Marsbar Playlist ~ 1-21-2012
January 21, 2012
David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight.
The night has flown by as David played one incredible song after another. When He’s on a roll, David’s shows comprise the fastest part of the weekend. It’s always that way…anything we enjoy so much is here and gone in the blink of an eye.
This is the list from 7 pm until 10 pm. If anyone can help with the balance of the list, it would be greatly appreciated.
Alabama 3 – Sad-Eyed Lady Of The Lowlife
Beatles feat. ? – Get Back (Mash-Up)
Big Audio Dynamite – E=MC2
Blue Peter – Don’t Walk Past
Braids – Bohemian Rhapsody
Breeding Ground – Happy Now I Know
Carole Pope – Did I Mention
Cure – Lullaby
Dee Long – Wicked
Fall Out Boy – Thnks Fr Th Mmrs
Fiat Lux – Blue Emotion
Frank Zappa – Cheap Thrills
Fred Schneider – Monster
Freedom Or Death – Inside
Front 242 – Masterhit
Godley & Creme – An Englishman In New York
Hunter Valentine – She Only Loves Me When She’s Wasted
Iggy Pop – Real Wild Child (Wild One)
INXS – Original Sin
Klaatu – Sub-Rosa Subway
Leonard Cohen – Democracy
Lou Reed – Intro (Sweet Jane)
My Morning Jacket – Touch Me I’m Going To Scream Part II
Pete Wylie – Sinful
Psychedelic Furs – Ghost In You
Rammstein – Du Hast
Roger Waters – Radio Waves
Secret Service – Flash In The Night
Sigue Sigue Sputnik – Bullet With Butterfly Wings
Slave To The SQUAREwave – Boy Vs. Girl
Spoons – Nova Heart
Stranglers – No Mercy
For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.
Saying “Good Bye” to My Beloved Sistahmar
I never imagined that I would begin 2012 by writing a memorial for my dear friend Marilyn Hamilton from Kitchener Ontario. “Sistahmar,” as she is known to her multitude of Marsbar Theatre friends and fans, left this world on December 31, 2011 at 8:50 AM. The only word that even comes close to describing how it feels to lose this precious friend and soul sister is “devastated.”
I had the privilege of meeting Sistahmar nearly 4 years ago when I stumbled into the Marsbar Theatre Chatroom. After listening to David Marsden‘s free-form, “anything goes” broadcast (streaming live over the Internet from 94.9 The Rock) and hearing the tales he spun about the chatroom regulars, I decided to take a walk on the “dark side” and check it out for myself. Upon entering the room, I was warmly greeted by the Roving Ambassador herself, launching what was to be a close and ironclad friendship.
Over the years, we have laughed, cried, loved, gossiped, shared, planned and even plotted together via telephone and email. The minute we realized we both had the same birthday, the unbreakable bond was forged. Marilyn fondly referred to me as her “evil twin sister,” a badge I wear with fierce pride, while she will always be my “partner in crime.”
Although the news of Marilyn’s passing was much like being hit by a speeding train, I have managed to find some solace in the pain and sadness. I believe she has finally been reunited with her beloved husband Bob, who predeceased her about 8 years ago. She missed him sorely, and instead of her loss becoming easier as time went on, it actually became more difficult. I imagine the two of them walking arm-in-arm along the banks of the lake they enjoyed so much in years gone by, pausing for a moment to share a whisper, steal a kiss, and have a giggle or two. There they wait patiently until they are finally reunited for eternity with all of the friends they loved so much, and who loved them, in this lifetime.
For my dear friend and soul sister Marilyn Hamilton who slipped from this world and into eternity, leaving a hole the size of the universe in each of our hearts: May you finally rest in peace. The light you gave to my life and so many others will never be extinguished, the joy you brought will always be remembered. Thank you for a friendship that transcended distance. I will always love you.
Gary Numan – Are “Friends” Electric? Montage – via YouTube user Knightvision 1228:
80′s Music Rules ~ Criminally Underrated Artists/Bands ~ Benjamin Russell
Quite often, listening to David Marsden and Ed-FM introduces me to fabulous music that I missed out on the first time around. Both DJs are committed to promoting underrated musicians, unearthing gems to share with their listeners. As a result, we are are always the winners.
