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« Reply #345 on: August 26, 2005, 07:03:31 AM »
"The year the Chicken McNugget was introduced," we are helpfully reminded (and I can't imagine a McDonald's without them now).  Kicking things off with "(Keep Feeling) Fascination," which sounds better on Fridays than on other days (it's a scientific fact!).
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« Reply #346 on: August 26, 2005, 07:03:42 AM »
Friday 8/26: 1983. Starting in Moreyesque fashion with Human League, "(Keep Feeling) Fascination".
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« Reply #347 on: August 26, 2005, 07:06:23 AM »
Laura Branigan for Dr Pepper!?!  I don't think I ever heard this at the time.
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« Reply #348 on: August 26, 2005, 07:07:57 AM »
(Human JINX)

I don't think I ever noticed the degree to which Laura Branigan took her vocal cues from Donna Summer.  Not quite the degree that France Joli did, but still ...


Ooh!  "Undercover"!
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« Reply #349 on: August 26, 2005, 07:14:27 AM »
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I don't think I ever noticed the degree to which Laura Branigan took her vocal cues from Donna Summer.


Really?  I remember the first time I heard "Gloria" on the radio; I just assumed it was Ms Summer.  My roommate at the time -- a straight guy -- liked the song so much he bought an import 12-inch of the original Italian version (by... Umberto Tozzi? something like that).
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« Reply #350 on: August 26, 2005, 07:23:07 AM »
doo-waaah!  VHM Neil; this really IS a Moreyesque outing.
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« Reply #351 on: August 26, 2005, 07:29:31 AM »
off-topic, but amusing: the Critical Quote of the Day by Manhola Dargis, reviewing Brothers Grimm in the NYTimes...

"Like Colin Farrell in Alexander, Mr. Damon is also forced to struggle with a most disenchanting handicap, namely a hairdo (or wig) that in combination with his sideburns and frock coat make him look ready for a Paul Revere and the Raiders tribute band..."
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« Reply #352 on: August 26, 2005, 07:33:08 AM »
And there was much celebrating in the streets of New York as the mighty JoBoxers win BOS O' The Week for "Just Got Lucky."  Glory!

Are there any other songs where the piano bass notes dictate the melody?
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« Reply #353 on: August 26, 2005, 07:35:26 AM »
BOS JoBoxers, "Just Got Lucky" -- TANC, it's been in my head since seeing 40 Year-Old Virgin last nite.  Hilarious movie and great soundtrack.

"You framed an ASIA poster?!?"

You gotta see it, Gaz, especially for the musical number at the end.
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« Reply #354 on: August 26, 2005, 07:36:33 AM »
BOS JINX!

"You look like a Man-O-Lantern!"
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« Reply #355 on: August 26, 2005, 07:47:21 AM »
Concluding with another Morey fave, SRV. In all, a pleasant set... and '69 is on tap at the top o' the hour!

BTW Rob, we invaded Gren-AY-da, not Gren-AH-da.
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« Reply #356 on: August 26, 2005, 08:34:49 AM »
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BOS JoBoxers, "Just Got Lucky" -- TANC, it's been in my head since seeing 40 Year-Old Virgin last nite.  Hilarious movie and great soundtrack.

"You framed an ASIA poster?!?"

You gotta see it, Gaz, especially for the musical number at the end.


OMG, the musical number at the end* KILLS!!!.  I won't say what it is to avoid spoiling the surprise, but it's worth the price of admission all by itself.
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« Reply #357 on: August 26, 2005, 08:51:35 AM »
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BOS JoBoxers, "Just Got Lucky" -- TANC, it's been in my head since seeing 40 Year-Old Virgin last nite.  Hilarious movie and great soundtrack.

"You framed an ASIA poster?!?"

You gotta see it, Gaz, especially for the musical number at the end.


OMG, the musical number at the end* KILLS!!!.  I won't say what it is to avoid spoiling the surprise, but it's worth the price of admission all by itself.


BTW since you loved 40YOV so much, you really should see Wedding Crashers.
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« Reply #358 on: August 29, 2005, 07:37:20 AM »
Mon 8/29/05: it's 1976. The stream's sounding crappy, but Ms Armatrading ("Love & Affection") and the Flamin' Groovies ("Shake Some Action") make it worthwhile.

ETA: OMG! Linda Ronstadt with Karla Bonoff's lovely "Someone to Lay Down Beside Me".
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« Reply #359 on: September 02, 2005, 07:44:48 AM »
Fri 9/2/05: a decidedly dull 1992 set suddenly comes alive with "Divine Thing"!
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