Song #41 On My MP3 Player - Brickfield Nights by The Boys

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Song #41 on my MP3 player is a late 1970's pop-punk tune from The Boys. 'Brickfield Nights' was released in 1978, and according to their website, it was their 'finest single'. The Boys disbanded in 1982, but reformed in 1999 and have been on tour and in the studio over the past decade.

I first heard this song on the Rhino DIY: Teenage Kicks - UK Pop I (1976 - 1979) CD. The Lost Soul of Rock and Roll is a huge fan of the Rhino DIY series, and I discovered many great bands thanks to those compilations. 'Brickfield Nights' is a great rock song about the good ol' days of hanging out with friends and chasing girls. This is the right kind of pick-me-up rock song you need when you require an energy boost. Enjoy!



TonyDoug Wright is The Lost Soul of Rock and Roll

Song #24 On My MP3 Player - Annie Get Your Gun by Squeeze

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Don't shoot that singer! 'Annie Get Your Gun' is song #24 on my MP3 player and it is the song of the day at The Lost Soul of Rock and Roll. This song was released in 1982 as a single and is featured on Singles - 45's and Under, a compilation album released that same year.

Squeeze is a band that has an impressive catalog that in my opinion has been overlooked here in the USA. They fall into that late 70's and early 80's category of new wave and power pop, but Squeeze has released some brilliant pop driven music. Singles - 45's and Under is worth checking out because it is loaded with pop goodness. I've been a fan of this British band for ages, and one day I'll be able to remember all of  their various personnel changes.

I'm pretty certain I first heard Squeeze on MTV back in the early 80's when they had a hit with 'Black Coffee in Bed'. My appreciation of Squeeze didn't occur until 1994 or 1995 when I borrowed a copy of Singles - 45's and Under. I was absolutely impressed and purchased my own copy on CD. Squeeze has a place in my pop loving heart, and shame on you for not appreciating their music.

'Annie Get Your Gun' is on my MP3 player because it's a fun acoustic driven pop song. Glenn Tilbrook is a great vocalist and I really enjoyed his work with Squeeze. I hope you enjoy 'Annie Get Your Gun' and have a great day!




TonyDoug Wright is The Lost Soul of Rock and Roll

My Heavy Rotation For January 2013: Brickfield Nights by The Boys

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The heavy rotation comes to an end this week with the 1978 power poppin' punk song 'Brickfield Nights' by The Boys. They were part of the UK punk scene during the late 70's and early 80's. The first time I heard The Boys was on the Rhino DIY series CD Teenage Kicks - UK Pop I.

If you can get your hands on those Rhino DIY compilation CDs then it is worth the investment. I have four of those CDs at home and not a single one of them is weak. When I search the used CD bins, I'm on the lookout for more, and I will share more music I discovered via Rhino.

'Brickfield Nights' is the only song that I know from The Boys, and this has earned its rightful place in my heavy rotation. This is a straight up rock and roll song about remembering the good ol' days. If you are a fan of bands like Green Day and Weezer then you are really going to dig this little number. Enjoy.






TonyDoug Wright is The Lost Soul of Rock and Roll and is also the head writer and owner of Champion City Comics. Follow him @TonyDougWright on Twitter.