Benjamin Russell is one such criminally underrated artist. I first heard his rare and obscure 80′s song “Miracle” on Ed-FM’s Retrospect show from CFRC. A while back, I attempted to research and write a “Criminally Underrated” article about Mr. Russell, but wasn’t able to find either ”Miracle” or much information, at all. Lucky for me, he recently left a comment on one of the playlist postings; it lead to some correspondence, culminating in today’s interview. So, sit back and take a few minutes to experience this uber-talented, charming, and endearing musician.
You can listen to “Miracle” here.
Benjamin Russell Interview ~ 4-1-2011
Q – When did you know that you wanted to be a musician?
A – When I was about 2 years old, I heard “rock’n'roll” on the radio, loved it, and tried changing the channels to get the songs I liked. Ever since then, I dreamed of being the one making music, but never thought I could do it until my sister got a guitar and learned to play. I figured if she could do it, so could I. I never looked back.
Q – What/who inspired you to choose music as your profession?
A – It was the crazy days of the late 60′s, early 70′s when there were no rigidly defined genres. You had bands like King Crimson who did the heaviest rock imaginable, but they had sweet beautiful music on the same record. Elton John’s first record was all over the place. When I heard Dylan doing” Tambourine Man” and “The Sounds of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel, I realized I didn’t need a band to get started, so I jumped in.
Q – What artist(s) influenced your music back in the beginning, and now (if different)?
A – I’ve always tried to be original, but I listen to everything I can. As Elvis Costello says, “It’s not IF you steal, it’s WHO you steal FROM.”
But my thefts always get filtered through my bent sensibilities. The best example is MIRACLE. My producer actually tried to get me to cover “Let the Music Play” by Shannon with the idea that our version would come out in Canada before hers and we’d basically steal the sales. But I just couldn’t do it. To appease him, I sort of turned it inside out and put my thing into it and that’s MIRACLE. Can you hear Shannon in there?
One HUGE influence was the B52′s. I can clearly remember walking down St. Laurence in Montreal and passing an open door with a jukebox playing “Planet Claire” and it was like a switch went off in me! Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams”, Gary Numan’s “Cars”, XTC’s “Respectable Street” – those were the magnets drawing me away from The Clash when I was doing my “Pop Modern(e)” album for TGO.
Q – Who do you currently listen to?
A – I’ve got a long list and it just keeps on growing. I still love most of what I’ve loved since I was a kid, but there’s amazing new stuff every day. As I’m writing this, I’m listening to The Black Keys new CD. I really like the last couple of Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco CDs. K’naan is a big fav. Adele, Ray Lamontagne, Keane, Kenna. Geez, there’s just so much good music! One of my new discoveries is pretty old stuff, but it’s new to me – Shostakovich – I’m enjoying his string quartets. The guy had to write this stuff in secret because it wasn’t state approved in the Soviet Union. I relate to the underground aspect and the emotional intensity.
Q – Which comes first – the music or the lyrics, and why?
A – That’s changed from when I first started writing songs. In the beginning, it was always words first, then music. But now I hear stuff in my head, try to grab it before it flies away, and often it’s the music first. Sometimes I have these amazing dreams where I’m writing a song and playing it for someone at the same time. I wake up and just write it all down – it’s like words and music spontaneously erupting together!
Q – Have you been recording steadily over the past 20+ years, or have you taken a break?
A – I have never stopped writing and recording. Simultaneously with me being nominated Most Promising Male Vocalist in the nationally televised CASBY Awards, I had “irreconcilable differences” with TGO, my label, and had to get a lawyer to get out of the deal.
To be fair, I don’t think Tony Green knew what he was getting into when he signed me. I’m fiercely independent artistically, and I was naive enough to think I could get away with it while suckling at the teat of the mainstream industry. I’ve made 9 albums since my 15 seconds of fame in the 80′s. The newest one, ROCKHILL has some stuff on it that my fans from back then seem to like, STARVED, DECEMBER, DEEP MAGIC, QUIET, GHOST.
Q – What do you think of the availability of music electronically?
A – Artistically it’s the best thing that’s happened to me! Now I don’t need to bend to label pressure and can do exactly what I want.
