😉

[adri]

I knew the answer; I was just a bit afraid of the prize. A million pounds of what? A million pounds of snakes?! No thanks!

[Moo]

Livin’ on a Prayer – Missioned Souls

This is an insanely talented family band

[h.moss@swansea.ac.uk]

Love the little boy on the drums.

[Moo]

The kids are aged 11-16. The little drummer boy is called ‘Ice’, which is short for his Filipino name. This song really shows off their musical talent (and it’s perfect for a relaxing Sunday afternoon):

Highway Star – Missioned Souls (originally by Deep Purple)

[Moo]

Killer/Papa was a Rolling Stone – George Michael

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