tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post5142410534603222697..comments2024-01-26T07:11:45.193-05:00Comments on Linear Tracking Lives!: Ocean Blue Reissues Sure to Make SplashBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-1987562187767502102015-08-21T12:29:01.017-04:002015-08-21T12:29:01.017-04:00Well alright! Thanks, Brian, I'll do some reco...Well alright! Thanks, Brian, I'll do some reconnaissance over the weekend. You and kevinpat had me at "Smiths and New Order", two of my favorite bands. Cheers! Ian Balentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00158723022821101632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-26667357150235425742015-08-20T21:09:36.052-04:002015-08-20T21:09:36.052-04:00Kevinpat,
The Ocean Blue were huge fans of the Smi...Kevinpat,<br />The Ocean Blue were huge fans of the Smiths, Echo & the Bunnymen and New Order and often covered them on stage back in the day. They knew where to pay homage. Did you enjoy Morrissey's interview with Larry King the other day? I agree with you that Morrissey/Marr aren't one bit out of place with the names you mentioned.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-78791702427114235172015-08-20T20:30:24.777-04:002015-08-20T20:30:24.777-04:00As a rabid Smiths' fan (and compiler of 12 vol...As a rabid Smiths' fan (and compiler of 12 volumes of Smiths' songs covers) it is my humble opinion that nobody sings these songs quite like their author, Morrissey. Many of the covers are interesting for reworking or adding a personal spin on these (IMHO classic) songs. Although this Ocean Blue cover of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" is a nice tribute to perhaps a band that influenced them, it just makes me want to go listen to the original. I'm nothing if not loyal. I bore many folks with my rant about how Morrissey/Marr will be remembered with Lennon/McCartney, Goffin/King, David/Bacharach, Brennan/Waits,Jagger/Richards, Pomus/Schuman, Lieber/Stoller….just like I just bored you. Ha! Thanks, Bri.kevinpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501873866325216412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-57233154289856470512015-08-20T13:02:32.816-04:002015-08-20T13:02:32.816-04:00E, Give the song Between Something and Nothing a l...E, Give the song Between Something and Nothing a listen. If you love it, and I think you will, find the self-titled debut asap. You would never think these were kids barely out of their teens... and from Pennsylvania, no less! They sounded like many of my favorite UK bands from the '80s and early '90s. I saw them on their first big tour (opening for the Mighty Lemon Drops), and it remains one of my all-time favorite shows.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCIEv73PF4YBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-9985083561854248012015-08-20T11:55:35.849-04:002015-08-20T11:55:35.849-04:00OK, confession time: I know absolutely nothing abo...OK, confession time: I know absolutely nothing about Ocean Blue. That said, sir, you have definitely got my attention. Where should I start with these guys? Please tell, I'm looking for a new obsession!Ian Balentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00158723022821101632noreply@blogger.com