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https://youtu.be/glw10co1IRs A Question of LustAlbum: Black CelebrationDate: 1986Genre: Alternative/Indie Depeche Mode Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex, England. The lineup consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and songwriter), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, and songwriter), and Andy Fletcher (keyboards). Depeche Mode have had 54 songs in … Continue reading A Question of Lust by Depeche Mode
https://youtu.be/95cufW4h-gA One More Cup of CoffeeAlbum: DesireDate: 1976Genre: Rock, Blues Bob Dylan Bob Dylan Bob Dylan is a singer-songwriter and is regarded as one of the best songwriters of all time. A major figure of popular culture for over 60 years Bod Dylan is most celebrated for his work from the 1960s with songs such … Continue reading One More Cup of Coffee by Bob Dylan
https://youtu.be/H3Vu-EeYq_w Painted on my HeartAlbum: Gone In 60 SecondsDate: 2000Genre: Alternative Rock The Cult The Cult A British rock band from Bradford, West Yorkshire, formed in 1983. In the mid-eighties, the Cult gained a dedicated following in the UK as a post-punk/gothic rock band with singles such as “She Sells Sanctuary”. In the late 1980s, … Continue reading Painted on my Heart by The Cult
https://youtu.be/b_2iQdIxB9U Back HomeAlbum: Golden EarringDate: 1970Genre: Rock Golden Earring Golden Earring The Dutch rock band Golden Earring, originally The Golden Earrings, was founded in 1961 in The Hague. They achieved global fame with international hits such as ‘Radar Love’ (1973), ‘Twilight Zone’ (1982), and ‘When the Lady Smiles’ (1984). Following a number of line-up changes … Continue reading Back Home by Golden Earring
https://youtu.be/mhU-QhHQ31U You Walk the Earth AloneAlbum: IlluminaDate: 2010Genre: Film and TV Two Steps From Hell Two Steps from Hell Founded by Thomas Bergersen and Nick Phoenix in 2006 Two Steps from Hell is a production music company based in California, USA. Predominantly known for movie and trailer music the company has supplied musical soundtracks to … Continue reading You Walk the Earth Alone by Two Steps from Hell
https://youtu.be/-O63P9Ecujc New Moon RisingAlbum: Cosmic EggDate: 2009Genre: Alternative/Indie Wolfmother Wolfmother Wolfmother is a band from Sydney, Australia, formed in 2004. Centered around the vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, who is the only constant member of the line-up. The band has had many line-up changes and its current incarnation includes Hamish Rosser on drums, and Brad … Continue reading New Moon Rising by Wolfmother
https://youtu.be/AWiVRpm7dm4 One Man in My HeartAlbum: OctopusDate: 1995Genre: Pop The Human League The Human League An English synth-pop band, The Human League formed in Sheffield in 1977. The group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and gained widespread commercial success with their 1981 album ‘Dare’. The album included the UK/US number one hit ‘Don’t You … Continue reading One Man in My Heart by The Human League
https://youtu.be/T5al0HmR4to A Hard Rain's Gonna FallAlbum: The Free Wheelin' Bob DylanDate: 1962Genre: Folk/Rock Bob Dylan Bob Dylan is a singer-songwriter and is regarded as one of the best songwriters of all time. A major figure of popular culture for over 60 years Bod Dylan is most celebrated for his work from the 1960s with songs … Continue reading A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall by Bob Dylan
https://youtu.be/SbWeP7KkeCU Wasting LoveAlbum: Fear of the DarkDate: 1992Genre: Rock Iron Maiden Iron Maiden Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in London in 1975 by bassist and songwriter Steve Harris. The band’s discography to date includes 39 albums, 4 EPs, and 7 compilations. Pioneers of the resurgence of British heavy metal, Iron Maiden … Continue reading Wasting Love by Iron Maiden
https://youtu.be/XkuJTIFDGPk Marguerita TimeAlbum: Back to BackDate: 1983Genre: Rock Status Quo Status Quo Status Quo are a rock band formed in 1962. Originating in London the founding members Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster were still schoolboys, Following line-up changes including Rick Parfitt in 1967 became Status Quo in1967. With over 60 chart hits to their credit, … Continue reading Marguerita Time by Status Quo
