Before this song took over the airwaves and became a Australian veteran I first used to hear it on RRR. A different version than the one I ended up buying as a single. This version was a lot closer to the New Wave sound that was taking over the English charts at the time. And it seemed to owe a little debt to Wreckless Eric's Whole Wide World". I just loved the opening. Still like listening to that guitar bit at the front. Which is joined by the bass. Then the band keeps building the song up, pushing the momentum, like a train.
Went and saw them at the Crystal Ballroom and they were great on stage. It's actually a very clear memory. I was standing right at the back leaning on the railings next to the mixer. I guess I'd never stood there before. The support band featured a guy who was in neighbours at the time and they did a version of "Some Weird Sin" by Iggy Pop. Memorable gig in a strange way. Maybe I was sober.
I went out and bought a signed copy of the album. It seemed everyone had a signed copy. They worked hard.
No comments:
Post a Comment