Picked this up on a compilation CD where all these bands did covers of famous and not so famous bands. 18 Unoriginal Hits by 18 original artists.. The Gigolo Aunts who were often compared to Teenage Fanclub did a Fannies type version of Serious Drugs, a song by BMX Bandits who were close to the Fannies and even had Norman Blake from that band singing lead vocals on one version. All slightly confusing. But when I played it to my wife she thought it was Teenage Fanclub. It's even got a "The Concept" fade out.
Which doesn't take away from what is a great version of a great song. One I never get tired of listening to. I only just found out they were an American band too. I know nothing about them and this is the only song of their's I've heard.
I think I saw the album first round Neil Wedd's house at one time. Neil is a legendary Melbourne rock promoter. He was doing something at the Hi Fi bar at the time. He got me to do a Rubber Soul night at the Hifi. The first night had girls in dancing cages. The second night we were upstairs in the small room. I'm not even sure there was ever a third night. The same kind of thing as happened when I've tried to re-do other nights too. I should of learned by now to keep those excellent club nights in the past. Then again I just got a call about the Lizard Lounge. What with the clubs and re-unions it's all getting a bit Doctor Who round here.
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