irock
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Post by irock on Jan 13, 2004 15:18:23 GMT -5
INXS was one of my favorite groups back in the 80s. During that decade (which was pretty much devoid of any good, creative rock music) they were like a ray of sunshine with their unique, dance-rock sound and fun lyrics. This song was no exception. The band was obviously having a great time recording this outstanding cover of the Easybeats' original. Hard to say which version is best, but I think this one had the more irresistible beat. I haven't heard the original in many years, I've looked for it but haven't been able to find it.
Wha'cha think?
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mst3k
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Post by mst3k on Jan 13, 2004 16:44:20 GMT -5
I really like this song. :)
Featured in the movie The Lost Boys, btw.
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jond7699
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Post by jond7699 on Jan 13, 2004 16:58:29 GMT -5
I loved Inxs. I was shocked to hear of Michaels suicide. This band will forever be one of the biggest and brightest stars of the 80's / early 90's. This is an awesome song although my favorite would have to be "Suicide Blond"
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stevie nice
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Post by stevie nice on Jan 15, 2004 9:52:39 GMT -5
I don't think I'm familiar with Easybeats version, but I love this as well as about 90% of their stuff, especially the aforementioned "Suicide Blonde" and their big dance club breakthrough, "Original Sin."
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Post by reception on Aug 1, 2004 9:14:50 GMT -5
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billcs
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Post by billcs on Aug 1, 2004 11:38:40 GMT -5
INXS was one of my favorite groups back in the 80s. During that decade (which was pretty much devoid of any good, creative rock music) they were like a ray of sunshine with their unique, dance-rock sound and fun lyrics. This song was no exception. The band was obviously having a great time recording this outstanding cover of the Easybeats' original. Hard to say which version is best, but I think this one had the more irresistible beat. I haven't heard the original in many years, I've looked for it but haven't been able to find it. Wha'cha think? It's also on the INXS anthology, Shine Like It Does. www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JG90/qid=1091384830/sr=1-10/ref=sr_1_10/002-6947940-7114457?v=glance&s=music |
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cartman2002
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Post by cartman2002 on Nov 30, 2006 22:13:42 GMT -5
This tune reached #47 on the Hot 100 in 1987 and it was INXS' only collaboration that was released as a single even they would record songs with Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders and Ray Charles later on in their career
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jimmy74747
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Post by jimmy74747 on Nov 30, 2006 22:58:46 GMT -5
Great song, though I haven't heard this one in awhile.
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