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Lost in the ’80s: Josie Cotton

Started by popdose · 12 months ago

Y’know, if Josie Cotton’s best-known single had become more than just a regional hit on the west coast, my high school life would have been a living hell.

But thankfully, “Johnny, Are You Queer” didn’t cross over to ma ... Continue reading »

7 comments

  • Pete

    11 months ago

    Great track! Cool to learn that Josie is more than just a novelty hit.

    Is the rest of "From the Hip" worth checking out?
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  • JohnHughes

    11 months ago

    It's okay, but "Convertible Music" is much better - both are available on iTunes.
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  • Pete

    11 months ago

    Not surprising...the cover art's better on that one too. Thanks!
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  • MatthewBolin

    11 months ago

    What's interesting is the original Looking Glass version is spelled differently: "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne." I wonder why they changed it for the remake?
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  • Retro_Remixes

    11 months ago

    Somewhat Fascinating Side Note:

    The Go-Go's used to perform this song (badly) in their early punk days.
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  • JohnHughes

    11 months ago

    "Johnny, Are You Queer," yes, but not "Jimmy Loves Maryann," as far as I know.

    IRS stopped the Go-Go's from recording "Johnny" first because they were afraid of the controversy!
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  • Retro_Remixes

    11 months ago

    yes, I meant to say it was "Johnny" that they performed. There's a low quality live version on Return To The Valley Of The Go-Go's.
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