Week One Hundred and Thirteen: 'Til Tuesday - "Voices Carry" - Voices Carry

Sadly, I had to take my new vehicle in to the service department because my clutch was slipping. However, since it is still under warranty, Ford arranged for a rental car while it is being repaired. When I went to the Enterprise rental desk, the guy asked me how long they said they would have my car. I replied, "'Til Tuesday..." Then I smiled to myself and commented, "That was also a really good band!" He just gave me a blank stare and asked for my driver's license and insurance. For once in my life, it would be so awesome if someone would just know who these bands are/were and could comment back, "Yes, you are so right; that was a good band!!!" Alas, since "this world is full of crashing bores", as Morrissey so eloquently put it, I fear that I am asking too much of humankind!!!

Regardless, I started watching "Portlandia" on Netflix this past week. That show is completely hilarious. On one of the episodes, Aimee Mann, the lead singer of 'Til Tuesday, appears as a housekeeper. Since both Aimee and 'Til Tuesday popped up in my world over the course of this past week, I figured that it was time to cover her and her former band. Oh, and I almost forgot that I saw on Pollstar.com that Aimee Mann will be stopping by The Kessler Theater in Dallas in August.

In addition to the hit, "Voices Carry", I am also including another favorite called "Coming Up Close". Aimee also pursued a solo career in the early '90s, and one of my favorite songs off her debut solo album was called "I Should've Known"...that whole "dot, dot, dot" part is so catchy... and to celebrate this Friday's festivities, I am also including "4th of July"!

I'm in the dark, I'd like to read his mind

But I'm frightened of the things I might find

Oh, there must be something he's thinking of

To tear him away-a-ay

When I tell him that I'm falling in love

Why does he say-a-ay

Hush hush, keep it down now, voices carry

Hush hush, keep it down now, voices carry

Uh-ah

I try so hard not to get upset

Because I know all the trouble I'll get

Oh, he tells me tears are something to hide

And something to fear-eh-eh

And I try so hard to keep it inside

So no one can hear

Hush hush, keep it down now, voices carry

Hush hush, keep it down now, voices carry

Hush hush, keep it down now, voices carry

Uh-ah

Oh!

He wants me, but only part of the time

He wants me, if he can keep me in line

Hush hush, keep it down now, voices carry

Hush hush, keep it down now, voices carry

Hush hush, shut up now, voices carry

Hush hush, keep it down now, voices carry

Hush hush, darling, she might overhear

Hush, hush - voices carry

He said shut up - he said shut up

Oh God can't you keep it down?

Voices carry

Hush hush, voices carry

Week One Hundred and Twelve: Gene Loves Jezebel - "Desire (Come and Get It)" - Discover

One of the coolest things about Gene Loves Jezebel, aside from the fact that it was established by twin brothers, Jay and Michael Aston, is that they are originally from Wales. I went to Wales almost twenty years ago on a summer trip when I was in high school, and I adored it.

What really stuck with me in regard to Wales was how superstitious the people seemed to be, which was A-OK with me since that was during my uber-goth days. It seemed as if there were old gypsy-looking ladies popping out from around every corner, wanting to read my palm or tell my fortune. It was also very dark and dreary for most of our stay, which was right up my alley at that time of my life.

I scanned some pages from my photo album to share with you (remember that they are almost 20 years old, which is why the pages have yellowed quite substantially):

For as many times as Gene Loves Jezebel has made it through Dallas, you would think that I would have seen them more than just once at EdgeFest #2 in 1993, along with Dada and Jellyfish, whom you may remember me posting about a few weeks ago (the two bands that my younger brother and I did not get to see at Six Flags due to the rain).

Today, I will also include some of my other favorites by Gene Loves Jezebel called "Break the Chain", "Josephina" (you can really hear his Welsh accent in this one), and "Kick"...enjoy!!!

(Sugar)

Oh sugar, I've been missing you

And I've been wondering, where it is you're hiding

I've been a ball of fire in your arms desire

And I've been wondering, where it is you're hiding

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

Oh honey, I won't be kissing you

And I've been wondering, where it is you're hiding

I've been a ball of fire in your arms desire

And I've been wondering, where it is you're hiding

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

I've had my ears to the ground, to the ground

I'm just trying to find out what you're hiding

What is the mystery?

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

D-d-d-desire

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Desire

(Sugar)

What you get is what you seek

(Sugar)

Week One Hundred and Eleven: Marshall Crenshaw - "Someday, Someway" - Marshall Crenshaw

So, I drove down to Lake Whitney yesterday to celebrate Father's Day --- yes, that Lake Whitney, home of the "dangling $700,000 house" that was recently set on fire... Don't worry your pretty little heads though because my parents live on the opposite side of the lake, and they are within safe distance of any cracking cliffs.

Regardless, one of my favorite things about the drive to Lake Whitney, aside from the fields of beautiful sunflowers that I passed right outside of Waxahachie, is that I get an hour-and-a-half of uninterrupted listening time to 1st Wave on Sirius satellite radio.

I make the trip at least once a month, sometimes more, and my drive down typically falls within Richard Blade's time frame on the air. My trip home, however, has me longing for the days of all the now defunct Retro clubs in Dallas, as I listen to the Saturday Night Safety Dance with DJ Bueller.

So, on my way down yesterday, one of the songs I heard and decided to share with you was "Someday, Someway" by Marshall Crenshaw. An interesting fact that I learned about Mr. Crenshaw, when I was reading up about him on Wikipedia, is that he co-wrote "'Til I Hear It From You" by the Gin Blossoms. You might recall that I talked about that song when I had my Empire Records Week.

