Yes, my old friend Steve has blog-tagged me again. This time the challenge is: name your most embarrassing record ever!
Well, I’ll cut straight to the chase. I once bought and enjoyed ‘Pipes of Peace’ by Paul McCartney (or ‘Fab Macca Thumbs Aloft’ as Smash Hits called him at the time). Not just the single, but the whole bloomin’ album. I think I was 13 at the time. I’d done well up ‘til then, with a diet of ska and stuff like Buggles, so I still can’t figure out why I lapsed so badly. Since I vaguely remember having a weakness for Billy Joel shortly afterwards, the paucity of taste continued with worrying regularity.
I suppose my current guilty pleasure on the iPod is a smattering of ELO. But, come on, Mr Blue Sky is rock genius…
So, Paul, when can I meet the kids?
6 comments:
I agree about Mr Blue Sky. It's one of those songs that are soaked in the flavour of the time and transport you back in an almost uncomfortable way.
It could have been worse - The Frog Chorus, Ebony And Ivory. Both far more risible in my opnion!
Triiis...it was Fab-Macca-WACKY-Thumbs-Aloft
Tobias: You can't beat a bit of vocoder vocal, eh?
Steve: I had soft spot for the Frog Chorus, I'm afraid. Christ, it just gets worse.
Ruth: Maybe the nickname evolved? Google seems to support both of our recollections. Who else was there? I recall Sir Billiam of Idol and little else...
Your affinity for Billy Joel actually proves that you have an instinct for substantive composition and an appreciation of authentic musicianship. Enjoy your original impulses!
Phew, I'll relax now then...
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