Probably my favorite song about a beautiful sunny day. I have still been thinking of the passing of ELO bassist Kelly Groucutt. Kelly Groucutt was responsible for the distinctive high-pitched backing vocals present on many later Electric Light Orchestra songs, particularly from the album A New World Record (1976) onwards. For another great ELO video, see The Diary of Horace Wimp
Category: Videos
The Seeds "Pushin’ Too Hard"
The Seeds were a band that exemplified “Garage Rock” of the nuggets era. Lead singer and bass guitarist Sky Saxon was heavily influenced by Mick Jagger, and the group promoted the fact that blues great Muddy Waters once called them “America’s own Rolling Stones.” The big hit from 1966 was “Pushin’ Too Hard.” Saxon passed away Thursday, June 25 – he was 63 years old. This news tends to be overlooked with all the Michael Jackson hype going on now.
Tinted Windows are almost here…
Main stream press has picked up the ball on this group that wowed the crowd at SXSW. Read Tony Sachs article about them here.
“How We Survive”, Grand Atlantic’s new album mixed by Magoo (Midnight Oil, An Horse, Regurgitator) set for release June 2009. These guys had a great debut album, so I expect more greatness to follow. Also the group has released it’s new single and you can download it now. Download “She’s A Dreamer” here.
Canadian Invasion "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"
Satirically touching on the American way, Canadian Invasion showcase what lies underneath the white picket fences, traditional family values and odes to materialism with the new video for “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.” Read my review for Canadian Invasion here.
El Goodo "Feel So Fine"
Today, Welsh pop wizards, El Goodo‘s video for the single, “Feel so Fine,” hits the web. See the album review here. Filmed at an old Welsh abbey ruins site in the valleys of West Wales outside of Port Talbot, the birthplace of Anthony Hopkins and the city that inspired Bladerunner, the video was costumed by Marigold Costuming whose other claims to fame are costuming for Dr. Who and the Welsh Opera. It was directed by Mie Sorensen, who has worked for MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1. Unfortunately, while filming, an El Goodo member accidently caused a fire which interrupted the last parts of filming and almost burned down remaining parts of the abbey. The police were called by a local farmer and subsequently Miss Sorensen spent the night in the Neath jail under suspicion of arson. Luckily, no serious damage was done, and hopefully all charges will soon be dropped. Talk about getting burned!