98. Runaway Boys by The Stray Cats 1981

A rockabilly hit from the early eighties that reminds me of the first Mod club Kommotion which was in the back room of the Prince Alfred Hotel in Richmond. Sometimes when I wasn't playing a gig on a Wednesday night I 'd be a guest DJ. I guess this is where all my DJing started.
Anyway although a Mod club there was always room for good music. And in early 1981 this song was roaring up the charts but was also beloved of all the cool cats including the Mods. Maybe because it was different to the soul and new Mod and sixties it stood out.

The Kommotion was started by Michael and Chris in a room the size of a living room. Huge speakers. A couple of turntables and a little window where you bought your beers. You danced until you couldn't breathe because of the heat and then you went into the back courtyard where all the scooters were lined up ready to be admired. smoked cigarettes and planned your weekend. It's where the Melbourne Mod scene finally found it's legs. Brilliant summer nights.