Italians having fun

[Rob]

She probably has quite a grip.

And a calloused composure.

[uwe]

Siamo tutti peccatori!!!

[Dave W]

New today



From 2018 (Buck Owens, 1965)

[ilan]

In Europe it's already Monday...

[Dave W]

Last video of the year




Faster than the original, reminds me of Cheech & Chong as "Los Guys" in the ending scene from Cheech & Chong's Corsican Brothers




Still my favorite Chuck Berry song

[uwe]

Our preferred Italian siblings OR couple overdid the surf influence a bit on that arrangement me thinks! 

Surf sound is something I tire quickly of ... unless of course I'm sufficiently detracted ...

[Dave W]

^^^ Video unavailable in US

[uwe]

Does this work?



I only posted it - I detest videos with hot babes in cages, it conflicts with my cerebral nature - because it is the last "contemporary" hit I remember with a prominent surf guitar (in the chorus). That it's at least played with a Burns guitar in the vid is a nice touch.

Not as prominent in this live version.



Essentially, Girls Aloud kind of predated the Pussycat Dolls in image, only with more people (allegedly) singing. They came from a UK casting show, but enjoyed some longevity (almost 10 years) and garnered a string (no bun intended) of Top Ten hits which were perhaps a bit more edgy than your usual girl group dance troupe chart fodder. Very much a UK phenomenon though.

[Dave W]

Yes, those are visible here. I don't see the connection to the Lovesick Duo's version of Nadine. Sure, their intro sounds somewhat like Wipeout by the Surfaris but it's really just sped up Chuck Berry licks.

[Pilgrim]

Yes, those are visible here. I don't see the connection to the Lovesick Duo's version of Nadine. Sure, their intro sounds somewhat like Wipeout by the Surfaris but it's really just sped up Chuck Berry licks.

I don't think it's a stretch to connect the typical guitar-centric surf sound with the style of Chuck Berry and his contemporaries, and with music of the 60's.

This is a great Junior Brown take on "409" with the Beach Boys.

[uwe]

Yes, those are visible here. I don't see the connection to the Lovesick Duo's version of Nadine. Sure, their intro sounds somewhat like Wipeout by the Surfaris but it's really just sped up Chuck Berry licks.

Surf always sounds a little frantic to me - hence my association. I thought the Lovesick Duo's Nadine too rushed, but I'm no fan of ultrafast music in any shape or form, whether it is Skiffle, Ska or Speed/Thrash Metal. Highway Star is sort of my natural limit. I don't like playing fast-metered music either und I'm not good at it.

[morrow]

I'd forgotten about that , Jr and the BeachBoys take on 409 . It's great !

[Dave W]

[uwe]

Yeehaw, that was nice!

[Dave W]

Forgot to post this Monday.