tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23167206321505459092024-03-18T11:09:19.485-07:00Poptastic Confessions!Welcome to Poptastic Confessions! This blog is dedicated to glorious, unashamed alternative pop music! We hope to share new music with you that you might not have heard before because it is usually overlooked by the masses. Of course, we'll always encourage you to buy the music legally to support the artists. Enjoy! —Davearama, editor of Poptastic ConfessionsDavearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.comBlogger1441125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-81463336843703963452024-03-12T10:15:00.000-07:002024-03-18T11:08:46.495-07:00Bananarama Deep Cuts Ranked<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Keep streaming <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank"><i>Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</i> by Bananarama</a> as it is in the UK Top 10 for the midweeks! Leading up to the release, we asked 20 of our Bananarama fans to send us their Top 50 deep cuts ... these are non-singles. So they are album tracks, b-sides, bonus tracks, and one-offs. There were 115 songs to choose from.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8C1LVzebhFbWeVdmP37E81Qzzbv2I5DegQPnw1yZC06GlzIGgJVMWHi2jyODmIFh_tR6DEVxO4h_VbK2sh8qr-1VfOfloR-Py8Xl9X3JgjZGFj5PVD7kKQhuL_ur44jADt8wbp-_9zCvcRgPeI44P7R8O7gizW-Xl56hzYRGbYbZ8sJ_4ySw-UbbJ5eyB/s840/BananaramaAlbumsSingles.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8C1LVzebhFbWeVdmP37E81Qzzbv2I5DegQPnw1yZC06GlzIGgJVMWHi2jyODmIFh_tR6DEVxO4h_VbK2sh8qr-1VfOfloR-Py8Xl9X3JgjZGFj5PVD7kKQhuL_ur44jADt8wbp-_9zCvcRgPeI44P7R8O7gizW-Xl56hzYRGbYbZ8sJ_4ySw-UbbJ5eyB/s320/BananaramaAlbumsSingles.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A big thanks to Neil, Gary, Jay, Kenneth, Denny, Vincenzo, J Reed, Kevin, Normski, Chad, Pascal, Sebastian, Jason, Luke, Stu, Brian, David, Craig, Mike, and Davearama. We tabulated their Top 50 and calculated the numbers. We'll start with the songs the bottom of this list an work our way up to the top ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>#115. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpN-lW_lfzw" target="_blank">"The Funarama Theme"</a> (1982)</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Lynval Golding, Terry Hall, and Neville Staples</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Dave Jordan and Fun Boy Three</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This song with Fun Boy Three was the b-side to "It Ain't What You Do (It's The Way That You Do It)." It is largely an instrumental track with some vocals by Bananarama singing "Funarama."</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mpN-lW_lfzw" width="320" youtube-src-id="mpN-lW_lfzw"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><b>#114. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_qcvWF33UM" target="_blank">“Amnesia”</a> (1988)</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">A b-side to the single “I Want You Back.” This was also the theme for <i>The Roxy</i>, which was a short-lived music TV program in the UK. Sadly, this is not on streaming services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0_qcvWF33UM" width="320" youtube-src-id="0_qcvWF33UM"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>#113. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQkjWVBTnHk" target="_blank">“Give Us Back Our Cheap Fares”</a> (1982)</span></span></b></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, and Vaugh Toulouse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Fun Boy Three<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">This was a b-side to the single “Really Saying Something.” This has no lyrics, but there are vocals “ahhhhs” here and there. 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</style></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">#112. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrULUpfXOeo" target="_blank">“Got A Thing For You”</a> (2001)</span></span></b></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Bassey Walker, and Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was from the album <i>Exotica</i>. It’s retro, a bit funky, and dreamy all at the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TrULUpfXOeo" width="320" youtube-src-id="TrULUpfXOeo"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#111. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DBn7fhCfRo" target="_blank">“Some Boys”</a> (1990)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by unknown<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by David Z<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This rare track appeared on a 2013 special edition of the album <i>Pop Life</i>. Not much is known about it other than it was produced by David Z probably around 1990. <o:p></o:p></span>This song is not on streaming services.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5DBn7fhCfRo" width="320" youtube-src-id="5DBn7fhCfRo"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#110. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp5THxYNtFM" target="_blank">“Too Much Of A Good Thing”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This was originally a song on the album <i>True Confessions</i>. It was removed to make way “Venus” and “More Than Physical.” It was eventually released on a 2013 re-release of <i>True Confessions</i>. It is a mid-tempo song that is very much of the time. </span>This song is not on streaming services.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xp5THxYNtFM" width="320" youtube-src-id="Xp5THxYNtFM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#109. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eDWQ9gzWeo" target="_blank">“Vicious Circle”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Exactly what we said with "Too Much Of A Good Thing" above. It's a bit a rougher sound for them, even a bit industrial sounding. This song is not on streaming services either.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6eDWQ9gzWeo" width="320" youtube-src-id="6eDWQ9gzWeo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#108. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJVbgmt5Ink" target="_blank">“U R My Baby”</a> (2002)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Bassey Walker, and Peter De Havilland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Harald Reitinger and Ulrich Fischer (Discobrothers)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song was originally part of an album that Bananarama recorded in 1997 that was never released. However, this song was remixed and rerecorded with the Discobrothers for their album. Most fans prefer the edgy demo. This song is not on streaming platforms. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NJVbgmt5Ink" width="320" youtube-src-id="NJVbgmt5Ink"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#107. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbzQRW9pNPo" target="_blank">“Link”</a> (1983)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This interlude is from their second album. It is only 1:31. The shortest song in their repertoire. There is a slightly extended mix on the 12” of "Robert De Niro’s Waiting."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gbzQRW9pNPo" width="320" youtube-src-id="gbzQRW9pNPo"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#106. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RHYOJCDki0" target="_blank">“Starz”</a> (2001)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Bassey Walker, and Tony Moran<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Another track from <i>Exotica</i>. It’s a lively track with a nice melody and chorus. The music is a bit wonky, which is probably why it is so low in our countdown. Fun fact: There is a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjMXFcAnXXA" target="_blank">Tommer Mizrahi Remix</a> that uses a different vocal track than the album version.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-RHYOJCDki0" width="320" youtube-src-id="-RHYOJCDki0"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#105. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1G3t-0xJTA" target="_blank">“Extraordinary”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Ian Masterson, and Paul Harris<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is from their album <i>Viva</i>. This is a very electro song with some computerized vocals. Keren takes the first verse and Sara sings the second verse. It has a big chorus that great for belting out. This is included in their new album <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q1G3t-0xJTA" width="320" youtube-src-id="q1G3t-0xJTA"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#104. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G46bRY7pP_c" target="_blank">“Sleep”</a> (2001)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Bassey Walker, and Paul Statham<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song also appeared on the album <i>Exotica</i>. It was originally recorded in 1997 for their album that was never released. The demo version is absolutely beautiful. The version that was released has a counter melody in the music that competes too much with the vocal melody.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G46bRY7pP_c" width="320" youtube-src-id="G46bRY7pP_c"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#103. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfXrrkwmtFc" target="_blank">“Cairo”</a> (1983)</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by John Sandosa<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was a 12” b-side to one of the biggest hits: “Cruel Summer.” The music is very mysterious. This is a remake <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmas7GV0sSo" target="_blank">originally recorded by Joyella Blade in 1978</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kfXrrkwmtFc" width="320" youtube-src-id="kfXrrkwmtFc"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#102. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSrNyQ9HKFo" target="_blank">“Maybe The Next Time”</a> (1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, Paul Berry, and Steve Torch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This slow RNB ballad from their album<i> Ultra Violet</i> was a change of pace in an album mostly full of Eurodance bangers. It's quite lovely and chill.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JSrNyQ9HKFo" width="320" youtube-src-id="JSrNyQ9HKFo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#101. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbq1AmsYdPY" target="_blank">“Push!”</a> (1984)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the b-side to “Robert De Niro’s Waiting.” It sounds like they are singing about a drug dealer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sbq1AmsYdPY" width="320" youtube-src-id="Sbq1AmsYdPY"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#100. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLIxqkv2zG0" target="_blank">“S-S-S-Single Bed”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Kenny Young<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was from their album Viva. This electronica remake of the funky <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f98DOYcfIJ4" target="_blank">original recorded by Fox in 1976</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lLIxqkv2zG0" width="320" youtube-src-id="lLIxqkv2zG0"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#99. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmDzOKDYOI" target="_blank">“Twisting”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Michael Rose, and Nick Foster<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Also from their album <i>Viva</i>. The vocals have definitely been run through the vocoder on this one. This music spirals in many loops and it is quite the interesting song.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LjmDzOKDYOI" width="320" youtube-src-id="LjmDzOKDYOI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#98. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ZCKoTnzCg" target="_blank">“Tell Me Tomorrow”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This the third song in a row from <i>Viva</i>. It’s a nice song with a good melody. Keren starts both verse, and Sara finishes both verses.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5-ZCKoTnzCg" width="320" youtube-src-id="5-ZCKoTnzCg"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#97. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ij_Lt9eUHQ" target="_blank">“Clean Cut Boy (Party Size)”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, and Ian Curnow<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Curnow<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was a b-side to “I Heard A Rumour” and it is mostly an instrumental track with some sparce vocals taken from other tracks, and maybe some new ones, too. It is quite fun. Sadly, it is not on streaming platforms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ij_Lt9eUHQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="5ij_Lt9eUHQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#96. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO7siojdEaU" target="_blank">“Ghost”</a> (1985)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Patrick Seymour, and Phil Bishop<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Patrick Seymour<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the b-side to their single “Do Not Disturb.” It also one of the first tracks where there was actual solo vocals. It has spawed countless debates on who is singing which part.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JO7siojdEaU" width="320" youtube-src-id="JO7siojdEaU"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#95. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL9YLhnGZGc" target="_blank">“Ecstasy (Wild Style)”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the b-side to “I Can’t Help It” in the UK and “Love In The First Degree” in the US. This is another largely instrumental track with some vocals here and there, mostly talking though. Sadly, it is not on streaming platforms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AL9YLhnGZGc" width="320" youtube-src-id="AL9YLhnGZGc"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#94. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-dUn1BKdRM" target="_blank">“Take Me Away”</a> (1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, Paul Berry, and Steve Torch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This beautiful mid-tempo ballad appears on their <i>Ultra Violet</i> album. It’s a sweet love song that just makes you feel good. A favourite line is: “How can I love you more? Heaven knows that you’re the one I’ve waited for.” Love it!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0-dUn1BKdRM" width="320" youtube-src-id="0-dUn1BKdRM"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#93. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y65945CCfY" target="_blank">“Scarlett”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Patrick Seymour, and Phil Bishop<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Phil Bishop, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the b-side to the single “More Than Physical.” This a bit more rocky than Bananarama had done to date. It has a lots of attitude.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Y65945CCfY" width="320" youtube-src-id="2Y65945CCfY"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#92. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKmzLa_pFqA" target="_blank">“Need A Little More Time”</a> (2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is from their most recent studio album <i>Masquerade</i>. It is the one ballad on the album and it really is quite nice. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DKmzLa_pFqA" width="320" youtube-src-id="DKmzLa_pFqA"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#91. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR2qH4hJroo" target="_blank">“Voyage Voyage”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Dominique Dubois and Jean-Michel Rivat<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlgmH5q9uNk" target="_blank">remake of the Desireless 1986 classic French song</a> was b-side to the 2009 “Love Comes” 7” single with Keren on the picture disc. It is the only song in French that Bananarama sing, and apparently their French is pretty good.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MR2qH4hJroo" width="320" youtube-src-id="MR2qH4hJroo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#90. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_kKBNvjbNw" target="_blank">“Hooked On Love”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This album track from their 1986 album <i>True Confessions</i> is anti-drug anthem. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0_kKBNvjbNw" width="320" youtube-src-id="0_kKBNvjbNw"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#89. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCKpCqCNhds" target="_blank">“Boom”</a> (2001)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Bassey Walker, and Peter De Havilland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This track is from their album <i>Exotica</i> in 2001. However, Bananarama <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7c9SBy1Q0o" target="_blank">debuted a more electro version on their 1997 tour of Australia</a>, and it was part of their 1997 album that was never released. The song was rerecorded for the <i>Exotica</i> album and given a disco remake.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vCKpCqCNhds" width="320" youtube-src-id="vCKpCqCNhds"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#88. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-dz3qFTG3g" target="_blank">“It’s Gonna Be Alright”</a> (2019)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This track is from their album <i>In Stereo</i>. It has the classic chorus “I wanted a cowboy by my side. I wanted a rodeo.” Having said that, it is not a country sounding song at all. It really is quite good and we thought it would be higher. It is also on <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2-dz3qFTG3g" width="320" youtube-src-id="2-dz3qFTG3g"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#87. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suG5CksuwIU" target="_blank">“Bad For Me”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song is taken from their album<i> WOW!</i> It is a super cute upbeat song. It’s about being in love with someone who others think is no good.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/suG5CksuwIU" width="320" youtube-src-id="suG5CksuwIU"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#86. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9_BU6zt30" target="_blank">“In A Perfect World”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This epic slow track is from their album <i>True Confessions</i>. It has a haunting melody and it is quite the long song as it clocks in at just over 6 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gj9_BU6zt30" width="320" youtube-src-id="Gj9_BU6zt30"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#85. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhlSyJRTaas" target="_blank">“Moves Like Jagger”</a> (2012)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Adam Levine, Benny Blanco, Ammar Malik, and Shellback<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Yes, their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEPTlhBmwRg" target="_blank">remake of the Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera song</a> came out in 2012 on their <i>Now Or Never</i> EP. It’s actually not a bad cover. It is very electro, and we were nervous for Bananarama to sing Christina’s part, but they scaled it back and it sounds great.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bhlSyJRTaas" width="320" youtube-src-id="bhlSyJRTaas"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#84. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLd1NsmYPhQ" target="_blank">“Rules Of Attraction”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Henri Korpi, and Mathias Wollo (Blackcell)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Korpi & Blackcell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The quirky track is from their album <i>Drama</i>. It’s electro funky with a big chorus. Fun fact: Keren had a very brief cameo in the 2002 film also called <i>Rules Of Attraction</i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QLd1NsmYPhQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="QLd1NsmYPhQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#83. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-OAuS-m1gM" target="_blank">“Treat Me Right”</a> (1992)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This a b-side of their single “Movin’ On.” It’s mostly instrumental track with some light vocals that just repeat “Oooh. Treat me right and please me.” The music is quite uplifting with some house keyboards and a funky guitar.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H-OAuS-m1gM" width="320" youtube-src-id="H-OAuS-m1gM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#82. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMjeVgGAfNE" target="_blank">“Here Comes The Rain”</a> (2010)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the b-side to the 7” vinyl single for “Love Don’t Live Here” in 2010. It was later released digitally when the <i>Viva</i> album was rereleased with the Expanded Edition. This is one we thought would be higher, too.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GMjeVgGAfNE" width="320" youtube-src-id="GMjeVgGAfNE"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#81. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxh2FRDgVtM" target="_blank">“White Train”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Patrick Seymour, and Phil Bishop<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Patrick Seymour and Phil Bishop<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is the b-side to Bananarama’s biggest hit: “Venus.” The music sounds a bit light pop rock. The song really shines during the bridge.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dxh2FRDgVtM" width="320" youtube-src-id="Dxh2FRDgVtM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#80. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siD_2S7CyFg" target="_blank">“Got To Get Away”</a> (2019)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a track from their album <i>In Stereo</i>. However, they had <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcCpScJC-KY" target="_blank">performed it live in Australia on their 2016 tour</a>. It is a bit pop rock tune for them.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/siD_2S7CyFg" width="320" youtube-src-id="siD_2S7CyFg"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#79. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b40E4IPNyDU" target="_blank">“Tell Tale Signs”</a> (1983)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written and produced by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was a b-side to their 1983 single “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye).” The music sounds a bit ska-light mixed with pop. It’s very shambolic. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b40E4IPNyDU" width="320" youtube-src-id="b40E4IPNyDU"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#78. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAIYHkN07us" target="_blank">“Run To You”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Yes, this is a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCBASt507WA" target="_blank">remake of the Bryan Adam’s 1984 classic</a>. This was available as a bonus track when you downloaded the digital version of their album <i>Viva</i>. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TAIYHkN07us" width="320" youtube-src-id="TAIYHkN07us"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#77. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZBzUzIYirM" target="_blank">“Let Me Love You One More Time”</a> (1992)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This from their album <i>Please Yourself</i>. Despite the sappy lyrics, it has a nice melody.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jZBzUzIYirM" width="320" youtube-src-id="jZBzUzIYirM"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#76. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOQ0Z4On9Yo" target="_blank">“Girl About Town”</a> (1982)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Barry Blue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was a b-side side to the single “Cheers Then.” Keren once said in a reader’s poll that it was her least favourite record. It’s cute. It even has some cars honking.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QOQ0Z4On9Yo" width="320" youtube-src-id="QOQ0Z4On9Yo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#75. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiWh5HT1dUs" target="_blank">“Hey Young London”</a> (1983)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Barry Blue, and Stan Shaw<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Barry Blue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">This is from their debut album <i>Deep Sea Skiving</i>. It had a very fun</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> lyrics and melody.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WiWh5HT1dUs" width="320" youtube-src-id="WiWh5HT1dUs"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#74. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DVbrtcEnRQ" target="_blank">“System”</a> (1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, and Steve Torch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song is from their 1995 album <i>Ultra Violet</i>. It is very Eurodance.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7DVbrtcEnRQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="7DVbrtcEnRQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#73. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niDVXN2N1uI" target="_blank">“Riskin’ A Romance”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Siobhan Fahey, Ollie Marland, and Paul Waller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Darryl Hall and Tom T-Bone Wolk<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This deep cut is very odd. It only appeared on the soundtrack to the movie <i>The Secret Of My Success</i>. It was produced by Darryl Hall. Siobhan also sings the verses solo as she wrote the song. It was later released on the <i>True Confessions</i> re-release.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/niDVXN2N1uI" width="320" youtube-src-id="niDVXN2N1uI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#72. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XkQfe5n-pk" target="_blank">“Only Time Will Tell”</a> (1993)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Another one from the <i>Please Yourself</i> album. It is quite a disco track with a great chorus.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3XkQfe5n-pk" width="320" youtube-src-id="3XkQfe5n-pk"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#71. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HgNJO_eWxo" target="_blank">“Middle Of Nowhere”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Brian Higgins<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This glorious chill song is from their <i>Drama</i> album. The music sounds like you might be in rain forest. It is lovely. Fun fact: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypsof7tMcCk" target="_blank">The original version of this song was recorded in 1997</a> and the music for it was used for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gyk1p8N_vU" target="_blank">Dannii Minogue’s song “Heaven Can Wait.”</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2HgNJO_eWxo" width="320" youtube-src-id="2HgNJO_eWxo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#70. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6itTkRvDNj8" target="_blank">“Live Now”</a> (1984)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the b-side to their single “Rough Justice.” It definitely has an early 80s vibe to it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6itTkRvDNj8" width="320" youtube-src-id="6itTkRvDNj8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#69. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-q31OnA5bI" target="_blank">“I’m On Fire”</a> (2019)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song is from their <i>In Stereo</i> album. Of course, it is not their first song to rhyme fire with desire. This song has a lot of energy with a big chorus that they belt out. You can also hear a live version of this song on their <i>Live In Stereo</i> album. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V-q31OnA5bI" width="320" youtube-src-id="V-q31OnA5bI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#68. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_JjJD6rJM8" target="_blank">“Tokyo Joe”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Brian Ferry<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q367MgxcA3o" target="_blank">remake of the 1977 Bryan Ferry song</a> was a b-side to the “Love Comes” 7” single with Sara on the picture disc. It’s electro funky.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o_JjJD6rJM8" width="320" youtube-src-id="o_JjJD6rJM8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#67. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z-vzJV3ngA" target="_blank">“Give In To Me”</a> (1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, and Paul Berry<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This album track from <i>Ultra Violet </i>is very odd. The fast beat is what is referred to at the time as an electronic jungle beat. It is very fast, but the vocals are a bit slower and Sara and Keren give a very sultry delivery.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Z-vzJV3ngA" width="320" youtube-src-id="9Z-vzJV3ngA"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#66. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co9j-OM8_9g" target="_blank">“Doctor Love”</a> (1983)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Paul Weller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Barry Blue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song is from their debut album <i>Deep Sea Skiving</i>. It was written by Paul Weller (The Jam/The Style Council). This may have the most “Woos” of any Bananarama song. It has uncredited male vocal in the end.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/co9j-OM8_9g" width="320" youtube-src-id="co9j-OM8_9g"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#65. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHcUZbjwD-E" target="_blank">“Another Lover”</a> (1992)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This fabulous campy song was a b-side to their single “Last Thing On My Mind.” It is a full-on disco stomper with strings and hilarious lyrics. We thought it would be much higher on the list.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lHcUZbjwD-E" width="320" youtube-src-id="lHcUZbjwD-E"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#64. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpwqexoluQc" target="_blank">“A Cut Above The Rest”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This cool song from the album <i>True Confessions</i> has lots of attitude. It has a fun and catchy chorus. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HpwqexoluQc" width="320" youtube-src-id="HpwqexoluQc"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#63. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnafoMW90DQ" target="_blank">“I Don’t Care”</a> (1988)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song was originally recorded with producers Stock Aitken Waterman in 1988 after Jacquie had joined the group. It remained unreleased until it appeared on a 2013 deluxe release of the album <i>Pop Life</i>. However, this song is not on streaming platforms.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BnafoMW90DQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="BnafoMW90DQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#62. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6eBgEQg6O0" target="_blank">“Come Back”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Richard Feldman and Nick Trevisick<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song from the <i>WOW</i>! album was a bit mature for the group on a somewhat party album. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D6eBgEQg6O0" width="320" youtube-src-id="D6eBgEQg6O0"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#61. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuz1aj1DfeM" target="_blank">“Don’t Stop Me Now”</a> (1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, and Paul Berry<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This hi-nrg stomper is from the <i>Ultra Violet</i> album. It is very much aimed directly on the dancefloor. It has the Eurodance beat, breathy verses, and a chorus that will have you singing along in no time.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fuz1aj1DfeM" width="320" youtube-src-id="Fuz1aj1DfeM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#60. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLHckZd7Xsw" target="_blank">“Lovebite”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Henri Korpi, and Mathias Wollo (Blackcell)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Korpi & Blackcell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This edgy album track is from their album <i>Drama</i>. It’s very electro and the verse flow quite nicely. The chorus is a bit militant. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RLHckZd7Xsw" width="320" youtube-src-id="RLHckZd7Xsw"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#59. