The previous post – plus the disappointing fact that the iTunes store caters best to top-40-type tastes – got me thinking: what is the epitome of the perfect pop song? One of those confections that buries itself in your brain, probably boppy, probably short? Nothing deep or profound here, we’re talking pop!
I remember a radio interview with Tim Rice, who stated that his perfect example of a pop song was “My Little Runaway” by Del Shannon. Meh (tho’ it does have that great musitron solo). One of my top contenders is “Roll to Me” by Del Amitri (what is it about Dels and pop songs?)
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aiabx says:
December 3, 2004 at 12:53 am (UTC 0)
3 faves;
Brand New Cadillac (The Clash do the best cover of it)
Don’t Worry Baby – The Beach Boys
Suffragette City – David Bowie (or maybe Rebel Rebel – I can’t decide)
-aiabx
David "Here For A Long, Long Time" Barker says:
December 3, 2004 at 1:25 pm (UTC 0)
Gilligan’s FREAKING Island.
And a lot of 80s New Wave that bounces around in there for a while if I even hear just a few words of it.
David "Me Again" Barker says:
December 3, 2004 at 1:38 pm (UTC 0)
Well, that didn’t work. I clicked the wrong thing. And I don’t know what it was.
I like the pretentious neo-romantic poseur cool stuff just to waste time, a little Culture Club, maybe, Thompson Twins. That sort of harmless drivel. Keeps me busy.