glowingember Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 The first thread was closed, thought of sharing some classic brit pop and their early clips. The first one I came across during CB is Pet Shop Boys' West End Girls. There have been different clips of the performance of this song, usually it's theatrical with Chris Lowe as the silent and expressionless keyboardist, much like Vince Clark. Here is a youthful version of the song, maybe it's a first release as it sounded quite different from the one I'm more familiar with. The last 2 seconds showed a playful side of Chris Lowe. angel_dust 1 Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted May 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 While discussing 80s brit music with a friend many years back, he mentioned New Order's Blue Monday. I wasn't quite drawn to it then, but later it became one of my go-to music. angel_dust 1 Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) And who can forget Top of The Pops, a weekly chart show that was synonymous with Brit Pop? Edited July 10, 2020 by steppenwolf glowingember 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Oasis vs blur take that vs boyzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Paloma Faith, undoubtedly one of the few British Female Pop Artists in recent years, who's among the ranks of Alison Moyet & Annie Lennox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 I wonder if there was a band called 2 choose 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 7/11/2020 at 4:00 AM, begleitung said: Oasis vs blur So it's Oasis vs Blur, or Blur vs Oasis? But who won? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, steppenwolf said: So it's Oasis vs Blur, or Blur vs Oasis? But who won? Let's go back to 1995, and you be the judge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Blur nvr stood a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Music Lover Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 Contemporary Brit pop song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) The Creatures first surfaced in 1981 as a side project of Siouxsie and the Banshees frontwoman Siouxsie Sioux and the band's drummer, Budgie. Here's their cover of Herbie Mann's Right Now from 1983, which peaked at No. 14 in the UK Singles Chart. Edited March 20, 2021 by steppenwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Very sexy move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 5/8/2020 at 3:20 PM, glowingember said: While discussing 80s brit music with a friend many years back, he mentioned New Order's Blue Monday. I wasn't quite drawn to it then, but later it became one of my go-to music. I like Mash-ups, and I think this one's quite well done, or is it a case of love it or hate it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 This... ...adds this, Now Mash It Up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 I believe everyone should know the two tunes behind this mash-up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) So far, I am only familiar with Dead Or Alive's You Spin me Round. I just came across Turn Around and Turn to 10. It's very catchy. Could have been an early Kylie song or an 80s Cantopop. Edited November 8, 2020 by glowingember steppenwolf 1 Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Recent nostalgia...I decided to revisit Frankie Goes To Hollywood. I remember they were a phenomenon then. Looking at the Relax video now, wow, it's extreme, even if I'm comparing it with current standard. And Power of Love, sung by a very obvious gay group in 1984, depicting the nativity scene, should outraged many people then. Sometimes, TPOL still gives me goosebumps...it's hauntingly beautiful. steppenwolf 1 Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Sometimes I wish Pet Shop Boys is given more airplay... This sad song wasn't released as a single, but melody-wise and lyrics-wise, I love it. The way it used to be. Another of my all-time favourite: Miserablism. Is being miserable a common theme for them? Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) A cover of Oasis’ single performed by BBC Radio 2 Allstars, comprising of 24 artists including Kylie Minogue, Cher, Robbie Williams, Mel C, Paloma Faith and Nile Rodgers is on course to claim Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart this Friday... In December 1984, another notable charity single made it to number 1 too, and this needs no introduction at all... Both are great songs, and for good causes too, but how many of the artistes can you identify and name in the current one? More importantly how many of them are actually British? With Billie Eilish new single Therefore I Am also in the running for this week's top spot, and last week's chart-topper, Ariana Grande continues to prove a powerhouse on streaming services, can Brit Pop really & still rules? God Save the Queen, may God save Brit Pop too... Edited November 20, 2020 by steppenwolf glowingember 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 21, 2020 Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 11/19/2020 at 2:27 PM, steppenwolf said: A cover of Oasis’ single performed by BBC Radio 2 Allstars, comprising of 24 artists including Kylie Minogue, Cher, Robbie Williams, Mel C, Paloma Faith and Nile Rodgers is on course to claim Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart this Friday... "Ariana Grande’s Positions has clinched a fourth week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart following a close race to the finish line. The track earned 44,600 chart sales including 5.6 million streams to continue its reign at the top, pipping close competition from Billie Eilish’s new single Therefore I Am – which lands just 960 chart sales behind at Number 2, Billie’s fourth Top 5 hit. The BBC Radio 2 Allstars’ charity cover of Oasis’ Stop Crying Your Heart Out, in aid of BBC Children In Need finishes at Number 7, and is the most downloaded single of the week with over 22,000 digital download sales..." (Source: https://www.officialcharts.