As we count down the days towards the "Party of the Year" to see 2024 out with a bang - how about a final melange this year of "newer" choons that have caught my ear of late?
Let's get this little "hangover" from the Festering Season out of the way first - probably the best Xmas song never destined to hit our airwaves...
Next up, everyone's favourite pop-twink Olly's back - with a choon rather reminiscent of Janet ("Miss Jackson" if you're nasty) methinks:
Also making a welcome return - old "house fave" electro-pop combo Parralox, with a cover that is a vast improvement on the Joe Jackson original, in my opinion:
Mummy! It's the scary lady from Eurovision!
Taking things down a notch, a rather sublime acapella medley from the midst of the "pandemic lockdown" era:
And finally, an old familiar choon - but with a rather inventive video mix. It's Quincy vs Sweet Charity!
As ever, dear reader, let me know your thoughts...
I never tire of Soul Bossa Nova, not even after it was beaten nearly to death by Austin Powers. That choreography for Sweet Charity!
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect match, in my opinion! Jx
DeleteAt 1:16 Sweet Charity, Doris Hare And Albert Steptoe performed that dance routine in Holiday on the Buses. Yes you are right Janet Jackson deja entendu!
ReplyDeleteOh Mitzi, your intricate knowledge of the plot of big-screen spin-offs from tacky 1970s comedy series will never cease to amaze me. Jx
DeleteChairman of the Board Sinatra has a very expensive, top of the line entertainment center for that time, in the form a Scott 800 combo deluxe. -Rj
ReplyDeleteGood grief - another "expert" (admittedly, your sphere of expertise id a bit higher than On The Buses).
DeleteBut what did you think of the music? Jx
I always was very fond of Joe Jackson, but that is def a great cover.
ReplyDeleteIt is good, isn't it? I'm not so sure about the AI video, though - I find it all a bit creepy. Jx
DeleteA fab Xmas song to end the festive season, loved it
ReplyDeleteI found Olly a bit disappointing, perhaps it will grow on me He certainly has balls, big fluffy red ones.
Loreen's gravy song, the vocal was dull but rescued by a rather good DJ.
I didn't expect to like the 'Mighty Real' cover but I loved it and nice to see the Ukulele making a come back
Best for last I love it, love it, love it
I thought the McClintock mash-up was utterly faboo (as always). Glad you liked the rest - although I am inclined to agree on Olly and Loreen - not either of their best efforts. Jx
DeleteThe Soul Bossa Nova video made my day
ReplyDeleteI hope you're doing all the moves, dear! Jx
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