Conference marvin::uk_music

    Delia, believe it or not, the song you heard was called 'Marlene
    on the Wall', and is by Suzanne Vega.
    
    Bob

    
     FYI - Marlene On The Wall is off of Suzanne Vega's first album
     simply titled Suzanne Vega. She also has a second album out called
    Solitude Standing. Both albums IMO are very good and worth the purchase.

        Thank you both for the info.

	"Solitude Standing" is in our CD library here at DEC Valbonne, so
	I'll have a listen to it at the first opportunity.

	Just think, if I hadn't thought of Notes, I might have stayed
	ignorant for ever....

	Regards,

	Delia

    Here's another one that bugs me because I can never remember the
    title or the singer but I know the tune . The bit from the chorus
    goes like ....
    
    "and you can thank your lucky stars that we're not as smart as we'd
    like to think we are " 
    
    It was a hit around 1978 by an American guy I think . Again I think
    his first name was Dean . Why I remember this song is that although
    a female can be heard singing throughout this track she was never
    mentioned while the track was charting . So name that tune ....
    
    ...........'cause I sure as hell can't .
    
    Feargal

    Yea I know the one you mean. It's Dean Freidman (sp?) and I think it
    mighty be called 'Lucky Stars'. It's all about a couple having a row
    about their marriage but they end up still together.
    
    Richard

    
    
     I think it was Dean Freidman(sp) and it was called Lucky Stars.
     And what a dreadful record it was too.
    
                Neil..
    
     

Can someone PLEASE tell me what the song is with the line "you wash your face 
in my sink", that I keep hearing half of? Sounds like De la Soul, but I don't 
think it's them.

--patrick--

    
    You wash your face in my sink - by the Dream Warriors
    
    I think.

Thanks. Oh, anyone know if they have an album worth buying? (singles are such a 
waste of money!)

--patrick--

    hang about a while, when it drops out of the charts you'll probably
    pick it up for 50p - thats what I'm gonna do anyway (if its the band on
    TOTP the other week).
    
    Mikef

    It is the Dream Warriors and they were on TOTP last week.  Anyway Mike,
    I thought you didn't watch TOTP!  You just wanted to see Madonna!!!
    
    
    matty

    Re .8
    
    That song is about the most irritating thing I have heard for a long 
    while.  And what's more, once I've heard it, I can't stop singing it
    in my head.                                                      
    
    Oh, what a painful death.........

Well, if you find that irritating, don't, whatever you do, listen to the De la
Soul album. Or for weeks afterwards you'll be driven demented by little 
snatches/scratches of Steely Dan songs battling it out in your head.

--patrick--

    matty...i go away for a day and you accuse me of liking Madonna - you
    know how to hit a man when he is down!!  I just happened to turn on the
    radio, thought it sounded interesting, and turned onthe tv to see who
    it was.  it has some nice jazzy influences in there.  I want to hear
    this DNA thing with suzie V - anyoine out there heard it?
    
    Mikef

    
    Re .15
    
    Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der...Etc, etc, etc,
    etc.
    
    Yes I've heard it and it is as annoyingly catchy as anything else I've
    heard, but I still think Suzanne Vega is probably the most boring
    singer of all time (Sweeping statement time or what? :^)).
    
    Mark
    

re .16

Are you sure it is not : Da, da, da, da, da, ................
In this case, the original version was sung by a german group whose name
I can't remember for the moment. 
But as the lyrics are quite easy to sing without aceent, this song has been
covered by an english band, with perhaps even more success.

Didier

> re. Note 609.15 by SHAPES::FIDDLERM "no personal name just yet"

>	..this DNA thing with suzie V - anyoine out there heard it?

	Yes !!, SV is obviously monotonously present, but the DNA backing 
	could have been done by a retarded three year old. Oh well, lets
	dig out the BBC micro....fame could be just around the corner....

    RE-1,
    
    I agree, but the simplicity of it is what makes it good.  It's not
    overcrowded, it's just straightforward backing music.  It's the songs
    that stands out.  The b-side contains the a cappella version.  Roll on
    the weekend and there'll be a "matty's monstrosity mix" on the remix
    12".
    
    
    matty

    ahhh...I didn't realise the DNA thing had been released.  I was just
    reading about it in the import section a few weeks ago.  is it really
    boring?  I quite like the original because of its simple presentation
    and the inflexions in her voice, but then I've always had problems.
    
    Mikef

    Re: most of the music remixes/re-releases around today..
    
    You can't just add a backing beat, and a few oh yeah's (wish I had
    copy-right on that !!) and the song will be good. It seems that these
    people find an old (or not so old) song that sold well, and add some
    stuff, release it and reap in the cash. But some people buy that stuff!
    
    		Andy.

    have to agree...someone said that there was a re-mix of Englishman in
    New York by Sting, and that it was awfull.  anyonee hard that ?
    
    Mikef

    I think the Ben Liebrand mix of the Sting record is dreadful, but I'm
    glad that such a classic song has made the chart, as it should have
    done on first release.  I don't really like Ben Liebrand, but some do
    (Jan for instance).
    
