Elton Motello is both the moniker of Alan Ward (aka Alan Timms, formerly a member of Bastard along with Damned guitarist Brian James), the lead singer and songwriter, and the name of the band itself. Debuting in 1977 on Belgian record label Pinball.
This first came to my attention 20 yrs. later on the kick ass John Waters (the self-proclaimed master of "bad taste") compilation CD "A Date With John Waters "
"Jet Boy, Jet Girl" is a risqué song about a 15-year-old boy's sexual relationship with another guy, who then rejects him for a girl. With its chorus of "ooh ooh ooh ooh, he gives me head," it has been embraced as something of a gay punk anthem.
This song KICKS ASS!
Showing posts with label 70's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 70's. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Classic "Rock" song of the day: Cat Stevens "Moonshadow"
One of my all time favorites. Period. This song always has and always will hold a very special place in my heart. It reminds me of the good times growing up in the 70's. Cat Stevens "Moonshadow" from the wonderful 1971 album Teaser and the Firecat. The album reached #2 on the Billboard charts and as of 2001 has reached Triple Platinum status and the song reached #10...it will always be a #1 to me!
It is also the title of a children's book written and illustrated by Cat Stevens. The story features the title characters from the album cover, top-hatted young Teaser and his pet Firecat, who attempt to put the moon back in its place after it falls from the sky. Published in 1972, the book has been out of print since the mid-1970s.
In 1977 an animated version, narrated by Spike Milligan and using the song "Moonshadow", was a segment in Fantastic Animation Festival. I would imagine it's pretty rare and few have seen...so here you go, enjoy!
It is also the title of a children's book written and illustrated by Cat Stevens. The story features the title characters from the album cover, top-hatted young Teaser and his pet Firecat, who attempt to put the moon back in its place after it falls from the sky. Published in 1972, the book has been out of print since the mid-1970s.
In 1977 an animated version, narrated by Spike Milligan and using the song "Moonshadow", was a segment in Fantastic Animation Festival. I would imagine it's pretty rare and few have seen...so here you go, enjoy!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
A new DISCOvery!
I was trolling through the first few posts made to a favorite blog of mine (joe.my.god) and saw this song mentioned. Although I didn't recognize the artists name, the song title sounded familiar....and sure enough I was right! Erasure covered this about 20 years ago as a B side to "You Surround Me" off their 1989 album, "Wild!"
I think I am way grooving on the original, it's awesome!
I think I am way grooving on the original, it's awesome!
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