"The song is written from the viewpoint of a 9-year-old boy who is constantly being told to be good, but prefers to daydream rather than concentrate in class or play sports. Johnny feels like he understands some of his instructions, but also that he is completely misunderstood by the adult world. The lead singer, Colin Hay, uses his voice in different ways throughout the song to imitate Johnny, Johnny's mother and father, and his teacher. The song also features spoken dialog by keyboardist Greg Ham as he tries to figure out what Johnny is like. The title of the song is a reference to Johnny B. Goode."
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Be good Johnny (Open Thread)
"The song is written from the viewpoint of a 9-year-old boy who is constantly being told to be good, but prefers to daydream rather than concentrate in class or play sports. Johnny feels like he understands some of his instructions, but also that he is completely misunderstood by the adult world. The lead singer, Colin Hay, uses his voice in different ways throughout the song to imitate Johnny, Johnny's mother and father, and his teacher. The song also features spoken dialog by keyboardist Greg Ham as he tries to figure out what Johnny is like. The title of the song is a reference to Johnny B. Goode."
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Catchy tune. I caught myself singing the chorus a couple minutes later.
Just how stoned is the lady in red?
Today I heard a sample of Ray of LIght, but with Cher, and I have to say my natural repulsion to both Madonna and Cher was overcome immediately. I like watching her act. Cher. And I liked that sample too. It was the part that goes,
I belie~~e~e~e~e~e~eve
So I thought, "that is a song the kids would interpret. Go look." So I did look. Nobody did interpret Ray of Light. Madonna is not that popular a singer to interpret. Surprising, eh?
Gotta go to bed...3:21 here...will you give a link, please. Night-night.
Colin Hay still has great chops. And I'd bet that Whirling Dervish Girl is an interesting circus ride.
An awards show stage, crowded with too many musicians and celebrities, all performing Johnny B. Goode, mostly because it's fundamental, isn't one of those things I find especially appealing.
Made curious, I clicked on the video to check out the Chick-in-Red.
My impression? She'd benefit from dropping a few pounds and making the effort to comport herself with a bit more dignity, but that's just me.
Perhaps I should add that I like the guy's guitar and he has an interesting profile.
Interesting song. Great drumming.
My understanding is that the woman's other job is doing sign language interpreting at state funerals.
Hee.
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