It’s not just that you can distribute online. Technology makes it easier to make music. I’m hearing amazing stuff from people that no one’s ever heard of. Back in the 80′s I had a huge investment in synths, drum machines and racks of gear. My laptop all by itself blows that stuff out of the water. But I’m perverse – now that technology is easy, the challenge for me is to play acoustically without it.
Q – If you could perform anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A – Somewhere with palm trees, maybe the Acropolis or Delray Beach. Seriously, I love to perform and if you put me in front of an audience who loves music, I’m happy.
Q – Now the tough question: If you were on a desert island, which 10 albums would be must-haves?
A – That’s not hard. The island would be made of all my favourite music – you could just pile up all the albums from the floor of the ocean and make me my own private atoll.
Oh, you mean… I have to pick 10?!!! Whatever I picked I would seriously regret later because I would be missing something desperately. Assuming I’m not allowed to pick my own music (I make music I love, after all…)
1) Bob Marley & The Wailers – Rastaman Vibration
2) The Clash – London Calling
3) Beethoven’s 9 Symphonies by Herbert von Karajan (it’s a box set – that’s not cheating is it?)
4) Elvis Costello – Get Happy
5) Harmonium – Cinquieme Saison
6) XTC – English Settlement
7) Yma Sumac – Voice of the Xtabay
8) Art of Noise – The Seduction of Claude Debussy
9) Adele – 19
10) Chilliwak – Chilliwak
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Buy Music:
iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/rockhill/id358711824
CDBaby – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/BenjaminRussell
On The Web:
Official Website: http://www.benjamin-russell.com
Facebook (just getting started with my music page – get a free song here): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Benjamin-Russells-Music-Page/242286627481?ref=mf
Video Links:
Video from 80′s: POWER OF LOVE
STARVED (official music video)
GHOST (official music video)
DECEMBER (live, opening for Gowan at Club Soda in Montreal, March 2011)
BROKEN-HEARTED LOVERS (live with band in 2010)
80’s Music Rules ~ Criminally Underrated Artists/Bands ~ Gary Numan on the Brink of Something Great
Copyright 2011 Mimi
Gary Numan gave his fans a taste of what’s in store from the upcoming and long-awaited album Dead Son Rising. He posted an announcement that segments from three of the album’s songs were available to preview on his site NuWorld.
The three songs are titled, “The Fall,” “Captured Underground Noise Transmission” (please, no comments about the acronym this title forms), and “When The Sky Bleeds, He Will Come.” All three are killer tunes, with Gary Numan’s signature Gothic/industrial sound apparent in each. There’s a full live version of “The Fall” on YouTube that we have been enjoying for some time. All of this begs the question, “When is the long-awaited album going to be released?”
Fans are hoping for a release prior to the Back To The Phuture shows scheduled for the Manchester Academy and The Troxy April 1 & 2. We have learned to live with a great span of time between releases because Gary is a notoriously detail-oriented perfectionist. No complaints there. His collections produced and released since 1994, although painfully few and far between, have been magnificently crafted works of which he deserves to be very proud.
Just a random aside – I posted a comment similar to this on David Marsden’s site in a discussion about what’s wrong with today’s music: The boss and I had an interesting non-work discussion the other day. He is a classically trained musician (as is my husband). I had the boss listen to “Angel Wars” by Gary Numan, and he made mention of the use of the tritone or “devil’s note” in the song. It seems that this tonal dissonance is used by many non-mainstream musicians, and it gives a more raw and cutting edge to the music. This tends to be the music I am most drawn to, because it evokes more than just an aural response – it actually resonates within the body, adding a physical piece to the overall experience.
If you haven’t experienced Sacrifice (1994), Exile (1997), Pure (2000), or Jagged (2006) with your entire being, you are missing out on some of the most cutting-edge and vital dark wave music made over the last 17 years. Successful as a punk, post-punk, then synth-wave pioneer, Gary Numan has never shied away from experimentation and reinvention. But, he really hit his stride when he crossed over to the heavier side of music. He bares his soul for all to see, building a safe haven for all of our darkest and deepest emotions to dwell as we lose ourselves in the hard-edged tunes born of his own emotion-riddled creations.
Am I anxious for more brilliant Gothic/industrial Gary Numan in the form of Dead Son Rising? Oh, yeah.
Go to Gary Numan’s official website, where you can purchase his music, DVDs and other licensed merchandise.