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJqvQ9ijhY" target="_blank">“Intoxicated”</a> (2019)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was from their album <i>In Stereo</i>. It’s a mid-tempo pop song about falling in love with someone at first sight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EQJqvQ9ijhY" width="320" youtube-src-id="EQJqvQ9ijhY"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#58. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps-t9NEgcxU" target="_blank">“Bad Love”</a> (2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Alice Dallin-Walker, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song is from their most recent album <i>Masquerade</i>. It was written by Sara and her daughter Alice with producer Ian Masterson. It has a retro feel while being modern too.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ps-t9NEgcxU" width="320" youtube-src-id="Ps-t9NEgcxU"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#57. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70oAVkBYMnc" target="_blank">“Waterfall”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Henri Korpi, and Mathias Wollo (Blackcell)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Korpi & Blackcell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is from their album <i>Drama</i>. It isn’t quite a ballad, but this mid-tempo chill track does pack the punch with a very catchy, sultry chorus.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/70oAVkBYMnc" width="320" youtube-src-id="70oAVkBYMnc"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#56. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pwq5f8GaSw" target="_blank">“Wish You Were Here”</a> (1983)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Barry Blue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This charming song is from their debut album <i>Deep Sea Skiving</i>. It is very dreamy and the lyrics are about missing that someone special who got away. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Pwq5f8GaSw" width="320" youtube-src-id="1Pwq5f8GaSw"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#55. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUEFbUKlkAA" target="_blank">“Promised Land”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song is from their <i>True Confessions</i> album. It’s a lovely song with a nice melody and chorus.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lUEFbUKlkAA" width="320" youtube-src-id="lUEFbUKlkAA"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#54. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDq1UZscSVk" target="_blank">“You’ll Never Know What It Means”</a> (1993)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This piano house pop song from their album<i> Please Yourself </i>has a prominent male vocal, as well as a lot of backup singers. It is a fun song! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VDq1UZscSVk" width="320" youtube-src-id="VDq1UZscSVk"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#53. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiBb0KsvPvE" target="_blank">“No Feelings”</a> (1982)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, and Johnny Rotten<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Richard Hartley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHiGR0iuTUo" target="_blank">remake of the 1977 Sex Pistols song</a> was recorded for the soundtrack of the movie <i>Party Party</i>. You can hear their punk roots with this one!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TiBb0KsvPvE" width="320" youtube-src-id="TiBb0KsvPvE"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#52. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1IYbQfCNbY" target="_blank">“Seventeen”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This electro song is on <i>Viva</i>. Even the vocals are very electronic sounding. The chorus even mentions Marilyn Monroe. This was included on <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j1IYbQfCNbY" width="320" youtube-src-id="j1IYbQfCNbY"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#51. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvx7YtPwDuo" target="_blank">“Young At Heart”</a> (1983)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Siobhan Fahey, Robert Hodgens, Sara Dallin, and Keren Woodward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Barry Blue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song appears on their debut album <i>Deep Sea Skiving</i> album. Siobhan wrote the song with her then boyfriend Robert Hodgen, who would later record the track with his band The Bluebells in 1984. The Bluebells <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7n53nIBb3g" target="_blank">released their version as a single and it went to #8 in the UK</a>. However, it was re-released in 1993 when their version was used in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZej0XmJEA4" target="_blank">Volkswagen commercial</a>. It went back in the charts and went all the way to #1. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pvx7YtPwDuo" width="320" youtube-src-id="pvx7YtPwDuo"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#50. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaLVUsx5Lqs" target="_blank">“Rapture”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Nadia Ali and Markus Moser<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on8DJBt07eU" target="_blank">remake of the 2001 iiO song</a> is really well done. Bananarama released their electro dance version on their album <i>Viva</i>. It suits them well. Sara sings the first verse, and Keren sings the second verse. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSJZvk20_ss" target="_blank">They even performed it live in 2009 at the Isle Of Wight</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qaLVUsx5Lqs" width="320" youtube-src-id="qaLVUsx5Lqs"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#49. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt2IIwD8x8Y" target="_blank">“Rhythm Of Life”</a> (1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, Paul Berry, and Steve Torch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This Eurodance banger is from their album <i>Ultra Violet</i>. It has dance beat with a lovely melody. We love that there is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm-7gdieo-A" target="_blank">video footage of them performing this fun track</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kt2IIwD8x8Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="Kt2IIwD8x8Y"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#48. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUsLWjjG1NA" target="_blank">“Dum Dum Boy”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This catchy song is from their album<i> Viva</i>. It is fun, fun, fun! It is an upbeat song that will make you want to dance around the room.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wUsLWjjG1NA" width="320" youtube-src-id="wUsLWjjG1NA"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#47. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72mbeKYAe7Q" target="_blank">“You’re Never Satisfied”</a> (1993)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This charming song is from their <i>Please Yourself</i> album. The lyrics are really quite clever. “<span style="background: repeat white; color: #202124;">If you play with fire, you'd better learn</span><span style="color: #202124;">. <span style="background: repeat white;">You fool around, you get your fingers burned.”</span></span> The chorus is a bop. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/72mbeKYAe7Q" width="320" youtube-src-id="72mbeKYAe7Q"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#46. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2IHuLQ6_S4" target="_blank">“Let’s Go Outside”</a> (2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This fun song is from their album <i>Masquerade</i>. You might want to snap your fingers during the first verse. The chorus is a sing-a-long event. The lyrics are about meeting someone for the first time.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I2IHuLQ6_S4" width="320" youtube-src-id="I2IHuLQ6_S4"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#45. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuOoTBiOnTE" target="_blank">“Megalomaniac”</a> (1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Bassey Walker, Martin Glover (Youth), and Andy Caine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Youth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This funky track first appeared in an edited version as the b-side to "Preacher Man", released at the end of December in 1990. A longer version appears on their 1991 album <i>Pop Life</i>. Rumour has it that the lyrics are about producer Pete Waterman, but we don’t think that has ever been confirmed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AuOoTBiOnTE" width="320" youtube-src-id="AuOoTBiOnTE"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#44. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Q9f0HF3s4" target="_blank">“Your Love Is Like A Drug”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Ian Masterson, and Terry Ronald<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson and Terry Ronald<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This amazing dance pop song is from their album <i>Drama</i>. What a banger! We absolutely love this. What a choon! We thought it would be much higher on the list.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z9Q9f0HF3s4" width="320" youtube-src-id="z9Q9f0HF3s4"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#43 </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq68TuFq6BU" target="_blank">“Outta Sight”</a> (1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Martin Glover (Youth), and Andy Caine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Youth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bananarama go rock with this track. It was first released as the b-side to the single “Long Train Running” in April of 1991. A month later, it was released as part of their album <i>Pop Life</i>. The guitar is so prominent here. The chorus is awesome.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eq68TuFq6BU" width="320" youtube-src-id="Eq68TuFq6BU"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#42. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOmHw5L7rL8" target="_blank">“Waterloo”</a> (1998)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeaus, and Stig Anderson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Steve Hillier<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This remake of the ABBA classic was recorded for an album of Eurovision songs in 1998. Siobhan temporarily rejoined the group after a 10-year absence. The cover is a bit rocky and they made a hilarious music video for it. Fun fact: Sara and Keren also reunited with Siobhan at the 20th Anniversary Show and sang this song and “Venus.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jOmHw5L7rL8" width="320" youtube-src-id="jOmHw5L7rL8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#41. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoK020G9bmE" target="_blank">“Brand New”</a> (2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Alice Dalling-Walker and James MacKenzie Robinson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOeXlLCPHdc" target="_blank">a remake of the Alice D song</a>, and it was on their album <i>Masquerade</i>. Their version is a bit faster. We absolutely loved it when<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwvpxNzey90" target="_blank"> they performed it live with Alice D</a> at their <i>Masquerade</i> album launch shows.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hoK020G9bmE" width="320" youtube-src-id="hoK020G9bmE"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#40. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVmPii4Va_E" target="_blank">“Time Out”</a> (1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, Paul Berry, and Steve Torch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is from their album <i>Ultra Violet</i>. It’s a dance pop song that has that Eurodance beat. The verse and chorus are very well done.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TVmPii4Va_E" width="320" youtube-src-id="TVmPii4Va_E"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#39. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0KW6kO_sVM" target="_blank">“I Love The Way”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Dru Masters<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson and Terry Ronald<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This album track from their album <i>Drama</i> starts off with an airplane flying overhead. It’s a fun, upbeat song that also sounds a bit laid back at the same time. We love it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a0KW6kO_sVM" width="320" youtube-src-id="a0KW6kO_sVM"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#38. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbv5qNSdMzA" target="_blank">“On Your Own”</a> (2019)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This ballad is from their album <i>Masquerade</i>. The lyrics are a mysterious. The music has a rich, majestic melody with lush vocals. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rbv5qNSdMzA" width="320" youtube-src-id="rbv5qNSdMzA"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#37. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeRTFM9EdV8" target="_blank">“I Could Be Persuaded”</a> (1993)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This RNB ballad sounds something like you’d have heard from Luther Vandross. We loved the change of pace for Bananarama. We love the Middle 8, and the male vocal toward the end. Thankfully, it is on <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PeRTFM9EdV8" width="320" youtube-src-id="PeRTFM9EdV8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#36. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YqH869PsgI" target="_blank">“I Can’t Let You Go”</a> (1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Martin Glover (Youth), and Andy Caine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Youth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song actually surprised us being so high on the list. It is a funky mid-tempo track with a haunting melody on their album <i>Pop Life. </i>It clocks in at over 6-minutes long. It has some ad libs where you hear people talking in the background and laughing. The music is very similar to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUS2cd9dHjc" target="_blank">"Celebrate The Good Things"</a> by Pleasure from 1978.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3YqH869PsgI" width="320" youtube-src-id="3YqH869PsgI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#35. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgaXImvbVPQ" target="_blank">“We’ve Got The Night”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is another one we thought would be higher on the list as it is a great dance pop song from the <i>Viva</i> album with a wonderful melody and a great vocal performance. “Baby I want you” is a classic line. This is euphoric.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NgaXImvbVPQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="NgaXImvbVPQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#34. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3KzeL6pjWU" target="_blank">“Through A Child’s Eyes”</a> (229)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This acoustic-sounding ballad was from their second album simply titled <i>Bananarama</i>. This a very sad song with a haunting melody.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L3KzeL6pjWU" width="320" youtube-src-id="L3KzeL6pjWU"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#33. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5Mv8Zh5a3Y" target="_blank">“Tonight”</a> (2019)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Rod Thomas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This dance pop song appeared on their album <i>In Stereo</i>. It was co-written and produced by Rod Thomas (aka Bright Light Bright Light). The music has an edge to it, and the vocals soar right before the chorus.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O5Mv8Zh5a3Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="O5Mv8Zh5a3Y"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#32. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJSs83b4ZvI" target="_blank">“Give It All Up For Love”</a> (1993)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This disco ditty was first released as a b-side to the single “More, More, More.” It was released a month later on their album <i>Please Yourself</i>. This is a fun song with lots of strings and backup singers. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pJSs83b4ZvI" width="320" youtube-src-id="pJSs83b4ZvI"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#31. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwlsi8WggPI" target="_blank">“Live In The Sun”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Dru Masters<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song was the b-side to “Look On The Floor (Hypnotic Tango).” It is a great club-friendly pop song with a nice melody. Sadly, this song is not on streaming services, even though it was on the Expanded release of <i>Drama</i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rwlsi8WggPI" width="320" youtube-src-id="rwlsi8WggPI"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#30. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3pVaxEjmKM" target="_blank">“Boy Trouble”</a> (1982)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolly & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This shambolic number was the b-side to their hit “Shy Boy.” However, the b-side was called “Don’t Call Us” so that both songs wouldn’t have the word Boy in them. It would later appear on their debut album <i>Deep Sea Skiving</i> with its proper title. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqBmLqe4SBc" target="_blank">They even performed this song on a UK TV Show</a>. During the <i>Original Lineup Tour </i>in 2017/2018, they performed this song mixed with “Shy Boy.” It is on the live album as “Shy Boy Trouble.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l3pVaxEjmKM" width="320" youtube-src-id="l3pVaxEjmKM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#29 </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu9wfNEmU0k" target="_blank">“Crazy”</a> (2001)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Patrick Hampatzyoumyan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song is from their album <i>Exotica</i>. It’s not a ballad, but is a slower tempo song with a deep groove. Lots of attitude in the vocals. Thankfully, it was included on <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mu9wfNEmU0k" width="320" youtube-src-id="mu9wfNEmU0k"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#28. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sm4iKnQ-qU" target="_blank">“What You Gonna Do”</a> (2001)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin and Bassey Walker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song originally recorded around 1997 for the demo album shopped around at the time. It ended up on their next album <i>Exotica</i>. It is also the last song from <i>Exotica </i>on our list.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3Sm4iKnQ-qU" width="320" youtube-src-id="3Sm4iKnQ-qU"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#27. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whMzVyyDQoQ" target="_blank">“You’ve Really Got Something”</a> (1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, Paul Berry, and Steve Torch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This dance pop song is from their 1995 album <i>Ultra Violet</i>. It is a glorious slice of Eurodance. The melody is ace, and the chorus is catchy, as is the dance beat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/whMzVyyDQoQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="whMzVyyDQoQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#26. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsFIvPjeiMI" target="_blank">“Dream Baby”</a> (1984)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Cindy Ecstasy and Rick Holliday<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolly & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is from their sophomore album <i>Bananarama</i> in 1984. It’s an upbeat song with great harmonies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CsFIvPjeiMI" width="320" youtube-src-id="CsFIvPjeiMI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#25. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJIgwFU3NTQ" target="_blank">“Don’t Step On My Groove”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Henri Korpi and Mathias Wollo (Blackcell)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Korpi & Blackcell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This track is from the <i>Drama</i> album. Fun fact: The producers initially offered to Sophie Ellis-Bextor in 2002. Sophie changes the lyrics and chorus and it morphed into <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r72Sbmj2OrM" target="_blank">“Get Over You.”</a> Bananarama heard the track and wrote new lyrics and made the song their own.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dJIgwFU3NTQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="dJIgwFU3NTQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#24. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUIx7Wxd_uQ" target="_blank">“The Sound Of Silence”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Paul Simon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a remake of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0q7MLPo-u8" target="_blank">Simon & Garfunkel 1964 classic</a>. The music took it to an icy electro depth, while the unison vocals brought warmth to the track. It’s quite the beautiful cover version.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HUIx7Wxd_uQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="HUIx7Wxd_uQ"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#23. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nZ8-Gf3b4k" target="_blank">“True Confessions”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the title track for their 1986 album. The album version is over 5-minute long. In the mid-90s, a compilation CD by <i>Master Series</i> included a 4-minute edit, leading fans to believe that it might have been considered as a single at one point.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6nZ8-Gf3b4k" width="320" youtube-src-id="6nZ8-Gf3b4k"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#22. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iZ4xkmDvc4" target="_blank">“Mr. Sleaze”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the b-side to “Love In The First Degree” in 1987 in the UK, and it was sited as helping record sales as it was getting some airplay, too. The song was performed during their <i>1989 World Tour</i>. Fun fact: The US version had a different mix.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_iZ4xkmDvc4" width="320" youtube-src-id="_iZ4xkmDvc4"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#21. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaXhE42zX_M" target="_blank">“Frequency”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Bassey Walker, and Leigh Guest<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Leigh Guest<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This album track is from <i>Drama</i>. The music here is mesmerizing and it makes you feel like you are spinning around. Very well done and it would have been worthy as a single.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KaXhE42zX_M" width="320" youtube-src-id="KaXhE42zX_M"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#20. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4hMNOSGJww" target="_blank">“Dance With A Stranger”</a> (1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Another ballad. This time from<i> True Confessions</i>. We are surprised by the high placement of this song. It is very adult contemporary sounding. It has a lovely melody and lush vocals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W4hMNOSGJww" width="320" youtube-src-id="W4hMNOSGJww"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#19. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU3nXDRdWF8" target="_blank">“Heartless”</a> (1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was a bonus track on their <i>Pop Life</i> album. It’s a fine pop song about someone not being so nice.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WU3nXDRdWF8" width="320" youtube-src-id="WU3nXDRdWF8"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>#18 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQWW9PlNpwg" target="_blank">"Ready Or Not"</a> (1986)</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was from the <i>True Confessions</i> album. We think that is must of also been considered as a single before “Venus” came along as it was given a remix by Pettibone & Forest.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lQWW9PlNpwg" width="320" youtube-src-id="lQWW9PlNpwg"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#17. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js9R1I_JkcA" target="_blank">“The Runner”</a> (2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Giorgio Moroder and Sheila Ferguson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This remake of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJZeuz2tMuU" target="_blank">The Three Degrees song from 1979</a> appeared on the album <i>Viva</i>. It was also given a remix by Buzz Junkies for the 12” and digital single for “Love Don’t Live Here” in 2010. Bananarama do a great job with the vocals.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/js9R1I_JkcA" width="320" youtube-src-id="js9R1I_JkcA"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#16. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZLXe2UUPsA" target="_blank">“Once In A Lifetime”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This gorgeous ballad is from their <i>WOW!</i> album. We thought it would have made a wonderful single release, but Bananarama never really had chart success with ballads as singles, but they should have tried with this one, because it is divine. They even performed it on their <i>1989 World Tour</i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fZLXe2UUPsA" width="320" youtube-src-id="fZLXe2UUPsA"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#15. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_4EW1IbdCs" target="_blank">“State I’m In”</a> (1984)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This lively track is from their <i>Bananarama</i> album. It must have been considered as a single at one point, as there was a music video made. Instead, it ended up being the b-side to both “Hot Line To Heaven” in UK and “The Wild Life” in North America.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X_4EW1IbdCs" width="320" youtube-src-id="X_4EW1IbdCs"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#14. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjHPrGFGZ8w" target="_blank">“Is She Good To You”</a> (1993)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">This camptastic song is from <i>Please Yourself</i>. What a glorious song it is! It was considered for a single as it was given a fantastic remix, but the single was never released. The 7” remix was later released on an album reissue in 2013. It would have made a perfect single. The lyrics are about wanting a lover back who has moved on. The music is full-on disco pop and the strings are fantastic.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XjHPrGFGZ8w" width="320" youtube-src-id="XjHPrGFGZ8w"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#13. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi1CaSpTuWI" target="_blank">“La La Love”</a> (2012)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is from their <i>Now Or Never</i> EP. It really is too bad that this energetic track was not a single because it really is so much fun! "Kitty Kitty!"<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vi1CaSpTuWI" width="320" youtube-src-id="Vi1CaSpTuWI"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#12. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALlya6g7JuI" target="_blank">“What A Shambles”</a> (1983)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, and Terry Sharpe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Barry Blue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">This darling track is from their debut album. This was written after the girls had become famous and people expected them to be rich. “I wish you were in our shoes. I wish you could be us. Washing all your laundry and riding on the bus.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ALlya6g7JuI" width="320" youtube-src-id="ALlya6g7JuI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#11. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlejHtujCF0" target="_blank">“Love, Leave, Forget”</a> (2002)</span></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Ian Masterson and Mike Christie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson and Mike Christie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This track is credited as Multitude featuring Bananarama. The song appeared on the soundtrack to the TV show <i>Is Harry On The Boat?</i> The song is backed with attitude and aimed directly at the dancefloor. It has an unexpected saxophone solo in the middle. Should have been a single. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Sadly, this song is not on streaming services.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nlejHtujCF0" width="320" youtube-src-id="nlejHtujCF0"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#10. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox6y6rnr2mQ" target="_blank">“Stay Wild”</a> (2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This dream pop track is from their <i>Masquerade</i> album. It is gorgeous, lush, and absolutely beautiful. A lot of fans wish it would have been a single. It got many votes making our Top 10!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ox6y6rnr2mQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="ox6y6rnr2mQ"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#9. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbjT4_yD6EE" target="_blank">“What Colour R The Skies Where U Live”</a> (1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Andy Caine, and Martin Glover (Youth)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Produced by Youth</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This reggae ballad is from their <i>Pop Life</i> album. The song starts off with the infamous seagulls, but quickly turns into a haunting pop song with beautiful chorus. Absolutely lovely.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mbjT4_yD6EE" width="320" youtube-src-id="mbjT4_yD6EE"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#8. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKvVmkaRth4" target="_blank">“Velvet Lies”</a> (2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Alice Dallin-Walker, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This awesome track was from their <i>Masquerade</i> album. It was another song that Sara wrote with her daughter Alice. The lyrics flow so easily and the chorus is grand. It’s about getting over someone. It could have easily been a single, too.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DKvVmkaRth4" width="320" youtube-src-id="DKvVmkaRth4"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#7. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-8pW55H1VA" target="_blank">“Strike It Rich”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This uplifting track from the <i>WOW!</i> album is the one where Siobhan famously said she covered her mouth when it came to the line "Strike It Rich." We wonder if her vocals were even included on it at all. It was also quite edgy for the group to rhyme rich with bitch. This was also performed on their <i>1989 World Tour</i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n-8pW55H1VA" width="320" youtube-src-id="n-8pW55H1VA"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#6 </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXiGrE1XmzQ" target="_blank">“Is Your Love Strong Enough”</a> (1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin and Steve Jolley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Andy Caine and Robin Goodfellow<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This fantastic album track is from the <i>Pop Life</i> album. Sara wrote the song with Steve Jolley, who helped write a lot of their early hits. This song is special because there are 2 choruses happening at the same time. The lyrics are very descriptive and the vocals are heavenly. There is even a backmasking part (vocals played backwards). It really is quite an interesting song. Not sure it would have made a great single, but an absolutely wonderful song.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXiGrE1XmzQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="WXiGrE1XmzQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#5. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSF22jNeva8" target="_blank">“Some Girls”</a> (1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The music of this freestyle gem from their <i>WOW!</i> album is very similar to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a2GfvPF0_8" target="_blank">"Crush On You" by The Jets</a>. We know that Sara and Keren finished the album without Siobhan, and we think this might be one of the tracks that doesn’t have Siobhan on it as we think Sara sings both verses and Keren sings the bridges. We wish it would have been re-recorded with Jacquie and have a fresh remix for a single in the spring of 1988.