Throwback Thursday- The Psychedelic Furs

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Nov 132014
 

The Psychedelic Furs- Pretty In Pink

This song was originally recorded in 1981 for the band’s album Talk Talk Talk. It was re-recorded in 1986 for use on the soundtrack of John Hughes’ film Pretty in Pink, clips of which play in the video. The film’s cast includes Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Jon Cryer (also known more recently as one of the men on Two and a Half Men), James Spader and Harry Dean Stanton.

The Psychedelic Furs are playing with 90s era band The Lemonheads at the Fonda theater on Saturday, 11/15.

Throwback Thursday- Weezer

 Dance, Music, Throwback Thursday
Nov 062014
 

Weezer- Buddy Holly

This song is off of Weezer’s 1994 self titled debut album, also known as The Blue Album. Both song and album were produced by Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars.  The video was directed by Spike Jonze and uses remarkably unchanged actor Al Molinaro from Happy Days in a cameo.

Weezer are playing at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles on 11/7.

Throwback Thursday- Daryl Hall & John Oates

 Music, Throwback Thursday
Oct 232014
 

Daryl Hall & John Oates- I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)

This song, from their 1981 album Private Eyes, was the pair’s fourth number one single. It will also be forever linked for me to this Bob Fossil scene from The Mighty Boosh.

Hall & Oates are playing at the Greek Theatre on Sunday, 10/26.

Throwback Thursday- Sebadoh

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Oct 092014
 

Sebadoh- Rebound

This song is off Sebadoh’s fifth album, Bakesale from 1994. The band is currently on tour and released an album in 2013, Defend Yourself, fourteen years after their last, The Sebadoh.

Check them out with The Thurston Moore Band at The Echo on Friday 10/10.

Throwback Thursday- The Breeders

 Music, Throwback Thursday
Sep 182014
 

The Breeders- Cannonball

“Cannonball” was The Breeders’ biggest hit off their 1993 album Last Splash. Lead singer Kim Deal started the band (while still with The Pixies) with Tanya Donelly, then with the Throwing Muses. Kim’s sister Kelley, seen in the video, joined later. The lineup for their current tour is Kim and Kelley Deal, Jim Macpherson, and Josephine Wiggs.

This video was directed by Spike Jonze and Kim Gordon.

They are playing with Neutral Milk Hotel and Daniel Johnston at the Hollywood Bowl, tonight, 9/18.

Throwback Thursday- Arctic Monkeys

 Music, Throwback Thursday
Aug 072014
 

Arctic Monkeys- The View From The Afternoon

This song is from Arctic Monkeys‘ 2006 debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, which remains the fastest selling debut album for a British band. Their sound has changed dramatically over the years, especially with their new album AM, for which they are currently on tour.

Arctic Monkeys are playing the Staples Center in Los Angeles, August 7th with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

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