“The Fall” via YouTube user wwwdeadheavencouk:
“The Angel Wars” via YouTube user voypacuenca:
“Pure” via YouTube user deadliner:
“Haunted” via YouTube user knightvision:
Studio Album Discography
Tubeway Army (1978)
Replicas (1979)
The Pleasure Principle (1979)
Telekon (1980)
Dance (1981)
I, Assassin (1982)
Warriors (1983)
Berserker (1984)
The Fury (1985)
Strange Charm (1986)
Metal Rhythm (1988)
Automatic (1989)
Outland (1991)
Machine and Soul (1992)
The Radial Pair: Video Soundtrack (1994)
Sacrifice (1994)
Human (unreleased) (1995)
Exile (1997)
Pure (2000)
Jagged (2006)
Replicas Redux (2008)
The Pleasure Principle 30th Anniversary Edition (2009)
80′s Music Rules ~ Criminally Underrated Artists/Bands ~ Hunters & Collectors
Hunters & Collectors formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1981. The starting members were John Archer (bass), Geoff Crosby (keyboards), Doug Falconer (drums), Robert Miles (live sound, art director), Greg Perano (percussion), Mark Seymour (guitar, vocals) and Ray Tosti-Gueira (guitar, vocals). Originally Hunters & Collectors were considered to be a part of the Krautrock genre and featured strong percussion accompanied by prominent guitar and driving bass. Over time, Hunters & Collectors added a horn section, consisting of Nigel Crocker (trombone), Jack Howard (trumpet), Andy Lynn (trumpet), Chris Malherbe (trumpet), Jeremy Smith (French horn) and Michael Waters (trombone).
When Hunters & Collectors were first signed to Mushroom Records in 1982, apparently the record company had a bit of a dilemma classifying their music. So, to accommodate this eclectic group, Mushroom formed an “alternative” label called “White Label.” Their first release was World of Stone, a three-track EP in January 1982, followed by a self-titled debut LP, Hunters & Collectors. Their first single release, “Talking To A Stranger,” has been featured on David Marsden’s show. It has a curious, catchy rhythm/bass component that perked my ears up the first time I heard it. It had a very well-done video to accompany its promotion, but the single never made it into the Top 50.
As with so many gifted 80′s bands, Hunters & Collectors experienced trials and tribulations with personnel and management. They continued to release music, but couldn’t seem to get any traction. The band finally achieved hard-won Australian success in 1986 with the release of LP Human Frailty. This LP managed to make it into the Top 10, sparking some interest from US-based IRS Records. The release in the states brought the band here to tour twice.
The next couple of album releases did modestly well, keeping the band alive, performing, and recording. Further personnel changes continued to plague them as they sought the all-elusive momentum of success they once fleetingly enjoyed in the US. It wasn’t for lack of trying; Hunters & Collectors worked hard at producing solid music through the 90s, finally calling it quits in 1998.
If it wasn’t for hearing this group on shows like David Marsden’s Marsbar Theatre and Ed-FM’s Retrospect, I never would have had the pleasure of learning more about them. I hope you’ll take the time to check out their music and ultimately find something that you will enjoy, too.
Official Hunters & Collectors MySpace page.
Purchase Hunters & Collectors music here.
“Talking To A Stranger” via YouTube user hazermi:
“Say Goodbye” via YouTube user nzoz1986:
“When The River Runs Dry” via YouTube User nzoz1986:
“Throw Your Arms Around Me” via YouTube user tyronnem:
“Turn A Blind Eye” via YouTube user nzoz1989:
Studio albums
Hunters and Collectors (1982)
The Fireman’s Curse (1983)
Jaws of Life (1984)
Human Frailty (1986)
What’s a Few Men? (1987)
Fate (1988)
Ghost Nation (1989)
Cut (1992)
Demon Flower (1994)
Juggernaut (1998)
80′s Music Rules ~ Criminally Underrated Artists/ Bands ~ Yeah Yeah Noh
Listening to Ed-FM on CFRC and David Marsden from the 94.9 TheRock.FM is always a learning experience. Like me, they champion the lesser-known artists which ends up with their shows being treasure troves of music I’ve never before experienced. I believe in sharing this wealth of knowledge, so whenever I hear a talented artist or band that should have been widely-known but ended up being overlooked, it’s my pleasure to give them some deserved exposure here.