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 21, 2020 Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) I'm never a fan of Oasis or the Gallagher brothers, but Liam Gallagher's Christmas offering this year does sound promising, or at least the first few notes does... For the first time, I really hope he can claim the much coveted Christmas #1 this year, and bring back some hope for Brit Pop... Edited November 21, 2020 by steppenwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Taken from her new album Infinite Things, which debut at #4 in the album chart this week, Paloma Faith is one of the remaining few finest British female singers IMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Top of the pop was the coolest. steppenwolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/21/2020 at 5:11 PM, steppenwolf said: I'm never a fan of Oasis or the Gallagher brothers, but Liam Gallagher's Christmas offering this year does sound promising, or at least the first few notes does... Shades of John Lennon there? I like it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with these new UK Christmas releases... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 i love Blinding lights by The Weekend and taylor swift music! Britpop is the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyseeker Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 They not from UK 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyseeker Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 Any LINE groups for britpop or 80s, 90s music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Paloma has been consistent.I like her. Somehow she reminds me of a cross between Tracy Ullman and Florence...in a good way. Band Aids' Do they know it's X'mas? was such incredible news in those days. But I remembered feeling underwhelmed when it was released as a single. But it's stood the test of time. Still a great hit which led to the different versions. Battle between Oasis and Blur...wasn't caught by the battle then. Though I much prefer Blur and Damon Albarn. Feeling nostalgic, here's Sinead in her glamourous self. My favourite Blur song...done by Pet Shop Boys JuzAGuy and steppenwolf 1 1 Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) Sinead - this is her most epic song (for me)...she seems to self-implode with so much energy and emotion. My teenhood song from Thompson Twins - We are detective. It sounds kiddie now but loved it then...also I used to find Tom Bailey attractive. And Alannah Currie reminds me of Ana Matronic. Edited December 3, 2020 by glowingember Grammar steppenwolf 1 Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 When I hear U2, Ultravox somehow pop up in my mind. I don't appreciate U2 and Bono's music somehow. Midge Ure' voice and Ultravox's melodies are more haunting for me. steppenwolf 1 Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/4/2020 at 12:12 AM, glowingember said: Band Aids' Do they know it's X'mas? was such incredible news in those days. @glowingember, you've heard this latest version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 i like shawn mandes wonder and jennifer lopez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 LadBaby topped the Christmas singles chart for the past 2 years with covers in aid of a food bank charity... Will this parody cover of Journey's Don't Stop Believin' be their third consecutive Christmas Number 1 this year? All will be revealed this Friday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 On 12/23/2020 at 12:48 PM, steppenwolf said: LadBaby topped the Christmas singles chart for the past 2 years with covers in aid of a food bank charity... Will this parody cover of Journey's Don't Stop Believin' be their third consecutive Christmas Number 1 this year? All will be revealed this Friday... Well done LadBaby, they did it!!! And guess what sneaked in at #5? Take a bow Boris " F***ing C***" Johnson! barney1977 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) The selections here are music to my ears, some of the best Brit Pop tunes IMO (plus some other non-Brits too)... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000r3g2 Do you share the same preference as well? Edited January 13, 2021 by steppenwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) A classic covered... ...for this new British TV series Edited March 9, 2021 by steppenwolf glowingember and barney1977 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted January 29, 2021 Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Nice song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Any guess on who this is, anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) RIP Sir Tom Moore... Edited February 5, 2021 by steppenwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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barney1977 Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 This is what you get when do a 80s homage remix to a remixed track - late 80s Britpop all over again! ❤️❤️❤️ steppenwolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 glowingember 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_dust Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just heard this the other day. steppenwolf and glowingember 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_dust Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 All-time favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney1977 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Steps & Michelle Visage!!!! As we speak now, Michelle’s back in the UK to shoot the video for this. Can’t wait! steppenwolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_dust Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 ok technically it's not pop but i'll never get sick of this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I wonder who are the popular britpop stars now harry stiles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, begleitung said: I wonder who are the popular britpop stars now harry stiles? Justin Bieber and Billie elish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney1977 Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Guest Guest said: Justin Bieber and Billie elish. Errr... they’re Canadian and American respectively, not Brits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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