Album of the Day (1275) The Best of Cher by Cher …lesser known 1987 compilation of Cher’s 60s solo hits, including “All I Really Wanna Do”, “Hey Joe”, the original “Bang Bang”, “You Better Sit Down Kids”, and more

This nerd rocker may not have been the most well-known, but he had a handful of Top 40 hits and plenty more that are a joy to listen to…RIP Donnie Iris

80s Song of the Day “Don’t You Want Me Baby?” by Mandy …1989 single; biggest record of cover of Bill Wyman’s child bride’s career; produced by Pete Hammond, cover of iconic Human League record contemporary and fun but original too strong for singer to make lasting impact; UK 59

Album of the Day (1274) The Way We Are by Chemistry …日本のR&Bデュオの2001年のデビュー; 3枚のシングル(「Pieces of a Dream」、「Point of No Return」、「You Go Your Way」)とも1位獲得し､アルバムも勿論頂上に立って､結局200万枚以上の売り上げを記録

I kept trying to convince my daughter to not let the dog sleep in her room because her room was starting to smell like dog, but to no avail…and then my dog sh*t in her bed…thanks for the assist, pal😂

80s Song of the Day “Cuttie Pie” by L’Trimm …b-side opener to 1988 Gold debut, Grab It!; despite spelling, ode to their “cutie pie”, in which Tigra and Bunny take turns talking about how wonderful their man is; 808 sound dominates at beginning but you notice horns more at end

Album of the Day (1273) Early Singles Collection by チェッカーズ …1994年リリースのデビュー当時〜1986年9月まで10枚のシングルと8枚のB面を収録したコンピレーション; 1位の曲ギュギュ詰まってて､バンド解散後数年経ってもアルバムは3位獲得

C had a fingerboard event in Flemington, so we headed down, K and I strolled the historic downtown, went to Northlandz, the largest model railroad museum in America, and enjoyed some tasty food

80s Song of the Day “Psychopath (Live)” by Lizzy Borden …song from band‘s first live album, 1986’s The Murderess Metal Road Show; as with rest of LP, “Psychopath (Live)” has incredibly poor sound quality and best enjoyed on video version showing all of shock rock act’s antics

Album of the Day (1272) Non-Stop Checkers by チェッカーズ …1986年のコンピレーション; 「涙のリクエスト」の様なヒットだけではなく「電撃lookin’ & shockin’」などのB面や「Missアニーの証言」などのアルバム・カット14曲をメドレーにした面白い企画盤

I want this “fake the moon landing” perfect…anyone who sees it believes it; anyone who challenges it sounds like they’re crazy!

80s Song of the Day “Dear Yoko” by John Lennon …playful love song from John to Yoko on 1980’s posthumous Double Fantasy; throwback sound, musical mirth and simple lyrics endearing in demonstration of love still fresh even then

Album of the Day (1271) Flower by チェッカーズ …1986年の4枚目のアルバム; シングルは「俺たちのロカビリーナイト」しか収録されてないのに、バンドの人気がデビュー当時から落ちず、アルバムは1位獲得; 「One Night Angel」と「悲しきアウトサイダー」も収録

RIP Viper

80s Song of the Day “House Arrest” by Krush …debut single and biggest hit of British dance unit; released at tail end of 1987; pioneering house music record almost climbed to top in UK; eminently danceable and still infectious song features Ruth Joy on vocals

Album of the Day (1270) もっと! チェッカーズ by チェッカーズ …1984年の2枚目のアルバム; 「哀しくてジェラシー」と「星屑のステージ」の勢いを活かして見事1位獲得; 「ティーンネジ・ドリーム」もTBS系ドラマの主題歌として使われ翌年の年間5位をマークする

一粒のお米には七人の神様がいると言うけど…多くねぇ?

80s Song of the Day “Heartache” by Kix …2nd single from 1981 self-titled debut; mid-tempo rocker would have been mainstream a few years later, but predictably failed to chart; bassist Donnie Purnell-penned record good representative of band’s early soun

Album of the Day (1269) Lap of Luxury by Cheap Trick …1988 10th album; chart-topping “The Flame” led to commercial reversal of fortune, with record climbing to 16 and going Platinum; also includes cover of Elvis Presley’s “Don’t Be Cruel”

When my dog pees at a fire hydrant, it’s like “Dude, stop reinforcing stereotypes”