Yeah Yeah Noh is a staple of Ed-FM’s show. They were a post-punk group from Leicester, England that began life in 1984. One of the reasons this band may have been so obscure is that they were only together for two years. It was a productive period, though, which saw the release of three albums.
Yeah Yeah Noh was made up of Derek Hammond (vocals, guitar) and John Grayland (guitar). Adrian Crossan (bass) joined them in time to record their first single. Sue Dorey (drums, vocals) was later brought on board, just in time for their second single.
Yeah Yeah Noh’s style has been alternately described as punk, post-punk, and jangle pop. There seems to be a little something for everyone: a variety of sounds along with meaningful and sometimes playful lyrics. The band also flirted with psychedelic rock after guitarist Tom Slater joined. Unfortunately, nothing really cemented the group together, and it came apart without settling into its own signature groove. Before they broke up, however, they recorded some sessions for John Peel which were, fortunately, preserved and eventually released 20 years later in 2006.
If post-punk is your preferred sound, check out Yeah Yeah Noh. Their spare delivery is, at times, somewhat reminiscent of another criminally underrated post-punk band from L.A. – the Abecedarians. And, thanks to some dedicated fans, Yeah Yeah Noh has a few entries on YouTube that you can sample.
Purchase Yeah Yeah Noh music here.
“Blood Soup” via YouTube user qashak:
“Beware The Weakling Lines” via YouTube user euth:
“The Superimposed Man” via YouTube user hawthorne 1975:
“Houdini” via YouTube user COGENTCOG:
Discography
When I Am A Big Girl (1985)
Cutting The Heavenly Lawn of Greatness…Last Rites For The God Of Love (1985)
Fun On The Lawn, Lawn, Lawn (1986)
Leicester Square: The Best of Yeah Yeah Noh (2006)
80′s Music Rules ~ Criminally Underrated Artists/ Bands ~ China Crisis
Sharing a passion for post-punk, the group began life as two men: Gary Daly (vocals and keyboards) and Eddie Lundon (guitar). The duo began composing music near Liverpool in 1979. After drummer Dave Reilly joined them, they became known as “China Crisis” and released a single in 1982 called “African and White.” It eventually reached number 45 on the UK Singles chart.
Their first album, Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It’s Fun To Entertain peaked at number 21, firmly ensconcing China Crisis into the UK music scene. Early in the following year, their sophomore single “Christian” climbed to number 12 on the UK Singles chart. Reilly left and Steve Levy (oboe and saxophone) joined, and China Crisis gained a spot supporting Simple Minds on their tour.
In November 1983, China Crisis added Gary “Gazza” Johnson (bass) and Kevin Wilkinson (drums) to the line-up and released a second album. Working with Fire and Steel – Possible Pop Songs Volume Two catapulted the group into the forefront of the 80′s music scene. Their third album release, Flaunt the Imperfection, also did very well, but the single “King in A Catholic Way,” which charted at number 19, would prove to be their last big hit.
As with so many promising and criminally underrated bands, the remainder of the 80′s brought more personnel changes. China Crisis released two more albums before deciding to call it quits in 1994. Kevin Wilkinson, China Crisis drummer during their latter years, committed suicide in 1999.
Although they definitely had a longer and more satisfying run than so many other underrated 80′s bands, the fact remains that China Crisis did not reach their potential stature here in the states, which is a very big shame for us, indeed. A band with this much talent, with the right type of promotion, would have done very well. Lucky for us their music is kept alive by DJs-in-the-know like David Marsden and Ed-FM.
Purchase China Crisis music here.
China Crisis official myspace page.
“Working with Fire and Steel” via YouTube user 18289:
“King In A Catholic Style” via YouTube user backporchvideos:
“Black Man Ray” via YouTube user popdjdysh:
“Hanna Hanna” via YouTube user maffjon:
Discography
Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It’s Fun To Entertain (1982)
Working with Fire and Steel – Possible Pop Songs Volume Two (1983)
Flaunt the Imperfection (1985)
What Price Paradise (1986)
Diary of a Hollow Horse (1989)
Warped By Success (1994)
80′s Music Rules ~ Criminally Underrated Artists/ Bands ~ Flash & The Pan
Here’s another criminally underrated duo about which I could find precious little information. Even though they recorded singles and albums from 1976 through 1992, it’s as though they hardly even existed. With longevity like that, they certainly did not live up to their pun-like name. Fortunately for us, DJs in-the-know like David Marsden and Ed-FM have done their best to keep Flash & The Pan music alive.
