Saturday 18 May 2019

The Saturday List #218 - #Eurovison special - My top 10 European records of all time

Today is #Eurovision day. I am not a fan of the show. There is amazing music produced all over Europe, but what we tend to get is bland europop and sanitised versions of folk songs. So here is my Top Ten European Songs.

1. Ireland  -  The Pogues - Sally MacLennane
This needs no commentary. Ace track from a vrilliant band



2. Sweden - Ebba Gron - 800 Grader
I became a fan in 1981 when I was living in Stockholm. A great band.



3. France - Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot - Bonnie and Clyde
If you've never seen this before check it out! It is amazing, there is no time when it's not good to see Bardot in her prime!
4. Spain -Jose Feliciano - Light my fire
Amazing. Imporoves a classic

5. Italy - Giorgio Moroder
Now I know everyone always thinks Donna Summer, but this was Italian genius Giorgio Moroders creation.  A real game changer



6.Portugal - The Parkinsons - Bad Girl

This band are amazing. Portugals answer to the Ramones. They recorded an album in our studio


7. Germany - Kraftwerk - Autobahn

Perhaps the most influential band/single to come out of Germany. Three minutes of Brilliance


8.Russia - Pussy Riot - Make America Great Again

Everyone should listen to and love Pussy Riot. They take risks and they are incredible


9. Scotland - The Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Baby

The Rollers were massive. They revelled in their Scottish identity. They had catchy songs and were fun. I hated them!


10. Iceland - Bjork - All is full of Love

No list of European music could possibly miss Bjork. Weird and wonderful.


That's all folks

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