The version with Ofra Haza on it. This was a re-release of an earlier single remixed mainly for the American market. They added Ofra to the mix and made it one of the great Gothic singles. I first heard the single when I was down at the Lizard lounge on a Thursday night. Thursday nights at the Lizard lounge were free entry so apart from getting some of my DJs to work there or give new DJs a trial by giving them some slots I didn't really have much to do with it. Oh and they used my lights, turntables and I included the night in my advertising too. No matter that it was completely packed every Thursday I was lucky to get a free beer. I couldn't complain really because Fridays and Saturdays had gone through the roof so I was kinda successful. But here I am complaining. We started Thursday nights off at $5 entry but no one turned up. So we made it free and bang! it was off. So it was just there. And I guess it helped promote Lizard Lounge. Oh well.
Anyway I digress. from the opening chords of Temple Of Love it's just an exciting rock record. It really moves. Forget the Gothic label, this is a rock record completely. And then when the middle eastern vocals of Ofra Haza come in it takes it up to a whole higher level. It's made for the dance floor. Colour, flashing lights, smoke. Incredibly dramatic stuff.
Hi Griffo,
ReplyDeletethis is Christine, we use to be neighbours in Christine street blackburn. I read your post about my dad and by brother giving you the daddy cool record. Just a couple of things..... my brothers name in Tony Not Edwin, that is our last name. And we lived in Blackburn not nuddawadding!!!!!Your Mum was Muriel? and sister Hazel? Looks like you have done well in your music although I must admit I haven't heard of you??
Hi Christine
ReplyDeletehow are you? did I write we lived in NUnawading not Blackburn South? My bad. Yep after all these years ..nearly 40 some memories get a bit mixed up. Sorry about the Tony Edwin mix up I'l go back and change it. I should also write about Zoot and when we used to see them at the beach concerts. That was very cool. How is Tony? we used to hang out a bit? there were a few kids on that street! And we all used to hang around outside your place
cheers
rob