What happened to Toni Basil?
First things first: Toni Basil’s occupation is not “singer.” Yes, she can sing very well, and yes, she had a No. 1 hit in 1982 with “Mickey.” But to judge her career on a single… Read More »What happened to Toni Basil?
Musings on songs, music, memories
First things first: Toni Basil’s occupation is not “singer.” Yes, she can sing very well, and yes, she had a No. 1 hit in 1982 with “Mickey.” But to judge her career on a single… Read More »What happened to Toni Basil?
“Come On Eileen,” the No. 1 hit by Dexys Midnight Runners, is really a remarkable song. It’s hated by some and loved by many, and even though it’s considered new wave by many music historians,… Read More »‘Come On Eileen’ – Dexys Midnight Runners (1983)
Haircut One Hundred was the ultimate preppie band. Formed in London in 1980, they skyrocketed to fame in their native U.K. based partly on their sound — a blend of new wave, lite jazz and… Read More »What happened to Haircut One Hundred?