https://youtu.be/4jRwDsLzHL8 Never Too DrunkAlbum: Determined DamnationDate: 2009Genre: Metal Wolfchant Wolfchant Wolfchant is a metal band formed in 2003 in St. Oswald, Germany by Lokhi, Gaahnt, Skaahl, and Norgahd. The band’s lyrics are inspired by the legends and folk tales from Nordic mythology
https://youtu.be/_JoZS6LgqYI You Should Be DancingAlbum: Saturday Night FeverDate: 1976Genre: Disco Bee Gees Bee Gees The Bee Gees were a music group formed in 1958 by the brother Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. Best known as a successful as a popular music act in the late 1960s and early 1970s and later in the disco era … Continue reading You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees
https://youtu.be/ksNoe8W2jTc How Can I Go On1988Pop Montserrat CaballéOperaBorn: 12 April 1933, Barcelona, SpainNationality: SpanishDied: 6 October 2018, Barcelona, Spain Montserrat Caballé Caballé was an operatic soprano. Covering a wide variety of roles, she is best known for performances in the works of Verdi and of the bel canto repertoire including works of Rossini and Bellini. … Continue reading How Can I Go On by Montserrat Caballé and Freddie Mercury
https://youtu.be/pL9c-wYTnKs Vanilla QueenAlbum: MoontanDate: 1973Genre: Alternative/indie Golden Earring Golden Earring The Dutch rock band Golden Earring, originally The Golden Earrings, was founded in 1961 in The Hague. They achieved global fame with international hits such as ‘Radar Love’ (1973), ‘Twilight Zone’ (1982), and ‘When the Lady Smiles’ (1984). Following a number of line-up changes before … Continue reading Vanilla Queen by Golden Earring
https://youtu.be/Ed1tv_gCOUA Left to My Own DevicesAlbum: IntrospectiveDate: 1988Genre: Dance/Electronic Pet Shop Boys Pet Shop Boys An English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys formed in London in 1981. Consisting of vocalist Neil Tennant and Keyboardist Chris Lowe, the duo have sold over 100 million records globally. Pet Shop Boys are considered the most successful duo in … Continue reading Left to My Own Devices by Pet Shop Boys
https://youtu.be/xfk13uUuD8Q Mandela DayAlbum: Street Fighting YearsDate: 1989Genre: Pop Simple Minds Simple Minds Formed in Glasgow in 1977, Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band, best known internationally for the 1985 hit ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’. The bad has achieved five number one albums in the UK and have sold more than 60 million albums … Continue reading Mandela Day by Simple Minds
Andy Fletcher RIP Andy Fletcher 8 July 1961 – 26 May 2022 https://youtu.be/GrC_yuzO-Ss Walking in My ShoesAlbum: Songs of Faith and DevotionDate: 1993Genre: Dance/Electronic Depeche Mode Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex, England. The lineup consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and songwriter), Martin Gore (keyboards, … Continue reading Walking in My Shoes by Depeche Mode
https://youtu.be/i9LOFXwPwC4 UnintendedAlbum: ShowbizDate: 1999Genre: Alternative/Indie The Muse The Muse The Muse are a rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, England. Formed in 1994 the band consists of Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Chris Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums). The Muse released their debut album, ‘Showbiz’, in 1999. The band has received … Continue reading Unintended by The Muse
https://youtu.be/5hEn_rEDzp0 Kings of the Wild FrontierAlbum: Kings of the Wild FrontierDate: 1980Genre: Alternative/Indie Adam and the Ants Adam and the Ants were a rock band active during the late 1970s and early 1880s. The group lasted from 1977 to 1982 and existed in two incarnations both fronted by Adam Ant. The first incarnation, May 1977 … Continue reading Kings of the Wild Frontier by Adam and the Ants
https://youtu.be/SneCkM0bJq0 Leaving on a Jet PlaneAlbum: John Denver SingsDate: 1966Genre: Folk John Denver John Denver John Denver was an American singer-songwriter, activist, actor, and humanitarian. He began his musical career with folk music groups in the late 1960s and in the 1970s was one of the most popular acoustic artists. John Denver recorded over 300 … Continue reading Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver