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HSF22jNeva8" width="320" youtube-src-id="HSF22jNeva8"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#4. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWexryxbwNA" target="_blank">“Waiting For The Sun To Shine”</a> (2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This amazing song is from their <i>Masquerade</i> album and we were overjoyed to see this place so high on the list. It really should have been considered as a single. It has melancholy feel to it while lifting to euphoric heights. The lyrics are about self empowerment and it just what we needed after the pandemic. Sara and Keren’s vocals really shine (pun intended) on this one. This an absolute gem.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nWexryxbwNA" width="320" youtube-src-id="nWexryxbwNA"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#3. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xrFM1TReU" target="_blank">“Ain’t No Cure”</a> (1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This fun track should have been released as a single in early 1990 as soon as it was finished. At the time, Bananarama were trying to get away from the Stock Aitken Waterman sound, but this was a home run that never happened. It even has a lovely key change. The song appears on their <i>Pop Life</i> album.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V5xrFM1TReU" width="320" youtube-src-id="V5xrFM1TReU"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#<b>2. </b></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrCV8HacHFM" target="_blank">“Love In Stereo”</a> (2019)</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Keisha Buchanan, Siobhan Donaghy, Hannah Robinson, and Richard X<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Richard X and Hannah Robinson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song was written by the Sugababes and Richard X, who originally recorded it for an album they were working on in 2013. The album was leaked, and it was put on hold. Bananarama got the song and recorded their version with some added “Woos.” It was quickly a fan favourite, but never released as a single. Judging by the votes it got, fans would have loved this as a single. A live version of the song can be found on their <i>Live In Stereo</i> album.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XrCV8HacHFM" width="320" youtube-src-id="XrCV8HacHFM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#1. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UmtVoxImeU" target="_blank">“Feel For You”</a> (2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Ian Masterson, and Terry Ronald<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson and Terry Ronald<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our #1 song is one that should have been a single! It was on their <i>Drama</i> album, and it is a clear fan favourite. Both Sara and Keren have said that they would have liked the song to be a single, with Keren adding “It’s just so damn sexy.” Indeed, it is. A live version of the song can be found on their <i>Live In Stereo</i> album.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6UmtVoxImeU" width="320" youtube-src-id="6UmtVoxImeU"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There you have it! We've added a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UmtVoxImeU&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ5S5FejeEn4hKiFInuvjC4A" target="_blank">Bananarama Deep Cuts YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6UmtVoxImeU" width="320" youtube-src-id="6UmtVoxImeU"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We've also added a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BtLh4YQGFCh56MUHzKPt0?si=7d22e5493057448f" target="_blank">Bananarama Deep Cuts Spotify Playlist</a> ...</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6BtLh4YQGFCh56MUHzKPt0?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Please continue to stream <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Flying high on your blue sky,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">—The <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Collective<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. 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They also had songs in our Top 21 in <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2010</span>, <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2022</span>, and <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2023</span>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2023</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #fcff01;" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" target="_blank">2018</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" target="_blank">2017</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" target="_blank">2016</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" target="_blank">2015</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="background-color: #fcff01;" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2010</a></span></div><div><br /></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-53335856055339385312024-03-11T09:36:00.000-07:002024-03-13T18:26:28.482-07:00Bananarama Singles Ranked<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Monday! On Friday, we featured the new album <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i> by Bananarama. Keep streaming the album! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Leading up to the release, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">we asked 16 of our Bananarama fans to rate the Bananarama singles (promos and teaser tracks) from 1 to 62. We tabulated the numbers and got the results.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2X16s6b5bj0J75hY5MN4bKLzAmp3o0S3hg1Fk4Mmlo8IhHug-sSqQieMljqYbI01H7ZfISCAEmuxQs55GeJ5pOICEZaI3B8O6yEwpmaIAhyphenhyphent3I9O38tnDf9h65rARJThDRJzesj0yKHeQjBw3QMSbyv-WALGOCzPGGSkCofv8OSW5gbnz6PqehKc5jUvv/s841/Bananarama62singles.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="841" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2X16s6b5bj0J75hY5MN4bKLzAmp3o0S3hg1Fk4Mmlo8IhHug-sSqQieMljqYbI01H7ZfISCAEmuxQs55GeJ5pOICEZaI3B8O6yEwpmaIAhyphenhyphent3I9O38tnDf9h65rARJThDRJzesj0yKHeQjBw3QMSbyv-WALGOCzPGGSkCofv8OSW5gbnz6PqehKc5jUvv/s320/Bananarama62singles.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A big thanks to Gary, Pascal, Vincenzo, Jay, Sebastian, Brian, Neil, Kenneth, Denny, Luke, Normski, Kevin, David, Chad, Jason, and Davearama. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">We'll start with the songs the bottom of this list an work our way up to the top ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b>#62. The Bananarama Mega-Mix” (1988)</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;">Remixed by Tony King</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0LTO33-ejz2A3zT5JVMoKmnWOlV4gHCp2eU-vKk8rY6ep5tPZOwN0BluPOomZVV4Zwf66S7eFlQ9Z6rznzHEXtfnY9Fvwr-Iy9E3WpcvzVNsconjJY35sanSg3LANehs458eYjR1IkwyzY0_e0gQpqAGP1OK2MvVA1jO0Vf9VNwBGB9FHPIbNfbMhujW/s500/tbm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0LTO33-ejz2A3zT5JVMoKmnWOlV4gHCp2eU-vKk8rY6ep5tPZOwN0BluPOomZVV4Zwf66S7eFlQ9Z6rznzHEXtfnY9Fvwr-Iy9E3WpcvzVNsconjJY35sanSg3LANehs458eYjR1IkwyzY0_e0gQpqAGP1OK2MvVA1jO0Vf9VNwBGB9FHPIbNfbMhujW/s320/tbm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;">This 12” single was released in Spain, Japan, and Portugal with different covers. In the UK, there was no photo for the cover. This picture is of the Spanish version. The Mega-Mix includes “I Can’t Help It”, “Love In The First Degree”, “Some Girls”, and “I Heard A Rumour.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b>#61. “The Greatest Hits Megamix” (1988)</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipNSpeX8ujFOjiqjTdXgjjGrr2FKEjomwK-52UMgMaJ8m8tvBsWSlaT-EXqcxvBAgu1SehakjRgnzSWWhiW-6B6BTzRgn7Aup54jGE46o1AU2-oCdoxyHo6m9IEiTHZ0IufmzWLA1NCCOQbDuHosZ0rkufK5IF15BnU-Dh7Bo3D0EiKvD8Jd-FrCCLePK/s500/tghm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipNSpeX8ujFOjiqjTdXgjjGrr2FKEjomwK-52UMgMaJ8m8tvBsWSlaT-EXqcxvBAgu1SehakjRgnzSWWhiW-6B6BTzRgn7Aup54jGE46o1AU2-oCdoxyHo6m9IEiTHZ0IufmzWLA1NCCOQbDuHosZ0rkufK5IF15BnU-Dh7Bo3D0EiKvD8Jd-FrCCLePK/s320/tghm.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This Megamix was released only in Spain as a 7” single. The Megamix includes “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)”, “Venus”, “I Want You Back”, “Love In The First Degree”, “Love, Truth & Honesty”, and “I Heard A Rumour.”<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>#60. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sew-Gsy0SGs&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=60" target="_blank">“Megarama ‘89”</a> (October 1989)</span></span></b></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">*Remixed by Alan Coulthard<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">†</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Remixed by Dimitri<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">France #17<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvQIfSzs00dSSRDwRz_tY4ol12-rhMqaV1-Rf3FXgL3tS1CIzEPOo3vVUbLW2cZRdTDdZBVHzkc-Q2e6MQe44hM7GoxKoXbGOHdCj_HoMJYcwWt02pFGcc7sTdCFcHhjzjwSLy40oKto/s1600/M89.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvQIfSzs00dSSRDwRz_tY4ol12-rhMqaV1-Rf3FXgL3tS1CIzEPOo3vVUbLW2cZRdTDdZBVHzkc-Q2e6MQe44hM7GoxKoXbGOHdCj_HoMJYcwWt02pFGcc7sTdCFcHhjzjwSLy40oKto/s320/M89.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This megamix had 2 mixes in different regions. The Alan Coulthard Mix* was released in various parts of Europe. That megamix included: “Cruel Summer”, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)”, “Love In The First Degree”, and “Venus.” The Dimitri Mix† was released in France and had the songs in the same order except instead of “Love In The First Degree”, it had “Shy Boy.” The music video is for the Dimitri Mix.†<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sew-Gsy0SGs" width="320" youtube-src-id="sew-Gsy0SGs"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#59. </span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LNTCLhLk_A&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=59" target="_blank">“Venus (Boys Noize Rework)”</a> (2023)</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Robbie van Leeuwen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rework by Boys Noize<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jrdSgtjGaVK_IJqGD0hzjcP9O6mT1VxmbsC2XSoaiZ4d23Tg21IANhcyRRnQCZF-JAom2ki93vSlibCcoNVxiC8LhZvxJHer7IV_VMO4hEKHLNMCC-72s-ixujU01oS5ijzk7EVFoRUJAqjv1cdaYgl8zJpJvfYV8sbGfz9tiSykRq228SNrsEBDGsGn/s2048/BananaramaVboysnoize.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jrdSgtjGaVK_IJqGD0hzjcP9O6mT1VxmbsC2XSoaiZ4d23Tg21IANhcyRRnQCZF-JAom2ki93vSlibCcoNVxiC8LhZvxJHer7IV_VMO4hEKHLNMCC-72s-ixujU01oS5ijzk7EVFoRUJAqjv1cdaYgl8zJpJvfYV8sbGfz9tiSykRq228SNrsEBDGsGn/s320/BananaramaVboysnoize.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Basically this is a sped-up remix of the 1986 version by Bananarama. It has some added beats and electronic elements. It followed the Tik Tok trend of speeding up 80s classics. This mix appears on the new album <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9LNTCLhLk_A" width="320" youtube-src-id="9LNTCLhLk_A"></iframe></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#58. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIaKeqR0_gE&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=58" target="_blank">“Careless Whisper</a></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIaKeqR0_gE&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=58" target="_blank">”</a></span></b><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> (February 2001)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_xHrOpRjcgPI092orzewsX4_RJyX5R92hWOD_9Oe-fresNQADxEHLDf4rY6_jfjGtxZWSRfBGA2FWhztnFcylHO8BKFa8ya0w9PSc0D_ued4ZZx6J2Fm_qgGWtXRfO_SghCU2emmVRgo/s1600/carelesswhisper.tif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_xHrOpRjcgPI092orzewsX4_RJyX5R92hWOD_9Oe-fresNQADxEHLDf4rY6_jfjGtxZWSRfBGA2FWhztnFcylHO8BKFa8ya0w9PSc0D_ued4ZZx6J2Fm_qgGWtXRfO_SghCU2emmVRgo/s320/carelesswhisper.tif" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Yes, this is a funky remix of the George Michael/Wham classic. It was the first promo released for their <i>Exotica</i> album, which was only released in France. The music video was filmed in Spain and it is quite good. Fun fact: Keren’s partner at the time (since 1992) was Andrew Ridgeley from Wham!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kIaKeqR0_gE" width="320" youtube-src-id="kIaKeqR0_gE"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#57. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul9gOYEr9PI&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=57" target="_blank">“He’s Got Tact”</a> (December 1982)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfIiEL_QiflLk0U1tjSOH5ixbQTvdc5hX8_6suUdqRPljuhNtoKIWNMOOl02_orEdekeAEXwaOQR13l8E1oEDvyGNlfC5Ekxlz0-MIm5CUt7WkDrVn9_wrOmobUkb-mMSN44W6SDFz78/s1600/HGT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfIiEL_QiflLk0U1tjSOH5ixbQTvdc5hX8_6suUdqRPljuhNtoKIWNMOOl02_orEdekeAEXwaOQR13l8E1oEDvyGNlfC5Ekxlz0-MIm5CUt7WkDrVn9_wrOmobUkb-mMSN44W6SDFz78/s320/HGT.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song was written to be a be a jingle for a Honda scooter that Bananarama starred in with actor Peter Fonda. The commercial and single were only released in Japan. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ul9gOYEr9PI" width="320" youtube-src-id="ul9gOYEr9PI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#56. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbGj2amZaeM&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=56" target="_blank">“Cruel Summer (3am Mix)”</a> (July 2023)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGw4Jri_reycGX7kTx3BgFQowZyVJlTqDUEQEWshkvszs_VOBjmPbshwtzVdqJDHxEwWJGrl2CLwrGvrnwIM74sTw9b3L4S6Io_Rn5soKgPOkMJhx-FLYQqlEdOmHQKA7wIW5Ppi0lGi4MKoey-KZDCwSoHvCVUPw24zr7Gg2613bx_99W_wT0pa86OSHJ/s1366/BananaramaCS23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1366" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGw4Jri_reycGX7kTx3BgFQowZyVJlTqDUEQEWshkvszs_VOBjmPbshwtzVdqJDHxEwWJGrl2CLwrGvrnwIM74sTw9b3L4S6Io_Rn5soKgPOkMJhx-FLYQqlEdOmHQKA7wIW5Ppi0lGi4MKoey-KZDCwSoHvCVUPw24zr7Gg2613bx_99W_wT0pa86OSHJ/s320/BananaramaCS23.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It was their third time releasing “Cruel Summer” as a single. At least this time, there were new vocals. The vocals also incorporate some of the additional lyrics used on the <i>Exotica</i> album Latin version, which is really awesome. The music for the 3am Mix is very ambient chill. We aren’t really sure why it is called a mix, when it is not a remix of the original, but a brand-new production. The lyric video has very vivid images that perfectly capture the mood. This is on their new album <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TbGj2amZaeM" width="320" youtube-src-id="TbGj2amZaeM"></iframe></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">#55. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4GjyLjArDM&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=55" target="_blank">“Robert De Niro’s Waiting (The Reflex Revision Edit)”</a> (December 2023)</span></b></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Remix by The Reflex</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQ2LM_kGFCOWbLWgpDL4RP38UfXYItWyZJlo23Qfe6FaEQdc-Tqlnqh-oc860AKRyyye3S5tYsywHoF4kGhaqcflT3jsw0rbv2UjhMPNNkdJCBXDvtkNLwcFmKUPsGNFjxaijM165ESukEIhQgkH9tsKXCUvJ50dX1IZGhdA0sGzMedXEp2Mb-FlZOy5Z/s2048/BanaanramaRDNWVL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQ2LM_kGFCOWbLWgpDL4RP38UfXYItWyZJlo23Qfe6FaEQdc-Tqlnqh-oc860AKRyyye3S5tYsywHoF4kGhaqcflT3jsw0rbv2UjhMPNNkdJCBXDvtkNLwcFmKUPsGNFjxaijM165ESukEIhQgkH9tsKXCUvJ50dX1IZGhdA0sGzMedXEp2Mb-FlZOy5Z/s320/BanaanramaRDNWVL.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This a remix of their 1984 hit. It takes the original vocals and mixes it with an acoustic guitar, funky bass, heavy percussion, and some light keyboards which may involve some horns. This mix was commissioned for the new album <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_4GjyLjArDM" width="320" youtube-src-id="_4GjyLjArDM"></iframe></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>#54. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ExmEHMWw_4&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=54" target="_blank">“Really Saying Something (Solasso Mix Edit)”</a> (2004)</b></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Written by Norman Whittfield, William “Mickey” Stevenson, and Edward Holland, Jr.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Produced by Dave Jordan and Fun Boy Three<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Remixed by Solasso</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvohyBp1gPVAdUlTFK6s1bUQ079EiSnAYI1lYqXAQmbdc1lOs9ew4d52QHfS-D8JAJiyoRI7npc93eWuKGKHtBwE0JJJ_zIeDpe941SxDJjEQhh2SBEqOr50R33yO2U2d8jlRlX0K6_ro/s1600/RSSvS.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvohyBp1gPVAdUlTFK6s1bUQ079EiSnAYI1lYqXAQmbdc1lOs9ew4d52QHfS-D8JAJiyoRI7npc93eWuKGKHtBwE0JJJ_zIeDpe941SxDJjEQhh2SBEqOr50R33yO2U2d8jlRlX0K6_ro/s320/RSSvS.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was credited to Bananarama vs. Solasso. This promo release had an ugly yellow cover so we made this one from the US 12” cover. The remix uses the original vocal track and takes the song to a cool, dance place. There was even music video that feature models from a reality TV show. Sara and Keren are on the TV screens in the video. The long mix can be found on their album <i>Drama</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ExmEHMWw_4" width="320" youtube-src-id="7ExmEHMWw_4"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#53. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY9o7X6pGPc&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=53" target="_blank">“Cruel Summer ‘89”</a> (June 1989)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Remixed by Hugh Atkins, Karl Atkins, and Pete Trotman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #19<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthzBKhbGe-1nNRA-i1t1D5EBeKre_FRTxV9UmcA3Xa69MTEEUk-B92B0WgoZM80Tw1c_aSTQ1ZRFzCJPTbW91mLZNpbN5u2qAdnNBcBua83U2U6EhYhkcKWjvYEOBLtZGf2J_tLnoaVA/s1600/CS89.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthzBKhbGe-1nNRA-i1t1D5EBeKre_FRTxV9UmcA3Xa69MTEEUk-B92B0WgoZM80Tw1c_aSTQ1ZRFzCJPTbW91mLZNpbN5u2qAdnNBcBua83U2U6EhYhkcKWjvYEOBLtZGf2J_tLnoaVA/s320/CS89.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In the summer of 1989, Bananarama were on their <i>World Tour </i>with no new music to promote. The record company decided to give the classic “Cruel Summer” a remix and release it a single. It was first thought that the vocals had been rerecorded with Jacquie as they seemed to be pitched higher and there were new lyrics/vocals. However, the new lyrics/vocals were from the original recording that never made it into the original release. It is thought that the reason the vocals are pitched higher is because Siobhan’s vocal track might have been removed from the release, but no official word. The music video is a montage of old clips mixed with new footage of Jacquie.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pY9o7X6pGPc" width="320" youtube-src-id="pY9o7X6pGPc"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><b>#52. </b></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpDG8IQJO8I&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=52" target="_blank">“Do Not Disturb (Krystal Klear New Wave Edit)”</a> (February 2024)</b></span><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Remix by Krystal </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Klear</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhP-6WepNJW3025fW6-c5fq6Z8Ih3U3xPdr6ga3VrTQhrjGPcg6Z2Hs7TALfNLsXlv5_prpaSSobjLXyNhBsywmujTvUvZvQjBlojrlBcXOLyIn1HLa4QFsFCcZaBlTqZYYR7JWSQMVH8O2XMQ6asjqNoWPtT5VrUNrapHQaF_dbdkaS2UAWaAQLDybsi/s630/BananaramaDND24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="630" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhP-6WepNJW3025fW6-c5fq6Z8Ih3U3xPdr6ga3VrTQhrjGPcg6Z2Hs7TALfNLsXlv5_prpaSSobjLXyNhBsywmujTvUvZvQjBlojrlBcXOLyIn1HLa4QFsFCcZaBlTqZYYR7JWSQMVH8O2XMQ6asjqNoWPtT5VrUNrapHQaF_dbdkaS2UAWaAQLDybsi/s320/BananaramaDND24.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">This is another remix that uses the original vocal and gives the song a new life. It has a great rhythm section that will make you want to dance. This mix was commissioned for the new album <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#51. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A-j4HnoU-A&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=51" target="_blank">“If”</a> (June 2001)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Pascal Caubet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStwqTlIb8PjKTOU3cVxwQ7qHiMmI-91-rNyPBi5kuqadA9M7wxXl5wAfRD4Fe-5ICss60LUCGkNLZ-MHszBPyYKiIPAwAkj5vp0VRk0IilwQMkPfS1WGIlsMVH4Z9iOQbeDpLddWodF8/s1600/if.tif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStwqTlIb8PjKTOU3cVxwQ7qHiMmI-91-rNyPBi5kuqadA9M7wxXl5wAfRD4Fe-5ICss60LUCGkNLZ-MHszBPyYKiIPAwAkj5vp0VRk0IilwQMkPfS1WGIlsMVH4Z9iOQbeDpLddWodF8/s320/if.tif" width="319" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This was the second and final promo for the <i>Exotica</i> album. This funky dance pop song a fun affair. It goes a bit wonky at the end, instead of repeating the chorus, it just repeats “Ain’t no big deal, just do as you feel” over and over again. Sadly, there was no music video. <o:p></o:p></span><span>This is also on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5A-j4HnoU-A" width="320" youtube-src-id="5A-j4HnoU-A"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>#50. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPGp8CpT-7c&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=50" target="_blank">“King Of The Jungle”</a> (August 1984)</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44pkKXE6LFqBS2BGue9T7fk2rsm9SqlEFZM_rV9WwFVTDg7Z24EZfe4xly7jIzGvV12_69Vs-dolN5gIQDCtkVCB9A0SeTmn6HhpggyFp_0msdCLkgzzY5G2U8Sd4k5fvLNKZpnxplJg/s1600/KOJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44pkKXE6LFqBS2BGue9T7fk2rsm9SqlEFZM_rV9WwFVTDg7Z24EZfe4xly7jIzGvV12_69Vs-dolN5gIQDCtkVCB9A0SeTmn6HhpggyFp_0msdCLkgzzY5G2U8Sd4k5fvLNKZpnxplJg/s320/KOJ.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This single was only released in Japan, and no video or performances were made. The song is from their second album simply titled <i>Bananarama</i>. The single cover was a little foreshadowing of what to come.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UPGp8CpT-7c" width="320" youtube-src-id="UPGp8CpT-7c"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#49. </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYe2zpGxHB4&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=49" target="_blank">“Set On You”</a> (1987)</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSWoPp4oNcxoKFZ7ycEXokdSwsTj9qfRR8YQnsf26YchO9WiDwc3O59OTH57sK2JvI7fFP1r40fYTHnORze96ZUSefkFYcJE4VMbXMiyXs9bcqBO9_VW8JBaBHKpuwK-bV3CryEu6Qk0/s1600/SetOnYOu.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSWoPp4oNcxoKFZ7ycEXokdSwsTj9qfRR8YQnsf26YchO9WiDwc3O59OTH57sK2JvI7fFP1r40fYTHnORze96ZUSefkFYcJE4VMbXMiyXs9bcqBO9_VW8JBaBHKpuwK-bV3CryEu6Qk0/s320/SetOnYOu.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">This was originally a b-side to the single “A Trick Of The Night” on the special edition UK 7” and UK 12”. It is also one of those songs with the vocals cut from other Bananarama songs. Funnily enough, this song was issued as a 12” single in Canada with the same cover as “Do Not Disturb.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lYe2zpGxHB4" width="320" youtube-src-id="lYe2zpGxHB4"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#48. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_kjctTbMHA&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=48" target="_blank">“It Ain’t What You Do (It’s The Way That You Do It)”</a> (Feburary 1982)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sy Oliver and Trummy Young<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Dave Jordan and Fun Boy Three<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US dance chart #49<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pcI04bYXFcHXUhGoXJ6UpnfAR0zoFuWhijluTh3iTIDmSi_yrBWYJ8vOpeKZf9YHWFcBeX6xCuFKaLXJwjl-czz4gul3nnOoI_eBOnrgXwNxSNWEDXHokOI-4mBhxGGkmjl1oXkcEmo/s1600/IAWYD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pcI04bYXFcHXUhGoXJ6UpnfAR0zoFuWhijluTh3iTIDmSi_yrBWYJ8vOpeKZf9YHWFcBeX6xCuFKaLXJwjl-czz4gul3nnOoI_eBOnrgXwNxSNWEDXHokOI-4mBhxGGkmjl1oXkcEmo/s320/IAWYD.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This single came about after Fun Boy Three member Terry Hall saw Bananarama’s photo in <i>The Face</i> magazine. The Fun Boy Three invited Bananarama to sing on this remake of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVZYM7fXNiw" target="_blank">classic originally recorded in 1939</a>. This was their first UK Top 5 hit. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_kjctTbMHA" target="_blank">The music video</a> features Bananarama sporting some punk looks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0_kjctTbMHA" width="320" youtube-src-id="0_kjctTbMHA"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#47. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiPqG5zfcVk&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=47" target="_blank">“Last Thing On My Mind”</a> (November 1992)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #71<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChUCgR6A9vcAepJQoeSESiPKGUREJKlY6yowzA_M-hJpNoGxCWhtwEjCfeiFuxRK8NkPWZ9ltuxPKASMb6jDgNaywFbo-YoFWbhUspOzJk3SAhzsHSTPYWtWabPjzs9w8SdPZu3DXwGo/s1600/LTOMM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChUCgR6A9vcAepJQoeSESiPKGUREJKlY6yowzA_M-hJpNoGxCWhtwEjCfeiFuxRK8NkPWZ9ltuxPKASMb6jDgNaywFbo-YoFWbhUspOzJk3SAhzsHSTPYWtWabPjzs9w8SdPZu3DXwGo/s320/LTOMM.jpg" width="318" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was the second single from their <i>Please Yourself</i> album. It definitely has an ABBA Christmas vibe to it. The song wasn’t a big hit for the duo, as the music video was banned from certain music channels because of the perceived lesbian theme. In 1998, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnN3YATAe7o" target="_blank">Steps remade the track</a> giving it a hi-nrg pop sound and took it #6 in the UK, #1 in Belgium, #2 in Scotland, and #5 in Australia. The song was hit! Just not by Bananarama. </span><span>A new Electrified Version is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LiPqG5zfcVk" width="320" youtube-src-id="LiPqG5zfcVk"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#46. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mEbPSygyzo&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=46" target="_blank">“Do Not Disturb”</a> (August 1985)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #31<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuglVsmBb60B_265b25dw5lBCbrd8DIDjtABnjFQiniFO7zWwOc3RByvXjZtBzKWER1rvE-ygfUdcHktbYygfe5Y16add3O9Xgho08j87V01YWf5uYw8cuDX__kR9eDpBUxh_hCN6P2w/s1600/DND.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuglVsmBb60B_265b25dw5lBCbrd8DIDjtABnjFQiniFO7zWwOc3RByvXjZtBzKWER1rvE-ygfUdcHktbYygfe5Y16add3O9Xgho08j87V01YWf5uYw8cuDX__kR9eDpBUxh_hCN6P2w/s320/DND.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>In 1985, pressure was on with the group because their last two singles from their second album didn’t make the UK Top 20. Their producers Jolley and Swain wrote this song for them and they recorded it, but they didn’t want to release it as a single. The record company insisted, and the single didn’t set the charts on fire. It was their only release in 1985. The stylish video takes place in a hotel. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/do-not-disturbmasquerade-remixes-by.html" target="_blank">This year, Bananarama released an updated remix</a>! That remix is also </span><span>on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3mEbPSygyzo" width="320" youtube-src-id="3mEbPSygyzo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#45. </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spr_nhLBUm0&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=45" target="_blank">“Favourite”</a> (2022)</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Written by Alice Dallin-Walker and Oscar Scheller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM37wBMSSS00nPCzvLa3dszOHEKKI34XHGu-1OI9cwksdkh8_4UJyY9OLsjtz2FNgvNxjjnmFtR1ppCIgGOJPTYW9xrIgy3PoDiU-03Cjn7hWOL36yL-J2aBYEdd7vRCdLjjQkFYTQA9orgaMJF7Y_wZdqQT8kKIKW_iVng1a2pgFYqf09mwxIQe3-TA/s640/BananaramaFavourite.png" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM37wBMSSS00nPCzvLa3dszOHEKKI34XHGu-1OI9cwksdkh8_4UJyY9OLsjtz2FNgvNxjjnmFtR1ppCIgGOJPTYW9xrIgy3PoDiU-03Cjn7hWOL36yL-J2aBYEdd7vRCdLjjQkFYTQA9orgaMJF7Y_wZdqQT8kKIKW_iVng1a2pgFYqf09mwxIQe3-TA/s320/BananaramaFavourite.png" width="320" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">This was the teaser track first released from their album <i>Masquerade</i>. It is a remake of a song by Alice D, and Alice even sings back up here. Sara and Keren split the verses. They even <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdIHXSyWacU" target="_blank">performed it with Alice at their <i>Masquerade</i> album launch shows</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Spr_nhLBUm0" width="320" youtube-src-id="Spr_nhLBUm0"></iframe></span></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#44. </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8o0U7DWwcU&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=44" target="_blank">“Dance Music”</a> (2019)</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYCvOF3FysTIElZVcdFXFR4NAVGy1mpjo6_8jdiRGSz05RbWIOGbKYR77sOOQSCiyueLxBXhShHDFXO6jgYkgkN7cAj9J6vtNBn2c9B4Aw8j1WM32FmBO9B_Lh7CuDUpXUHD2HquFpDyB0/s1600/BananaramaDanceMusic.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYCvOF3FysTIElZVcdFXFR4NAVGy1mpjo6_8jdiRGSz05RbWIOGbKYR77sOOQSCiyueLxBXhShHDFXO6jgYkgkN7cAj9J6vtNBn2c9B4Aw8j1WM32FmBO9B_Lh7CuDUpXUHD2HquFpDyB0/s320/BananaramaDanceMusic.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">This was the teaser track first released from their album <i>In Stereo</i>. It’s very slinky and cool. It’s sort of a relaxed dance song with a chorus that will happily get stuck in your head. The teaser track didn't have a cover so we made this one.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P8o0U7DWwcU" width="320" youtube-src-id="P8o0U7DWwcU"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#43. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLicTNKTOoc&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=43" target="_blank">“I Found Love”</a> (July 1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Tetsuya Komuro<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Tetsuya Komuro and Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiFiKFfuJSNVR9qpT7rv7NxeEjk5c6-0MBmbQBh3YpX4z5rnpDGRuYlCNe-fv91uZXt-M0kw88_G2FKPDmIAhtAj8POKesXLO1goGmt8xvxMF8i3GKbrXmjT13A_EnuCt8Qj03yKi-2U/s1600/IFLsingle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiFiKFfuJSNVR9qpT7rv7NxeEjk5c6-0MBmbQBh3YpX4z5rnpDGRuYlCNe-fv91uZXt-M0kw88_G2FKPDmIAhtAj8POKesXLO1goGmt8xvxMF8i3GKbrXmjT13A_EnuCt8Qj03yKi-2U/s320/IFLsingle.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This single only released in Japan, and this was not the official single cover. It had the same photo as the single for "Every Shade Of Blue," So we made this one. There are 2 versions of the song. The ROZI-Mix sounds like the Real McCoy’s 1993 megahit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pav2f4b-1ZE" target="_blank">“Another Night.”</a> Producer Gary Miller changed the music (Original Mix) into a more pop sound. The Original Mix appears as a bonus track of their album <i>Ultra Violet</i>. Fun fact: in Asia, the album was called <i>I Found Love</i>. A video was filmed in London, but not released until YouTube came along. We wished the video was the Original Mix. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lLicTNKTOoc" width="320" youtube-src-id="lLicTNKTOoc"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#42. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS3pL4EpqfU&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=42" target="_blank">“Hot Line To Heaven”</a> (November 1984)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #58<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBl9lKtxpqFTBbyJx3BvumGtnZxLiYdsqmFLfG5eFbCN0d6RpBNlXveAtrcaXAWQi5HdKBHMwqi5z4GMFWSGeddjybrxIgkFG4Qt688UoWTOdMw00u0XQd0o5bfywAhENo56tBOK9auM/s1600/HLTH.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBl9lKtxpqFTBbyJx3BvumGtnZxLiYdsqmFLfG5eFbCN0d6RpBNlXveAtrcaXAWQi5HdKBHMwqi5z4GMFWSGeddjybrxIgkFG4Qt688UoWTOdMw00u0XQd0o5bfywAhENo56tBOK9auM/s320/HLTH.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was another song with heavy lyrical content wrapped up in a pop song with lovely melodies and harmonies. Even the single with a jigsaw puzzle couldn’t raise sales enough to help the song in the UK charts. The video is cute as they talk over a record company.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vS3pL4EpqfU" width="320" youtube-src-id="vS3pL4EpqfU"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#41. </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaH22UwMYlM&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=41" target="_blank">“Prove Your Love”</a> (1995)</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, Paul Berry, and Steve Torch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">This was the last promo from the album <i>Ultra Violet</i> as remixes were commissioned. But the commercial release never happened. There was a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO4qVePpvkI" target="_blank">live performance in Japan</a> with a fun jumping dance routine.