This week’s show gave you a life mantra from The Psychedelic Furs, a synth classic from A Flock Of Seagulls, plus an anthem for the downtrodden from Paul Weller.
We recalled when Rainbow rocked like Spinal Tap, and when dear Dave Greenfield auditioned for The Doors. Also, when Todd Rundgren recorded a classic on his tod, and we saluted a masterpiece from The Dame.
We commemorated the 42nd anniversary of The Blues Brothers being released. Then celebrated Branden Flowers and Jimmy Somerville’s birthday with the same tune, before we remembered dear Judy Garland.
We also tested your lyrical knowledge on a song written by Ray Davies but performed by Mark E Smith, and in which year covers from Don McLean and the Fugees got to #1?
Tuesday night’s show had an atmosphere of its own. Unfortunately, it was of the tropospheric variety, which meant I was listening to a completely different show to the rest of you. Fortunately, you can listen to just our show again, by simply clicking on the link below.
Show#59 Playlist
Morrissey – First Of The Gang To Die
The Ruts – Babylon’s Burning
The Jam – Just Who Is The Five O’clock Hero
Blur – Tracy Jacks
Talk Talk – Today
Rainbow – All Night Long
The Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way
A Flock Of Seagulls – Space Age Love Song
Gary Numan – Bombers [Live]
The Stranglers – Walk on By
Todd Rundgren – I Saw the Light
Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly – Back In Stride
Primal Scream – Damaged
The Blues Brothers – Sweet Home Chicago
Don McLean – Crying
Fugees – Killing Me Softly
The Fall – Victoria
David Bowie – Life On Mars?
The Killers – Somebody Told Me
Brandon Flowers – I Can Change
Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy
Barbra Streisand (With Judy Garland)- Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again
The Kinks – Days
The Kinks – David Watts
The Kinks – Stop Your Sobbing