https://youtu.be/ThtGuKy27qk VagabondAlbum: WolfmotherDate: 2006Genre: Alternative/Indie Wolfmother Wolfmother is a band from Sydney, Australia, formed in 2004. Centered around the vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, who is the only constant member of the line-up. The band has had many line-up changes and its current incarnation includes Hamish Rosser on drums, and Brad Heald on bass
https://youtu.be/1vrEljMfXYo Take Me Home, Country RoadAlbum: Poems, Prayers, and PromisesDate: 1971Genre: Folk John Denver John Denver John Denver was an American singer-songwriter, activist, actor, and humanitarian. He began his musical career with folk music groups in the late 1960s and in the 1970s was one of the most popular acoustic artists. John Denver recorded over … Continue reading Take Me Home, Country Road by John Denver
https://youtu.be/oALKAh_bL5g Jive Talkin'Album: Main CourseDate: 1975Genre: Disco Bee Gees Bee Gees The Bee Gees were a music group formed in 1958 by the brother Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. Best known as a successful as a popular music act in the late 1960s and early 1970s and later in the disco era of the mid-to-late … Continue reading Jive Talkin’ by Bee Gees
https://youtu.be/bWXazVhlyxQ Killing In The NameAlbum: Rage Against the MachineDate: 1991Genre: Rock Rage Against The Machine Rage Against the Machine (RATM) is a rock band from California, USA. Formed in 1991 the band lineup consists of Zack de la Rocha (vocalist), Tim Cummerford (bassist and backing vocals), Tom Morello (guitarist), and Brad Wilk (drums). Expressing revolutionary … Continue reading Killing In The Name by Rage Against the Machine
https://youtu.be/R8OOWcsFj0U Undisclosed DesiresAlbum: The ResistanceDate: 2009Genre: Progressive Metal The Muse The Muse The Muse are a rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, England. Formed in 1994 the band consists of Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Chris Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums). The Muse released their debut album, ‘Showbiz’, in 1999. The … Continue reading Undisclosed Desires by The Muse
https://youtu.be/UBKylplVZ04 SecondsAlbum: DareDate: 1981Genre: Pop The Human League The Human League An English synth-pop band, The Human League formed in Sheffield in 1977. The group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and gained widespread commercial success with their 1981 album ‘Dare’. The album included the UK/US number one hit ‘Don’t You Want Me’. Further hits … Continue reading Seconds by The Human League
https://youtu.be/6qiACOYSDhk I Don't Remember MeAlbum: Port Saint JoeDate: 2018Genre: Country Brothers Osbourne Brothers Osbourne is a country music duo consisting of brothers T.J. Osbourne (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), and John Osborne (lead guitar, background vocals). The duo signed a contract with EMI in 2012 and began releasing music the following year. A series of hits … Continue reading I Don’t Remember Me by Brothers Osbourne
https://youtu.be/RtBZSIrmgiU Jig of LifeAlbum: Hounds of LoveDate: 1985Genre: Art Rock Kate Bush Kate Bush is a singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, and record producer. At the age of 19 she topped the UK singles chart with her debut single ‘Wuthering Heights’ (1978)., becoming the first female artist to achieve a UK number one with a self-written … Continue reading Jig of Life by Kate Bush
https://youtu.be/y1NYhbiiiFw Take Me AwayAlbum: The Revölution by NightDate: 1983Genre: Rock Blue Öyster Cult Blue Öyster Cult is a rock band formed in New York in 1967. Best known for ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’, their global record sales is over 25 million. The music video for ‘Burnin’ For You’ received heavy rotation on MTV when the … Continue reading Take Me Away by Blue Öyster Cult
https://youtu.be/ckM51xoTC2U Radar LoveAlbum: MoontanDate: 1973Genre: Rock Golden Earring The Dutch rock band Golden Earring, originally The Golden Earrings, was founded in 1961 in The Hague. They achieved global fame with international hits such as ‘Radar Love’ (1973), ‘Twilight Zone’ (1982), and ‘When the Lady Smiles’ (1984). Following a number of line-up changes before 1970 when … Continue reading Radar Love by Golden Earring
https://youtu.be/nsSx6nXpBMg HeartbreakerAlbum: In the Heat of the NightDate: 1979Genre: Rock Pat Benatar Pat Benatar Pat Benatar is a rock singer-songwriter. She is a four-time Grammy Award-winner with multiple platinum albums and Billboard Top $0 singles. Benatar’s debut and breakthrough album was ‘In the Heat of the Night’ in 1979, and her most successful album was … Continue reading Heartbreaker by Pat Benatar