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PaH22UwMYlM" width="320" youtube-src-id="PaH22UwMYlM"></iframe></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#40. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Kg6ixxQrQ&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=40" target="_blank">“Take Me To Your Heart”</a> (July 1996)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Gary Miller, Paul Berry, and Steve Torch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBx0EfdOltxueUFqKF7PLVMDQt_mOxU_ieyqbqvCj5ah3y4aIq-ntFsL8sAYiu0cJe2IOH114h9_O2oeXB3wVKiTSDZvrwsKTj618Fj0tbEQGYBztYdYmxKJxD-EgQ2wiDe9c4I2JRMy0euHnjftNfecUpC66XBqN75qvhy6wkagVNSVOGTP_TCbNe-dea/s500/TMTYH_500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBx0EfdOltxueUFqKF7PLVMDQt_mOxU_ieyqbqvCj5ah3y4aIq-ntFsL8sAYiu0cJe2IOH114h9_O2oeXB3wVKiTSDZvrwsKTj618Fj0tbEQGYBztYdYmxKJxD-EgQ2wiDe9c4I2JRMy0euHnjftNfecUpC66XBqN75qvhy6wkagVNSVOGTP_TCbNe-dea/s320/TMTYH_500.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the final single from the <i>Ultra Violet </i>album. The album version (which appears on their new compilation <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>) is very adult contemporary sounding. The single version was remixed into a glorious feel-good dance-pop song. The single version also omitted the second verse. It had a fun remix package with the song getting disco, reggae, and techno makeovers. The music video is quite charming as it is day in park with Keren and Sara as they walk around having fun. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0_Kg6ixxQrQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="0_Kg6ixxQrQ"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#39. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoSVnzrMIIc&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=39" target="_blank">“Supernova”</a> (February 2024)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_23u4KzJZlnHuerTwhnsYaY2ZRHihu1C_r6qbumTaXtwYu0tGIWTOqNQmiR_g6UZ2Rv0Jetn5dBRoPFdJ-dt2PBll1iJvcQ3UmIc1FcZ29AJeVoY1OK9jZ6STDCpI2VKNmtWxNmAZwHfCFsWnopL1QcAquqER0mmIiUJRBGlCh7shs72kIJRBntcPM2NJ/s800/BananaramaSupernova.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_23u4KzJZlnHuerTwhnsYaY2ZRHihu1C_r6qbumTaXtwYu0tGIWTOqNQmiR_g6UZ2Rv0Jetn5dBRoPFdJ-dt2PBll1iJvcQ3UmIc1FcZ29AJeVoY1OK9jZ6STDCpI2VKNmtWxNmAZwHfCFsWnopL1QcAquqER0mmIiUJRBGlCh7shs72kIJRBntcPM2NJ/s320/BananaramaSupernova.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is the second single from their compilation <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>. Although the song starts off like a banger, it quickly turns into a haunting space age dream pop song. There is an official lyric video. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZoSVnzrMIIc" width="320" youtube-src-id="ZoSVnzrMIIc"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>#38. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckheOpDLlQE&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=38" target="_blank">“Help!”</a> (February 1989)</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_gxmgTGaAOlcVyqpeV_EkDdQ0Tf9QqSq3A9stoDDsAFiGfhAdeQsFeataK9kHFX_FrvjBkfP9S1A_nWlW6yNvRSyYWFXC7WgHDIj5V6ctyIGdX6QcOWQjcB_GUWrAIFn_-tVn08_Y1nE/s1600/H.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_gxmgTGaAOlcVyqpeV_EkDdQ0Tf9QqSq3A9stoDDsAFiGfhAdeQsFeataK9kHFX_FrvjBkfP9S1A_nWlW6yNvRSyYWFXC7WgHDIj5V6ctyIGdX6QcOWQjcB_GUWrAIFn_-tVn08_Y1nE/s320/H.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">British comedic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders enlisted their friend Kathy Burke to do <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQlKfHzzZn0" target="_blank">a spoof of Bananarama for their TV show in December of 1988</a>. Their group was called Lananeeneennoonoo. Well, Bananarama saw the humor in it and the two groups got together to make a charity record for Comic Relief. They chose to cover “Help!” originally recorded by The Beatles. Bananarama sang lead and Lananeeneenoo were actually on backing vocals. There were 2 versions made, one with talking ad libs from Lananeeneenoo, and one without. The music video is funny with the two groups having similar outfits and the Lananeeneenoo dancers not as buff as the Bananarama dancers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ckheOpDLlQE" width="320" youtube-src-id="ckheOpDLlQE"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#37. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa0egka11eg&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=37" target="_blank">“Cheers Then”</a> (November 1982)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, John Martin, and Terry Sharpe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Barry Blue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #45<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZirjM8h8A8X-7E-hIPI3Zh49RBDjNmoXVoqewzwofdLUbFlYVuu0vrqopaOch1jhVgb3oC8cJOZ_EMsayNTUSCOrrvXAzFkI066CvVIDYv9JQfBrhi9Xi561ttVqGoNxTCCj2AXJFy9W5L-_htOOXywhhA9pA1Oo3Txk36zOqi7QTWfvsjii-nQFzYxAr/s600/BananaramaCT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="595" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZirjM8h8A8X-7E-hIPI3Zh49RBDjNmoXVoqewzwofdLUbFlYVuu0vrqopaOch1jhVgb3oC8cJOZ_EMsayNTUSCOrrvXAzFkI066CvVIDYv9JQfBrhi9Xi561ttVqGoNxTCCj2AXJFy9W5L-_htOOXywhhA9pA1Oo3Txk36zOqi7QTWfvsjii-nQFzYxAr/s320/BananaramaCT.jpg" width="317" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was their first ballad, and their first flop. In the UK, it was their first single that they penned. The music video had a rather large budget as Bananarama went to Austria to film scenes where <i>The Sound of Music</i> was filmed. There was even a helicopter filming them. This stalled in the UK charts failing to reach the Top 40.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pa0egka11eg" width="320" youtube-src-id="pa0egka11eg"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#36. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7pFCIlbCr8&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=36" target="_blank">“Feel The Love”</a> (October 2023)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81xqgMERTNygJ7Jr32Wz9Ox8_DhULs79WMQrGZgtDf_9StqE3X8ceecvXkP_8T7CYsbHguYYB9QORFfnnqr4R9-I3R630qFeKdCDenLRQzDGMwrFpjvAVGHxiq8PJGfT675TGC7gDbdO7vngsMlpDIPVETGPtzfms_Uat5zdBY2x0hjiBBvm_jfw8XeL4/s2048/BananaramaFTL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81xqgMERTNygJ7Jr32Wz9Ox8_DhULs79WMQrGZgtDf_9StqE3X8ceecvXkP_8T7CYsbHguYYB9QORFfnnqr4R9-I3R630qFeKdCDenLRQzDGMwrFpjvAVGHxiq8PJGfT675TGC7gDbdO7vngsMlpDIPVETGPtzfms_Uat5zdBY2x0hjiBBvm_jfw8XeL4/s320/BananaramaFTL.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This uplifting feel-good track is about self empowerment. It was the first single for their compilation <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>. The music is very dream pop. The music video features Sara and Keren in a starry night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y7pFCIlbCr8" width="320" youtube-src-id="y7pFCIlbCr8"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#35. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnYWmgSZdlM&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=35" target="_blank">“Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)”</a> (February 1983)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Gary DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, and Paul Leka<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #101<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgsivNzt3WUK9CT4xXylNJGiLQyVAJIK46bVMupo8HAbPTN8B7p9bNU54zGEPigM-mGUlYSZsaJw3Guzoa6mSImTP672-WPBKTvW3KFcTFoW0q6GfMyQ-hVkNKM-4tRR0a8TGenaQsnZW3vD6vKTmxLecgx5MkerhrlGAx4zwiLoZbsLqXhfotTSXvvDa/s600/BananaramaNNHH.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="600" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgsivNzt3WUK9CT4xXylNJGiLQyVAJIK46bVMupo8HAbPTN8B7p9bNU54zGEPigM-mGUlYSZsaJw3Guzoa6mSImTP672-WPBKTvW3KFcTFoW0q6GfMyQ-hVkNKM-4tRR0a8TGenaQsnZW3vD6vKTmxLecgx5MkerhrlGAx4zwiLoZbsLqXhfotTSXvvDa/s320/BananaramaNNHH.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This pop remake of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PxanXM48gI" target="_blank">1969 classic by Steam</a> brought Bananarama back to the UK Top 5. It was their last single from their debut album. The music video featured Bananarama going to the gym with some buff guys and had a cute dance routine.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HnYWmgSZdlM" width="320" youtube-src-id="HnYWmgSZdlM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#34. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKC96veZubI&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=34" target="_blank">“Aie A Mwana”</a> (September 1981)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Daniel Vangarde and Jean Kluger<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Paul Cook, John Martin, and Sara Dallin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #92<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US dance chart #66<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjfqX7vnsqRxCDMUC8m2pPtuCE5YN0DxWA_nK0x_At2BdCRScSU-pIk1DGvFTKjTUnykpvri84nNEwcX2VHyp_OuNHVUKHZtbz62M1S-4WG9pdXMf6G7m18uSNnZb7LF6tuQi_gNoTUNvYI6tltZqkrjjhj5Rvu9X3izUZ27itZlWE7TiIn0xOd2PkdUg/s513/BananaramaAAM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="513" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjfqX7vnsqRxCDMUC8m2pPtuCE5YN0DxWA_nK0x_At2BdCRScSU-pIk1DGvFTKjTUnykpvri84nNEwcX2VHyp_OuNHVUKHZtbz62M1S-4WG9pdXMf6G7m18uSNnZb7LF6tuQi_gNoTUNvYI6tltZqkrjjhj5Rvu9X3izUZ27itZlWE7TiIn0xOd2PkdUg/s320/BananaramaAAM.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the group’s first-ever single and it is a cover of a song in Swahili. Fun fact: They didn’t have the lyrics when they recorded it, but they did have the 7” single by<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew4T5I4XvMo" target="_blank"> Black Blood from 1975</a>. They listened to the record and wrote down the lyrics phonetically. Sadly, there is no music video.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sKC96veZubI" width="320" youtube-src-id="sKC96veZubI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#33. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_-eEfjtzTE&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=33" target="_blank">“Running With The Night”</a> (October 2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu5z1D5INkne4veSIAESpDNotbhXU7St00Bf2WNrh7lnFWl_FWzIVah5Bls6Fny8QgiTZmpAnL8xHij7caonKif3rebSQpF0fcDYt5G0XBLImjqNA3h0L013kULsMZVlyurARjvXU72WUDZvSiEX7k2QVoZZ7Sy-R8gLsGoomMjlgYiksOqAufC3KYQ/s1200/RunningwiththeNight.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu5z1D5INkne4veSIAESpDNotbhXU7St00Bf2WNrh7lnFWl_FWzIVah5Bls6Fny8QgiTZmpAnL8xHij7caonKif3rebSQpF0fcDYt5G0XBLImjqNA3h0L013kULsMZVlyurARjvXU72WUDZvSiEX7k2QVoZZ7Sy-R8gLsGoomMjlgYiksOqAufC3KYQ/s320/RunningwiththeNight.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This was the third and final single from the <i>Masquerade</i> album. It is almost a throwback to their 90s Eurodance sound, but updated in a way that sounds modern. This has an edge to it. The music video visualizer is a walk in a park, which is and reminiscent of their music video to “Take Me To Your Heart”, except in black and white. Looks like not enough footage was filmed as it was repeated several times. <o:p></o:p></span><span>This is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I_-eEfjtzTE" width="320" youtube-src-id="I_-eEfjtzTE"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#32. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RDg9pASHp8&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=32" target="_blank">“Baby It’s Christmas”</a> (December 2010)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmfGKN_Ar7TOLGDdcmHO8hFjFyq88SkOpNmGyh1iNN7Q4O5v9Ukzh2RlKJ1gsJP_Q2FN3OBVkppBYeHg5oCNaXguNcgierJypw_azMcUHMNc_N6HIc_KT2AYcyNE-iLiMWQ4ISMp2ncc/s1600/R-2603101-1292696693.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmfGKN_Ar7TOLGDdcmHO8hFjFyq88SkOpNmGyh1iNN7Q4O5v9Ukzh2RlKJ1gsJP_Q2FN3OBVkppBYeHg5oCNaXguNcgierJypw_azMcUHMNc_N6HIc_KT2AYcyNE-iLiMWQ4ISMp2ncc/s320/R-2603101-1292696693.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This festive single was a surprise for fans. While it is their only holiday song in their repitoire, Bananarama were the only group to be on both records of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3fSknbR7Y4" target="_blank">“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMZjb3YEUQ8" target="_blank">the 1989 version by Band Aid II</a>. “Baby It’s Christmas” is wonderful tears-on-the-dancefloor moment with lyrics that are a bit sad, but the music is definitely uplifting. Sadly, there is no music video. </span><span>This is also on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3RDg9pASHp8" width="320" youtube-src-id="3RDg9pASHp8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#31. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kXro-Gi4b8&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=31" target="_blank">“Shy Boy”</a> (June 1982)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #83, US dance chart #14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4p9eO8Cv7gTQEjmoJTbQ62XkA7JlpzAbT0xiJJ5nCub3PbZECV0Fs4jdbYIecM9FzkztQVVPxyeMddVZpETa2oO-D_indPdAj6AxfQAWHAJUjXVKuEokkN8O5EMaE0VhVkw3v3-nOpk/s1600/SB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4p9eO8Cv7gTQEjmoJTbQ62XkA7JlpzAbT0xiJJ5nCub3PbZECV0Fs4jdbYIecM9FzkztQVVPxyeMddVZpETa2oO-D_indPdAj6AxfQAWHAJUjXVKuEokkN8O5EMaE0VhVkw3v3-nOpk/s320/SB.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">This was their first single that wasn’t a cover. Producers Jolley and Swain wrote the song for them, but it was originally called “Big Red Motorbike.” Bananarama didn’t like the lyrics, so they were reworked. In the US, the song was mixed differently and given a longer title: “Shy Boy (Don’t It Make You Feel Good).” The music video has a storyline of how they fix up the Shy Boy to be a Tough Guy and another woman steals him away. But not so easily!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0kXro-Gi4b8" width="320" youtube-src-id="0kXro-Gi4b8"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#30. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_gzzCLSct4&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=30" target="_blank">“Really Saying Something”</a> (March 1982)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Norman Whittfield, William “Mickey” Stevenson, and Edward Holland, Jr.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Dave Jordan and Fun Boy Three<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US dance chart #16<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6NZNWhm69w-tFHLTv7ZEavgrVO9RDYm4sCOd2C6fk72sOj5UqYfz2jWSGXx6kyYY9zZIkGmBvGgy9i892UeyojJpiMaqDSAWHnzeEPzqCXHyNS3aTzny9HCeohrn6_AALlH1PQ2bl4Y/s1600/RSS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6NZNWhm69w-tFHLTv7ZEavgrVO9RDYm4sCOd2C6fk72sOj5UqYfz2jWSGXx6kyYY9zZIkGmBvGgy9i892UeyojJpiMaqDSAWHnzeEPzqCXHyNS3aTzny9HCeohrn6_AALlH1PQ2bl4Y/s320/RSS.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After the success of their pairing with “It Ain’t What You Do”, the two trios (Fun Boy Three and Bananarama) decided to make another record together. This time it was a remake of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJxZ9C3EZaA" target="_blank">The Velvettes’ classic from 1964</a>. This was their second UK Top 5 hit. The US version was a different mix and reverted to the original title of the song: “He Was Really Sayin’ Something.” The music video is super cute with their sets that were drawn. </span><span>This is featured on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D_gzzCLSct4" width="320" youtube-src-id="D_gzzCLSct4"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#29. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wK0Twob6w8&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=29" target="_blank">“Forever Young”</a> (August 2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Alice Dallin-Walker, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisY6eUP9td6J9QRnzg_BvLq835trOBLxfA9GYiPBQJ4qtGGHgTbtxv-w_ek0jjJfSX-I7CnaqsQYhjKU3-V4qnmVXqe6h_zezOXBNjvEQXAVSyceRfWyQdLYcvr1pu8WIYOd_icguQ9GId58LDmfg0upvda6QlfJVolBhalv1V79zmAVNT2U2vS_treQ/s828/BananaramaForeverYoung.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisY6eUP9td6J9QRnzg_BvLq835trOBLxfA9GYiPBQJ4qtGGHgTbtxv-w_ek0jjJfSX-I7CnaqsQYhjKU3-V4qnmVXqe6h_zezOXBNjvEQXAVSyceRfWyQdLYcvr1pu8WIYOd_icguQ9GId58LDmfg0upvda6QlfJVolBhalv1V79zmAVNT2U2vS_treQ/s320/BananaramaForeverYoung.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was the second single from the <i>Masquerade</i> album. It has a retro sound and big chorus. Sara wrote this with her daughter Alice during the pandemic. The song is about Sara and Keren’s long-lasting friendship. There is an official lyric video that is very well done. </span><span>This is also on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0wK0Twob6w8" width="320" youtube-src-id="0wK0Twob6w8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#28. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho097oBrfuw&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=28" target="_blank">“Masquerade”</a> (June 2022)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CBHmJHN8BnnMA_plAHmkymRnXGiK7fQFMbpRnCJcTJ0Jm1E2ogboivD58NXnaUEmndjBhSOCed52nYEb96qh9l_p6QGgFlHCZPghB4ES5TGOPiUJ_fjtxjlEvk7Izn6DdfnsNFw_35Rtg6uVIEiIvpJSDZjTbJmi2kcqtK0d_S0CcNhPmlzE9RneYA/s2000/BananaramaMasqueradeSingle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CBHmJHN8BnnMA_plAHmkymRnXGiK7fQFMbpRnCJcTJ0Jm1E2ogboivD58NXnaUEmndjBhSOCed52nYEb96qh9l_p6QGgFlHCZPghB4ES5TGOPiUJ_fjtxjlEvk7Izn6DdfnsNFw_35Rtg6uVIEiIvpJSDZjTbJmi2kcqtK0d_S0CcNhPmlzE9RneYA/s320/BananaramaMasqueradeSingle.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This was the first single from their album <i>Masquerade</i>. They called it gothic disco pop, but we preferred epic electronica dream pop. It definitely had a Pet Shop Boys vibe to it, which was a bit different for a Bananarama lead single. The music video was filmed in a castle and Sara and Keren look absolutely stunning. Fun fact: Watch for Sara’s daughter Alice in the music video. <o:p></o:p></span><span>This is another one featured on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ho097oBrfuw" width="320" youtube-src-id="Ho097oBrfuw"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#27. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-nvwAsbv8&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=27" target="_blank">“Now Or Never”</a> (September 2012)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US dance single sales chart #4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLp5nc7CFIt1z51XxftLLYz4RSqB730d7MRuz-zxjY99qgxQEVe3285O3-kLszgG8wMJtq8iw9NI_DRhrckpVHG4utqq0W9NA6N3XIaAVplo-fkI_zyd23c49yxx6Y1X-nYPJ9a0DYGAc/s1600/now-or-never-5252ed0705068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLp5nc7CFIt1z51XxftLLYz4RSqB730d7MRuz-zxjY99qgxQEVe3285O3-kLszgG8wMJtq8iw9NI_DRhrckpVHG4utqq0W9NA6N3XIaAVplo-fkI_zyd23c49yxx6Y1X-nYPJ9a0DYGAc/s320/now-or-never-5252ed0705068.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In the fall of 2012, Bananarama toured North America at Hard Rock Café locations in support of Pinktober, a breast-cancer awareness promotion. An EP called <i>Now Or Never</i> was released with the title track being the main single. The music was trance-pop and it was euphoric. The lyrics are about taking a chance for love. While there was no official music video, there is a fan-made video that took footage from their tour and it is fabulous. Another glorious one</span><span> on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ze-nvwAsbv8" width="320" youtube-src-id="Ze-nvwAsbv8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#26. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMlYM0V-uU&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=26" target="_blank">“I Want You Back”</a> (March 1988)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOobBfC_WmHYW7eSZKBFh-kLLcekrN6knR9MBjF_OgDIRFSsYV_UA7qMRdnXrzFZfYtYe2xNibCD9hyN57lMVZJ3wEoWMxAgV_Ay1CqTurL4Xg1DWAXPUz_LH_irRFK6pYLBquBb1tEmA/s1600/IWYB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOobBfC_WmHYW7eSZKBFh-kLLcekrN6knR9MBjF_OgDIRFSsYV_UA7qMRdnXrzFZfYtYe2xNibCD9hyN57lMVZJ3wEoWMxAgV_Ay1CqTurL4Xg1DWAXPUz_LH_irRFK6pYLBquBb1tEmA/s320/IWYB.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was the first single with Jacquie in the group. They quickly rerecorded the <i>WOW!</i> album track and it was given a fresh mix for the single version. The video is quite fun and a bit controversial at the same time. Like in many Bananarama videos, the women dressed up in costumes. In the video, they even dressed up as The Supremes! No disrespect was meant. Still, there is a lot of fun in the music video and the addition of Jacquie brought a new energy to the group.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PnMlYM0V-uU" width="320" youtube-src-id="PnMlYM0V-uU"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#25. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vDtgqyPW3k&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=25" target="_blank">“Looking For Someone”</a> (May 2019)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWGcxpp5g9I0-3Zi_482DOKzLS_UHWWk0zYiIA4ccuPV_7KQm_bIfPWlItLN0Lwoqzn-_F343mqSsIXbDltF2SWFFvuNK9TvgUNOlULZJ94wdFSyfbi4uprmVfMGo_Bl0v77DPD2VG24H/s1600/BananaramaLFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWGcxpp5g9I0-3Zi_482DOKzLS_UHWWk0zYiIA4ccuPV_7KQm_bIfPWlItLN0Lwoqzn-_F343mqSsIXbDltF2SWFFvuNK9TvgUNOlULZJ94wdFSyfbi4uprmVfMGo_Bl0v77DPD2VG24H/s320/BananaramaLFS.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was their second single from their <i>In Stereo</i> album. It is a bit a pop rock affair that gives Blondie vibes. Keren sings the first verse, and Sara sings the second verse. Sadly, there was no music video, but there is an official lyric video. </span><span>This is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8vDtgqyPW3k" width="320" youtube-src-id="8vDtgqyPW3k"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#24. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gczkbUn6s-Y&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=24" target="_blank">“More, More, More”</a> (March 1993)</span></span></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Gregg Diamond, Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #24<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Portugal #8<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiTGgWzw3tNQrZD4CA4nIz-KOMzM4NMI3FjdVypnK2Sw3cyUbhGp7vskX_BaUZ50-B1SPO1i8bTd1V5CBN2uH4oOieB7i4FpXhCTJqdL47fquMHP1avJa2Ew_imN_4uPxZBWlMMb_AAs/s1600/MMM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiTGgWzw3tNQrZD4CA4nIz-KOMzM4NMI3FjdVypnK2Sw3cyUbhGp7vskX_BaUZ50-B1SPO1i8bTd1V5CBN2uH4oOieB7i4FpXhCTJqdL47fquMHP1avJa2Ew_imN_4uPxZBWlMMb_AAs/s320/MMM.jpg" width="315" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">This remake of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ_QUh0lmj4" target="_blank">1976 disco classic by Andrea True Connection</a> is a bit like no other remake of the song. You see, the original version repeated the same verse twice. Bananarama wrote a second verse giving their personal touch on the song (and a writing credit, too!). The music video was shot on a budget, but it did the job well. This would be the last single released from their long record label contract with London Records.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gczkbUn6s-Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="gczkbUn6s-Y"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#23. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1EpxQXt-mE&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=23" target="_blank">“Love Don’t Live Here”</a> (April 2010)</span></span></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #114<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UbOwoMy2pNOPFFaGIbFkFX3JY0UI85TnlAKyOyPeZGtlzfNGsqa5fv2H4sEHb4neUwTvTYPILqf-8-iOeg3D5bvi7bX5K8ZONLQNXwIK4eyhPf7XqM56bOJGUwrGiQFjseuxz4S8DpxRFJc_xe-qecl-w09Q8pGL8cz99vOOyN34ufSUYegMMkjpX_fS/s500/ldlha.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UbOwoMy2pNOPFFaGIbFkFX3JY0UI85TnlAKyOyPeZGtlzfNGsqa5fv2H4sEHb4neUwTvTYPILqf-8-iOeg3D5bvi7bX5K8ZONLQNXwIK4eyhPf7XqM56bOJGUwrGiQFjseuxz4S8DpxRFJc_xe-qecl-w09Q8pGL8cz99vOOyN34ufSUYegMMkjpX_fS/s320/ldlha.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This epic disco ballad was the second single from their <i>Viva</i> album. The glorious strings make this tears-on-the dancefloor song soar. The music video features Keren and Sara with some neon lights. <o:p></o:p></span><span>This is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r1EpxQXt-mE" width="320" youtube-src-id="r1EpxQXt-mE"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#22. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFgtPJwU8yQ&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=22" target="_blank">“Movin’ On”</a> (August 1992)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Mike Stock and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #24<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Finland #6<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ebmpq8LKW5KGMR5PSx0fXky4GQwuctyYjM9EdNa2uZ7Z03XsweXTslUcGnnfOMoIDg4Ywv27kPYn-FdSjsr7qetBYsY_1J5GH1CgzrzidjDbRxx7rlDvjqBvKn8vhtWmFtPaqRRcy5Q/s1600/MO.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ebmpq8LKW5KGMR5PSx0fXky4GQwuctyYjM9EdNa2uZ7Z03XsweXTslUcGnnfOMoIDg4Ywv27kPYn-FdSjsr7qetBYsY_1J5GH1CgzrzidjDbRxx7rlDvjqBvKn8vhtWmFtPaqRRcy5Q/s320/MO.jpg" width="318" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was the first single as a duo and it is from their album <i>Please Yourself</i>. They had also returned to Stock and Waterman, who were also now a duo. The music was inspired by ABBA since Bananarama was now a blonde (Sara) and brunette (Keren) like ABBA’s singers. Many thought the lyrical content was about Jacquie leaving. Some even thought it might be about Siobhan leaving. The music video is very campy with the red dresses and shirtless men dancing with feathered fans. Watch Sara and Keren walk down the stairs trying not to fall and laughing. Classic. </span><span>A new version called Disco Chic is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LFgtPJwU8yQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="LFgtPJwU8yQ"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#21. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03YGM_kcZ60&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=21" target="_blank">“Rough Justice”</a> (May 1984)</span></span></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #23<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibztHEyXwYHoBZxweeyIBDgF-1w39ttGO5OflxdD7LUI1zyxOILWjDMjXPvUxFn6wsOcP8YBP55QfBXrIIGfwwmYWIFEeDCah4WfJcD7gU-lXliQfG3DUuX2ZfUuUhSNw1x-iLmG5j-f36CZF6F6njfj0TW_2feC-iPGBUv2LUJkNp7MAeDah1qa_TxKf5/s500/rj.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibztHEyXwYHoBZxweeyIBDgF-1w39ttGO5OflxdD7LUI1zyxOILWjDMjXPvUxFn6wsOcP8YBP55QfBXrIIGfwwmYWIFEeDCah4WfJcD7gU-lXliQfG3DUuX2ZfUuUhSNw1x-iLmG5j-f36CZF6F6njfj0TW_2feC-iPGBUv2LUJkNp7MAeDah1qa_TxKf5/s320/rj.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After the group’s first album, they were labelled as bubblegum pop. It didn’t help that 4 out of their first 6 singles in the UK were cover versions. Bananarama wanted to prove they could write a lyrically heavy song. But it was a strange combination to sing about “children starving on the street” while dancing to a happy beat. The music video is hilarious as they take over a news station.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/03YGM_kcZ60" width="320" youtube-src-id="03YGM_kcZ60"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#20. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRCE8w8_iH0&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=20" target="_blank">“Stuff Like That”</a> (March 2019)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZUGnnsvkEromVVoYdjCYMseIQK6lRS28QMkrIEbIpan7oWjJhtGfSKueYmJaHazixaDtCxqPyYuItfY5mhw54z9OshyphenhyphennOVE67nR5HZ20oQ4l2cN7T7wwZlkcOdFG_FKs7BYoPketRIaK/s1600/BananaramaStuffLikeThat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZUGnnsvkEromVVoYdjCYMseIQK6lRS28QMkrIEbIpan7oWjJhtGfSKueYmJaHazixaDtCxqPyYuItfY5mhw54z9OshyphenhyphennOVE67nR5HZ20oQ4l2cN7T7wwZlkcOdFG_FKs7BYoPketRIaK/s320/BananaramaStuffLikeThat.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Seven years was far too long to go between new music. In all fairness, this might have come out in early 2017, but they put music on hold to do the <i>Original Lineup Tour </i>with Siobhan, as she had quit the group before they ever did a world tour. After the tour, Bananarama went back to being a duo and released their 11th studio album <i>In Stereo</i>, and this was the first single. It is a very happy song with lots of horns. A great comeback, indeed. Keren and Sara look great in the music video. <o:p></o:p></span><span>This is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uRCE8w8_iH0" width="320" youtube-src-id="uRCE8w8_iH0"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#19. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFzLw7_LNJM&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=19" target="_blank">“The Wild Life”</a> (October 1984)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #70<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnyn4UUKljVEKhVph-_kxSdp1gChs-yo-Itfr6SBRhH0FnoVtXJoETQ0jX62EA5LN6I8Ou0ExsRz4JrrxkoCBOwyWhKmj8hgR-bEXK0c4tWFgJ2Q14aUVSoZBcPZWiQJAL25pBu1jJ20/s1600/WL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnyn4UUKljVEKhVph-_kxSdp1gChs-yo-Itfr6SBRhH0FnoVtXJoETQ0jX62EA5LN6I8Ou0ExsRz4JrrxkoCBOwyWhKmj8hgR-bEXK0c4tWFgJ2Q14aUVSoZBcPZWiQJAL25pBu1jJ20/s320/WL.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This song was written especially for the movie <i>The Wild Life</i> as it was the theme song to the movie. This single was only released in North America and Japan. Bananarama’s second album was quickly repackaged in the US with this song added to the tracklisting. The movie tanked at the box office, and the song stalled in the charts. The music video has clips of the movie in it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SFzLw7_LNJM" width="320" youtube-src-id="SFzLw7_LNJM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#18. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVPqlVOeh8s&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=18" target="_blank">“Long Train Running”</a> (April 1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Tom Johnston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Andy Caine, Robin Goodfellow, and Youth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ireland #18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SyN2LiXu3PXh9KgY6zzPplpn5lJ7KVtRzbePETdhHDpH4RlwI2ZW59Kq7LQeDnwzoCxeBtslIeZFZnatdVqcQ9-rj0DjcumqNTKwkb3GZwKBNXyiVkfUPAdmrp-HC9DdmtDLZbbSD4c/s1600/LTR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SyN2LiXu3PXh9KgY6zzPplpn5lJ7KVtRzbePETdhHDpH4RlwI2ZW59Kq7LQeDnwzoCxeBtslIeZFZnatdVqcQ9-rj0DjcumqNTKwkb3GZwKBNXyiVkfUPAdmrp-HC9DdmtDLZbbSD4c/s320/LTR.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This flamenco remake of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4tJSn0QtME" target="_blank">The Doobie Brothers 1973</a> classic was the last track recorded for the <i>Pop Life</i> album as the group found it in Youth’s record collection. We think they didn’t have the official lyrics handy when they recorded the vocals because there is a strange pronunciation of “Illinois.” To give the song a more Spanish feel, they enlisted The Gypsy Kings to play guitars and backing vocals, only they went by the name Alma De Noche. The music video had them dressed up in Spanish dresses having a blast.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xVPqlVOeh8s" width="320" youtube-src-id="xVPqlVOeh8s"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#17. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSq9T59GqkM&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=17" target="_blank">“More Than Physical”</a> (August 1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #41<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #73, US dance chart #5<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih3XDD1HeS5CAy33fVkfPgSmANdp3E2siB-Lr0_OyX2dzZPmq47dg1JXT9vwL-Fegj8luKOLZ1H6vPXmU4KDGyTyn88iAnhMQ9M7oE9nwKSiv7KSnLfRpHmlWOYvNSt8uU-5iSh1LgX_0OWhOJuiPcX1Ea-MIhhBrQJUFUOboTpE-3OPMiXCV66w-68t5/s500/mtp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih3XDD1HeS5CAy33fVkfPgSmANdp3E2siB-Lr0_OyX2dzZPmq47dg1JXT9vwL-Fegj8luKOLZ1H6vPXmU4KDGyTyn88iAnhMQ9M7oE9nwKSiv7KSnLfRpHmlWOYvNSt8uU-5iSh1LgX_0OWhOJuiPcX1Ea-MIhhBrQJUFUOboTpE-3OPMiXCV66w-68t5/s320/mtp.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This was the follow-up single to “Venus.” It was the first song that they wrote with Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW). The album version was down-tempo and a bit more slinky than the hi-nrg version. The song features a strong similarity to Janet Jackson’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9uizdKZAGE" target="_blank">“What Have You Done For Me Lately?”</a> with the “oooh oooh oooh yeah” parts. The music video didn’t have the big budget that “Venus” had, but it did the job. Fun fact: Keren is a just a bit pregnant in the video. <o:p></o:p></span><span>This is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vSq9T59GqkM" width="320" youtube-src-id="vSq9T59GqkM"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#16. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esA0Fpd-IGo&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=16" target="_blank">“Every Shade Of Blue</a></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esA0Fpd-IGo&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=16" target="_blank">”</a></span></b><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> (August 1995)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Gary Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US dance chart #41<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhvqR15xeHqz8ctgTSAYGVN10xpNptxVjJg1q-IJ8U-HADJBVImSdFA___mnmg77paQyrkHALMeH8Uzj75UDfovrjAUj0Bqrjs5QSOGyqptzv5s3rDI-6ysCdmZ9wYMuEEMPUNJUp5tfX71PBs-nKE2XmT_ZrWnWiwa9JF-0X3JI0wGRZhDQI6UbHXlsc/s500/ESOB_500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhvqR15xeHqz8ctgTSAYGVN10xpNptxVjJg1q-IJ8U-HADJBVImSdFA___mnmg77paQyrkHALMeH8Uzj75UDfovrjAUj0Bqrjs5QSOGyqptzv5s3rDI-6ysCdmZ9wYMuEEMPUNJUp5tfX71PBs-nKE2XmT_ZrWnWiwa9JF-0X3JI0wGRZhDQI6UbHXlsc/s320/ESOB_500.