Hoist That Rag- Tom Waits
Shake- The Time
Iris- Split Enz
Don't Think About Me- Peter Frampton
Bittersweetheart- Soul Asylum
I Read You Like A Book- The Tages
God Said- Todd Rundgren
Hoist That Rag- Tom Waits
I don't always love when Tom Waits barks, but on this track there was no other choice. It's perfect.
Shake- The Time
I've been on a Prince kick since Christmas. This track from The Time is on "Graffiti Bridge," which is a much better record than its reputation.
Iris- Split Enz
This was a single but it did not do well in the USA. I think it is one of Neil Finn's best. I saw Neil with Crowded House many times, including once at The Bottom Line and twice at CBGBs. Very intimate shows and as a matter of fact, I literally had my feet on the stage at the CBGBs shows. Neil often takes audience requests. I shouted out for "Iris" at the Bottom Line and he said he couldn't play it because it was in a different tuning. Months later at CBGBs, I shouted out for "Iris" and he shouted back, "You again? I can't play that one, it's in a different tuning." Not sure if he really remembered me, or if no one ever requests "Iris." True story. Great song. And Neil, just bring a second guitar.
Don't Think About Me- Peter Frampton
Frampton goes power pop. I highly recommend "The Art Of Control." The production is a bit dated, but the songs are all great pop rockers like this one.
Bittersweetheart- Soul Asylum
From my favorite Soul Asylum record, which I played last week. This one stood out.
I Read You Like A Book- The Tages
The Swedish Beatles, this nugget by The Tages, or just Tages, depending on the record, popped up on the iPod.
God Said- Todd Rundgren
Because I love it and thought it was a great way to go out.
3 comments:
Wow - great call on the deep Frampton cut.
Nice Neil Finn memory - and, I am more into Frampton now than in the 70s, so can't wait to hear.
Thanks for the post and with the Frampton and Split Enz tracks it's probably the best SOTW zip since last week. And what a cracking Neil Finn story. Cheers!
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