LWashington
Well-Known Member
A bit like the 12 inches.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
The Bluemoon Song Cup 2023 - Champion: @bennyboy // Winning Song: Simon & Garfunkel (The Boxer) P545
- Thread starter BlueHammer85
- Start date
A bit like the 12 inches.
threespires
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 7 Aug 2019
- Messages
- 4,711
- Team supported
- City
Soft cell easily the best song, not sure I would have put that 12 inch version up @Mad Eyed Screamer though. The intro sounds like something a kid is playing on a Yamaha synthesizer from the early 80's. And it goes on too long.
Think that early doors noodling is Dave Tofani on the clarinet?
Normally I'd agree, just post the normal single version but putting aside the Finbar Saunders comments about 12 inchers, personally I do like this version a lot.
hilts
Well-Known Member
Think that early doors noodling is Dave Tofani on the clarinet?
Normally I'd agree, just post the normal single version but putting aside the Finbar Saunders comments about 12 inchers, personally I do like this version a lot.
Yeah those Yamaha's could copy all sorts of instruments hence the gag.
Of all the 80's pop stuff Soft Cell first songs still stand the test of time.
Duran Duran,ABC,Depeche Mode,Spandau Ballet and the likes are nowhere near as good as early Soft Cell.
Add on their records catch the early 80's perfectly the way that Rubettes record catches the early 70's perfectly.
Duran Duran,ABC,Depeche Mode,Spandau Ballet and the likes are nowhere near as good as early Soft Cell.
Add on their records catch the early 80's perfectly the way that Rubettes record catches the early 70's perfectly.
threespires
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 7 Aug 2019
- Messages
- 4,711
- Team supported
- City
Yeah those Yamaha's could copy all sorts of instruments hence the gag.
Doh! Insufficient coffee for my brain to be working yet this morning :-(
jimbopm
Well-Known Member
Haha, DM are literally selling out world tours, I think they have stood the test of time!Of all the 80's pop stuff Soft Cell first songs still stand the test of time.
Duran Duran,ABC,Depeche Mode,Spandau Ballet and the likes are nowhere near as good as early Soft Cell.
Add on their records catch the early 80's perfectly the way that Rubettes record catches the early 70's perfectly.
Not with their early stuff.It was nothing like their later stuff.Haha, DM are literally selling out world tours, I think they have stood the test of time!
Hated this group (soft cell) personally. Only song I liked was Torch. They ruined Tainted Love. Question is much better IMO and was only kept off No1 by ‘Back Home’ in 1970. So, my vote is question… a Moodies masterpiece, a collection of songs in one. PS… the video cuts off too early and misses the reprise of the song.My vote (which I won't count unless needed!) Is for Soft Cell. This song is The finest 12 inches I've ever touched with my hands......
Last edited:
KnaresboroughBlue
Well-Known Member
Soft Cell for me. One of my favourite bands of that era.