Artists honouring other artists. Many of these songs are deeply felt creations, acknowledging musical icons for their lasting personal and social influence. Commodores, Nightshift A 1985 shout-out to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died the previous year. A big radio hit for the Commodores, in a New Wave era dominated by drum machines and the devil’s keyboard - the awful, omnipresent Yamaha DX-7.
It's funny you mention the DX7, didn't know that it had such a reputation. I remember an article where someone in U2 mentioned that it had revolutionized their sound for the shift towards more the ambient textures that dominate their Unforgettable Fire album; which is a favorite of mine, shelving comments for the moment on their now dubious WEF angled political commentary. I have increasingly more and more time now Ian Dury. I realize that I missed the boat a bit with this performer back in the 80's. Great stuff as always Geoff. You take us on a nice musical journey.
I'm starting at the back and working my way forward, and honestly, you got me rolling over in more ways than one...fabulous list, dude...thanks!
It's funny you mention the DX7, didn't know that it had such a reputation. I remember an article where someone in U2 mentioned that it had revolutionized their sound for the shift towards more the ambient textures that dominate their Unforgettable Fire album; which is a favorite of mine, shelving comments for the moment on their now dubious WEF angled political commentary. I have increasingly more and more time now Ian Dury. I realize that I missed the boat a bit with this performer back in the 80's. Great stuff as always Geoff. You take us on a nice musical journey.