May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Well, considering I started off this Kerrsday Thursday thing while down here in Oz…I had to do one for, what is my final Thursday in Oz for now, but what could be the last Thursday I spend in Oz for some time 🙁 Today’s theme? Jim with slick back hair. I just love that “wet”…
Loving the stage decor! Lol. Loo roll, anyone? Jim sounds like Russell Mael????! Lol. To who? The Bryan Ferry thing, I can hear…esp. on “The Sainted Three” (Empires And Dance / Sons And Fascination / Sister Feelings Call) – or even the Bowie/Ferry blend I’d see others say… But RUSSELL MAEL??!
Yes, this *is* a Simple Minds (Jim Kerr) blog, but last night I think I may have seen the best gig in my ENTIRE life! And considering recent connections between The Stranglers and Simple Minds – well, I can discuss the gig here. It’s *my* blog – sod it! They just hit the ground…
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Lyric of the day Song: Waiting At The End Of The World Album: Our Secrets Are The Same Year of release: 2004 (official release as part of Silver Box set) Written by: Kerr/Burchill/Hunter
Dicks – with no interest in the artists being sold that day, buying up their limited edition offerings to make a fast buck. Misanthropy levels rising!
I have to say, I can’t help but be a *TAD* cynical about Record Store Day. I’m in two minds…if it helps independent record stores stay afloat, that’s great. But I can’t help but feel all these “collectors items” offerings to promote the day does…seem…rather more about the shifting of goods than anything else. Given…
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Lyric of the day Song: Different World [Taormina.Me] Album: Black And White 050505 Year of release: 2005 Lyrics by: Kerr/Coad
You certainly went to my head, boy. BIG TIME! Oh, well…
Oh, how I love the demo tracks on Silver Box. The one getting the most appreciation at the moment is Love Song. That stripped back quality of it. Just bass and guitar driving it…and all those little…almost…night rainforest/jungle sounds on it. The demos are usually accredited as being produced by Mick MacNeil. I know nothing…