YoungWillz 21,037 Posted January 30, 2020 @Cat O'Falk Too easy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted January 30, 2020 Just now, YoungWillz said: @Cat O'Falk Too easy! It was a bit, I was hot on Cat's hind paws but couldn't resist listening to it first 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted January 30, 2020 It's amazing how powerful the original was as a solo, with no offence to the Almond/Pitney version, and yet it was the duet that got to #1! Astonishing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted January 30, 2020 It is a great song tbf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted January 30, 2020 I've got another but it's unfair to go again..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted January 30, 2020 One could say that I like the band's name and this single was released twice in the same year in the mid-nineties. The first release peaked just outside the top 50 in the UK and the second release, just outside the top 10. A housing estate in Liverpool was apparently behind the inspiration for the song. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted January 30, 2020 29 minutes ago, Cat O'Falk said: One could say that I like the band's name and this single was released twice in the same year in the mid-nineties. The first release peaked just outside the top 50 in the UK and the second release, just outside the top 10. A housing estate in Liverpool was apparently behind the inspiration for the song. Can't find anything by the Butthole Surfers that fits.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: It's amazing how powerful the original was as a solo, with no offence to the Almond/Pitney version, and yet it was the duet that got to #1! Astonishing. Agree 100%. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Cat O'Falk said: One could say that I like the band's name and this single was released twice in the same year in the mid-nineties. The first release peaked just outside the top 50 in the UK and the second release, just outside the top 10. A housing estate in Liverpool was apparently behind the inspiration for the song. Space and Neighbourhood. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, redrumours said: Space and Neighbourhood. Correct! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted January 30, 2020 Son of a film star led this outfit to number one with this classic from the mid 90's' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted January 30, 2020 30 minutes ago, redrumours said: Son of a film star led this outfit to number one with this classic from the mid 90's' Mr Blobby's dad was a film star? Well I never knew that! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted January 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, redrumours said: Son of a film star led this outfit to number one with this classic from the mid 90's' Should have said number 2 off a number 1 Album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted January 30, 2020 2 hours ago, redrumours said: Son of a film star led this outfit to number one with this classic from the mid 90's' That sounds like Hayley Mills's boy Crispian and Kula Shaker. I have to confess that I don't remember any of their songs though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Toast said: That sounds like Hayley Mills's boy Crispian and Kula Shaker. I have to confess that I don't remember any of their songs though! Nearly Korrect! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, redrumours said: Nearly Korrect! That must be Hey Dude from K, then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted January 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, time said: That must be Hey Dude from K, then. Yep.Your turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted January 30, 2020 This UK top-10 hit was the only real chart success* for this legendary US band, though they fared much better on their side of the water, where it reached number 1, back in the latter half of the 70s. *if real chart success is being defined as reaching the top-40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, time said: This UK top-10 hit was the only real chart success* for this legendary US band, though they fared much better on their side of the water, where it reached number 1, back in the latter half of the 70s. *if real chart success is being defined as reaching the top-40. The Knack - My Sharona Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,282 Posted January 30, 2020 blue oyster cult - don't fear the reaper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: The Knack - My Sharona That’s not the song I’m thinking of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted January 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, Great Uncle Bulgaria said: blue oyster cult - don't fear the reaper? Neither is that. Eta: Wikipedia tells me this didn't reach no. 1 in the US, nor the top 10 in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted January 30, 2020 There’s a further clue in my original post which may help and has so far been overlooked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted January 30, 2020 Styx - Babe? Edit: River Styx - side of the water? Fared - pay the fare to cross? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted January 30, 2020 17 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Styx - Babe? Edit: River Styx - side of the water? Fared - pay the fare to cross? We have a winner! over to you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
