Usually (well for the last few decades anyway) Eurovision songs are quickly (and many would say) best forgotten, however the Netherlands 2014 entry Calm After The Storm is actually not too bad. It fits nicely into the easy listening category, being a melodic country sort of song, and the official video is done in a […] Continue reading → 
Music video for Rhinestone Cowboy (Giddy Up Giddy Up) by Rikki & Daz featuring the legendary Glen Campbell. This was a surprise chart success for the dance music duo and the single reached number 12 in the UK charts in 2002. This was in no small part to the efforts of BBC radio presenter Chris […] Continue reading → 
Apeman was released in 1970 and was Ray Davies somewhat tongue in cheek (at least we assume so) swipe at the rapid changes in modern life. In the song he expressed dissatisfaction with the modern world and the problems man were creating, stating he wants to “sail away to a distant shore and make like […] Continue reading → 
The Chordettes were huge in the 1950s and some of their songs are still familiar to this day, with their 1958 hit Lollipop & their 1st No 1 hit Mr Sandman being amongst the best known. We particularly remember the latter from the classic 1980s movie “Back To The Future” and more recently “Lollipop” was […] Continue reading → 
Classic Rock anthem often blasting out in some of the harder excercise classes in the local gym. This is the great live version from Rock in Rio. Has some powerful lyrics reflecting this often suppressed less savoury piece of American history: White man came across the sea He brought us pain and misery He killed […] Continue reading → 
Another cool summer hit with a great thumping beat from Flo Rida, helped in no small part by Sia. Continue reading → 
“We Are Young” is One of those songs which grows on you, you may not instantly grab you when you first hear it, but after a couple of listens you are hooked. Janelle Monáe has one of the brightest smiles you will ever see too. We particularly like this acoustic version. Continue reading → 
A great feel good song who’s lyrics reflect the need to remain optimistic in the face of adversity. A Fan favourite from the 1990’s. Continue reading → 
Lady Gaga shows her versatility with a country influenced number – the video is a bit art house though. Continue reading → 
Another Classic Tune from David Guetta’s album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate – addictively catchy beat backed by excellent Sia vocals. Continue reading → 