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This song was the lead single from their <i>Ultra Violet </i>album. It is a moody dance pop song with lyrics like “the daylight comes around too soon / the night goes on / feels like it never ends." The single was released in the US in January of 1996 and did well in the clubs as it had a nice remix package. The music video has been described as lesbian chic mixed with handsome football/soccer players. </span><span>This is also on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/esA0Fpd-IGo" width="320" youtube-src-id="esA0Fpd-IGo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#15. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSSpPkMlb98&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=15" target="_blank">“Nathan Jones”</a> (November 1988)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Kathy Wakefield and Leonard Caston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #15<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiON2ffXElM8dvNIeFx-25PHS_XuimKGDl0bAlMLHNVis8pxQt3Ypf9_l64SyLqCV53xBxHevhtvLLhTDIwyyONbQbLCBC7v9RnTc9a3blWFkjGCcy80D8H8xx_t7W_j12opgWS2mBS1vA/s1600/NJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiON2ffXElM8dvNIeFx-25PHS_XuimKGDl0bAlMLHNVis8pxQt3Ypf9_l64SyLqCV53xBxHevhtvLLhTDIwyyONbQbLCBC7v9RnTc9a3blWFkjGCcy80D8H8xx_t7W_j12opgWS2mBS1vA/s320/NJ.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This remake of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-VMhCi8Xnw" target="_blank">1971 song by The Supremes</a> was originally recorded with Siobhan for the <i>WOW!</i> album. It was rerecorded with Jacquie and given a complete pop makeover for the single version. However, this wasn’t technically a single from <i>WOW!</i>, it was added to <i>The Greatest Hits Collection</i> and it is considered a single from that. The music video was quite innovative at the time with spinning fruit and other items across the screen. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iSSpPkMlb98" width="320" youtube-src-id="iSSpPkMlb98"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#14. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZBuIoiUMSA&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=14" target="_blank">“Love, Truth & Honesty”</a> (September 1988)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Jacquie O’Sullivan, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #23<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #89, US dance chart #26<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmb_Xqyq0jaGWi37guQbXv4tep0kGW8u9lh_oXi4Xr9zRorZrOSv0ut0uWNeUyyTyDm1ka562L6ng6HE5FvmBpd3e_PdtGskSvgUMnALCIOnG1oz0jWlcv_Tj0ExQZISkRbcloLsoJVB8/s1600/LTH.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmb_Xqyq0jaGWi37guQbXv4tep0kGW8u9lh_oXi4Xr9zRorZrOSv0ut0uWNeUyyTyDm1ka562L6ng6HE5FvmBpd3e_PdtGskSvgUMnALCIOnG1oz0jWlcv_Tj0ExQZISkRbcloLsoJVB8/s320/LTH.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">This was lead single for <i>The Greatest Hit Collection</i>, which was launched just after Jacquie joined the group. In fact, it was her her second single with the group to promote an album with Siobhan on the cover, not her. The song is great. The melody is ace, the lyrics are a little bitter, and the music is uplifting. A tears on the dancefloor kind of vibe. The music video was a bit simple, but it has that Bananarama charm.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CZBuIoiUMSA" width="320" youtube-src-id="CZBuIoiUMSA"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#13. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgdsMxbz8Rs&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=13" target="_blank">“Tripping On Your Love</a></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgdsMxbz8Rs&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=13" target="_blank">”</a></span></b><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> (August 1991)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Andy Caine, Martin Glover, and Danny Schogger<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Youth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #76<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US dance chart #14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWOSC1eXSextHENi0hGL1NhOeUmX_OEHEVI6mFht5ZKYlu3SECrIaiImVzfCOJytUrkrkWWElshuuiiep-sWMuur7Sd-6RkFT68W2rrucPwtgLzx6YgVxksWocIjFxBptiaSFeblZ2dg/s1600/TOYL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWOSC1eXSextHENi0hGL1NhOeUmX_OEHEVI6mFht5ZKYlu3SECrIaiImVzfCOJytUrkrkWWElshuuiiep-sWMuur7Sd-6RkFT68W2rrucPwtgLzx6YgVxksWocIjFxBptiaSFeblZ2dg/s320/TOYL.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Initially, this was to be the second single from the <i>Pop Life</i> album in the fall of 1990. However, Sara got sick with meningitis and the single was delayed while “Preacher Man” would be the second single. It was the first single release in the US from the album. When they filmed the music video, Sara was pregnant so she was filmed in a way that you can barely tell. By the time the single was released, Jacquie had been let go from the group, as well as their manager. With Sara very pregnant, Keren was the only one who could go out and promote it on TV and radio. Fun fact: This had the most commissioned remixes of a single. In fact, George Michael loved the song so much that he remixed it, too. <o:p></o:p></span><span>George Michael's remix is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BgdsMxbz8Rs" width="320" youtube-src-id="BgdsMxbz8Rs"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#12. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4usxlYSBc6U&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=12" target="_blank">“Love Comes”</a> (September 2009)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Ian Masterson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #44<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-5U7Q_vklWndBl5ZvFZEtB1_ccIG5OvutHyyGoSmet7_KmM7oq66zN9M67w3DmrenjnL7u41BFUECoMz9a9xrh5y-a-oaCXe9fCrUkQ8L_5Ptn8F4m7hXhGAngFTWabMhb5CQsVg70faL6J8Te-CdzZWLHL3s1kw6G78mKX3M5OY2ArjnQf_bEC48elB/s500/lc.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-5U7Q_vklWndBl5ZvFZEtB1_ccIG5OvutHyyGoSmet7_KmM7oq66zN9M67w3DmrenjnL7u41BFUECoMz9a9xrh5y-a-oaCXe9fCrUkQ8L_5Ptn8F4m7hXhGAngFTWabMhb5CQsVg70faL6J8Te-CdzZWLHL3s1kw6G78mKX3M5OY2ArjnQf_bEC48elB/s320/lc.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">The first single from their <i>Viva</i> album had an electro wall of sound. Also, this was their first single with obvious solo vocals. Keren takes the first part of the first verse, and Sara takes the second part. On the second verse, the order is flipped. Fun fact: The album version has Keren singing the all of the first verse solo, while Sara sings all of the second verse solo. The music video is visual delight. This has to be the record for the number of outfits they have on in one video. The </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif">looks are</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> AMAZING! </span></span><span>This is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4usxlYSBc6U" width="320" youtube-src-id="4usxlYSBc6U"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#11. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jShqu35uo4&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=11" target="_blank">“Move In My Direction”</a> (July 2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, David Clewett, and Ivar Lisinski<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by David Clewett and Ivar Lisinski (Mute 8)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Belgium #10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US dance chart #14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7LTgD1NziQgt1n4Q-vcgGOct-sFsYx_ar_inNsTSn0n1rKF1dAZnZqjXtZDQQjVdN7ud6tRtaY5t2PoFbgSC8lj1p1mhu-_T7VPYxOt8Ab1eqmHFaRzqOoPI0TnwzZO3XrCV-U3iLqT1-wY4B9hkylEZyObTB1gbNweif7id45h_w8pfPCN15_DgrYsr/s500/mimd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7LTgD1NziQgt1n4Q-vcgGOct-sFsYx_ar_inNsTSn0n1rKF1dAZnZqjXtZDQQjVdN7ud6tRtaY5t2PoFbgSC8lj1p1mhu-_T7VPYxOt8Ab1eqmHFaRzqOoPI0TnwzZO3XrCV-U3iLqT1-wY4B9hkylEZyObTB1gbNweif7id45h_w8pfPCN15_DgrYsr/s320/mimd.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This was their big comeback to the UK charts after 12 years and their first single from the album <i>Drama</i>. They even made <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SKsobp5bhk" target="_blank">a triumphant return to Top Of The Pops</a>. Some fans have noticed that the intro is very similar to the into to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8ivByc6U8" target="_blank">“Ride It”</a> by Geri Halliwell. Similar, but not the same. In the US, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMXupGeHD7Y" target="_blank">Bobby Blanco and Miki Moto Radio Edit</a> was the version that was played on US dance radio stations. It was also the second single from <i>Drama</i> in the US in 2006. <o:p></o:p></span>The music video<span> was set in Las Vegas with Keren and Sara walking around in dresses from the night before. They looked fantastic. </span><span>This is also on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1jShqu35uo4" width="320" youtube-src-id="1jShqu35uo4"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#10. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8HdDDXRZjo&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=10" target="_blank">“A Trick Of The Night”</a> (December 1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #32<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #76, US dance chart #39<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdMN5WVcULY8YBfRG67TWGJ48WwFmu-uzb6amnalFa8WmhtPN2MT7IzCpAJKi1nRJRnCkuvXzQ7uzOOoEmBO2KfAxSqKLs62UuQ-J0EyLVktnhiMSHyTHVm056TIhFGueFU7FMytzhuM/s1600/ATOTN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdMN5WVcULY8YBfRG67TWGJ48WwFmu-uzb6amnalFa8WmhtPN2MT7IzCpAJKi1nRJRnCkuvXzQ7uzOOoEmBO2KfAxSqKLs62UuQ-J0EyLVktnhiMSHyTHVm056TIhFGueFU7FMytzhuM/s320/ATOTN.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This ballad was initially only produced by Jolley & Swain for the album version. The US version was an edit of the album version. London Records had Bananarama re-record the vocals for a Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) production of the song, but Bananarama wasn’t thrilled about that version. Apparently, the lyrics are about a male prostitute. There were two music videos made. One for the US, and one for the UK. Keren was very pregnant at the time both videos were shot. The video for the US is considered the main video. </span><span>This is another one on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y8HdDDXRZjo" width="320" youtube-src-id="Y8HdDDXRZjo"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#9. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H87yGvoCNHU&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=9" target="_blank">“Robert De Niro’s Waiting”</a> (February 1984)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #95<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu5zQzQ1JUZKWQ0FGGA1ZhFs-TNPJl7cSlHAJehwxrZ_n-b4alBjW9oVw2tgWnBBzuLCCvaAft0WUMQvJ9JPsbzQAmN-KjskhaB8nYUt2TNDEo3I0o1GvZFo0-dKDz6B0SHuRkaA7gPY0/s1600/RDNW.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu5zQzQ1JUZKWQ0FGGA1ZhFs-TNPJl7cSlHAJehwxrZ_n-b4alBjW9oVw2tgWnBBzuLCCvaAft0WUMQvJ9JPsbzQAmN-KjskhaB8nYUt2TNDEo3I0o1GvZFo0-dKDz6B0SHuRkaA7gPY0/s320/RDNW.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was the second single from their second album. However, in the US, it was their first single from that album. It was one of their biggest hits in the UK, but not in the US. Actor Robert De Niro phoned them up in London and wanted to meet them because of the song. The music video features an actor that looks more like John Travolta than Robert De Niro. Of course, t</span><span>his is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H87yGvoCNHU" width="320" youtube-src-id="H87yGvoCNHU"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#8. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOgmcSAAgTA&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=8" target="_blank">“I Can’t Help It”</a> (December 1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #20<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #47, US dance chart #7<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoy3aYnAngPlKMjlFguQmqRTXme6AebxgMvIe3s9zPJTRleoPfzzQU0W53vXUHbFB0-wlh4Wy4G5u5AqaxLwlhH4rdppIHF1ROvqZrt2-gN1CMPyYAQH35MbAimQQHZq1S2TBhVEdwptxNy6fWqy4zqpGwSauDD3okFhX34YV9BQX8JF7NzewnW1AEafwN/s500/ichi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoy3aYnAngPlKMjlFguQmqRTXme6AebxgMvIe3s9zPJTRleoPfzzQU0W53vXUHbFB0-wlh4Wy4G5u5AqaxLwlhH4rdppIHF1ROvqZrt2-gN1CMPyYAQH35MbAimQQHZq1S2TBhVEdwptxNy6fWqy4zqpGwSauDD3okFhX34YV9BQX8JF7NzewnW1AEafwN/s320/ichi.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">This was the third single from <i>WOW!</i> in the UK, and it was the second in the US. It was the last single with Siobhan. The song got great reviews but it wasn’t promoted very much because Siobhan was very pregnant at the time of release. Fun fact: Because Siobhan was pregnant during the filming of the music video, she did not partake in the scenes with the milk and fruit bath with the men. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uOgmcSAAgTA" width="320" youtube-src-id="uOgmcSAAgTA"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#7. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCH_gpTZYns&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=7" target="_blank">“Only Your Love”</a> (July 1990)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Andy Caine, and Martin Glover (Youth)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Youth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #27<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYT5KLSuOkQBDkcul8R9RA5hlUv-7koWnvrET171MLva_AkrdVHy6n5DMuvf7ajP6dNsSIhyLOJ8WUttj1I2zIqmsF3xvdn_Am1itGN27wJDRv1kAMH-FPbgcfgvXN5_ZLWq7jRPdMXwg/s1600/OYL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYT5KLSuOkQBDkcul8R9RA5hlUv-7koWnvrET171MLva_AkrdVHy6n5DMuvf7ajP6dNsSIhyLOJ8WUttj1I2zIqmsF3xvdn_Am1itGN27wJDRv1kAMH-FPbgcfgvXN5_ZLWq7jRPdMXwg/s320/OYL.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bananarama had been off the music scene for a year and a half before this release. This was the first single from their <i>Pop Life</i> album and their big comeback with new producers giving them a modern sound in the new decade. The music has some <i>similar sounding elements</i> from other songs: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ixEzKA4k0" target="_blank">“Loaded”</a> by Primal Scream, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSD11dnphg0" target="_blank">“Fool’s Gold”</a> by The Stone Roses, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoQ4AtsFWVM" target="_blank">“Funky Drummer”</a> by James Brown. The “Woo Woo” vocals are very similar to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwtyn-L-2gQ" target="_blank">“Sympathy For The Devil”</a> by The Rolling Stones. However, the lyrics and melody are all their own. While it did receive positive critical reviews, it didn’t do all that well in the charts, as 80s groups really struggled in the early 90s. The music video is quite the visual treat! </span><span>The single version is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cCH_gpTZYns" width="320" youtube-src-id="cCH_gpTZYns"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#6. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j4LY6Zk9uo&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=6" target="_blank">“Look On The Floor (Hypnotic Tango)”</a> (November 2005)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Henri Korpi, Mathias Wollo (Blackcell), Mauro Malavasi (Ginko), and Stefano Micheli (Tayx)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Korpi & Blackcell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #26<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Spain #12<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US dance chart #2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Y49kXVeh4iLP0OsHUL2fdqYXBZez4ids9QL7trqf-f5J3BdDWxrLCqdK-zBIjaIzf43GLB1eAq1vmfzo4m1tjBURooz_2GIcbgtEVmkLYQuZWq6xpvGhetam38tOQ3GpUnk0higw2JrOZNX8CDynlhy_CJlkJclc91_fLpWqrHPETgyopS-oyPaSciRr/s500/lotf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Y49kXVeh4iLP0OsHUL2fdqYXBZez4ids9QL7trqf-f5J3BdDWxrLCqdK-zBIjaIzf43GLB1eAq1vmfzo4m1tjBURooz_2GIcbgtEVmkLYQuZWq6xpvGhetam38tOQ3GpUnk0higw2JrOZNX8CDynlhy_CJlkJclc91_fLpWqrHPETgyopS-oyPaSciRr/s320/lotf.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was the second single from <i>Drama</i>. The chorus and part of the music is from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6EbVwOumlE" target="_blank">“Hypnotic Tango” by My Mine</a> in 1983. Sara and Keren wrote new verses, including Sara getting solo vocals on the vocoder. In the US, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECWfGubMcA" target="_blank">the Angel City Remix was the first single</a> promoted on dance radio stations in 2006. Fun fact: The dance music station in San Francisco, California stated "Look On The Floor" was the most requested song in 2006. WOO! Keren and Sara look stunning in the music video. </span><span>This is also on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6j4LY6Zk9uo" width="320" youtube-src-id="6j4LY6Zk9uo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>#5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9ml3nyww80&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=5" target="_blank">“Cruel Summer”</a> (June 1983)</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, and Tony Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Jolley & Swain<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #8<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #9, US dance chart #11<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PP37dapevnG_hpmkV1ntMCVIL0-cZacIB5E-eEBzv8T299ibXlryIfQu4Tw3ioafaHW8FN-0OL1pzPENSHr-bknjg_nBA9zu1NGaqtoR-DUtaFV64Am4baJxR4hWSShMGhZeBy4fNIaZ0EhGcwYllb4t546QATyLLagZ6r9dMvkL0JcR7tzSAIH5wM-5/s500/cs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PP37dapevnG_hpmkV1ntMCVIL0-cZacIB5E-eEBzv8T299ibXlryIfQu4Tw3ioafaHW8FN-0OL1pzPENSHr-bknjg_nBA9zu1NGaqtoR-DUtaFV64Am4baJxR4hWSShMGhZeBy4fNIaZ0EhGcwYllb4t546QATyLLagZ6r9dMvkL0JcR7tzSAIH5wM-5/s320/cs.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This was the first single from their second album, and it is probably one of their most remembered songs. While it was a hit in the UK in the summer of 1983, it was featured in the film <i>The Karate Kid</i> and released in the US in 1984 where it was their first US Top 10 hit. The music video was shot in New York City. In 1998, the Swedish group <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUt0ut92vek" target="_blank">Ace Of Base covered this song</a> and it was a massive worldwide hit for them, too (UK #8, US #10). Of course, t</span><span>his is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l9ml3nyww80" width="320" youtube-src-id="l9ml3nyww80"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#4. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prGhk_Gvzwo&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=4" target="_blank">“Love In The First Degree”</a> (September 1987)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #48, US dance chart #10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvt-DbfA8v28SukXt6pWc4FeJsJhWBnWiB95FbB4woWWlO-sGHu0hV-Dp0sPJmM7X4wrbiBVWrNzYzqaXNPDavrSuyg-A7hj41nXptIabpygPQAP0UIo8XECIDWUgcO-_6O2leB_MzYHc/s1600/LITFD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvt-DbfA8v28SukXt6pWc4FeJsJhWBnWiB95FbB4woWWlO-sGHu0hV-Dp0sPJmM7X4wrbiBVWrNzYzqaXNPDavrSuyg-A7hj41nXptIabpygPQAP0UIo8XECIDWUgcO-_6O2leB_MzYHc/s320/LITFD.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The second single from their <i>WOW!</i> album was one of their biggest hits in the UK. It was the third single in US, and released after Siobhan had left the group. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jSLH9CDPPQ" target="_blank">The chord structure is very similar to Pachelbel’s Canon</a>. Also lyrically, it has some of the same lines as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ6Af1HiSU8" target="_blank">Alabama’s 1980 country hit of the same name: “Love In The First Degree.”</a> Having said that, both songs sound very different. The music video features Bananarama in jail surrounded by male dancers in skimpy outfits. Fun fact: You can just barely make out that Siobhan is pregnant in the video. </span><span>This is also featured on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/prGhk_Gvzwo" width="320" youtube-src-id="prGhk_Gvzwo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#3. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-DZQ80vEVI&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=3" target="_blank">“I Heard A Rumour”</a> (June 1987)</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman*<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #4, US dance chart #3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrED1yzcvt9e99fZIxRCNUi_THOlQLGgSxNnSL7kExgIFumWDdDsM-Kf8Q2oK8e7EyRJIixaiJ9aoqBs8tub5FhI1EifeQWT99UxiJhpmRR_eMKeOhKM7d1TKNFKA4ZmSWs__1QT6CIbA/s1600/IHAR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrED1yzcvt9e99fZIxRCNUi_THOlQLGgSxNnSL7kExgIFumWDdDsM-Kf8Q2oK8e7EyRJIixaiJ9aoqBs8tub5FhI1EifeQWT99UxiJhpmRR_eMKeOhKM7d1TKNFKA4ZmSWs__1QT6CIbA/s320/IHAR.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This was the first single taken from the <i>WOW!</i> album. The reason there is an asterisk on the writing credit is because it was later learned that Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) lifted part of the music and melody from Michael Fortunati’s 1986 Italian hit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uAys21t4us" target="_blank">“Give Me Up.”</a> SAW were later sued, but settled out of court. SAW also recycled a synth line that they had used for a song they wrote for Samantha Fox called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jPDHm4JOzI" target="_blank">“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now.”</a> Still, Bananarama’s song was a big hit around the world. The music video shows the Nanas in costumes and a fun dance routine. <o:p></o:p></span><span>This is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m-DZQ80vEVI" width="320" youtube-src-id="m-DZQ80vEVI"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#2. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4-1ASpdT1Y&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ&index=2" target="_blank">“Venus”</a> (May 1986)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Robbie van Leeuwen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Stock Aitken Waterman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #8<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">US #1, US dance chart #1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XSzabegCAFjSIgkDOZmWRJVZisCyBI13bl0SyOolq3ZtS6qY2lzoFBGXRLev2ibTNffx6C7-Fq_wvN2Hos7C485T16Tpimcg-WHReZbk8OK-fvLSzLd-5tJtCoQr-FRoCttF3UuIn34/s1600/V.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XSzabegCAFjSIgkDOZmWRJVZisCyBI13bl0SyOolq3ZtS6qY2lzoFBGXRLev2ibTNffx6C7-Fq_wvN2Hos7C485T16Tpimcg-WHReZbk8OK-fvLSzLd-5tJtCoQr-FRoCttF3UuIn34/s320/V.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Bananarama had finished recording their third album, and the record company was worried as they didn’t hear any hits. Their last three singles in the UK had not managed to break the Top 20. A change was needed. Bananarama liked the song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGNiXGX2nLU" target="_blank">“You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)”</a> by Dead Or Alive and they asked their producers Jolley & Swain to do “Venus” in the same hi-nrg style. They said they couldn’t. So Bananarama went to the producers Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) and presented their idea. SAW weren’t sure <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LhkyyCvUHk" target="_blank">this 1969 cover of the Shocking Blue’s classic</a> could be given such an overhaul. Bananarama insisted, and it was as sure fire hit around the world. It gave them a #1 hit in the US, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Bananarama were back in a big way! The music video was full-on camp! <o:p></o:p></span><span>This is obviously on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d4-1ASpdT1Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="d4-1ASpdT1Y"></iframe></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">#1. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8YfNMyk4ko&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ" target="_blank">“Preacher Man”</a> (December 1990)</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Written by Sara Dallin, Andy Caine, and Martin Glover (aka Youth)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Produced by Youth with additional production and remix by Shep Pettibone<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UK #20<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ireland #11<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25UbJbcoKxUXyEl-0_ELPZgtzAOFqje3KShNQb9jiPqgKF_62G6MQABz5SC6Kj6_a9nujESH8MPpY3LWjaA8PZ2urMa6QkNRN5qcFhVpQT01zVVrYt7gXVL-zpsHEaqcC6B9I9PbWzeg/s1600/PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25UbJbcoKxUXyEl-0_ELPZgtzAOFqje3KShNQb9jiPqgKF_62G6MQABz5SC6Kj6_a9nujESH8MPpY3LWjaA8PZ2urMa6QkNRN5qcFhVpQT01zVVrYt7gXVL-zpsHEaqcC6B9I9PbWzeg/s320/PM.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Our #1 single with the most votes was the second single from their <i>Pop Life</i> album. This glorious track has a funky bass, soaring strings, and a dance beat that will get you going, and just when you least expect it … a harmonica solo by Johnny Mars. It also has a great melody and an awesome chorus. This should have been a smash hit everywhere, but it was released on Christmas Eve and got lost in the holidays. The music video is shot in black and white, and it doesn’t feature <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OE_D4UYFf8" target="_blank">the fun dance routine they performed on various TV shows</a>. <o:p></o:p></span><span>Thankfully, this is on their new album </span><i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i><span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S8YfNMyk4ko" width="320" youtube-src-id="S8YfNMyk4ko"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span>There you have it! All 52 single ranked. We hope you went out and purchased the new album by Bananarama called <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/glorious-ultimate-collection-by.html" target="_blank">Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</a></i>. We've made a video playlist of these singles in order of our ranking, check it out on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8YfNMyk4ko&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ639bSkr2z8dBHq9YlMt7CQ" target="_blank">Bananarama Singles Ranked by <i>Poptastic Confessions</i></a>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S8YfNMyk4ko" width="320" youtube-src-id="S8YfNMyk4ko"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We've also made a Spotify playlist with these songs. You can listen to it on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2h6fVJuEAytdVNDMzByWfX?si=ff0b6c3a5af94097" target="_blank">Bananarama Singles Ranked Playlist on Spotify</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/2h6fVJuEAytdVNDMzByWfX?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Stay wild,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">—The <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Collective<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. 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They also had songs in our Top 21 in <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2010</span>, <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2022</span>, and <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2023</span>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2023</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #fcff01;" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" target="_blank">2018</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" target="_blank">2017</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" target="_blank">2016</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" target="_blank">2015</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="background-color: #fcff01;" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2010</a></span></div><div><br /></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p></div></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-64488981241211540012024-03-08T13:05:00.000-08:002024-03-08T13:05:27.944-08:00Glorious: The Ultimate Collection by Bananarama<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Today, Bananarama have released a 3-disc compilation album called <i>Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</i>. It has some hits and some non-hits. All curated by Sara and Keren. This album features 3 new singles: <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/07/cruel-summer-2023-3am-mix-by-bananarama.html" target="_blank">"Cruel Summer (3am Mix)"</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/3-of-2023.html" target="_blank">"Feel The Love"</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/supernova-by-bananarama.html" target="_blank">"Supernova."</a> By the way, we have some features next week to complement this release. Stay tuned.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTA7EG5MPW__iZA4cLwT-rf6huz3P70ReEASlqe7k2LxRqUUInYlNY8MrzDSCEBc3etfGQ1qKT02qbMxC1tOZzx9zq3BbWEsMhsNTPU9kQSUfLl6AKEYgjeUSqrpNTu-D2mkVYnXzg0d_bt7Y5U3H8uIhNS_6kxxlNAKRxdIkrTwefGBKoZoZUhNF6kzOY/s1250/BananaramaGlorious.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTA7EG5MPW__iZA4cLwT-rf6huz3P70ReEASlqe7k2LxRqUUInYlNY8MrzDSCEBc3etfGQ1qKT02qbMxC1tOZzx9zq3BbWEsMhsNTPU9kQSUfLl6AKEYgjeUSqrpNTu-D2mkVYnXzg0d_bt7Y5U3H8uIhNS_6kxxlNAKRxdIkrTwefGBKoZoZUhNF6kzOY/s320/BananaramaGlorious.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disc 1 </b>has most of their hits and a couple of newly recordings of "Movin' On" and "Last Thing On My Mind." Some of the single versions were different from the album versions, so those single mixes are nice to have. Unfortunately, the adult contemporary album version of "Take Me To Your Heart" was used instead of the uplifting single version. Here is the tracklist ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disc 1:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">1. Really Saying Something (with Fun Boy Three)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">2. Cruel Summer</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">3. Robert De Niro's Waiting — 7" version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">4. Venus — album version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">5. More Than Physical — DJ edit</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">6. A Trick Of The Night — 7" version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">7. I Heard A Rumor</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">8. Love In The First Degree</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">9. Only Your Love — 7" version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">10. Preacher Man</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">11. I Could Be Persuaded</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">12. Movin' On (Disco Chic)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">13. Last Thing On My Mind (Electrified)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">14. Every Shade Of Blue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">15. Take Me To Your Heart — album version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">16. Prove Your Love</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">17. If</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">18. Crazy</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">19. Move In My Direction</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">20. Look On The Floor (Hypnotic Tango)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disc 2 </b>has more non-singles, and all of these tracks are tracks done by Bananarama when they became a duo. BBC Radio 2 played radio edits of "Masquerade" and "Forever Young", but both of those mixes were not made available commercially. Sadly, they aren't here either. Here is the tracklist ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disc 2:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">1. Feel For You</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">2. Lovebite</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">3. Love Comes — single version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">4. Love Don't Live Here — single version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">5. Seventeen</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">6. Extraordinary</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">7. Baby It's Christmas</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">8. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/1-in-my-favourite-songs-of-2012.html" target="_blank">Now Or Never</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">9. La La Love</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">10. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/1-of-2019.html" target="_blank">Stuff Like That</a> — single version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">11. