Saturday, September 28, 2013

Goodness Gracious Me - Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers

"Goodness Gracious Me" is a comedy song recorded by Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren, and was a top 5 UK single in 1960. It features Sellers acting the role of an Indian doctor, and Loren of his wealthy Italian patient – who fall in love.
The song was conceived and instigated by George Martin, who was the producer at that time of Peter Sellers' comedy recordings. Great song!

Friday, September 27, 2013

AEIOU Sometimes Y - EBN OZN

"AEIOU" became an international MTV and dance club hit, reaching Top 20 on the Billboard (magazine) Club Chart. It remains a modern rock radio and 1980s music staple. AllMusic writes that the song "combines intelligence, melody, and weirdness in just the right doses.

Recorded in 1981, "AEIOU" has the distinction of being the first single ever recorded entirely on a computer in the United States.


Thursday, September 26, 2013

Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury and The Blockheads

"Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" is a song and single by Ian Dury and The Blockheads, first released 23 November 1978 . It went to number one on the UK Singles Chart in January 1979, and is the band's most successful single ever. It also was named best single of 1979 in the Pazz & Jop poll.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Only You Can - FOX

Fox was a British-based pop band popular in the mid-1970s. Led by American songwriter and record producer Kenny Young, the band was perhaps best known for its charismatic Australian lead singer Susan Traynor, who performed under the name Noosha Fox.

The band's self-titled debut album was released on GTO Records in 1975 to critical acclaim. The lead single, "Only You Can", was a Top 10 hit in the UK Singles Chart.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Can't Buy Me Love - Peter Sellers


Back in the late 1950s, George Martin recorded two albums with the late, great Peter Sellers. When Martin started working with the Beatles a few years later, he put the actor in touch with the musicians, and they became fast friends. This relationship paved the way for some good comedy songs. Here is one of my favorites. Can't Buy Me Love. If you can find his other comedy recordings grab them. They are hilarious.