Another song that I'd like to share with you is "Pretty Boys and Pretty Girls" by Book of Love. DJ Bueller played that one on the way home, and it was always one of my favorites to dance to...especially the extended mix that I included. You may also recall that I already shared some Book of Love with you in the form of their song "Witchcraft"...

I can't stand to see you sad

I can't bear to hear you cry

If you can't tell me what you need

All I can do is wonder why

Someday, someway aww

Someday, someway, yeah now

Someday, someway

Maybe I'll understand you

After all you've done for me

All I really want to do

Is take the love you brought my way

And give it all right back to you

Someday, someway aww

Someday, someway yeah now

Someday, someway

Maybe you'll understand me

Well, you've taken everything from me

I've taken everything from you

I'll love you for my whole life through

After all you've done for me

All I really want to do

Is take the love you brought my way

And give it all right back to you

Someday, someway aww

Someday, someway, yeah now

Someday, someway

Maybe I'll understand you

You've taken everything from me

I've taken everything from you

I'll love you for my whole life through

I can't stand to see you sad

I can't bear to hear you cry

If you can't tell me what you need

All I can do is wonder why

Someday, someway aww

Someday, someway, yeah now

Someday, someway

Maybe I'll understand you

Someday, someway aww now

Someday, someway, yeah yeah

Someday, someway

Maybe you'll understand me

Someday, someway oh!

Someday, someway, now, now

Someday, someway

Maybe I'll understand you (repeat to fade)

Week One Hundred and Ten: Camper Van Beethoven - "Pictures of Matchstick Men" - Key Lime Pie

My sincerest apologies go out to those of you who read this blog, especially since I only update once a week now, but something very tragic has happened to someone I know...and I have nothing much to say...so I will have to let Wikipedia fill you in on Camper Van Beethoven:

"Camper Van Beethoven is an American alternative rock group formed in Redlands, California in 1983 and later located in Santa Cruz and San Francisco. Their eclectic and ever-evolving style mixes elements of pop, ska, punk rock, folk, alternative country, and various types of world music."

"Their debut single,'Take the Skinheads Bowling', remains a college rock radio staple. The group signed to Virgin Records in 1987, released two lauded albums and enjoyed chart success with their 1989 cover of Status Quo's 'Pictures of Matchstick Men', a number one hit on Billboard Magazine's Modern Rock Tracks. They disbanded the following year, however, due to internal tensions."


"Individual members found greater commercial success thereafter, with lead singer David Lowery forming Cracker, multi-instrumentalist David Immerglück joining the Counting Crows, and several other members playing in Monks of Doom."

Since Wikipedia mentions "Take the Skinheads Bowling", I will include that for you today, as well as a few selections by Cracker and Counting Crows since some of the members went on to join those bands. Take good care of yourself and those you love...

When I look up to the sky

I see your eyes

A funny kind of yellow

Rush home to bed

I soak my head

I see your face underneath my pillow

I wake next morning

I'm still yawning

I see your face looking through my window

Pictures of matchstick men and you

Images of matchstick men and you

Alls I ever see is them and you

Windows echo your reflection

When I look in their direction now

There your face is haunting me

Your face just won't leave me alone

Pictures of matchstick men and you

Images of matchstick men and you

Alls I ever see is them and you

You're in the sky 

You're with the sky

You make men cry

You are, you're in the sky

You're with the sky 

You make men cry

Pictures of matchstick men . . .

Week One Hundred and Nine: Dada - "Dim" - Puzzle

Dada released the album, Puzzle, back in 1992, and they decided to tour in 1993. I had just recently acquired a vehicle, and I was itching to drive anywhere and everywhere. The concert was to take place at the Music Mill Amphitheater at Six Flags. I decided that the best candidate to take to the show was my 8-year-old brother. We would spend the day riding all the rides, and then I would get to be the individual who took him to his very first concert so that he would not have to ever endure the embarrassment of having to reveal that his first concert was an utterly lame band. Plus he loved the song "Dizz Knee Land"; therefore it was a win-win situation for all. Jellyfish was on the bill for that show, as well. 

The day started off fantastically! We rode all the coasters, dined on artery-clogging cuisine, and even played some of the games that no one ever wins. Then the dark clouds rolled in, followed by thunderstorms that would not cease. To make a long story short, the outdoor concert was cancelled, and tickets for the show were immediately refunded at the ticket window. However, many hearts were broken that evening, including both an 8-year-old little boy's heart and a 16-year-old young girl's heart.

I'm not even sure what my younger brother's first concert ended up being. I need to ask him the next time I see him. I really hope that it wasn't something lame, but at least I tried...

In addition to "Dim" and "Dizz Knee Land" by Dada, I am also including another one of their lovely tunes called "Surround"... As for Jellyfish, I have included "The King is Half-Undressed", "The Ghost at #1", and "New Mistake"...Enjoy!!!

If you've got a picture of your face

Could you leave it on your way out the door

I don't care if it's color or black or white

I just need something to remember you by

Oh, before my life went dim

Oh, before my life went dim

No one told me the trouble I was in

Before my life went dim

I painted half my face green

Don't you know I painted half my face blue

In hopes of showing you

Both sides of me, both sides of me

I guess it came down to

Don't you love me, don't you love me

Oh, before my life went dim

Before my life went dim

No one told me the trouble I was in

Before my life went dim

Can't this car go any faster

Can't this car go any faster

Can't this car go any faster

Faster, faster

Can't this car go cause I can still see where I am

Oh, before my life went dim

Oh, before my life

Before my life went dim

You should have told me

The trouble I was in

Before my life went dim