From Wikipedia:
Flash and the Pan was an Australian New Wave musical group (essentially an ongoing studio project) initiated during the late 1970sBy Harry Vanda and George Young, both former members of the Easybeats. George Young is also an older brother to Angus Young and Malcolm Young of the musical team AC/DC. Both Vanda and Young produced several AC/DC albums.
“Hey St. Peter” was the duo’s first hit in 1979. They made a strong sophomore effort in Australia and Europe with “Down Among The Dead,”just prior to releasing their first album, Flash in the Pan. They essentially remained unknown in the US, despite airplay resulting from a deal with Epic Records. Our loss, to be sure.
Quirky, half-spoken, half-sung lyrics, some of which sound like they are processed through a megaphone, and well-orchestrated music form the signature sound of this band. Check them out, then add them to your 80′s music collection. You know you want to.
Buy Flash & The Pan music here.
“Hey St. Peter” via YouTube user nzoz1977:
“Lights in the Night” via YouTube user WASPqueen:
“Media Man” via YouTube user postingoldtapes:
“Ayla” via YouTube user MrMagsn:
Discography
Flash and the Pan (1979)
Lights in the Night (1980)
Headlines (1982)
Pan-orama (1983)
Early Morning Wake-up Call (1984)
Nights in France (1987)
Collection (1990)
Burning Up the Night (1992)
80′s Music Rules ~ Angelic 80′s Voices ~ Part Two
In August 2009, I featured five of what I considered “angelic voices” from the 80′s – Morten Harket, Bryan Ferry, Iva Davies, David Sylvian, and Freddie Mercury. Continuing that theme, I would like to add five more singers to that list, with a slight twist.
This list is purely subjective, 100% male, and comprised of singers that I feel should be showcased for their power, range, and creativity. One singer is not from the 80′s era, but encompasses all that made David Bowie and Iva Davies outstanding 80′s vocalists, and whose music is definitely retro. Let’s start with him.
Colin Troy – I have previously featured his group, Slave To The SQUAREwave, along with manager and keyboardist, Rob Stuart. Colin’s voice has incredible range. Bowie-esque and emotive, Colin far surpasses Bowie in style and technique. S2TSW, as a whole, is a formidable contemporary group, and Colin’s voice catapults them out of the park and into the stratosphere.
“Sinners of Saint Avenue” via YouTube user Sparksmusic:
Peter Murphy – Known for his work with 80′s goth band Bauhaus, Peter Murphy struck out on his own and established himself as an extraordinary vocalist. Love Hysteria is a solid collection of Peter Murphy songs and a great primer for those not familiar with his music. When work is overwhelming, Murphy is a favorite iPod selection to take me away from harsh reality and into more bearable surroundings.
“Indigo Eyes” via YouTube user sweating fretboards:
Rude Van Steenes – Frontman for the criminally underrated and heartbreakingly short-lived Canadian band Vis-A-Vis, Rude’s voice is a strong and compelling instrument. Both of my fave Djs, David Marsden and Ed-FM have done their best to keep this important sound alive on the airways. Check out the very few Vis-A-Vis offerings on YouTube and you, too, will fall under Rude’s spell.
“Shadow Play” via YouTube user RudeVanSteenes:
Darryl Kromm – Lead singer for another criminally underrated Canadian band, Strange Advance, Kromm provides vocals that are soothing, lush, and a treat for your ears. In addition to a backing band that nails every Strange Advance song we were lucky to hear, Kromm’s voice set an 80′s standard that most heavily-rotated singers could only aspire to.
“Worlds Away” via YouTube user mysweeteventhorizon:
Paul Humphrey – Blue Peter is one of my all-time favorite criminally underrated Canadian bands. Humphrey gave (and still gives) a first-rate performance somewhat reminiscent of David Byrne on steroids. As with all the bands and artists that never received the recognition they were due, it makes me wonder what Byrne had that Humphrey did not. In my mind, the answer is, “Nothing.”
“Don’t Walk Past” via YouTube user johnmcboston:
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