Thursday, 25 January 2018

RIP MES



I had huge respect for The Fall even though I didn't always love their music. MES was a unique and original character, and the pop world needs more like him. I'm not going to attempt a Top Ten Fall Songs, even though there a good few in my collection. But it seems only right to play this one today: a cover, yeah, but he made it his own (though being thoroughly uncool, I still prefer the original).

The video's great too.




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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous25 January 2018 at 08:39

    Lovely words Rol

    And for the umpteenth time....you’re not uncool. You’re just unique...and hugely appreciated for it.

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    1. Rol25 January 2018 at 09:19

      Oh, go on, JC, let me be uncool. It's what makes me unique!

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  2. The Swede25 January 2018 at 08:40

    A great choice Rol.

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  3. Martin25 January 2018 at 09:28

    Great song and yes, great video.

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  4. Anonymous25 January 2018 at 09:44

    I don't get it! Why would it be "uncool" to prefer the original which, c'mon, is FAR superior to this cover?

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    1. Rol25 January 2018 at 21:35

      Therein lies the mystery of "cool". ;-)

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  5. Mark25 January 2018 at 12:47

    You're so uncool!
    Nah truth is you sound not unlike the great Anthony H Wilson here who once said something like 'I'm not sure if I'm a fan of The Fall's music, but I'm a fan of The Fall'

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    1. Rol25 January 2018 at 21:36

      Ironically, I have a similar ambivalent reaction to Mr. Wilson himself.

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    2. Mark25 January 2018 at 22:36

      My God, who am I following?!

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    3. Rol26 January 2018 at 08:38

      You have to wonder...

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  6. Swiss Adam25 January 2018 at 18:01

    Top video.

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