Show 81 08-14-2024
This is the first show after a fatal computer crash that wiped out all my previous work.
This completes the all-80s program begun last week with show 80.
Intro: Roulette - Dom Mariani and the Majestic Kelp, Underwater Casino, 2003.
Just Like Fire Would - The Saints, 1986, from the album All Fools Day. The Saints came from Brisbane in Queensland but made many of their records in Britain, including this one.
Don’t Tear It Down – v Spy v Spy from their 1986 album A.O. Mod. TV Vers , which is an abbreviation for Adults Only Modified Television Version, a censorship note on Australian television at the time. This version from the 2016 compilation The Glory Days of Aussie Pub Rock, vol. 1.
Mean To Me - Crowded House, released in 1986, the band’s debut single and title track of their first LP. This version off the 1996 compilation Recurring Dream: The Very Best of …
In the Pines - The Triffids, from the 1986 album In the Pines. This version from the 2007 reissue CD.
Never Tear Us Apart - INXS, the 1987 album Kick.
Nude School - Painters & Dockers, from a 1987 EP. This version from the 2016 compilation The Glory Days Of Aussie Pub Rock Vol 1.
Weirdo Libido - the Lime Spiders, a 1987 single. This version from the 2016 compilation The Glory Days of Aussie Pub Rock Vol. 1.
Ambergris - Died Pretty, a song from their album of collected songs, titled Pre Diety, released in 1987. This version from the collection Tales From the Australian Underground - singles 1976-1989.
Nothing Too Serious – Icehouse, from 1987, the album Man of Colours.
Put Down That Weapon - Midnight Oil, the 1987 album Diesel and Dust.
Know Your Friend - Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls, the 1987 album Under the Sun. Also released as Paul Kelly and the Messengers.
Under the Milky Way - The Church, from the 1988 album Starfish.
Streets Of Your Town - the Go-Betweens, from 1988, their album 16 Lovers Lane.
Hug My Back - Weddings, Parties, Anything, their 1989 album The Big Don’t Argue.
Come Any Time - the Hoodoo Gurus, their 1989 album, Magnum Cum Louder. This version off the 2001 compilation Ampology.
Outro: Chicken Omelette, Baby Langston from their acclaimed 1998 album.