    Andy,  I really like the DNA record.  It's not just taking any old
    record and putting a beat to it that makes it a hit.  You have to know
    what will go down well.  Suzanne likes the record, so do her record
    company, and so do the people who have made it No2.
    
    I think an artist loses Brownie points for doing a cover version, but
    how many of you like the Soup Dragons record?  I personally have to do
    a version of Tommy Roe's `Dizzy'.  It's so tailor made for the current
    climate, it's a great song and he can have half the royalties!
    
    
    matty

    Re .24 I heard it last night, that's why I wrote.
    
    Re .25 Ok, so Suzanne Vega likes it. without being too bitchy, most
    people wouldn't mind a bit more cash coming in. It will also give her
    some attention, and people may buy her records because of it.
    
    Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but I wish people would leave the classic
    (and the not so classic) songs alone, and let people remember them as
    they are. Or, alternatively, do an imaginitive cover version of the
    song.
    
    	My own thoughts - Andy.

    I thought it was imaginative to see an a capella `Yuppie' song as a
    future club smash.  Would you have seen it?

    Can anyone help with the title of these songs.
    
    1. Since you've been gone i find it hard to carry on
    
    2.Standing in a line how long will they stand between us
    
    3.If i were to ask you what would you do with yourself.
    
    thanks
    Graham.

    No 3 is Brand New friend by Lloyd Cole.  Do we all get to share the
    prize?
    
    Mikef

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    I was hanging in Belgium the other day, waiting for the Hole/Nirvana
    show to start, and I heard a record that sounded kind of interesting.
    
    It had mainly male vocals (although a track that seemed to be by the
    same band had female vocals) and I thought it sounded rather Swans-ish
    (except that the female's voice seemed wrong).  I almost recognized
    one of the songs which referred to a "red-headed" or "red-haired"
    woman or girl.  The reference to the girl with red hair was repeated
    over and over in the song.
    
    Could someone please help identify this band?
    
    -Scott

    
    I heard a track on Krusher's show (Rock/Heavy Metal) on GLR Sunday night 
    can anyone tell me who it is  ....
    
    "They throw the best damn parties at the edge of hell"
    
    
    Paul

    Was anyone listening to Capital last night about 11.00 when they 
    played a record by the Beach Boys - came out about '88 and was a 
    hit from a film.  I'm a bit vague here but the title was something
    about Cocomo, and goes something like 
    
    "going to Cocomo, we'll get there fast, and then we'll take it slow,
    down to Cocomo"
    
    Know the one ?  What film did it come from?  The DJ couldn't 
    remember either and its driving me crazy.  Was it Cocktail??
    
    Cheers
    julia

    It was either Cocktail or Buster. Can't remember which one though!
    
    Rupert.

>    
>    "going to Cocomo, we'll get there fast, and then we'll take it slow,
>    down to Cocomo"
>    
>    Know the one ?  What film did it come from?  The DJ couldn't 
>    remember either and its driving me crazy.  Was it Cocktail??
>    



	I may be well off here, but the lyric flow reminds me of the 
Four Tops  "Going Loco in Acapulco",  which I seem to remember was in 
the film "Buster".


Dave.

    re .-1 Nahhh, that's a different song altogether.
    
    Was it really Buster - I'm not convinced... at least, I don't
    think its on the CD, but my source of information on that point
    may well be dodgy....
    
    Buster?
    
    julia

    Its was the Beach Boys and it was Cocktail..
    
    
    
    Steve.

Who recorded "I believe" ? re: flowers growing, rain falling etc.

+Mark+

EMF ?

Mark

No, 1950's implementation of I Believe please: some crooner.

+Mark+

    Re: I Believe
    
    	1953 Frankie Laine   (1)
    	1960 David Whitfield (49)
    	1964 The Bachelors   (2)
    
    Ian.

    re .41
    
    Blimey,
    
            thats some memory you've got there Ian.
    
    H

    
    
    stone me,
    
    
    	Wished I had a copy of the guiness book of hit records on my desk.
    
    	;-)

    	Re last 2>
    
    	You sarky b'stards!  I got the information from my grandfather
    	(he sends his regards by the way).
    
    	Ian.
    
    	P.S. I'm glad now that I didn't mention I actually have a copy
      	     of one of those versions.

    What was that catchy little reggae number out a couple of years ago, 
    sounded a bit like Musical Youth, chorus something like "No funk no 
    style, we're strictly roots" [yelp]?

re -.1
It was more like 15 years ago - at least I think, but I can't remeber who it
was by. I remember there were two girls singing it.

R

    re -1,-2
    
    
    
    It was "Uptown Top Ranking" by Althea and Donna
    
    
    H

    What's the tune that goes
    
    Doooo...
    Do do dooo...
    do-do do dooo.....
    do do dooo...
    
    Murph plays it while Jake and Elwood are being introduced at the
    concert in 'The Blues Brothers'.
    
    +Mark+

    >Murph plays it while Jake and Elwood are being introduced at the
    >concert in 'The Blues Brothers'.
    
