http://popdose.disqus.com/Culturally inspired writing.enFri, 11 Jul 2008 05:05:45 -0000http://popdose.com/lost-in-the-80s-josie-cotton/#comment-862746<p>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. </p>Retro_RemixesFri, 11 Jul 2008 05:05:45 -0000http://popdose.com/lost-in-the-80s-josie-cotton/#comment-854939<p>"Johnny, Are You Queer," yes, but not "Jimmy Loves Maryann," as far as I know.</p><p>IRS stopped the Go-Go's from recording "Johnny" first because they were afraid of the controversy!</p>JohnHughesThu, 10 Jul 2008 11:08:29 -0000http://popdose.com/lost-in-the-80s-josie-cotton/#comment-851974<p>Somewhat Fascinating Side Note:</p><p>The Go-Go's used to perform this song (badly) in their early punk days.</p>Retro_RemixesThu, 10 Jul 2008 00:53:11 -0000http://popdose.com/lost-in-the-80s-josie-cotton/#comment-851826<p>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?</p>MatthewBolinThu, 10 Jul 2008 00:25:37 -0000http://popdose.com/lost-in-the-80s-josie-cotton/#comment-844749<p>Not surprising...the cover art's better on that one too. Thanks!</p>PeteWed, 09 Jul 2008 11:34:27 -0000http://popdose.com/lost-in-the-80s-josie-cotton/#comment-844623<p>It's okay, but "Convertible Music" is much better - both are available on iTunes.</p>JohnHughesWed, 09 Jul 2008 11:22:42 -0000http://popdose.com/lost-in-the-80s-josie-cotton/#comment-844576<p>Great track! Cool to learn that Josie is more than just a novelty hit.</p><p>Is the rest of "From the Hip" worth checking out?</p>PeteWed, 09 Jul 2008 11:18:36 -0000