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Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

Stephen — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:04:16 -0000

Don't knock Chilliwack; they may be underated in the US, but here in Canada they still get decent airplay on adult variety and classic rock stations, and are one of many classic rock bands we hold in high regard here. "Crazy Talk", "I Believe", "Fly At Night", and of course the great "My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)" are all hits here.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

Rebecca — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:26:10 -0000

Hope you've seen the SCTV version of My Girl -- it's worth looking up! That whole Chilliwack album is great, even though it's a concept album...

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

GiddyForGeddy — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:29:23 -0000

Is it too late to show some love for Chilliwack's goosebump-inducing vocals in one of my all-time faves, "My Girl (Gone Gone Gone)"? I looked for that song for years, and now that I've finally heard their other stuff, I am even more impressed.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

forwardgirl — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:40:38 -0000

After reading these comments, I put on Boomtown since I haven't heard it in a while. As the song started, sirens screamed down the main drag outside my window. Fit in perfectly...

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

wags — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:54:25 -0000

two words. bionic. penis.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

Broad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:31:45 -0000

And I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you shared it with me one bit. C'mon, I won't tell! ;)

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

Broad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:29:53 -0000

You mean the way Ricketts actually sounds like a woman-beater? Yes, please. The two of them weave a story through music like few I've EVER heard. I could go on and on ...

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stewart — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:12:53 -0000

Nice to hear Toni Childs, her 1st album was really good

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

jefito — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:06:17 -0000

"It's So Easy" is a stone classic. I never get tired of listening to that song. Also, it's creepy as fuck.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

jefito — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:04:45 -0000

I would if I'd gotten them off some P2P network, but they were sent to me by Mr. Baerwald himself -- so I've gotta keep 'em to myself.

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Broad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:04:17 -0000

Also, if I'm not mistaken, horse was a big deal in that trio for awhile. Toni I know was a recovering junkie.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

Broad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:02:48 -0000

Definitely. "Swallowed by the Tracks" and "It's So Easy" get minor play on 'XRT up here, but you're right, they never got the play they deserved.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

Broad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:00:33 -0000

Awww, man! You can't dangle something like that in front of a sister and not share!

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

steed — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:53:41 -0000

"Welcome to the Boomtown" is an awesome song! Only one track to appear for David & David - but I'm glad to hear you'll be around for it.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

steed — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:51:48 -0000

Yep, one of them at least. Good to know someone is on my side!

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

steed — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:50:07 -0000

Ha! One day I might have to break it down verse for verse.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

steed — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:41:29 -0000

I know, it's crazy isn't it? I really enjoy his 80s output, but if someone came up to me and said "hey, what songs did Eric Clapton have in the 80s" the first thing I'd answer is "It's In the Way That You Use It".

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

DavidMedsker — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:54:40 -0000

Shep Pettibone's house mixes of "Electric Youth" were amazing. I couldn't believe my ears when I first heard them. Was that what you were blasting? If so, I have your back.

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

jefito — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:46:53 -0000

But of course! One track actually got me a little choked up. God only knows when it's coming out, but it needs to...

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

Broad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:02:03 -0000

Heeee! That's awesome.

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Broad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:01:20 -0000

Ooooooooh, that makes my heart sing! "Boomtown" is in my top 3 albums of all time.

Is the new stuff good?

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

jefito — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:59:16 -0000

That was Ricketts -- and I think he even married her. Not sure if they're still married, but if you're a D&D fan, you'll be happy to know they're working on a new record. (For reals -- I've heard some of the demos and everything.)

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Joe — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:58:40 -0000

It was the other one, David Ricketts. Toni was the reason for the breakup of David & David. From Amazon:
It's thought their partnership came to grief after Ricketts' then-girlfriend Toni Childs, who had been working on her song "Where's the Ocean" for a year and kept singing the title over and over, got ticked off after Baerwald finally shouted from another room, "Take a right on Sunset."

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

Broad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:04:18 -0000

Toni Childs! Union was amazing. Produced by another favorite of mine, one of the Davids from David & David (believe it was Baerwald, but I might be wrong on that one).

Can't wait until we get to David & David!

Re: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 17

mojo — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:19:14 -0000

Yah, just continuing an earlier thread, this page finally put me over the top: I am about to embark on a "Popdose" smart playlist on my Pod. Where else do you stash some of the putrid stench emitting yet awesomely beautiful stuff found all over this site? It needs its own list for Easy Access, baby.