Thanks to HBO's constant streaming of the '80s teen dance classic Girls Just Want To Have Fun, I've always had a soft-spot in my heart for SJP and her dream to be on Dance TV. My cousin, Casey, and I would watch the thing over and over again--I could probably quote most of it if my life depended on it (which would be a weird thing for your life to depend on--when was the last time anyone was asked to rattle off Jonathan Silverman's dialogue at gunpoint?)
The film sports one of the best soundtracks of that decade--an extremely hard one to hunt down, btw. I took it upon myself (believe me, this is totally self-inflicted!) to record a cover of my favorite tune from the flick--Q-Feel's "Dancin' In Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop)." And since I can't actually play any instruments (which I plan to remedy this year with guitar lessons), I recorded the whole thing using vocals only. So...what it lacks in technical ability it more than makes up for in heart, much like Janey Glenn herself! Click...and "enjoy."
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You are Rickelsesqe my friend! Even though my Mike Peplowski went un-noticed! LOL And thanks for reminding me of my 80's crush on Helen Hunt thanks to this movie! Now go join Rockapella & find Carmen SanDiego!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, this was awesome! Great Stuff
That...was something. Not sure what, but....
ReplyDeleteNaw really kudos for creativity, performance, and presentation. But we ever go head-to-head Stratton, you're going down. Just sayin'.
Consider the gauntlet thrown. Mwahhahahaha
One word: WOW. I completely share your experience with GJWTHF, and couldn't ever really hate Brenda Walsh for that reason. Congrats on the track, Q-Feel would be envious!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING... Tune in, Tokyo!
ReplyDeleteI clicked over because of Chris Hardwick's FB link.
ReplyDeleteOMG!
I think I may be in love with you for this... Q-Feel's Dancing in Heaven is a totally underrated 80's song, and you have performed a totally spot on rendition.
(and, I can't imagine the digital razorblades that went into making it whole.)
I clicked over because of Chris Hardwick's FB link.
ReplyDeleteOMG!
I think I may be in love with you for this... Q-Feel's Dancing in Heaven is a totally underrated 80's song, and you have performed a totally spot on rendition.
(and, I can't imagine the digital razorblades that went into making it whole.)
I'm glad I'm not the only one obsessed with that song! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBest. Thing. Ever.
ReplyDeleteLoved it! Janey would be so proud :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks to Chris Hardwick for the link!
I love this. I mean LOVE this.
ReplyDeleteProblem though... it currently takes over your site. Even when I'm trying to watch videos of Japanese advertisements.
Again, you are awesome, but I'm sure you might want to fix that.
Wow...so unique. I love the movie, love the soundtrack, and love your interpretation of what is undoubtedly the best song in the movie. I have the soundtrack on cassette, and I would love to get it digitally.
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