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/5-of-2019.html" target="_blank">Looking For Someone</a> — single version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">12. I'm On Fire</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">13. It's Gonna Be Alright</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">14. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/16-of-2022.html" target="_blank">Favourite</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">15. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/2-of-2022.html" target="_blank">Masquerade</a> — album version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">16. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/10-of-2022.html" target="_blank">Forever Young</a> — album version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">17. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/6-of-2022.html" target="_blank">Running With The Night</a> — single version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">18. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/07/cruel-summer-2023-3am-mix-by-bananarama.html" target="_blank">Cruel Summer (3am Mix)</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">19. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/3-of-2023.html" target="_blank">Feel The Love</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">20. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/supernova-by-bananarama.html" target="_blank">Supernova</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Disc 3 has the remixes. Five of the 10 mixes are new! That is great. It's wonderful that they have included George Michael's remix of "Tripping On Your Love." Here is the tracklist ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disc 3:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">1. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/robert-de-niros-waitingvelvet-lies.html" target="_blank">Robert De Niro's Waiting — The Reflex Revision</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">2. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/do-not-disturbmasquerade-remixes-by.html" target="_blank">Do Not Disturb — Krystal Klear New Wave Mix</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">3. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/08/venus-boys-noize-rework-by-bananarama.html" target="_blank">Venus — Boys Noize Rework</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">4. Only Your Love — Initial Talk Remix</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">5. Tripping On Your Love — George Michael's Metropolitan Mix</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">6. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/1-in-my-favourite-songs-of-2012.html" target="_blank">Now Or Never</a> — Extended Version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">7. Tonight — Bright Light Bright Light Remix</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">8. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/1-of-2019.html" target="_blank">Stuff Like That</a> — Extended Version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">9. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/robert-de-niros-waitingvelvet-lies.html" target="_blank">Velvet Lies — Luke Million Remix</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">10. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/03/do-not-disturbmasquerade-remixes-by.html" target="_blank">Masquerade — Castle Elvira Mix</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Glorious: The Ultimate Collection</i> is available on digital outlets everywhere. It is also available on CD an vinyl. Buy your copy today! Listen to it here on Spotify ....</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/4mJJooYbJxaSoZn75ZL4Cb?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Love, Leave, Forget ...</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Please follow Bananarama and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media ....</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial;">Bananarama</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBananarama" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Facebook</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bananarama_official/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://www.bananarama.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Official Website</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/08/interview-with-keren-from-bananarama-in.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Davearama's 2005 interview with Keren</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/08/interview-with-sara-of-bananarama-in.html" target="_blank">Davearama's 2006 interview with Sara</a></span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></span></span></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Please like and share our posts so that more people hear the music!</i> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></p><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p><div><br /></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-89184235530400436472024-03-07T08:49:00.000-08:002024-03-07T08:49:56.320-08:00All Or Nothing by Rebecca & Fiona<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Swedish duo Rebecca & Fiona have a new song out called "All Or Nothing." We also found out that Fiona is very pregnant so we want to wish her all the best!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6abQ5GWZqgcdoB5UiYjCq93ZBv4k1AfnJ1EuiQe94MajHtDrcS2Dr-P2RPnKwZmOV9mCo6cPBm3UmH5HTW9_MeZUMbY07UhPGDF3uFGin1cWenFX4YT-WkWWj0917H4YspNh-_Aa34pKVcREpfGl_Kkm9M-Hz3UJpmWX59dSY6sCa9yWkS2eOI5f25nWp/s440/RebeccaFionaAON.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6abQ5GWZqgcdoB5UiYjCq93ZBv4k1AfnJ1EuiQe94MajHtDrcS2Dr-P2RPnKwZmOV9mCo6cPBm3UmH5HTW9_MeZUMbY07UhPGDF3uFGin1cWenFX4YT-WkWWj0917H4YspNh-_Aa34pKVcREpfGl_Kkm9M-Hz3UJpmWX59dSY6sCa9yWkS2eOI5f25nWp/s320/RebeccaFionaAON.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"All Or Nothing" starts off with a dance beat before the music drops out when the vocals come in but then in packs a punch with the house keys. You'll be dancing around the room in not time with this one! We've added the official audio to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFke_JCken0&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZFke_JCken0" width="320" youtube-src-id="ZFke_JCken0"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"All Or Nothing" was written and produced by Rebecca & Fiona. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Let the noise run through your head,</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Please follow Rebecca & Fiona and <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> on social media using these links ...</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: blue;"><b>Rebecca & Fiona</b></span></span><br /><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rebeccafiona/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebeccafiona/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></span></span></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Please like and share our posts so that more people hear the music!</i> </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></p><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p></div><div><br /></div></span></div></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-61004148930121737792024-03-06T11:48:00.000-08:002024-03-06T11:48:42.494-08:00Lotta Love by Rozalla<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dance pop artist Rozalla is back with a new song called "Lotta Love." This is a remake of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpFfjWdhROU" target="_blank">a song made famous in 1978 be Nicolette Larso</a>n. This is from her new album called <i>Turn On The Light</i>, which is also the name of <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/9-of-2019.html" target="_blank">her 2019 single</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruPl9Uiz4-AG5Uw-K6DD53DdWJ05FZUFK2_zoX5KmY5kZD7sVU5Kcg7GAfJ15KuQWa2iHVUZT-ItUlZodJlT02rY3b92-7BKMshqoktaBhPAgpSM2cM2wAdz_pK359mEVXNaZ2rIIR3CCIvJ8vm84wwFil087K3eBext6faMWuPvyUIsrJA5xlMuqTFJT/s500/RozallaLL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruPl9Uiz4-AG5Uw-K6DD53DdWJ05FZUFK2_zoX5KmY5kZD7sVU5Kcg7GAfJ15KuQWa2iHVUZT-ItUlZodJlT02rY3b92-7BKMshqoktaBhPAgpSM2cM2wAdz_pK359mEVXNaZ2rIIR3CCIvJ8vm84wwFil087K3eBext6faMWuPvyUIsrJA5xlMuqTFJT/s320/RozallaLL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Rozalla's version of "Lotta Love" is mid-tempo dance pop track with a lot of saxophone, which is pretty faithful to the original. Rozalla does a great job on vocals here. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Check out the music video on our </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBUyEX7yR_0&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NBUyEX7yR_0" width="320" youtube-src-id="NBUyEX7yR_0"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Lotta Lov</span><span style="font-family: arial;">e" was written by FM Sampedro and Neil Young. It was produced by Dan Scholes. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Everybody's free,</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">—Davearama</span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Please follow Rozalla and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media …<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: blue;"><b>Rozalla</b></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rozalla-Miller-20147752609/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rozallab/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div><div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></div></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p></div></div></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-36696552119551356672024-03-05T14:07:00.000-08:002024-03-05T14:07:56.266-08:00Do Not Disturb/Masquerade (Remixes) by Bananarama<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I know we've been away for awhile, but sometimes, we need a break. We are back and up first is a new remix single from Bananarama with 2 remixes of their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mEbPSygyzo" target="_blank">1985 single "Do Not Disturb" </a>as well as new mix of their <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/2-of-2022.html" target="_blank">2022 single "Masquerade."</a> The digital release also includes <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/robert-de-niros-waitingvelvet-lies.html" target="_blank">The Reflex Revision of "Robert De Niro's Waiting"</a>, which was released in early December.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhP-6WepNJW3025fW6-c5fq6Z8Ih3U3xPdr6ga3VrTQhrjGPcg6Z2Hs7TALfNLsXlv5_prpaSSobjLXyNhBsywmujTvUvZvQjBlojrlBcXOLyIn1HLa4QFsFCcZaBlTqZYYR7JWSQMVH8O2XMQ6asjqNoWPtT5VrUNrapHQaF_dbdkaS2UAWaAQLDybsi/s630/BananaramaDND24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="630" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhP-6WepNJW3025fW6-c5fq6Z8Ih3U3xPdr6ga3VrTQhrjGPcg6Z2Hs7TALfNLsXlv5_prpaSSobjLXyNhBsywmujTvUvZvQjBlojrlBcXOLyIn1HLa4QFsFCcZaBlTqZYYR7JWSQMVH8O2XMQ6asjqNoWPtT5VrUNrapHQaF_dbdkaS2UAWaAQLDybsi/s320/BananaramaDND24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The new mixes of "Do Not Disturb" are called the Krystal Klear New Wave Mix as well as an edit. It really isn't all that New Wave sounding, some long synth chords, but the updated rhythm section is what you hear the most. There is a fun lyric video for it. Check it out in our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpDG8IQJO8I&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cpDG8IQJO8I" width="320" youtube-src-id="cpDG8IQJO8I"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Castle Elvira Mix of "Masquerade" is an extended version of the original. It is very epic sounding. Listen here ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rDNyH9e0sck" width="320" youtube-src-id="rDNyH9e0sck"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">"Do Not Disturb" was written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. Remix by Krystal Klear. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">"Masquerade" was written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson. It was produced by Ian Masterson, who also produced the Castle Elvira Mix. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Both songs are</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copies today! Listen to them on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tune in to my frequency,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Please follow Bananarama and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media ....</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial;">Bananarama</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBananarama" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Facebook</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bananarama_official/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://www.bananarama.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Official Website</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/08/interview-with-keren-from-bananarama-in.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Davearama's 2005 interview with Keren</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/08/interview-with-sara-of-bananarama-in.html" target="_blank">Davearama's 2006 interview with Sara</a></span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></span></span></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Please like and share our posts so that more people hear the music!</i> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></p><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p><div><br /></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-70221600067041444782024-02-12T08:37:00.000-08:002024-02-12T08:37:44.731-08:00Beat Of Your Heart by Purple Disco Machine & ÁSDÍS<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The German dance producer Purple Disco Machine has been on our radar for some time. Usually we find out about songs that are a couple of years old. Like last year we fell in love with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tcYQEk1EVQ" target="_blank">"Fireworks"</a> only to find out it was from 2020. D'oh! So when we could out he had a new song with Icelandic artist ÁSDÍS called "Beat Of Your Heart", we knew we had to feature it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwLLwjk9WHS1q7h5SyyhK114bGRIk_ArdARwh7wOgW2rqCqG1erK6zn6YnebWxVkV497U3Grx3siZ7m87A5mWOJGtaScbojSf-2Q3G1um9pHGJb5QaPyQ6jIEehyphenhyphenYRgnA31Y3BCtL5pOuoUgdpbXZ2_bZ_m5srhg1V-QJUf-i64ISBDueLy1zsk7xMKos/s500/PDMboyh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwLLwjk9WHS1q7h5SyyhK114bGRIk_ArdARwh7wOgW2rqCqG1erK6zn6YnebWxVkV497U3Grx3siZ7m87A5mWOJGtaScbojSf-2Q3G1um9pHGJb5QaPyQ6jIEehyphenhyphenYRgnA31Y3BCtL5pOuoUgdpbXZ2_bZ_m5srhg1V-QJUf-i64ISBDueLy1zsk7xMKos/s320/PDMboyh.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Beat Of Your Heart" is definitely a synth-disco party! It has a nice melody and </span><span style="font-family: arial;">ÁSDÍS commands some powerful vocals. The music video takes place in a dance club with lots of magical realism moments. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Check it out on our </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlJeEZ6Qq98&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wlJeEZ6Qq98" width="320" youtube-src-id="wlJeEZ6Qq98"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Beat Of Your Heart" was written by Andreas Josef Huber, Jan Hammele, Jenson Vaughan, Tino Schmidt (PDM), and </span><span style="font-family: arial;">ÁSDÍS. It was produced by Purple Disco Machine. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Hypnotized,</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">—Davearama</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">P.S. Please follow Purple Disco Machine, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">ÁSDÍS,</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> and </span><i style="font-family: arial;">Poptastic Confessions</i><span style="font-family: arial;"> on social media!</span></div></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Purple Disco Machine</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/purplediscomachine" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/purple_disco_machine/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">ÁSDÍS</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial; 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Dance music legend Crystal Waters is back with a new song "Dance Dance Dance." Hooray! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEys7fADGUkNFg8Q-iDqq7Mg4zEgCKXtd9OSPrW3mppb9Qimxftc2ysiligAWwEYxIarTWo62fd5MCzzp6atSISgi5UFE8r4m7zxnwdGnt4eLYoXU9gX3NBdR28kDNLhPN42LRBDo1Wk86lkJGKQpa5X689gBm9mDkiKLRecUaciRRrFysmXT1Vz89gPX/s500/CrystalWatersDDD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEys7fADGUkNFg8Q-iDqq7Mg4zEgCKXtd9OSPrW3mppb9Qimxftc2ysiligAWwEYxIarTWo62fd5MCzzp6atSISgi5UFE8r4m7zxnwdGnt4eLYoXU9gX3NBdR28kDNLhPN42LRBDo1Wk86lkJGKQpa5X689gBm9mDkiKLRecUaciRRrFysmXT1Vz89gPX/s320/CrystalWatersDDD.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Dance Dance Dance" starts off sounding a bit mysterious. Crystal has an amazing way of bringing us along with the story she is telling. The chorus is a bit simple, but effective, as you can easily get the words. She also looks great in the music video. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Check it out in our </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62a5g4VLloE&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/62a5g4VLloE" width="320" youtube-src-id="62a5g4VLloE"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>"Dance Dance Dance" was written by Crystal Waters and Jovonn Armstrong. It was produced by Sean Spencer and Thommy Davis. </span><span>It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span>our</span><span> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span> </span><span>...</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Be kind,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">—Sausi O'Sullivan</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>P.S. Please follow Crystal and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media …</span><span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #800180;"><b>Crystal Waters</b></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/crystal.waters.547" target="_blank">Facebook </a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystalwaters/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div><b style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Poptastic Confessions</span></i></b></div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">Facebook</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></div></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ... </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" target="_blank">2010</a></p></div></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-75822327040677121952024-02-08T14:20:00.000-08:002024-02-08T14:20:19.355-08:00Blame It On by Sarah von Reis<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Swedish artist Sarah von Reis is out with a new song called "Blame It On." </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Sarah also had a song out last September and we missed it. D'oh! That song was called "Phenomenon." We will review both songs today. Better late than never!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh78ohauwP6gDT_u4GUcheKdXKMYqRCcNdv3DXTjWpQYo5WOxtMOUBAPVlhnqOMOTFuzSSPO9VONg5nJe4-ljILWrzpKhT-UfZNDLF3Rpqkx45PsI6meX21pXMH9SQDawSdQTa3kAe7k-sMNoOUb4i-lgjwmtoKhtucRX5X_c2MLx3uQvmMZ-f1QFQhpA/s2048/SarahVonReisBTO.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh78ohauwP6gDT_u4GUcheKdXKMYqRCcNdv3DXTjWpQYo5WOxtMOUBAPVlhnqOMOTFuzSSPO9VONg5nJe4-ljILWrzpKhT-UfZNDLF3Rpqkx45PsI6meX21pXMH9SQDawSdQTa3kAe7k-sMNoOUb4i-lgjwmtoKhtucRX5X_c2MLx3uQvmMZ-f1QFQhpA/s320/SarahVonReisBTO.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Blame It On" is a piano-led ballad. There are some interesting elements here with the drums. Sarah does a great job telling the story with the haunting melody. We've added the official audio to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6PThhhJYa8&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t6PThhhJYa8" width="320" youtube-src-id="t6PThhhJYa8"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">And now for "Phenomenon" ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Kmf8qWduFJN1qIDZdk6IC24ZovoPJ9VZ1vnXUIdOzi28CKyDbECBhdsA85_3H8vKR3k21unEHimqrgxtI7DmKCbhW96YV_RIRl59ydZKdl1A_96tP7PgKP-f3JokfqeTc-54LBa26r0OQo0tE47VZqgnihLkFF_0rZzsBeLLJDXjA_8qGOzD8DvKOttn/s240/SarahVRp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Kmf8qWduFJN1qIDZdk6IC24ZovoPJ9VZ1vnXUIdOzi28CKyDbECBhdsA85_3H8vKR3k21unEHimqrgxtI7DmKCbhW96YV_RIRl59ydZKdl1A_96tP7PgKP-f3JokfqeTc-54LBa26r0OQo0tE47VZqgnihLkFF_0rZzsBeLLJDXjA_8qGOzD8DvKOttn/w320-h320/SarahVRp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Phenomenon" is also an artistic slow song, but we wouldn't call it a ballad. Maybe it is. It has a chill vibe until the first chorus, and then the music gets a bit heavy. There is a music video to this song that Sara sports a cowboy hat. Check it out on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXrBcI6Y1IY&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ&index=13" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ... </span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SXrBcI6Y1IY" width="320" youtube-src-id="SXrBcI6Y1IY"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Blame It On" was written by Sarah von Reis and Michelle Amkoff, who also produced the track. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">"Phenomenon" was written by Beatrice Jaksch, Gabriel Pettersson, and Sarah von Reis. It was produced by </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Beatrice Jaksch and Gabriel Pettersson. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Both songs are available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to them on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Anti gravity,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Follow Sarah and <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> on social media ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #800180;"><b>Sarah von Reis</b></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sarahvonreismusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br /></span><span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahvonreis/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;">Poptastic Confessions</i><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;"> 12th Anniversary</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" target="_blank">2018</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" target="_blank">2017</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" target="_blank">2016</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" target="_blank">2015</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" target="_blank">2010</a></span></span></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-12976254011581148412024-02-07T06:30:00.000-08:002024-02-07T06:30:09.664-08:00Dance Alone by Sia and Kylie<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop princess Kylie Minogue has teamed up with Sia for a new single called "Dance Alone." We hope this doesn't mean that Kylie has abandoned anymore singles from her latest album <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/09/album-review-tension-by-kylie-minogue.html" target="_blank">Tension</a></i>. We can think of a few more songs ("Vegas High", "One More Time", "Story", or "The Things We Do For Love") that she could choose.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1Hj6DN8UWvTD8dNdojeTEOCVNHfso083iJ4kgTCJH0UbUHsINO9VdF5iXNbq6e2sOw221fHUBmgPpAtXy5tBh5WRkrD_nA3PxEVVySOrY-Jb33aquA5U-bq9YLLk1SyjktG2kaGXHUTUlxUi_jfUW6WkBjAbdPE168EO80GVrsu1evv0BFNDqLiKfqAh/s2048/KylieSiaDA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1Hj6DN8UWvTD8dNdojeTEOCVNHfso083iJ4kgTCJH0UbUHsINO9VdF5iXNbq6e2sOw221fHUBmgPpAtXy5tBh5WRkrD_nA3PxEVVySOrY-Jb33aquA5U-bq9YLLk1SyjktG2kaGXHUTUlxUi_jfUW6WkBjAbdPE168EO80GVrsu1evv0BFNDqLiKfqAh/s320/KylieSiaDA.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">"Dance Alone" is your standard mid-tempo dance pop song. Sia takes the first verse and chorus. Kylie comes in for the second verse, while they both split the second chorus. Their vocals never really come in unison making us think that both vocal tracks were recorded separately and not together. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">We've added the official lyric video to our </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sUH3OZn0M4&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> ...</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2sUH3OZn0M4" width="320" youtube-src-id="2sUH3OZn0M4"></iframe></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">"Dance Alone" was written by Jessie Shatkin and Sia Furler. It was produced by Jessie Shatkin and Jim-E Stack. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You still get me high,</div><div>—Davearama</div><div><br /></div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>P.S. Please follow Kylie, Sia, and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media …</span><span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #800180;"><b>Kylie Minogue</b></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kylieminogue/" target="_blank">Facebook </a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kylieminogue" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: arial;"><b>Sia </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/siamusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/siamusic/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></span></span></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Please like and share our posts so that more people hear the music!</i> </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kylie has been in our<span style="background-color: #01ffff;"> Top Songs over the past years</span>. She was even <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">at #1 twice</span>.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #fcff01;" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="background-color: #fcff01; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-49126760138128540062024-02-06T06:02:00.000-08:002024-02-06T06:02:22.761-08:00Kiss Of Life by Shaznay Lewis<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis released another new track from her forthcoming album <i>Pages</i> and the single is called "Kiss Of Life." The first teaser track was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/miracle-by-shaznay-lewis.html" target="_blank">"Miracle"</a> and we featured it last month.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyD9uZ6bWJMCi98ynJW6uG9tm2hsOuczmZyGlNuDQrc6zQUdyCFTl7tOrsUNWwC3BiYDumB-8UqAh83lvMJOPI4LYKP0g1zkz30cBCtmm1WntnFn0j5YbThEKmpq5TFb6CNRmMUCrkmnSiKJk4V_b-8KCw_Gc4_BRloN2RP6U78kHzGYnItU2Ww0DZt3ZZ/s640/ShaznayLewisKOL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyD9uZ6bWJMCi98ynJW6uG9tm2hsOuczmZyGlNuDQrc6zQUdyCFTl7tOrsUNWwC3BiYDumB-8UqAh83lvMJOPI4LYKP0g1zkz30cBCtmm1WntnFn0j5YbThEKmpq5TFb6CNRmMUCrkmnSiKJk4V_b-8KCw_Gc4_BRloN2RP6U78kHzGYnItU2Ww0DZt3ZZ/s320/ShaznayLewisKOL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">"Kiss Of Life" is very smooth pop RnB groove. The song has lots of long-held notes, which is really cool. The chorus is quite good. Because of the music video, we can gather that the lyrics are about her 2 children. The video shows footage of them growing up, as well as being present while their mother sings the song. Check it out in our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaAh8HI6VXQ&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist </a>...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TaAh8HI6VXQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="TaAh8HI6VXQ"></iframe></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Kiss Of Life" </span><span style="font-family: arial;">was written by Shaznay, Emily Phillips, and Anthony Whiting, who also produced the track. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Pure shores,</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">—Davearama</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">P.S. Please follow Shaznay and <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> on social media!</span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: purple;"><b>Shaznay Lewis</b></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/shaznayofficial" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaznaylewis/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /><br /></span><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></div></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ... Shaznay was been in our Top 21 with All Saints <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">in these years</span> ...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p><div><br /></div></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-36340816120690317332024-02-05T07:37:00.000-08:002024-02-05T09:36:26.987-08:00Thinking 'Bout Us by Dannii Minogue & Autone<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Great news! Dannii Minogue is back with more new music! This time with Autone. You might remember that she returned to music last year after a long hiatus with her single <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/we-could-be-one-by-dannii-minogue.html" target="_blank">"We Could Be The One"</a>, which was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/bonus-21-of-2023.html" target="_blank">#21 in our Top 101 Songs of 2023</a>. The new single by Dannii and Autone is called "Thinking 'Bout Us."</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJx7Hd8D3N7B5bdL1R_pCQDQkR2GGlp2c1mcz92a283BAjuYWb1u-tY0GRSlpHefhHro-FTIQcvTHkgTYw_TLixEtb8KNR_Bz9rTSQSkc3KgwgC2Gqup687TyIcpmSJ29waukI150gr2eMH55vzd2PVtSe21m2b8qryFFUtB265DbjZYQ7Lz9JDgwyN2m/s526/DanniiMinogueTAU.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJx7Hd8D3N7B5bdL1R_pCQDQkR2GGlp2c1mcz92a283BAjuYWb1u-tY0GRSlpHefhHro-FTIQcvTHkgTYw_TLixEtb8KNR_Bz9rTSQSkc3KgwgC2Gqup687TyIcpmSJ29waukI150gr2eMH55vzd2PVtSe21m2b8qryFFUtB265DbjZYQ7Lz9JDgwyN2m/s320/DanniiMinogueTAU.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span>"Thinking 'Bout Us" is a glorious bop! This uptempo song has an amazing chorus! The lyrics are empowering as it is about learning to love yourself so that she can love the relationship she wants. And Dannii has filmed a music video this time! YAY! Even though it is mostly in black and white, Dannii looks amazing. Autone is quite handsome, too! Also, there are a lot references from previous Dannii music videos like the phone and scissors, as well as a few more. We've added it to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sv8wyhXDSE&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-sv8wyhXDSE" width="320" youtube-src-id="-sv8wyhXDSE"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>"Thinking 'Bout Us" was written by Anthony Egizii, Brett Austin, and David Musumeci. It was produced by Autone and Dn'A. </span><span>It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. Listen to it on </span><span>our</span><span> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span> </span><span>...</span></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Love and kisses,</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">—Davearama</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">P.S. Please follow Dannii, Autone, and <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> on social media ...</span></span><br /><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #800180;"><b>Dannii Minogue</b></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DanniiMinogueOfficial/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danniiminogue/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-music-career-of-dannii-minogue.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 2013 article on Dannii's music career</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b style="background-color: white;">Autone</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/autonemusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/autonemusic/" target="_blank">Instagram</a><br /><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Dannii has had <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2 songs in our Top 21</span> over the years ...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2023</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-size: small;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" target="_blank">2010</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-26611368937593983312024-02-02T08:12:00.000-08:002024-02-02T10:48:34.295-08:00Kleptocracy by Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark (OMD)<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark (OMD) have a new song called "Kleptocracy" and it is from their current album Bauhaus Staircase, which also includes <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/09/slow-train-by-omd.html" target="_blank">"Slow Train"</a>, which we featured last year in September.<br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KThDCgwyZ_gS4cfgZIHFYa61Q_uGMpzCpaKtWUnzoFaBtysid9vhsn74Fq_y1FX3GcUCDrg7-yg6Kwo3BWO11lPfLE4iMEhPrwoOzY6uKPvfccKErzACSwGusBMzrYY7iiKnI0mL_VMAsSvqM0Jdx7i8ZznrB9cjF-Y9JAODz1gvoBBN922V8l_Swy48/s500/OMDklept.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KThDCgwyZ_gS4cfgZIHFYa61Q_uGMpzCpaKtWUnzoFaBtysid9vhsn74Fq_y1FX3GcUCDrg7-yg6Kwo3BWO11lPfLE4iMEhPrwoOzY6uKPvfccKErzACSwGusBMzrYY7iiKnI0mL_VMAsSvqM0Jdx7i8ZznrB9cjF-Y9JAODz1gvoBBN922V8l_Swy48/s320/OMDklept.