Poptastic Confessions

Poptastic Confessions

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

#10 of 2011

#10 in my favourite songs of 2011 is "Boo Shuffle" by The Pipettes! Oh how I love The Pipettes! They had my #1 song of 2006 with "Pull Shapes" while "Your Kisses Are Wasted On Me" came in at #7 that same year. Also that year, "Dirty Mind" came in at #12 and "Judy" came in at #18.



In 2007, the released a video for "Because It's Not Love (But It's Still A Feeling)" while on tour in the US. The song came in at #11 on my 2007 countdown. I saw them in concert in San Francisco that year and I met them after the show and got their autographs. Sadly, no photos. 


In 2010, The Pipettes came in at #3 with "Call Me" and in at #11with "Stop The Music." I do wish "Thank You" had been the last single from their second album, as it was divine.


I don't always like The Pipettes' single covers as it doesn't feature pictures of them. You can see the original cover here. Here is the cover I made with a photo someone took at the filming of the video.



I actually saw The Pipettes in concert this year in San Francisco. They were AMAZING! And of course, I knew most of the dance moves to their songs! Yes, really! After the show we got to meet them and they were so very nice and sweet.

Davearama meets The Pipettes: Gwenno, Dave, and Ani.


They actually played "Boo Shuffle" in concert. It was the only song I didn't know. Their first album was very 60s wall of sound. Their second album was like 70s disco with a hint of funk. The latest single sounds like it could have been on their first album. So I'm not sure which musical direction they are going, but it doesn't matter, they are FAB!

For the video, a group of dancers called The Actionettes help out. The daughter of late producer Martin Rushent named Amy, can be seen dancing between Ani and Gwenno and sitting next to them at the piano. Martin produced The Pipettes second album, as well as this single.



You can purchase The Pipettes music on iTunes.

See the rest of the countdown here ...

11. "We Are The Drums" by Le Kid


12. "Big" by Sneaky Sound System




13. "Beat Of My Drum" by Nicola Roberts


14. "Bullets" by Rebecca & Fiona



15. "Notorious" by The Saturdays




16. "Think About It" by Melanie C




18. "Call Your Girlfriend" by Robyn


19. "Party In My Head" by September



20. "Jane Doe" by Rebecca & Fiona


 Bonus: #21 "Starlight" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor



See our Top Songs of 2010 

#11 of 2011

#11 in my favourite songs of 2011 is "We Are The Drums" by Le Kid. You've already met Le Kid as they were #21 on my list. And their song "We Should Go Home Together" was also #12 on my 2010 list.




"We Are The Drums" was the single that helped launch the album. It's quite a little catchy number with a lovely chorus. Unfortunately, Le Kid didn't make a video for it. I'm not sure 
why as it is definitely worthy of having one. So, you'll have to enjoy this live performance on Swedish TV. The singers have some funny wigs on!



Le Kid's "We Are The Drums" is on their debut album Oh Alright! Unfortunately, it is currently not available in the US. Hopefully soon!

See the rest of the countdown here ...

12. "Big" by Sneaky Sound System




13. "Beat Of My Drum" by Nicola Roberts


14. "Bullets" by Rebecca & Fiona



15. "Notorious" by The Saturdays




16. "Think About It" by Melanie C




18. "Call Your Girlfriend" by Robyn


19. "Party In My Head" by September



20. "Jane Doe" by Rebecca & Fiona


 Bonus: #21 "Starlight" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor



See our Top Songs of 2010 

#12 of 2011

#12 in my favourite songs of 2011 is "Big" by Sneaky Sound System.


When my friend Maarten, who runs the wonderful Popsessed website, posted a video from a group called Sneaky Sound System to his Facebook page, I went bonkers. The song was "Big" and indeed it was very big. Well, I spent the next hour on YouTube watching videos from Sneaky Sound System. And, well ... I'm hooked! Just watch and listen to this gorgeous, poptastic soaring melody ...



Sneaky Sound System's music is available on everywhere.

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13. "Beat Of My Drum" by Nicola Roberts


14. "Bullets" by Rebecca & Fiona



15. "Notorious" by The Saturdays




16. "Think About It" by Melanie C




18. "Call Your Girlfriend" by Robyn


19. "Party In My Head" by September



20. "Jane Doe" by Rebecca & Fiona


 Bonus: #21 "Starlight" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor



See our Top Songs of 2010 

#13 of 2011

#13 in my favourite songs of 2011 is "Beat Of My Drum" by Nicola Roberts. I saw that Chartrigger put this song on their worst songs of the year list. Oh well. Honestly, when I first 
saw the video, I thought … "How horrible." However, I found myself singing it the rest of the day. It became an earworm! I had to listen to it over and over.




So who is Nicola Roberts? Well, she was a member of the British girl group called Girls Aloud, which is currently on an extended break. This was her debut solo single. It's funny how bad I thought it was, and now I love it. However, I don't love her outfit in the video. 
Those hot pants are hideous! It looks like she is wearing a diaper! And that shirt and jacket! Someone lied to her when she put it all together and said, "How do I look?"




The song is fun and quirky. And I love that in a pop song!

Nicola Roberts music is not available on US iTunes. 
However, you can find it on mp3va.com with a prepaid account.

See the rest of the countdown here ...


14. "Bullets" by Rebecca & Fiona



15. "Notorious" by The Saturdays




16. "Think About It" by Melanie C




18. "Call Your Girlfriend" by Robyn


19. "Party In My Head" by September



20. "Jane Doe" by Rebecca & Fiona


 Bonus: #21 "Starlight" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor



See our Top Songs of 2010 


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

#14 of 2011

#14 in my favourite songs of 2011 is "Bullets" by Rebecca & Fiona.



From the moment we saw the video, we knew we loved these girls. They are having so much fun and they are a bit naughty. No, not like that. They just have a wicked sense of humor. The song is awesome, even though we don't really get the lyrics. Check out the video here ...

See the rest of the countdown here ...

15. "Notorious" by The Saturdays




16. "Think About It" by Melanie C




18. "Call Your Girlfriend" by Robyn



19. "Party In My Head" by September


#20. "Jane Doe" by Rebecca & Fiona


 Bonus: #21 "Starlight" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor



See our Top Songs of 2010