Listen to Mix Six “Going Solo” HERE
Well, well, well…Look who lapsed back to old habits. Um, that would be me and it seems this whole Mix Six thing wants to be on Friday because on Tuesday I pretty much forgot about it, so that’s why on Wednesday I posted the book review. It doesn’t matter, does it? Nah.
Alright, on to it! This week has artists who were once part of a group, but also had success as a solo artist. Because I’m feeling in a contest mood, the first person to name all the groups each artist was in prior to “going solo” gets to do next week’s mix. I’ll give you clues to help you along.
“Somewhere Down The Crazy River” Robbie Robertson What a sexy little ditty! I remember the video had Maria McKee from Lone Justice acting the part of the “White Trash seductress,” and Robbie’s buddy,Martin Scorsese, directed the video. Martin also directed a film that captured the last concert of a fairly famous group that Robbie was in.
“Susan” Aimee Mann She’s recorded more CDs as a solo artist than she did when fronted a group that apparently won a “Battle of the Bands”-type contest in 1984 — which got them a recording contract. This group — with Aimee Mann as the lead singer, of course — had a top 10 hit with, um, stellar lyrics like the following: “He said “Shut up!” He said “Shut up! Oh God, can’t you keep it down!”
“Dirty Blvd.” Lou Reed Oh, Lou…You act all tough now, but back in the day you wrote a lot of songs about the wild side of Andy Warhol’s friends — many of whom were very gay, but also in the closet. And that’s probably why you named your group the _____________ _____________.
“Pledge Pin” Robert Plant It seems there was a drunken bitching session between Jimmy Page, Keith Moon, and John Entwhistle (The latter two from The Who) which resulted in a them talking about forming a band together. Someone remarked that” Yeah, that will go over like a lead balloon.”
“Shadows In The Rain” Sting Many thought Sting was a tough punk when he was with this group. But now he is a big pwussy who increasingly writes milquetoast songs.
“Joga” Bjork The band she co-fronted (is that an actual term?) had a debut album in 1988 that was voted by some rock critic (who probably wrote for Spin) as the best album EVER! In Icelandic, their name is “Sykurmolarnir.” In English, it translates to the ______________.
–PK
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The Band, ‘Til Tuesday, Velvet Underground, Led Zeppelin, The Police, and the Sugarcubes.
Like shooting fish in a barrel. And Py, I haven’t forgotten about you meme-tagging me. I’m going to try and get something up this afternoon.
For you it’s like shooting fish! ‘Cause, you know, you’re Mr. Music and my winner!!!! Yay! Next week we’ll get a Jefito mix.
Well Jefito, Py told me he SHOULD make you exempt, because it would be too easy for you. I told him that no, he should keep you in, because you would come up with a great Mix Six for next week. So now, the pressure’s ON, buddy!
Loved the mix six, Py. Somewhere Down the Crazy River IS a sexy song, but the video, I found kind of lame. Not back in the day, back in the day I thought it was great, but I watched it yesterday, and um, yeah. And the make out scene at the end? I swear, they weren’t kissing each other, they were going for each other’s necks. Good thing Buffy wasn’t around, she would have staked them!
Ha! They did look like they were mauling each other.
I’m too late to win! Oh well, jefito will do a swell job next week!
Thanks for the mix…and on a Friday too!! 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Man, we didn’t even get a chance!!! 🙂 The mix looks awesome. I’ve always like Bjork, even though she is a bit on weird side. Have a good weekend.
Ml: Yeah, you and J were right about the Mix being on Friday. It just fits! And Beenzzz…Bjork’s music is odd at times, but she has some really wonderful CDs.
I must say that I am always so amazed at the number of comments you and J have by the time I get into work. I know you get up early, and J used to, but I must know, do you guys post your posts live, or are you able to set them up to post at a certain time?
Great mix six! It’s a nice treat and way to take us out for a 3 days weekend!
I love the Sugarcubes! Bjork has a really interesting vibe, I’ve always kinda dug it.
And sheesh, yeah, not even a chance to guess! I knew all except for the Robbie Robertson one, which I knew but just forgot momentarily.
Me likey the mix!
Cherry: With some posts, I write them the morning I post. With the MIx, I have to do it the night before and set it to post in the morning.
Gina: Sorry about Jefito “The early bird.” But he’s on east coast time, so he has an advantage.
Py.
Where do you come up with these ditties? I am always amazed at all the different kinds of music you post.
Music genius. That is you.
Bjork is such an interesting person…so very much “herself”, and I like that about her. My favorite song she ever released is actually not her usual musical style…”It’s oh so quiet.” Great song!