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">"Kleptocracy" is a hi-nrg synth pop affair. It is also a very political song. The music is very synth and the beat will have you moving in no time. The music video is very futuristic. We've added it to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzNvDQ7Iav8&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tzNvDQ7Iav8" width="320" youtube-src-id="tzNvDQ7Iav8"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Kleptocracy" was written by Andy McCluskey. It was produced by OMD. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Enola Gay,</span></p></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Please follow OMD and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media …<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><div><span face=""><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial;"><b>OMD</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/omdofficial" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/omdhq/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div></span><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a><br /><span face=""><span face=""><br /></span><span face=""><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face=""><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face=""><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-33184056099276281362024-02-01T06:26:00.000-08:002024-02-01T15:18:05.859-08:00Feels Like Forever by Sean Smith<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptsatic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy February! English singer Sean Smith is out with a new song called "Feel Like Forever." We also saw that <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/25019353/x-factor-sean-smith-same-difference-unrecognisable-married/" target="_blank">Sean got married in 2023</a>. Congratulations, Sean and Lyuda!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHGAg682tHb19wRR6YCrN1b-VpFLsD7YiFHRDvs96NRiuIAuqMF97UGrF6K3CxQDgcWStDWtA3xoK_GRAISyfnRtIVe0jWHWzoGXWOt3LQYdoeXLPZj4AA9keGbc9xKDuLD-3yAALmG_Qrymi14QsQhszNnhRD2Mz0N7L6woiCfvEpTOLCYV1tj8hUfxq/s1600/SeanSmithFLF.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHGAg682tHb19wRR6YCrN1b-VpFLsD7YiFHRDvs96NRiuIAuqMF97UGrF6K3CxQDgcWStDWtA3xoK_GRAISyfnRtIVe0jWHWzoGXWOt3LQYdoeXLPZj4AA9keGbc9xKDuLD-3yAALmG_Qrymi14QsQhszNnhRD2Mz0N7L6woiCfvEpTOLCYV1tj8hUfxq/s320/SeanSmithFLF.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Feel Like Forever" is a lovely modern mid-tempo pop love song. Sean sounds great on this and he does a great job carrying the melody with his smooth vocals. You can hear the official audio on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPtqWZEE3tA&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cPtqWZEE3tA" width="320" youtube-src-id="cPtqWZEE3tA"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Feel Like Forever" was written by Justin Busch and Justin Froese. It was produced by Lenny B. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Shine on forever,</div><div>—Sausi O'Sullivan</div></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p><span><span>P.S. Please follow Sean and </span><i>Poptastic Confessions </i><span>on social media …</span></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Sean Smith</b></span><br /><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeanSmithSolo/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/seansmithsolo" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div></span><div style="margin: 0px;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" target="_blank">2020</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" target="_blank">2019</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" target="_blank">2018</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" target="_blank">2017</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" target="_blank">2016</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" target="_blank">2015</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" target="_blank">2014</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" target="_blank">2012</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a><span>, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" target="_blank">2010</a></span></p></div></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-66122908877661846562024-01-31T08:05:00.000-08:002024-01-31T08:07:35.385-08:00Loneliness by Pet Shop Boys<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop legends Pet Shop Boys are out with a new song today called "Loneliness." This is the first single from their forthcoming album <i>Nonetheless</i>, which is due in April.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZAvn2LlEEyusX3WG4QbT8xqsQlMPOmZVp-odyFLBIi0YK91UW3ayT7sKIwdl1oGJX5SIUta2SlhHXA3LXSxOtJZd3Lyjwf5AN_-a3nQowCJfKNMLLzp11ksOxl6orGX8eWXvWMvzSrlmUVTohColunvLq0SPcdIuvIoSyPl8vBZCt4OpyJpXNz1FFKyg/s1080/PSBloneliness.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZAvn2LlEEyusX3WG4QbT8xqsQlMPOmZVp-odyFLBIi0YK91UW3ayT7sKIwdl1oGJX5SIUta2SlhHXA3LXSxOtJZd3Lyjwf5AN_-a3nQowCJfKNMLLzp11ksOxl6orGX8eWXvWMvzSrlmUVTohColunvLq0SPcdIuvIoSyPl8vBZCt4OpyJpXNz1FFKyg/s320/PSBloneliness.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Loneliness" is a mid-tempo epic pop song where the title of the song describes the lyrical content. The music video is like a mini movie that was directed by Alasdair McLellan. It also has the extended version of the song. There is an age restriction to </span><span style="font-family: arial;">watch the music video </span><span style="font-family: arial;">on YouTube so you must have a YouTube account and signed in to see it. We've added the the music video to our </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUVfoybVqIg&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dUVfoybVqIg" width="320" youtube-src-id="dUVfoybVqIg"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Loneliness" was written by Chis Lowe and Neil Tennant. It was produced by James Ford. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to the radio edit on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Left to my own devices,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>P.S. Please follow Pet Shop Boys and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i><b><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/11-of-2019.html" target="_blank">on social media</a></b> …</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #800180;"><b>Pet Shop Boys</b></span></span></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/petshopboys/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petshopboys/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ... Pet Shop Boys have had songs in our Top 21 in the <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">blue highlighted years</span> ...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2020</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2019</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" target="_blank">2018</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" target="_blank">2017</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2016</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" target="_blank">2015</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" target="_blank">2014</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2013</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2012</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a><span>, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2010</a></span></p></div></div></div></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-42552729537728836742024-01-30T10:32:00.000-08:002024-01-30T10:32:29.321-08:00Everlasting by Jody Watley<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Happy Birthday to the legendary<i> </i>Jody Watley!</b> As a special birthday treat to her fans, <i>The Queen of Cool</i> has released a brand new single called "Everlasting." HOORAY!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zKJdKqm5lRGPWsH7IUcCpel6OeJVT1CG0IW2bnWIcj3zWQN0_cvzXJcDyphKR-tawWerFHT8Z0jB0HcVQuNfA0A4BxQCmT5fS-75R5FDn_8-Q8-UcVXEldLteLQjN9_IEr6hCFNwPCRWn14pnQ7lD6u0q1NNwE1XVc3HpkcSeJTncyct8-U8hl6chRma/s600/JodyWatleyEverlasting.jpg.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zKJdKqm5lRGPWsH7IUcCpel6OeJVT1CG0IW2bnWIcj3zWQN0_cvzXJcDyphKR-tawWerFHT8Z0jB0HcVQuNfA0A4BxQCmT5fS-75R5FDn_8-Q8-UcVXEldLteLQjN9_IEr6hCFNwPCRWn14pnQ7lD6u0q1NNwE1XVc3HpkcSeJTncyct8-U8hl6chRma/s320/JodyWatleyEverlasting.jpg.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">"Everlasting" is a contemporary soulful track that makes you makes you feel great. The lyrics are about self empowerment. We absolutely love it! </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Some fans of Jody Watley might know of this song because it was a bonus track on the CD of her incredible 2014 album <i>Paradise</i>. However, It has never been on streaming or downloading platforms before, and the new single version is a fresh new mix </span><span style="font-family: arial;">by </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Alex Di Ciò</span><span style="font-family: arial;">! Yay! </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">We've added the official audio to our </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAlgmQh2zHs&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bAlgmQh2zHs" width="320" youtube-src-id="bAlgmQh2zHs"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Everlasting" was written and produced by Jody Watley and Rodney Lee with additional production and mix by </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Alex Di Ciò. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Still a thrill,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />P.S. Please follow Jody Watley and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media ....</span></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Jody Watley</span><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodyWatleyOfficial" target="_blank">Facebook<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywatley/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://twitter.com/jodywatley" target="_blank"><br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://jodywatley.net/" target="_blank">Jody Watley's Official Website<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/01/happy-60th-birthday-jody-watley.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Top 60 Jody Watley Songs in 2019</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Please like and share our posts so that more people hear the music!</i> </span></p><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ... <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Jody had our #1 song of 2013 and 2016.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> She also had many songs in our Top 21 in <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2014</span>, <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2015</span>, and <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2018-2022</span>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="background-color: #fcff01; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="background-color: #fcff01; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-36070029050971626732024-01-29T09:03:00.000-08:002024-02-01T15:17:08.835-08:00Kite by Benjamin Ingrosso<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Monday! Let's start this week off with a bang! It's been awhile since we have featured Swedish artist Benjamin Ingrosso. However, he has a new song out called "Kite" and it is quite infectious! In fact, we love it!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyn7JQNUEd2YjdWMiDSe6CG5rDHShso2wb8tqv1z5oywSEdfJMU86JNdY0zNYbxMbP9OiPjTVv7D47FVqJXB1Ys-iiPw-4edYQGY_jJ8WfUulk78VMJdgMSOw2iqdllhcRRvz6LYmwNOU5ZZx8NQdu2CbcHXjXZKydkb-TxXGw0RQOCtKy74PUEmM4Z3EV/s500/BenjaminIngrossoKite.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyn7JQNUEd2YjdWMiDSe6CG5rDHShso2wb8tqv1z5oywSEdfJMU86JNdY0zNYbxMbP9OiPjTVv7D47FVqJXB1Ys-iiPw-4edYQGY_jJ8WfUulk78VMJdgMSOw2iqdllhcRRvz6LYmwNOU5ZZx8NQdu2CbcHXjXZKydkb-TxXGw0RQOCtKy74PUEmM4Z3EV/s320/BenjaminIngrossoKite.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">"Kite" is a fun uptempo pop song. It just one of those songs that makes you feel happy. Benjamin gives a great vocal performance with high and low vocals. It will have you smiling in no time. The music video is quite good, too. We are digging his new look with long hair and a beard. And as a bonus, we get to see his hairy chest! Swoon! See it on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq1zL29jg9U&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fq1zL29jg9U" width="320" youtube-src-id="Fq1zL29jg9U"></iframe></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;">"Kite" was written by Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare, Anya Jones, Benjamin Ingrosso, and Jon Shave. It was produced by Vargas & Lagola and Jon Shave. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></p></span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Do you think about me,<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">— Sausi O'Sullivan</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Follow Benjamin and <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> on social media ...</span></p><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial;"><b>Benjamin Ingrosso</b></span><br style="font-family: arial;" /><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminIngrossoMusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br style="font-family: arial;" /><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/benjaminingrosso" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div></span><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></div></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ... Benjamin has ben in our <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">Top 21 twice</span> ...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p><div><br /></div></div></span></div></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-65239560594579087792024-01-27T07:05:00.000-08:002024-01-27T07:05:56.229-08:00Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptatic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 2001/2002 hit "Murder On The Dancefloor" is a hit again thanks to the movie <i>Saltburn</i>, which uses the song in a fantastic scene of the movie. Today, we look back at the classic.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtuRXymVZrweekpgnwBxf1AFbrMhwlTzBBQ8FDfq_WikNiPJOcOXAW2M9dsFxnj2ywDrA6ZJnqEUbtnyM2myCNlhAkdudhktpclfS68g9bf6PRcsbBfRrv-fSEno59wozRrJduphMG0_ye77djjCDqFQoh_PWUoZi6fW8zXp-W_-7rNbCKPr9fy0lRB9i/s953/SophieEBmotd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="953" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtuRXymVZrweekpgnwBxf1AFbrMhwlTzBBQ8FDfq_WikNiPJOcOXAW2M9dsFxnj2ywDrA6ZJnqEUbtnyM2myCNlhAkdudhktpclfS68g9bf6PRcsbBfRrv-fSEno59wozRrJduphMG0_ye77djjCDqFQoh_PWUoZi6fW8zXp-W_-7rNbCKPr9fy0lRB9i/s320/SophieEBmotd.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Murder On The Dancefloor" was originally released in the UK in early December of 2001, where it soared to #2 in the UK charts. It made a splash around the rest of the world in 2002 going Top 10 in 17 countries. In the USA, it went to #26 on the dance charts, and it was #39 on the dance singles sales, but radio wouldn't touch it because Sophie says "god damn" in the song, which was taboo back then. Maybe even now? Who knows.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The music video is a visual delight as the scene is a dance competition where Sophie starts taking out the better dancers in the competition. Dark humor at its best. Sophie looks absolutely amazing and gives a great performance in the music video. Watch it on our <i>2002 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Retro List</i> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hAx6mYeC6pY" width="320" youtube-src-id="hAx6mYeC6pY"></iframe></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Murder On The Dancefloor" was written by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Gregg Alexander. It was produced by Gregg Alexander and Matt Rowe. It was the second single from Sophie's debut solo album <i>Read My Lips</i>. The song was her biggest seller, but she did have a song go higher in the charts:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI3gn4APNXc" target="_blank"> "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)"</a> with Spiller went to #1 in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand in 2000.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FI3gn4APNXc" width="320" youtube-src-id="FI3gn4APNXc"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">In 2024, "Murder On The Dancefloor" really took off when the movie <i>Saltburn</i> went streaming on Prime Video. The song has gone back to #2 in the UK charts, and it is has finally broken the US Billboard Hot 100 debuting at #98 and peaking at #58. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Kudos to Sophie for the renewed success in a brilliant song. <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> wasn't around when it was first released, but have done retro playlists on Spotify, and Murder On The Dancefloor was #2 on our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0JV56GkcslVlakseqvFJfP?si=4c6130a5caf74b52" target="_blank">2002 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Retro List on Spotify</a> ..</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/0JV56GkcslVlakseqvFJfP?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We have featured plenty of Sophie's songs over the years. Check out these songs and where they placed on our year-end countdowns ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGw7U-ctmHU" target="_blank">"Can't Fight This Feeling"</a> with Junior Caldera was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" target="_blank">#4 in 2010</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh5R6VBn63E" target="_blank">"Not Giving Up On Us"</a> with Amrin van Buuren was<a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" target="_blank"> #15 in 2010</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/08/sophie-gets-starlight.html" target="_blank">"Starlight"</a> was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/21-bonus-in-davearamas-top-20-of-2011.html" target="_blank">#21 in 2011</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/11/young-blood-by-sophie-ellis-bextor.html" target="_blank">"Young Blood"</a> was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-countdown-31-40.html" target="_blank">#37 in 2013</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/03/runaway-daydreamer-by-sophie-ellis.html" target="_blank">"Runaway Daydreamer"</a> was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/2014-countdown-30-through-22.html" target="_blank">#41 in 2014</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/06/love-is-camera-by-sophie-ellis-bextor.html" target="_blank">"Love Is A Camera"</a> <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/2014-countdown-30-through-22.html" target="_blank">#49 of 2014</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/07/come-with-us-video-by-sophie-ellis.html" target="_blank">"Come With Us"</a> was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/2016-countdown-60-through-22.html" target="_blank">#42 in 2016</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/11/crystallise-by-sophie-ellis-bextor.html" target="_blank">"Crystallise"</a> was<a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/2016-countdown-60-through-22.html" target="_blank"> #30 in 2016</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/09/crying-at-discotheque-by-sophie-ellis.html" target="_blank">"Crying At The Discotheque"</a> was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-100-songs-of-2020-countdown-61.html" target="_blank">#26 in 2020</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/07/hypnotised-by-sophie-ellis-bextor-wuh-oh.html" target="_blank">"Hypnotized"</a> with </span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">Wuh Oh was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/3-of-2022.html" target="_blank">#3 in 2022</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/04/everything-is-sweet-by-sophie-ellis.html" target="_blank">"Everything Is Sweet"</a> was <a href="https://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/top-101-songs-of-2023-61-through-22.html" target="_blank">#36 in 2023</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/05/lost-in-sunshine-by-sophie-ellis-bextor.html" target="_blank">"Lost In The Sunshine"</a> was <a href="https://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/top-101-songs-of-2023-61-through-22.html" target="_blank">#45 in 2023</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/02/deep-in-vogue-by-rhyme-so-featuring.html" target="_blank">"Deep In Vogue"</a> with Rhyme So was <a href="https://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/top-101-songs-of-2023-61-through-22.html" target="_blank">#53 of 2023</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/03/breaking-circle-by-sophie-ellis-bextor.html" target="_blank">"Breaking The Circle"</a> was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/top-101-songs-of-2023-101-through-62.html" target="_blank">#79 in 2023</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p></div><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Music Gets The Best Of Me,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">—Albert Green</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Please follow Sophie and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media …<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Sophie Ellis-Bextor</b></span><br /><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SophieEllisBextor" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophieellisbextor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/06/our-11th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 11th Anniversary</a></span></span></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p><div><br /></div></div></span></div></span></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-47330725290202724382024-01-26T09:03:00.000-08:002024-02-01T15:16:38.501-08:00Girls, Girls, Girls by Dolly Style<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Now that Sweden's sugary sweet girl group <b><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><span>Dol</span><span>ly</span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(103, 78, 167); color: #6fa8dc;">Sty</span></b><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">le</span></b> is no longer a trio, but a quartet, they have released a their first new song as foursome and it is called "Girls, Girls, Girls." We introduced the new character <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">Yolly</span></b> (who was </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 2</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;">) in our review of <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/mi-amor-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Mi Amor"</a> earlier this month. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">If you aren't familiar with them, we have a history of the group at the bottom of this post.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ipXI0N_W-lew73a5CXcrZmSsLdql-IPAM3gXHTI8t8rEkgSpLAKHcOrwacPFged3jiX2KpSQZWtltR1KEbl6K4UUwW_SafcbUclby5j-bQ8JRBOG17vChtRwRVukSt2VGiVzUco2PCDzpiR1p5dmohpjsD8zYkz_aEXax25X0vxVoDJWH4CTvmRbStUT/s440/DollyStyleGGG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ipXI0N_W-lew73a5CXcrZmSsLdql-IPAM3gXHTI8t8rEkgSpLAKHcOrwacPFged3jiX2KpSQZWtltR1KEbl6K4UUwW_SafcbUclby5j-bQ8JRBOG17vChtRwRVukSt2VGiVzUco2PCDzpiR1p5dmohpjsD8zYkz_aEXax25X0vxVoDJWH4CTvmRbStUT/s320/DollyStyleGGG.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Girls Girls Girls" is a fun bop with lots of energy. It might start off a bit quiet, but it doesn't take long for it to go into full banger mode with the first chorus. There is even an unexpected saxophone. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It even has a key change! Woo! If there is a music video, it hasn't premiered yet, so we have added the audio to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJnuAytPsQ&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AHJnuAytPsQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="AHJnuAytPsQ"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Girls Girls Girls" was written by Anders Wigelius, Caroline Aronsson, Jimmy Jansson, Michael Didriksson, Palle Hammarlund, and Robert Norberg. It was produced by Robert Norberg. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on streaming outlets. Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;">. You'll also hear <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/mi-amor-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Mi Amor"</a> there! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span>Glitter under my nails,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span>—Davearama<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;">P.S. Please follow <b><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><span>Dol</span><span>ly</span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(103, 78, 167); color: #6fa8dc;">Sty</span></b><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">le</span></b> and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media …</p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><span>Dol</span><span>ly</span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(103, 78, 167); color: #6fa8dc;">Sty</span></b><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">le</span></b><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dollystyleofficial/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dollystyleofficial" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><b style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><i>Popt</i></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">astic</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span><span style="color: #f1c232;">Confe</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">ssions</span></b></i></p><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></span></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Please like and share our posts so that more people hear the music!</i> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See our Top Songs of past years here ... Dolly Style has been on our countdowns the past 9 years, with many songs in our <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">Top 21 in years 2015-2019</span>. They also had many songs in our <span style="background-color: #ffa400;">Top 101 in years 2020-2023</span>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #ffa400;" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" style="background-color: #ffa400;" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" style="background-color: #ffa400;" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="background-color: #ffa400;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" target="_blank">2010</a></p></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Dolly</span> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Style</span> <span style="color: #674ea7;">History</span> (2015-2023)</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmT3BOD52PtzBn8s_omclkQrXg2to6zqW4J9ckPjlacmJ1YVPa2_vTpHIf3ntonJK4T0ySvgsMFOEw94yfjameiYwLISvqNrIYAa-J96WszNeW10Jduq4CBtwwU0qZOd1pCTJ0o5hlinychepRgKAha4IlAqNP581NJcB9P2zMg3V9dpRkCi5xOxzV6A=s1361" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="1361" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmT3BOD52PtzBn8s_omclkQrXg2to6zqW4J9ckPjlacmJ1YVPa2_vTpHIf3ntonJK4T0ySvgsMFOEw94yfjameiYwLISvqNrIYAa-J96WszNeW10Jduq4CBtwwU0qZOd1pCTJ0o5hlinychepRgKAha4IlAqNP581NJcB9P2zMg3V9dpRkCi5xOxzV6A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Version 1.0: <span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 1</span>, </b></span><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 1</span>, </b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 1 </span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;">(2015)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/bonus-21-of-2015.html" target="_blank">"Hello Hi"</a> (This was their first entry in Sweden's Melodifestivalen) in February 2015</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_OilOJUDQsBDkE9379cNRmlCwGDNCiz7axoha0DyB7Lti-FthNk3buG8FiAupU-WBU300aBZGLBs8C1BWnX8w-23cyW9kAV2Gh1RZxOChNKw5a6SSS8dYMR1i854pyrN4ksTzvQRQVOn2up0zEg_2S9eo59vpDGkD3O3NncLPNEbdlOvZDm0IuIMZAA=s1361" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="1361" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_OilOJUDQsBDkE9379cNRmlCwGDNCiz7axoha0DyB7Lti-FthNk3buG8FiAupU-WBU300aBZGLBs8C1BWnX8w-23cyW9kAV2Gh1RZxOChNKw5a6SSS8dYMR1i854pyrN4ksTzvQRQVOn2up0zEg_2S9eo59vpDGkD3O3NncLPNEbdlOvZDm0IuIMZAA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><b>Version 2.0: <span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 1</span>, </b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 1</span>, </b><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 2 </span></b><span style="font-family: arial;">(2015)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/10-of-2015.html" target="_blank">"Cherry Gum"</a> in May 2015</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/15-of-2015.html" target="_blank">"Upsy Daisy"</a> in September 2015</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEin8D_dWAPj15-O3TAbjAwlWRgM_XbPUyPLoWUbHeSsVCv65QyA3_gOtiETotF5LghZ7qqhgQ_kx3E4JLLIaT88IiBD5myQtj263L9qOCtzqubdiKzwaDjCP5Ns43U3hMhDwqZZJFgYEccyCCN1bhWOI_-TwxAqC81VC4mFhfnBqT-QKuI83sBuLeVQ3Q=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEin8D_dWAPj15-O3TAbjAwlWRgM_XbPUyPLoWUbHeSsVCv65QyA3_gOtiETotF5LghZ7qqhgQ_kx3E4JLLIaT88IiBD5myQtj263L9qOCtzqubdiKzwaDjCP5Ns43U3hMhDwqZZJFgYEccyCCN1bhWOI_-TwxAqC81VC4mFhfnBqT-QKuI83sBuLeVQ3Q=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Version 3.0: </b></span><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 2</span></b><b>,</b><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 1</span>, <span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 2</span> <span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;">(2016)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/3-of-2016.html" target="_blank">"Rollercoaster"</a> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(This was their second entry in Sweden's Melodifestivalen) in 2016</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/17-of-2016.html" target="_blank">"Unicorns & Ice Cream"</a> in August 2016</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI-wcYV0XYNmr_CpgQC1kARsD1bxF9vCdSpD6YOZupznmljxFluaf8TK0VA4FhYODAYYxzvWPHwo8kK7Gvhc9e_c_-eOeDxsPoyMwFC_LGA_t3bvuBgqWFO9rLW9098Tqw-tIM_CbYRwThQ2B6YDLw9stb1imxvHqkfNu_y0wUHaD-8CrDL7WHq_P0fw=s649" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="649" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI-wcYV0XYNmr_CpgQC1kARsD1bxF9vCdSpD6YOZupznmljxFluaf8TK0VA4FhYODAYYxzvWPHwo8kK7Gvhc9e_c_-eOeDxsPoyMwFC_LGA_t3bvuBgqWFO9rLW9098Tqw-tIM_CbYRwThQ2B6YDLw9stb1imxvHqkfNu_y0wUHaD-8CrDL7WHq_P0fw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><b>Version 4.0: <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 1</span>, <span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 2</span>, <span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 3 </span></b><span style="font-family: arial;">(2016-2017)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/12-of-2016.html" target="_blank">"Young & Restless"</a> in October 2016</span></div></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6CAQqiY8h0" target="_blank">"Tänd Ett Ljus"</a> in December 2016</div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/12-of-2017.html" target="_blank">"Bye Bye Bby Boo"</a> in April 2017</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/17-of-2017.html" target="_blank">"Moonlight"/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Cj_hqeGSw" target="_blank">"Glitter"</a> in July 2017</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5J5kYUJeYDzN20XAniTitD79_Aa-NBIbuvggx5UjnwYAuw65wWVldT_J7O52LjFtOZ5l8W9mzoMbJ-d5G3dYliq22e9eIKuA5fR-L6xXhijxNu4hM8FxP_rxHdtW3lo9GNkaa_Or-m0/s1600/DollyStyle2018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5J5kYUJeYDzN20XAniTitD79_Aa-NBIbuvggx5UjnwYAuw65wWVldT_J7O52LjFtOZ5l8W9mzoMbJ-d5G3dYliq22e9eIKuA5fR-L6xXhijxNu4hM8FxP_rxHdtW3lo9GNkaa_Or-m0/s320/DollyStyle2018.