    If it's that then it's "I can't turn you loose" by Otis Redding.  The
    original is alot slower BTW.  It's also used as an intro on The Blues
    Brothers' "Briefcase Full of Blues"
    
    Paul

    Has anyone heard a pro-choice rap song, which starts off with a really
    konked out sounding Hammond. The rap is softly spoken, and goes
    on about the said subject quite eloquently (imo).
    
    thx/Rob 

    Wild guess, because I haven't heard it, but it could be Consolidated.
    
    Piers

A softly-spoken rap from Consolidated? That'll be a first. It's more likely
to be the Digable Planets.


Rod

    
    And another....
    
    At the end of this week's horizon (about IT, Gates etc) there is a song
    used on the credits. Something about telephones. Anyone know who it
    is/what it is?
    
    Richard

    It was that
    
    "Hello, this is Jonie, I'm sorry but I'm not home.  If you leave me 
    your name and number, I call you as soon as I get home"
    
    Dunno the title though or who its by - in fact not much bloody help at
    all.  Sorry 'bout that, old boy.
    
    julia

    Errrm, De la Soul, wasn't it?
    
    Bob

    re .54
    
    The song title is 'Hello This Is Joannie(The Telephone Answering
    Machine Song)' by Paul Evans
    

    
    That's the one. Who is Paul Evans? Did he do anything else of note?
    
    Richard

    He's been about since the late 50s.
    
    His only other thing of note - well heard of at least - was
    'Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat' 

    On the same Microsoft advert (sorry, horizon programme) there was a bit
    of background music I've heard before, made up of samples of telephone
    ringing tones and such. One of those things that sticks with you (well
    with me) for ages once you've heard it. Anybody name that one? Art of
    Noise? Steve Reich (?????)?
    
    john

    Re Paul Evans.
    
    Are we talking about the same Paul Evans? That is "Sven little
    girls..." and the end theme to last weeks Horizon? Didn't sound likea
    50's tune to me. Sounded very 90ish.
    
    Richard

    re: .59 (Horizon background music with telephone noises)
    
    I didn't see the programme, but two tunes spring to mind after reading
    the description :
    
    Telephone & Rubber band : Penguin Cafe Orchestra
    Telephone line : Kraftwerk
    
    The Penguine Cafe one is quite slow and relaxing, Kraftwerk much more
    up tempo and techno sounding (as usual)
    
    Ian
    

    
    	re .-1
    
    	What is Kiki Dee upt these days. Had she ever released anything
    on her own? Or was she a member of a band? Have not heard of her
    over here, U.S., since her duet with Elton John in '74.
    
    	thanks,
    		fred deady

    
    Well she was around for years before the Elton John duet. She had a
    couple of top twenty hits (Yes, it was called the Top Twenty then,
    maybe even the Hit Parade!) but I can't remember what they were.
    
    Richard

Can someone tell me the film that the "Lick the Tins" version of "I can't help
falling in love..." was the theme for ?


Thanks,
Mark

    Well, it was used in the BBC play of 'The Snapper'. That's now been
    released as a film, so Barry Norman tells me.
    
    Also, there's a bit about the record in the Q&A of Q magazine this
    month.
    
    Any other films?
    
    Andy

Re .63, Thanks, Paul - but I'm not convinced! Now I've got 2 vague songs 
running around my increasingly-empty head - and it's possible they're the same 
one!

g

    
    	RE- .66
    
    	The Lick the Tinns version of "I can't help..." is on the
    soundtrack of the film "Some kind of Wonderful".
    
    	John A.

Thanks John - That's the one.

Mark

    
    And, in the U.S it's available on MCA records, number MCAD-6200.
    
    Tony
    
    
    
    

    I heard a cover version of Andy Williams' "Its too good to be true",
    this morning by a lead singer of a famous band that is supposedly 
    going to get to number 1.
    
    Unfortunately, I must of dozed off when they said who the singer was.
    Actually I think his voice is quite weak and doesn't compare to the 
    original.
    
    Does anyone know?
    
    Cheers
    julia
    

Morton Harkett  ?sp?  of ah-ha



Tracy W

    Are you serious?  Argggghhhh

>    I heard a cover version of Andy Williams' "Its too good to be true",

Is it actually "Can't Take My Eyes off You", or is that yet another Andy 
Williams 'classic'?    

g

    Might of been - I didn't want to appear too knowledgeable about
    him.   8')
   
    julia

    
    
    Well, I'm not ashamed to admit knowing the whole first verse off by
    heart! Amazing how I can remember passing pop songs from my youth but
    not Pythagoras' Theorem!
    
    		Can't Take My Eyes Off You
    
    		You're just to good to be true,
    		Can't take my eyes off you
    		You feel like heaven to touch
    		I wanna hold you so much
    		And if you feel like I feel
    		Please let me know love is real
    		You're just to good to be true
    		Can't take my eyes off you.
    
    Of course, 50% was included in the Pet Shop Boys release 'Streets
    With No Name/Can't Get Used to Losing You".
    
    Andy Williams had some great songs written for him (such as this). One
    of my favourites was 'Home Lovin' Man', a Greenaway/Cook (ie British)
    composition if my memory serves me well.
    
    Richard