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Jules's avatar

Another fascinating selection! I used to love Madness in the early 80s and I had a few early albums but I don't remember this one so it was good to hear.

The Groovalottos! What are they on! 🤣

Really enjoyed this, thanks Angel!

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Angel L. Martinez's avatar

Thanks tremendously! I also only learned a few days ago that it finally appeared in 1993 on the singles compilation “The Business.” And I grew up digging “Our House” and “One Step Beyond.”

As for GroovaLottos, all I can say is that I’m positive Mwalim’s students loved him for all he is (yeah, he really was a professor of music)!

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Jules's avatar

I still remember absolutely loving their first album which I had on tape - I played it to death as a kid. I might still be able to remember all the lyrics to One Step Beyond but I'd have to test that out. I did like Embarrassment (I love brass) and Baggy Trousers.

The Groovalottos look like such a laugh!

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The Revolution Continues's avatar

Don't eat yellow snow on the roof... That image had me cracked up for some time. Great lyrics! Thanks for sharing your list.

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