The Go Go's — This Town
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iTuner wrote:
"Classically horrible" is a phrase I would use to describe something other than this - like Styx, Boston, or Kansas: soul-less products which were manufactured for the derivation of profit with no other aesthetic consideration - three of the pioneers of "corporate rock". This band, in my opinion, at least, had a sense of "fun". Belinda Carlisle was a babe as well.
Classically horrible, but its great to hear.
Had a huge crush on Belinda Carlisle.
Had a huge crush on Belinda Carlisle.
"Classically horrible" is a phrase I would use to describe something other than this - like Styx, Boston, or Kansas: soul-less products which were manufactured for the derivation of profit with no other aesthetic consideration - three of the pioneers of "corporate rock". This band, in my opinion, at least, had a sense of "fun". Belinda Carlisle was a babe as well.
I remember flipping through my cousin's album collection when I was 12, and this is the only album I am absolutely certain he had — that cover art definitely stood out from the rest, very memorable!
Love those harmonies.
thewiseking wrote:
so long ago...l remember seeing them at Kings Dominion in 1984, with INXS as the opening act. wow. so long ago.
perfect pop. oh the memories! remember seeing them on a bill with Joe Jackson and The Specials. memorable
so long ago...l remember seeing them at Kings Dominion in 1984, with INXS as the opening act. wow. so long ago.
ptooey wrote:
Definitely still crushworthy. As were the other Go-Gos. Saw them open for the Police (Ghost in the Machine tour).
Err. Wiedlin. And she's still very crushworthy.
Definitely still crushworthy. As were the other Go-Gos. Saw them open for the Police (Ghost in the Machine tour).
perfect pop. oh the memories! remember seeing them on a bill with Joe Jackson and The Specials. memorable
Classically horrible, but its great to hear.
Had a huge crush on Belinda Carlisle.
Had a huge crush on Belinda Carlisle.
Oh. Hell. Yeah.
sirdroseph wrote:
CSB
I talked with all the Go Go ladies after a show at the Agora Ballroom in Atlanta out at their Tourbus (It was probably 81-82) and they all were really funny and friendly EXCEPT Jane Wiedlin. She refused to talk to anyone and stood off to the side scowling at her bandmates and the fans that had the nerve to try and talk with them.
Total bitch.
Belinda Carlisle, on the other hand, was the star of the band, and was really sweet and friendly to everyone.
The Go Go's were pretty cool and I had a HUUUUUGE crush on Jane Weiland!
CSB
I talked with all the Go Go ladies after a show at the Agora Ballroom in Atlanta out at their Tourbus (It was probably 81-82) and they all were really funny and friendly EXCEPT Jane Wiedlin. She refused to talk to anyone and stood off to the side scowling at her bandmates and the fans that had the nerve to try and talk with them.
Total bitch.
Belinda Carlisle, on the other hand, was the star of the band, and was really sweet and friendly to everyone.
sirdroseph wrote:
It is only stupid if they burned someone else's albums. They have every right to do what they want with their own property and even though I like the Go Gos, I bet that was a fun exorcise (misspelt on purpose).
Where they burn art, they tend to burn people...whether you bought it or not.
It is only stupid if they burned someone else's albums. They have every right to do what they want with their own property and even though I like the Go Gos, I bet that was a fun exorcise (misspelt on purpose).
Where they burn art, they tend to burn people...whether you bought it or not.
sirdroseph wrote:
Err. Wiedlin. And she's still very crushworthy.
The Go Go's were pretty cool and I had a HUUUUUGE crush on Jane Weiland!
I didn't even know this had made it into the RP library. 
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
That's pretty stupid. You toss some books on that pile while you were at it?
It is only stupid if they burned someone else's albums. They have every right to do what they want with their own property and even though I like the Go Gos, I bet that was a fun exorcise (misspelt on purpose).
That's pretty stupid. You toss some books on that pile while you were at it?
It is only stupid if they burned someone else's albums. They have every right to do what they want with their own property and even though I like the Go Gos, I bet that was a fun exorcise (misspelt on purpose).
This song has almost the identical melody of the Beatles the night before, huh, never noticed that before.
rickhoran wrote:
That's pretty stupid. You toss some books on that pile while you were at it?
i remember we had a go-gos album burning party in 1982. what a great time. holds up today to be a burn candidate.
That's pretty stupid. You toss some books on that pile while you were at it?
DaveInVA wrote:
Yeah me too. Brings back a lot of memories.
I've still got this LP kicking around here somewhere....
Yeah me too. Brings back a lot of memories.
i remember we had a go-gos album burning party in 1982. what a great time. holds up today to be a burn candidate.
The Go Go's were pretty cool and I had a HUUUUUGE crush on Jane Weiland!
Not real deep in the lyrics department, but a great fun pop song.
Brings back memories of a certain time...
Brings back memories of a certain time...
Waiting for this song to come loose but it doesn't. A bit like the towels on the cover.
Cynaera wrote:
I still have this on vinyl and it still sounds fresh. Better in some ways than the CD.
I had this on vinyl and played it a LOT. Don't think I'm weird or anything, but it's good to hear this again! 
I still have this on vinyl and it still sounds fresh. Better in some ways than the CD.
Cool!! Now I want to hear "Walk Like an Egyptian"! It now has a whole new meaning...
wow, thanks for the memories, Bill!
Reminds me of growing up in Orange County during the 80's when this band was brand new. Fun times, like, oh, my God!
Reminds me of growing up in Orange County during the 80's when this band was brand new. Fun times, like, oh, my God!
I've still got this LP kicking around here somewhere....
Did I just hear the Go Go's? Nice!!!
I had this on vinyl and played it a LOT. Don't think I'm weird or anything, but it's good to hear this again!
ick wrote:
Yeah, they are...And they were totally rad fem when they came out, too!
The Go-Go's are so totally hot!
Yeah, they are...And they were totally rad fem when they came out, too!
MORE GO GOs!!!!
WOW! So odd. Yet so right after New Order. Great deep cut from an too often tossed away band.
The Go-Go's are so totally hot!
This album (yes, vinyl) was actually pretty good.
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
and that day has arrived.... at least I think I am still listening to Radio Paradise.
A Go Go's upload that got accepted! Now another goal to be accomplished... Bill playing it.
and that day has arrived.... at least I think I am still listening to Radio Paradise.
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Hey, you got your wish! Only 4 years later
I remember this one!
A Go Go's upload that got accepted! Now another goal to be accomplished... Bill playing it.
Hey, you got your wish! Only 4 years later
I remember this one!
...hey!..
A Go Go's upload that got accepted! Now another goal to be accomplished... Bill playing it.
The Go Go's were pretty cool and I had a HUUUUUGE crush on Jane Weiland!
here's Jane in Bill and Ted #1 as Joan of Arc. I don't think she had any lines, as her "helium-esque" voice is a bit scary.