Though Julian Lennon and Linda Ronstadt are less obtrusive when you can't see them trying to look like they belong, most of the cameos are still only adequate-to-embarrassing: the sole triumph is Eric Clapton's "Wee Wee Hours," with a typically miraculous solo from the omnipresent Johnnie Johnson. This wasn't the great Chuck Berry concert if only because his voice is half shot-all those cracks don't ruin the fun, but they don't expose unexpected nuances in it either. And strummed or picked, the guitar lifts off every time.ĬHUCK BERRY: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (MCA) The voice still gives off that sincere ache.
Yet even after three straight slow ones on side two, the kid is putting over his own style of hit-factory romance the way he once put over his own style of schoolboy verse.
Not only is this Roddy Frame's solo debut in disguise, it's the worst kind of solo debut, replete with electronic everything and hacks/pros like Marcus Miller and Tommy LiPuma. Advocating insurrection ain't planning revolution, but it ain't surrender either. Get Even!" are presented literally, yelled over loud funk beats that combined with their wall of noise makes them white rap the way Led Zep were white blues. Slogans like "Take It!" and "Don't Get Mad. Though there's something to be said for Dury over PretendersĪGE OF CHANCE: One Thousand Years of Trouble (Virgin)Īt their strongest these Leeds lads have the postsituationist aggro down. would have gotten the nod over Pet Shop Boys or HousemartinsĪnyway. Quality counts for more than thematic visuals. Pending, Americans occupy all three Pick Hit slots. Though it's Brits who've put me in a better mood this month, with more Charly even guest starred on the hottest shows at the time like Hart To Hart and CHiPs but by the mid-80’s was lost in the shuffle of the ever-changing music industry.Robert Christgau: Consumer Guide Dec. Her singles, Who’s Cheating Who, and Sleeping With The Radio On, both topped the charts and her sexy, feminine style was a welcome addition to the male dominated country music scene. A fixture at the famous Gilley’s Saloon featured in John Travolta’s movie, Urban Cowboy. “SLEEPING WITH THE RADIO ON” CHARLY McCLAINĬharly McClain was the Shania Twain of her time. Cause when we get behind closed doors, Then she lets her hair hang down, And she makes me glad that I’m a man, Oh, no-one knows what goes on behind closed doors” “ But when they turn out the lights, I’ll know she’ll be leaving with me. Unlike modern rap and pop hits that have to be graphic to get their point across, the Silver Fox’s song oozes sexuality in a subtle manner. Songbird, Lorrie Morgan, teamed up with the Beach Boys for a cover of the legendary “ Don’t Worry Baby“, which sounds even more appropriate coming from a female’s perspective.ġ973’s Song Of The Year at the CMA’s, a Grammy for Best Male Country Performance, and a song listed in the top 10 country music songs of all-time, Behind Closed Doors is nostalgia gold and reminds us that they don’t make songs as timeless as this too often. Their “Eternal Summer” attitude even drifted over into guest appearances on some country music records. Ronald Reagan chose the band for Independence Day events, summer concerts, and who can forget Kokomo. In the 80’s, the Beach Boys were making a comeback. “DON’T WORRY BABY” LORRIE MORGAN with the BEACH BOYS
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