https://youtu.be/G86AgXOaPes I Don't Know You AnymoreAlbum: AffirmationDate: 1999Genre: Pop Savage Garden Savage Garden Savage Garden were a pop duo consisting of Darren Hayes on vocals and Daniel Jones on instruments. The duo formed in 1993 in Brisbane, Australia, and achieved global success in the mid-1990s with hit singles including ‘I Want You’, ‘Truly Madly Deeply’, … Continue reading I Don’t Know You Anymore by Savage Garden
https://youtu.be/sGQNRyxmhhg Sanctify YourselfAlbum: Once Upon a TimeDate: 1985Genre: Pop Simple Minds Simple Minds Formed in Glasgow in 1977, Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band, best known internationally for the 1985 hit ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’. The bad has achieved five number one albums in the UK and have sold more than 60 million … Continue reading Sanctify Yourself by Simple Minds
We were so young, we were too vain. Dance in the dark, sing in the rain...
Come on, come on, come on, come on (Together) we will go our way...
Calling up the promised land Johnny Seven's coming over the sea He's taking your time When you want to be free...
Radioactivity Is in the air for you and me...
Omens and dreams Nothing is what it seems...
Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get... gotta get up!...
Riding on a big white butterfly I turned my back away towards the sky I closed my eyes to look for something...
Shine on, shine the light on me In all of my life so that much more I see In the light of his love In the light of reflection What a world this world Sometimes oh so it seems...
I'm taking a ride with my best friend I hope he never lets me down again He knows where he's taking me Taking me where I want to be I'm taking a ride with my best friend...
Since I was very young I realized I never wanted to be human size So I avoid the crowds and traffic jams They just remind me of how small I am Because of this longing in my heart I'm going to start the growing art I'm going to grow now and never stop Think like a mountain, grow to the top...
Kraftwerk Kraftwerk Kraftwerk are a band formed in Düsseldorf in 1969 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They are considered to be innovators and pioneers of electronic music and were among the first successful acts to popularize the genre. Initially, Kraftwerk were part of the krautrock scene of the early 1970s before fully embracing electronic … Continue reading Ohm Sweet Ohm by Kraftwerk
If it seems a little time is needed Decisions to be made (hey, hey, hey, hey) The good advice of friends unheeded The best of plans mislaid Just looking for a new direction In an old familiar way (hey, hey, hey, hey) The forming of a new connection To study or to play...
By the way he looks across his shoulder And the way he sees things through his eyes It's impossible to disguise He's a Mama's Boy...
Ride me, ride you We do anything we wanna do Speed you, speed me, you're my machine Daytona demon, Daytona demon Daytona demon, Daytona demon Ride up, ride down Let your motor make me heaven bound Hang in, hang on, turn me on Daytona demon, Daytona demon Daytona demon...wow...
‘Electric Dreams’ was written by Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder for the soundtrack of the 1984 film of the same name. https://youtu.be/PE1lzqJCeJ0 Electric DreamsAlbum: Philip Oakey & Giorgio MoroderDate: 1984Genre: Film and TV Lyrics by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey I only knew you for a whileI never saw your smileTill it was time to … Continue reading Electric Dreams by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey
Kraftwerk Kraftwerk Kraftwerk are a band formed in Düsseldorf in 1969 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They are considered to be innovators and pioneers of electronic music and were among the first successful acts to popularize the genre. Initially, Kraftwerk were part of the krautrock scene of the early 1970s before fully embracing electronic … Continue reading Neon Lights by Kraftwerk
I feel so unsure As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor As the music dies, something in your eyes Calls to mind a silver screen And all its sad good-byes...
About the Jez of It 