Comments on: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 46 http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/ your daily dose of pop culture Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:23:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Brad http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-40112 Brad Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:18:48 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-40112 Garland Jeffreys also had several huge hit singles (which charted) in Europe: Hail Hail Rock N Roll, Matador and The Answer. It's a shame he's not more recognized in his home country. You can get a good introduction to his classic songs by finding his Channel (gjeffreysadmin) on YouTube. Garland Jeffreys also had several huge hit singles (which charted) in Europe: Hail Hail Rock N Roll, Matador and The Answer. It's a shame he's not more recognized in his home country. You can get a good introduction to his classic songs by finding his Channel (gjeffreysadmin) on YouTube.

]]> By: Brad http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27712 Brad Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:18:48 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27712 Garland Jeffreys also had several huge hit singles (which charted) in Europe: Hail Hail Rock N Roll, Matador and The Answer. It's a shame he's not more recognized in his home country. You can get a good introduction to his classic songs by finding his Channel (gjeffreysadmin) on YouTube. Garland Jeffreys also had several huge hit singles (which charted) in Europe: Hail Hail Rock N Roll, Matador and The Answer. It's a shame he's not more recognized in his home country. You can get a good introduction to his classic songs by finding his Channel (gjeffreysadmin) on YouTube.

]]> By: David_E http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27710 David_E Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:34:09 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27710 FOUND IT!<br><br>BWA-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-haaaa...!<br><br>And, even though it's a hissy demo, it's so much better than the overproduced Don Johnson and Jeff Healey versions. Sad, instead of overblown.<br><br>Happy to share ... FOUND IT!

BWA-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-haaaa…!

And, even though it's a hissy demo, it's so much better than the overproduced Don Johnson and Jeff Healey versions. Sad, instead of overblown.

Happy to share …

]]> By: DDay http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27661 DDay Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:41:15 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27661 Wow, Garland Jeffreys never scored over in the US? Here in Europe (Belgium) he had a big hit with Matador in 1979. And he sort of made a comeback with the fantastic Don't Call Me Buckwheat album in 92.<br>Seriously, have a listen to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdaVPLnxae4" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdaVPLnxae4</a> <br>Highly recommended. Wow, Garland Jeffreys never scored over in the US? Here in Europe (Belgium) he had a big hit with Matador in 1979. And he sort of made a comeback with the fantastic Don't Call Me Buckwheat album in 92.
Seriously, have a listen to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdaVPLnxae4
Highly recommended.

]]> By: Sharon http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27652 Sharon Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:56:06 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27652 It was me, I'm totally guilty. I bought the Heartbeat album AND the video cassette, there I said it. But I only have the one. I was young. I didn't think it was too bad. Ah well, another misguided youth. It was me, I'm totally guilty. I bought the Heartbeat album AND the video cassette, there I said it. But I only have the one. I was young. I didn't think it was too bad. Ah well, another misguided youth.

]]> By: jefito http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27623 jefito Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:47:55 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27623 Indeed. I suppose this means "Wrap Her Up" made the Top 40. Indeed. I suppose this means “Wrap Her Up” made the Top 40.

]]> By: Chris X http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27621 Chris X Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:34:49 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27621 couple decent tracks here this week. The Jets are indeed underrated. I started reacquainting myself with them a few weeks back, and I feel like I'm better off for it. I've almost, but not quite, gotten to the point where I feel comfortable adding them to my DJ rotation. Maybe I'll give one a spin tomorrow and see how it goes over. For as all over the airwaves as they were back then, I NEVER hear them anymore. I'd think "You Got It All" would at least get some semiregular airplay these days.<br><br>Don Johnson. Look, Sonny Crockett is pretty much the best dude ever, but should have stayed out of the recording studio.<br><br>The Holly Johnson song is pretty good, though I wouldn't put it ahead of the Frankie stuff. This is the first I've heard this song, and it sounds a little more mainstream than the average Frankie tune.<br><br>I saw Joan Jett less than two years ago and yeah, total babe still. I attribute this to her veganism.<br><br>Does the world really need a JJ Fad reunion? "Supersonic" was fun and all, but really. I have a feeling their tour will be attended by crickets and tumbleweeds. I daresay Fannypack already has their market cornered these days, and really, nobody even cares about them post-"Cameltoe."<br><br>And wait, Fergie covered "Supersonic"...I am so glad I don't pay attention to whats' going on in popular music these days, because I will die a happy man knowing I never had to suffer through that. couple decent tracks here this week. The Jets are indeed underrated. I started reacquainting myself with them a few weeks back, and I feel like I'm better off for it. I've almost, but not quite, gotten to the point where I feel comfortable adding them to my DJ rotation. Maybe I'll give one a spin tomorrow and see how it goes over. For as all over the airwaves as they were back then, I NEVER hear them anymore. I'd think “You Got It All” would at least get some semiregular airplay these days.

Don Johnson. Look, Sonny Crockett is pretty much the best dude ever, but should have stayed out of the recording studio.

The Holly Johnson song is pretty good, though I wouldn't put it ahead of the Frankie stuff. This is the first I've heard this song, and it sounds a little more mainstream than the average Frankie tune.

I saw Joan Jett less than two years ago and yeah, total babe still. I attribute this to her veganism.

Does the world really need a JJ Fad reunion? “Supersonic” was fun and all, but really. I have a feeling their tour will be attended by crickets and tumbleweeds. I daresay Fannypack already has their market cornered these days, and really, nobody even cares about them post-”Cameltoe.”

And wait, Fergie covered “Supersonic”…I am so glad I don't pay attention to whats' going on in popular music these days, because I will die a happy man knowing I never had to suffer through that.

]]> By: Old_Davy http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27615 Old_Davy Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:43:48 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27615 Another vote for Nylon Curtain being the best Billy Joel album ("Surprises" is a great great song), although a strong case could be made for Songs In The Attic.<br><br>I find it incredible that Elton had only one song that qualified for this list. Most of his 80's material is dookie on a plate (which has become my new unofficial favorite phrase.) Another vote for Nylon Curtain being the best Billy Joel album (”Surprises” is a great great song), although a strong case could be made for Songs In The Attic.

I find it incredible that Elton had only one song that qualified for this list. Most of his 80's material is dookie on a plate (which has become my new unofficial favorite phrase.)

]]> By: Jeff http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27606 Jeff Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:38:31 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27606 Agreed on Joan Jett at 51. Also, that Garland Jeffreys record is a pretty good one. Agreed on Joan Jett at 51. Also, that Garland Jeffreys record is a pretty good one.

]]> By: jefito http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-46/comment-page-1/#comment-27605 jefito Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:15:01 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15874#comment-27605 In my defense, I was 11 or 12. I didn't start to suspect something was amiss until "Storm Front," led off with the Single Which Must Not Be Named. In my defense, I was 11 or 12. I didn't start to suspect something was amiss until “Storm Front,” led off with the Single Which Must Not Be Named.

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