New: greatperformancesAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krhive-183959steemzzanhive-180932photographyhive-166405hive-185836uncommonlabhive-188619hive-144064hive-150122bitcoinhive-183397krsuccesshive-101145lifehive-139150hive-124908hive-145157hive-103599hive-109690hive-181136TrendingNewHotLikersnathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 6 years agoGreat Performances - The Soundtrack of my life #11: Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The one from my first holiday abroad)In May 1987, I hopped on an aeroplane for the first time in my life aged 21 and left the wind and rain of a desolate Leeds/Bradford Airport and flew off to Benidorm, Spain with my best mate at the…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 6 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories # 10: Tom Waits - Tom Trauberts Blues (The one when I feel like a bum!)Tom Waits has often been described as a musical Charles Bukowski, his music often describes seedy, downtrodden places and characters, the rough underbelly of urban decay. His voice is unique, and I…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 6 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories # 9: Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong (The one I derive inspiration from)The 1980's, as well as being a time of optimism, great music, excess and good times, was also the decade which saw a rise of social consciousness in regard to apartheid in South Africa. During…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 6 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories # 8: Martin Nievera - Kahit Isang Saglit (The one I l nearly got lynched singing!)Tonight we're going for something a little different by bringing you some OPM. "OPM?" they all cried in unison. Yes say I. OPM: Original Philippines Music. Firstly just a few words about music…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 6 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories # 7: Hazel O'Connor - Will You (The one I listen to when I need sax!)This 'Great Performance' comes from the soundtrack of 1980 British movie 'Breaking Glass' and is performed by its star, singer-songwriter Hazel O'Connor. The problem with doing this 'Great…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 6 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories # 6: Ruby Turner - Stay With Me Baby (The one I listen to when I get dumped!)A bit of a difference here with this 'Great Performance'. Firstly, it's a cover version, and secondly, it's just a music video. This doesn't take anything away from the song and the performance…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 6 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories # 5: Spandau Ballet - It's a Matter of Time (and the story of one of many defeats in my attempt to chat up a girl!)If there was a band that I listened to more than any other through my teenage years it was Spandau Ballet. It was the closest I could ever come to being cool, relevant and of course, there was a…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 7 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories # 4: Pulp - I SpyThere are very few 'pop' songs written about revenge and laced with spite and menace but in 1995, from their No.1 album, A Different Class, Pulp did exactly that with their track, 'I Spy'. The…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 7 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories # 3 - RainbowSomething for the weekend Sir? Now to celebrate @detlev 's #metalweekend series which is always great for a mosh, I thought I'd delve into my #greatperformances catalogue for a classic with a…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 7 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories #2 - Randy CrawfordBack to the 80's again tonight and another heart rending performance and vocal from the totally adorable Randy Crawford. I could have picked from a multitude of Randy Crawford tracks because…nathen007 (68)in greatperformances • 7 years agoGreat Performances - A trip through some amazing musical memories #1 - Jennifer HolidayDreamgirls originally hit the Broadway stage in 1981, and whilst musicals weren't my favourite form of music, or even theatre, one song from this show caught my attention when it was released as a…
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