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Version 5.0: <span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 2</span>, <span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 3</span></b></span><b>,</b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b></span><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 2</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;">(2018)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/08/l-o-v-e-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"L-O-V-E"</a> in August 2018</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/10/hush-little-baby-vip-by-molly-from.html" target="_blank">"Hush Little Baby (VIP)"</a> <span style="color: #ff00fe;">(Molly 2 Solo) </span></span>in October 2018</div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/10/red-lights-by-dolly-style-featuring.html" target="_blank">"Red Lights"</a> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">(Holly 2 Solo) </span></span>in October 2018</div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/11/b-b-y-by-dolly-style-featuring-polly.html" target="_blank">"B-A-B-Y"</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">(Polly 3 Solo) </span></span>in November 2018</div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVAw5S4YNEWnq3dCOEao-IyRNONp6fdM8DfJdeXXTJEGJkWsqkq8JBypZuCfyleEDR-AMhjeGf8f4QrX61A5kG_PJUo453e8rUmDfLvcTTB0CLw6W5QRlm3sk5W9Rs6AVyo5SjLgPmKJoEJToC5bdHmE46uN1dYZNwVST9s-xiiBw3GRwn2KIZT7_2Jw=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVAw5S4YNEWnq3dCOEao-IyRNONp6fdM8DfJdeXXTJEGJkWsqkq8JBypZuCfyleEDR-AMhjeGf8f4QrX61A5kG_PJUo453e8rUmDfLvcTTB0CLw6W5QRlm3sk5W9Rs6AVyo5SjLgPmKJoEJToC5bdHmE46uN1dYZNwVST9s-xiiBw3GRwn2KIZT7_2Jw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><b>Version 6.0: <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 2</span>, <span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 4</span></b><b>,</b><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 2</span></b><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: arial;">(2019)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/02/habibi-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Habibi"</a> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(This was their third entry in Sweden's Melodifestivalen) in February 2019</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/8-of-2019.html" target="_blank">"Sunrise"</a> in May 2019</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/06/how-far-ill-go-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"How Far I'll Go"</a> in June 2019</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLbYcMevLXxQ4CMsSfrTgnmiV9Qwl7kIy1m_-Aa4uwa0Pz_zrp-nvXLrHtELVeolEpKqnJjdHch7Q9kXG4VqrRklKsCLmnjoOr7vs47KnANzOEESCMH9Fgd1lnqLClQS1MRsBkzyOy7UGvsmGQFcpRbXaRoU2F3Jy4pcEosZBBUB-WywjqIar5WtSq0oa/s864/DollyStyleV7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLbYcMevLXxQ4CMsSfrTgnmiV9Qwl7kIy1m_-Aa4uwa0Pz_zrp-nvXLrHtELVeolEpKqnJjdHch7Q9kXG4VqrRklKsCLmnjoOr7vs47KnANzOEESCMH9Fgd1lnqLClQS1MRsBkzyOy7UGvsmGQFcpRbXaRoU2F3Jy4pcEosZBBUB-WywjqIar5WtSq0oa/s320/DollyStyleV7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Version 7.0: </b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 3</span>, </b></span><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 2</span></b><b>,</b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 4</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;">(2019-2021)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/11/sayonara-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Sayonara"</a> in November 2019</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/01/frkn-perfect-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"FRKN Perfect"</a> in January 2020</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/04/boom-boom-box-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Boom Boom Box"</a> in April 2020</span></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETuhEydeMyk" target="_blank">"Open Your Arms (It's X-mas)"</a> in November 2020</div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/02/kick-it-break-it-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Kick It & Break It"</a> in January 2021</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/04/we-r-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"We R"</a> in April 2021</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrBTjSwTTzzQ3oTD0cVZCQKIjszitqTLVuH1PL5CQqK9WeUXYJgF6mHSvRynj_pbhqYxSeCMsgByWkD4p0k-UO1PIOmEEBaVzvQUh69t5yWT0yqHDijPI4LarPIAm9aQd6iQ4USrS0Ea3jFeOUUoznA3Vfh5So1JDzsCMw9vk7DgGOyODQ2va-2KrpQ/s778/DollyStyle2022.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="778" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrBTjSwTTzzQ3oTD0cVZCQKIjszitqTLVuH1PL5CQqK9WeUXYJgF6mHSvRynj_pbhqYxSeCMsgByWkD4p0k-UO1PIOmEEBaVzvQUh69t5yWT0yqHDijPI4LarPIAm9aQd6iQ4USrS0Ea3jFeOUUoznA3Vfh5So1JDzsCMw9vk7DgGOyODQ2va-2KrpQ/s320/DollyStyle2022.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><b>Version 8.0: <span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 4</span>, </b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 2</span>, </b><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 4 </span></b><span style="font-family: arial;">(2021-2023)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/christmas-lights-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Christmas Lights"</a> in December 2021</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/05/bam-bam-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Bam Bam"</a> in May 2022</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/03/dance-til-tomorrow-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Dance Til Tomorrow"</a> in March 2023</span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/jump-by-dolly-style.html" target="_blank">"Jump"</a> in June 2023</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xosrmr19PA" target="_blank">"Mi Amor"</a> in December 2023</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUOCIYHM-jIOxNitDYgP-Ejx4A8d_KUbwyGy3fug-HIvHosdG13JNJH_H6cn1-5Jl3k-aq94TkJOPqCHzpVj_xxVuYPQxhPp6H0ygInU8Nl8pi-I6q9XF5vuEF_-P9R10MntainSgxqwRlyhNB3iviw-9PtIVDngLHbwjv9Ivnn5Iyw8_fWiWK_wMQeFF/s1152/DollyStyle2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUOCIYHM-jIOxNitDYgP-Ejx4A8d_KUbwyGy3fug-HIvHosdG13JNJH_H6cn1-5Jl3k-aq94TkJOPqCHzpVj_xxVuYPQxhPp6H0ygInU8Nl8pi-I6q9XF5vuEF_-P9R10MntainSgxqwRlyhNB3iviw-9PtIVDngLHbwjv9Ivnn5Iyw8_fWiWK_wMQeFF/s320/DollyStyle2024.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>Version 9.0:</b> </span><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">Yolly 1</span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span>, <span style="color: #ff00fe;">Molly 4</span>, <span style="color: #674ea7;">Polly 4, </span></span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Holly 2 </span></span></b><span>(2024)</span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Girls, Girls, Girls" in January 2024</span></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-46449986729675203062024-01-25T08:29:00.000-08:002024-01-25T08:29:08.456-08:00You Want My ... by Bright Light Bright Light<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Bright Light Bright Light (aka Rod Thomas) has a new song out called "You Want My ..." and we quite like it and think you will, too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-pSKc60lxvyyLIvybMT0Q6T8XtVTsjx5PSP3cSmnP-JhVG-j8kYX7WOu97HViH8LiZWUNlh5v9fmoV1OyFmcpdTuOTfGBM6RNdZopc-TEP7gVtvoALUtMeau9OTsaiVKbheZZfCbLQbGpAC5vbmm8WCr3gbEcpwpOxvevko8fD3D06wou1pp2yJZ9cvr/s2048/BLBLywm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-pSKc60lxvyyLIvybMT0Q6T8XtVTsjx5PSP3cSmnP-JhVG-j8kYX7WOu97HViH8LiZWUNlh5v9fmoV1OyFmcpdTuOTfGBM6RNdZopc-TEP7gVtvoALUtMeau9OTsaiVKbheZZfCbLQbGpAC5vbmm8WCr3gbEcpwpOxvevko8fD3D06wou1pp2yJZ9cvr/s320/BLBLywm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">"You Want My ..." is a mid-tempo pop song about a relationship that is over and the other one still wants sex. It's a great "look what you're missing out on" song. The music video is a visual delight. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Watch it on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rnPoYOyV20&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1rnPoYOyV20" width="320" youtube-src-id="1rnPoYOyV20"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"You Want My ..." was written Rod Thomas and Ian Masterson, who also produced the track. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><div>Love, Truth & Honesty,</div><div>—Sausi O'Sullivan</div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Please follow Bright Light Bright Light and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media …<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #800180;"><b>Bright Light Bright Light</b></span></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/brightlightx2/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brightlightx2/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /></span><div><br /></div></div></span><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><div><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><div style="margin: 0px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/06/our-11th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 11th Anniversary</a></span><br /><span face=""><span face=""><br /></span><span face=""><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face=""><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face="">See our Top Songs of past years here ...</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" target="_blank">2023</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></span></span></span></div></div></span></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-24740422897239264472024-01-24T10:48:00.000-08:002024-02-01T15:16:07.884-08:00Holiday '23 by Parralox<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Have we got a treat for you. Parralox has released <i>Holiday '23</i> and this year it is an EP instead of a full album. There definitely is a standout track here, and you might not guess it just looking at the track listing. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6iOQSrlfh4ltQrVIT6PG2FIC10Q8zg-KPXEsgU6UD7-zEQuUFw1yVApwjNhgtCO4qXvd0RtRClCzKXHozYMw_IHHJUOcEVS2UvPw9XPyack5dxYiUo7Uh2Jf4Mr9G0YdqJ_6L3rT4Xm037MkEgV8NPqAVLHFAUNkQuTcMKz4wMl2XIF0odmOzDiHvGyy/s500/Parralox_-_Holiday-23_500px.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6iOQSrlfh4ltQrVIT6PG2FIC10Q8zg-KPXEsgU6UD7-zEQuUFw1yVApwjNhgtCO4qXvd0RtRClCzKXHozYMw_IHHJUOcEVS2UvPw9XPyack5dxYiUo7Uh2Jf4Mr9G0YdqJ_6L3rT4Xm037MkEgV8NPqAVLHFAUNkQuTcMKz4wMl2XIF0odmOzDiHvGyy/s320/Parralox_-_Holiday-23_500px.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">If you aren't familiar with their <i>Holiday Series</i>, Parralox releases an album/EP each year and mostly it is cover versions, but not always. Check out our reviews for <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/holiday-15-by-parralox.html" target="_blank">Holiday '15</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/holiday-16-by-parralox.html" target="_blank">Holiday '16</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/01/holiday-17-by-parralox.html" target="_blank">Holiday '17</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/holiday-18-by-parralox.html" target="_blank">Holiday '18</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/05/holiday-19-by-parralox.html" target="_blank">Holiday '19</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/01/holiday-20-by-parralox.html" target="_blank">Holiday '20</a>,</i> and <i><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/01/holiday-22-by-parralox.html" target="_blank">Holiday '22</a>. </i>We didn't do reviews<i> of </i><i><a href="https://parralox.com/discography/eps/holiday-14" target="_blank">Holiday '14</a></i><i> </i>or<i> </i><i><a href="https://www.parralox.com/discography/eps/holiday-21" target="_blank">Holiday '21</a></i><i>.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXkZXJzKBV01lJN6ysaj3q_NhPYsTzWGIcnzPbzZDmg_VsOt7dEpfE_8uQsoBhA0E8Oug7vgkBCm-Bxwj61yZPZbM0YbWGOn6-iRj6Xlxeoc6QnYvrL_dZyIyQdUZMWlZtvG5flm207pnkN_FINO2Jt_aghYZlXRbkeafgBz1q8PXxKcD9N5dIvFNdulDv/s500/Parralox_247_Never-Let-Me-Down-Again_500px.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXkZXJzKBV01lJN6ysaj3q_NhPYsTzWGIcnzPbzZDmg_VsOt7dEpfE_8uQsoBhA0E8Oug7vgkBCm-Bxwj61yZPZbM0YbWGOn6-iRj6Xlxeoc6QnYvrL_dZyIyQdUZMWlZtvG5flm207pnkN_FINO2Jt_aghYZlXRbkeafgBz1q8PXxKcD9N5dIvFNdulDv/s320/Parralox_247_Never-Let-Me-Down-Again_500px.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Never Let Me Down Again" is a cover of the Depeche Mode song from 1987. This is a pretty faithful cover of the original. John is on vocals, and he sounds great. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BMWeTi2dyO4" width="320" youtube-src-id="BMWeTi2dyO4"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMWeTi2dyO4&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ&index=7" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDieQ90hjFf8Znw97PqhJp9yD5f5hTUMnUCanWv4gV4qoIUqIobFbVwK0MjBI6auuUVn5iyoz6KTdjngqWg6-t-2QyH3bMq-Xvq_ZkyPgIpsVSlzHOSJ-a37-6E2azW9W9qP_srjawOXLiXVkLxZK8ZvXCauX_UPSIlVAj97KbQHllFfI-v34BvywBZJt6/s500/Parralox_257_Walk_the_Night_500px.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDieQ90hjFf8Znw97PqhJp9yD5f5hTUMnUCanWv4gV4qoIUqIobFbVwK0MjBI6auuUVn5iyoz6KTdjngqWg6-t-2QyH3bMq-Xvq_ZkyPgIpsVSlzHOSJ-a37-6E2azW9W9qP_srjawOXLiXVkLxZK8ZvXCauX_UPSIlVAj97KbQHllFfI-v34BvywBZJt6/s320/Parralox_257_Walk_the_Night_500px.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Walk The Night" has taken this cult classic </span><span style="font-family: arial;">originally recorded by Skatt Brothers</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> and turned it into a synth pop power track</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. The original version was used in the movie</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><i style="font-family: arial;">M3GAN</i><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">during the robotic doll's dance scene. It has since become a trend online with fans doing their own dances. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">This sounds like early Kraftwork or Human League with a modern twist. John commands this track. The music video uses footage of a dance troupe doing an extended dance routine. Check it out on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcP0fDEhb3o&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 </a></span><i style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcP0fDEhb3o&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">Poptastic Confessions</a></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcP0fDEhb3o&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank"> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PcP0fDEhb3o" width="320" youtube-src-id="PcP0fDEhb3o"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Kickstart My Heart (Instrumental)" is just that. It is a cover of the Mötley Crüe song turned into a synth pop delight.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lq0khfOJr2I" width="320" youtube-src-id="Lq0khfOJr2I"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq0khfOJr2I&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ&index=15" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBG3iuX99USGFXJxlJXqiETst7yAVyUzS84HB60TOcZTFY_EaTxg7-cYrIEp5S30jQnSCJ70sUYP11QPwxOI_9fB6CoQon91KI7tUcACGfd8KohwbHkgiBJCwVBr7gg8oKuUvmy66yjeXYQGMRJMLKjSiB2CtcQgwZ2hAEsZUkYXyaYEo2897GZjVzIYa/s500/Parralox_227_My_Life_500px.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBG3iuX99USGFXJxlJXqiETst7yAVyUzS84HB60TOcZTFY_EaTxg7-cYrIEp5S30jQnSCJ70sUYP11QPwxOI_9fB6CoQon91KI7tUcACGfd8KohwbHkgiBJCwVBr7gg8oKuUvmy66yjeXYQGMRJMLKjSiB2CtcQgwZ2hAEsZUkYXyaYEo2897GZjVzIYa/s320/Parralox_227_My_Life_500px.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"My Life" is indeed a cover of the Billy Joel classic. We weren't expecting this one. How can this sound more 80s than the original? Amazing. Have a listen ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qesJWoRBNFU" width="320" youtube-src-id="qesJWoRBNFU"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qesJWoRBNFU&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ&index=13" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Never Let Me Down Again" was written by Martin Gore. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Walk The Night" was written by David Andes and Richie Fontana. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Kickstart My Heart (Instrumental)" was written by Nikki Sixx.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"My Life" was written by Billy Joel.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">All songs were produced by John von Ahlen. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Holiday '23</i> is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added all of the tracks to </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Crying on the dancefloor,</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">—Davearama</span></span></div></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">P.S. Please follow Parralox and <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> on social media ...</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #800180;"><b>Parralox</b></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: blue;"><a href="https://parralox.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/parralox/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/parralox/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /><a href="https://www.parralox.com/" target="_blank"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Parralox's </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Official Site</span></a><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/parralox" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/parralox" target="_blank">YouTube</a></span><br /><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/04/an-interview-with-john-von-ahlen-of.html" target="_blank"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">A <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Interview with John von Ahlen of Parralox in 2015</span></a><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></span><br /><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">See our Top Songs of past years here ... Parralox had the <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">#1 Song of 2017</span>. They were in the <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">Top 21 in many other years</span>, too!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2023</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="background-color: #fcff01; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-90879715303544597432024-01-23T07:15:00.000-08:002024-02-01T15:15:48.413-08:00Rather Kill My Feelings by Flora Summers<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Last year, new artist Flora Summers captivated us with her first 3 singles, all of which did really well on our Top 101 Songs of 2023: <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/05/obsessions-by-flora-summers.html" target="_blank">"Obsessions"</a> (<a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/top-101-songs-of-2023-61-through-22.html" target="_blank">#42</a>), <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/sweet-summer-feels-by-flora-summers.html" target="_blank">"Sweet Summer Feels"</a> (<a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/8-of-2023.html" target="_blank">#8</a>), and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/10/little-while-longer-by-flora-summers.html" target="_blank">"Little While Longer"</a> (<a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/top-101-songs-of-2023-61-through-22.html" target="_blank">#28</a>). She has just released her 4th single "Rather Kill My Feelings." Let's check it out!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4sEO6q0N84i7-gqHGGwfiPOyzM1ZoLSsiIX4kAC9yqtwfxbYYUkpjHMzeeodY2fmJfSP31oG91QPiq9ijYdUiIgqAAZnZr2aMGWzxYCOeoyD7K_wzRGK74kf6IRg8ZHXlZg_sIWp0BscnEO14OrlHiy8FybdqBMTmw8HA5pzyNtqwEpZcZCu218goQN0D/s600/FloraSummersRKMF.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4sEO6q0N84i7-gqHGGwfiPOyzM1ZoLSsiIX4kAC9yqtwfxbYYUkpjHMzeeodY2fmJfSP31oG91QPiq9ijYdUiIgqAAZnZr2aMGWzxYCOeoyD7K_wzRGK74kf6IRg8ZHXlZg_sIWp0BscnEO14OrlHiy8FybdqBMTmw8HA5pzyNtqwEpZcZCu218goQN0D/s320/FloraSummersRKMF.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Rather Kill My Feelings" is a slow, quiet acoustic affair with raw emotions. Flora sings about being in love, but considers maybe it is better to not get her heart hurt. It's a beautiful song. Have a listen to the official audio on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEaw_zO8yeQ&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a> ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YEaw_zO8yeQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="YEaw_zO8yeQ"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Rather Kill My Feelings" was written and produced by Ida Johansson. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div></span></div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sweet summer feels,</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>P.S. Please follow Flora and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media …</span><span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #800180;"><b>Flora Summers</b></span></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thisisflorasummers" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/florasummers__/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></span></span></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Please like and share our posts so that more people hear the music!</i> </span></p><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>See our Top Songs of past years here ...</b> Last year in 2023, <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">Flora was in our Top 10</span>! She was also on our countdowns in <span style="background-color: #04ff00;">2019</span>, <span style="background-color: #04ff00;">2021</span>, and <span style="background-color: #04ff00;">2022</span> as one half of the duo Isle Of You.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" style="background-color: #04ff00;" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" style="background-color: #04ff00;" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #04ff00; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></p><div><br /></div></div></span></div></span></div></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-18474306349228635112024-01-22T09:28:00.000-08:002024-02-01T15:15:32.429-08:00Wild Eyes by Carda<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Australian artist Carda is starting the year off with a new single called "Wild Eyes" with Mingue. We have been featuring Carda's music since 2018 and most recently, his song <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/08/back-to-you-by-carda.html" target="_blank">"Back To You"</a> was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/2-of-2023.html" target="_blank">#2 in our Top 101 Songs of 2023</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfKr7tQysNXMKF92cfmP1EV2y1eHNohPRkX84lZ_e6kI85t4mirllj_HddfsbDOfPtr8AsXqrQE2iGUrmDW0bBkv5wdvasDX7AKRWjbmAAZKEPMYftW_8M4SLgNg89VlzMtCMRl7COoNZMf5oXyV1_i7O4AwJQlBfp2r015vDeyWwd7C4QWaj_BySCSL5/s1500/CardaWEmingue.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfKr7tQysNXMKF92cfmP1EV2y1eHNohPRkX84lZ_e6kI85t4mirllj_HddfsbDOfPtr8AsXqrQE2iGUrmDW0bBkv5wdvasDX7AKRWjbmAAZKEPMYftW_8M4SLgNg89VlzMtCMRl7COoNZMf5oXyV1_i7O4AwJQlBfp2r015vDeyWwd7C4QWaj_BySCSL5/s320/CardaWEmingue.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>"Wild Eyes" is a laid-back chill song with a lovely melody. Mingue gives a lovely warm and inviting vocal performance. The song is only 3 minutes long, so you will immediately want to play it again. We've added the official audio to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjWh0Qwyyjs&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist </a>...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FjWh0Qwyyjs" width="320" youtube-src-id="FjWh0Qwyyjs"></iframe></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Wild Eyes" was written by Adrian Cardamone (Carda), Ai Ming Oei, and Rowan Smeets. It was produced by Carda and Rowan Smeets. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Back to you,</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">—Davearama</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span>P.S. Please follow Carda and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media ....</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span><br /></span></p><div><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Carda</b></span></span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cardamusic/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cardamusic/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #ffa400;">Mingue</span></b></div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mingueofficial" target="_blank">Facebook</a></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mingueofficial/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></div></span><div style="margin: 0px;"><div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><i>Please like and share our links so that more people hear and buy the music!</i></span></span></span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>See our Top Songs of past years here ... </b>Carda has been in the Top 21 of our countdowns <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">for the past 6 years</span>! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2023</a>, </span><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2022</a>, </span><span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2021</a>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2020</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2019</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2018</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" target="_blank">2017</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" target="_blank">2016</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" target="_blank">2015</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" target="_blank">2014</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" target="_blank">2012</a><span>, </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" target="_blank">2011</a><span>, and </span><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" target="_blank">2010</a></span></p></div></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-60310564865608124952024-01-19T06:34:00.000-08:002024-02-01T15:14:51.518-08:00Supernova by Bananarama<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop legends Bananarama have just released a new single called "Supernova." It is the second single of new music from their forthcoming compilation album: <i>Glorious, The Ultimate Collection</i>. You may remember the first single from the album was <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/10/feel-love-by-bananarama.html" target="_blank">"Feel The Love"</a>, which was released in October of last year. <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/10/feel-love-by-bananarama.html" target="_blank">"Feel The Love"</a> was also <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/3-of-2023.html" target="_blank">#3 in our Top 101 Songs of 2023</a>. They also released a single of new mixes of <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/robert-de-niros-waitingvelvet-lies.html" target="_blank">"Robert De Niro's Waiting"</a> and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/robert-de-niros-waitingvelvet-lies.html" target="_blank">"Velvet Lies."</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_23u4KzJZlnHuerTwhnsYaY2ZRHihu1C_r6qbumTaXtwYu0tGIWTOqNQmiR_g6UZ2Rv0Jetn5dBRoPFdJ-dt2PBll1iJvcQ3UmIc1FcZ29AJeVoY1OK9jZ6STDCpI2VKNmtWxNmAZwHfCFsWnopL1QcAquqER0mmIiUJRBGlCh7shs72kIJRBntcPM2NJ/s800/BananaramaSupernova.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_23u4KzJZlnHuerTwhnsYaY2ZRHihu1C_r6qbumTaXtwYu0tGIWTOqNQmiR_g6UZ2Rv0Jetn5dBRoPFdJ-dt2PBll1iJvcQ3UmIc1FcZ29AJeVoY1OK9jZ6STDCpI2VKNmtWxNmAZwHfCFsWnopL1QcAquqER0mmIiUJRBGlCh7shs72kIJRBntcPM2NJ/s320/BananaramaSupernova.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Supernova" starts off as sounding like a disco electro banger from the intro. However, it changes rather quickly as the haunting melody takes it to another space age dimension. The lyrics about being infatuated with a lover. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">This is</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> a dark, dream pop love song. See the official lyric music video on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoSVnzrMIIc&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZoSVnzrMIIc" width="320" youtube-src-id="ZoSVnzrMIIc"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Supernova" was written by </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Ian Masterson, who produced the track. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Stay wild,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">—Davearama<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">P.S. Please follow Bananarama and <i>Poptastic Confessions </i>on social media ....</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial;">Bananarama</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBananarama" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Facebook</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bananarama_official/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://www.bananarama.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Official Website</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/08/interview-with-keren-from-bananarama-in.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;">Davearama's 2005 interview with Keren</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/08/interview-with-sara-of-bananarama-in.html" target="_blank">Davearama's 2006 interview with Sara</a></span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Poptastic Confessions</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoptasticConfessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poptasticconfessions/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-12th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"><i>Poptastic Confessions</i> 12th Anniversary</a></span></span></div></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Please like and share our posts so that more people hear the music!</i> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>See our Top Songs of past years here ...</b> Bananarama had our <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">#1 songs in 2012 and 2019</span>. They also had songs in our Top 21 in <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2010</span>, <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2022</span>, and <span style="background-color: #01ffff;">2023</span>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2024/01/tidbits-about-2023-countdown.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2023</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2023/12/revisiting-2022.html" style="background-color: #01ffff;" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2022/12/revisiting-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2021/12/revisiting-2020.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2020/12/revisiting-2019.html" style="background-color: #fcff01; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2019/12/revisiting-2018.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2018</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2018/12/revisiting-2017.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2017</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2017/12/revisiting-2016.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2016</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2016/12/revisiting-2015.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2015</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2015/12/revisiting-2014.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2014/12/revisiting-2013.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/12/revisiting-2012.html" style="background-color: #fcff01; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/revisiting-2011.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2011</a>, and <a href="http://poptasticconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/12/revisiting-2010.html" style="background-color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2010</a></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Davearamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17820774190688894318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316720632150545909.post-55477668179525837132024-01-18T10:05:00.000-08:002024-01-18T10:37:40.764-08:00Devlish Dreams by Emly Clausen<span style="font-family: arial;">Dear Poptastic Readers,</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">New artist alert: Emly Clausen is a a Swedish artist and she has a new song called "Devlish Dreams" that was brought to our attention in December. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQV-m4BOa1glS7r-sRKcTW_KdzkhdebYIwGIJlOUEIjWOXJxfkoe0DhODgD16ZUQVVT6rDnfi792FwHqtH0gfWCuKUEy91FusateUxExJZYwA5EzyaxT-2ji0Ixt-rm5i3GC5vkXxtICDZj780JFxZmQtJqUppW6x8d70KTBsTHrXu3DfLJ69kFfHjNv7/s625/EmilyClausenDD.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="625" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQV-m4BOa1glS7r-sRKcTW_KdzkhdebYIwGIJlOUEIjWOXJxfkoe0DhODgD16ZUQVVT6rDnfi792FwHqtH0gfWCuKUEy91FusateUxExJZYwA5EzyaxT-2ji0Ixt-rm5i3GC5vkXxtICDZj780JFxZmQtJqUppW6x8d70KTBsTHrXu3DfLJ69kFfHjNv7/s320/EmilyClausenDD.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Devilish Dreams" is a happy-go-lucky upbeat pop song that is very energetic. It has a lovely melody and Emly sounds great. There is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9b8HhZjVeQ" target="_blank">an official lyric video</a>. However, we were unable to add it to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FARJhlk2foU&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6Mtqr9YjWssqQhaqRXVClQ" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> YouTube Playlist</a>, so we added the official audio ...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FARJhlk2foU" width="320" youtube-src-id="FARJhlk2foU"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">"Devilish Dreams" was written by Linda Sonnvik, Martin Påhlsson, and Zakarias Hauffman. It was produced by RedTop, Linda Sonnvik, and partillemartin. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. Listen to it on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">our</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?si=74092219e064496d" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">2024 <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> Playlist on Spotify</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/6i5aCIRdNWzbxg8nMQJl81?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Cheers then,</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">—Davearama</span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">P.S. Please follow Emly and <i>Poptastic Confessions</i> on social media!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: purple;"><b>Emly Clausen</b></span><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emlyclausen/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; white-space: normal; widows: auto;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: red; 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