SteveMc 2,674 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On this date in 1989, The Bangles were in my hometown, performing a very large free concert to celebrate the opening of a local highway. An overpass almost collapsed. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2011/02/what-does-the-sam-houston-tollway-have-to-do-with-the-bangles/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIUzRA4_Vl8 Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Happy #Suesday everyone! ❤️🤗 pic.twitter.com/50EZfgcRUw— Ethan (@EthanSVG) July 16, 2019 Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ii2 210 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 11:35 AM, SteveMc said: On this date in 1989, The Bangles were in my hometown, performing a very large free concert to celebrate the opening of a local highway. An overpass almost collapsed. https://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2011/02/what-does-the-sam-houston-tollway-have-to-do-with-the-bangles/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIUzRA4_Vl8 Really?! They were really rocking the place! SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Concert footage of The Bangles in 1986 has surfaced! Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ii2 210 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, SteveMc said: Concert footage of The Bangles in 1986 has surfaced! Oooh.. nice! SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 The Bangles performing their comeback single live in 2003. A pretty good tune, nicely sung and played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Wishing a happy birthday to Bangles drummer, vocalist and occasional guitarist Debbi Peterson! Here's a playlist with her lead vocals for the band: The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Happy birthday to Debbi! SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 London, 1985 Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 The Bangles will be performing live in San Diego in a little more than an hour! Free livestream here: https://qello.com/concert/Free-All-Access-KAABOO-Del-Mar-Live-Stream-7922 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Hmm, I never posted the livestream recording of The Bangles concert in here. Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Two of The Bangles, 1985. Hair raising times. Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ii2 210 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 It turns out there was more poetry in Eternal Flame than I thought! Look how these lines rhyme: Close your eyesGive me your hand, darling Do you feel my heart beating Do you understand I believeIt's meant to be, darlingI watch you when you are sleepingYou belong with me Interestingly and excellently written! SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Eternal Flame does a good job of using simple words and constructing something rather unique with them. It is not so much a typical song about the wonderful feeling of being in love, but of the gnawing uncertainty about whether or not the love will last. The irony is that it was inspired by the "eternal flame" in Graceland, which was not burning on the day The Bangles visited. Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ii2 210 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 24 minutes ago, SteveMc said: Eternal Flame does a good job of using simple words and constructing something rather unique with them. It is not so much a typical song about the wonderful feeling of being in love, but of the gnawing uncertainty about whether or not the love will last. The irony is that it was inspired by the "eternal flame" in Graceland, which was not burning on the day The Bangles visited. Yes. It's more than written well poetically. There is a depth to the song too. There is a happiness and a sadness that clash throughout the song. First, it starts off calmer, and in a thoughtful tone. 'Is this burning an eternal flame?' Then, the middle section of the song is more active and emotions are building up. 'Say my name...' It calms down and there is a hint of giving up in the flame when the 'Close your eyes..' lines repeat. Finally, when you think that the song is going to finish in the same tone as it began, the atmospheric part bursts in. 'Is this burning an eternal flame!' The emotions of giving up and hoping the love will last clash here creating an excellent finish! And the way the song fades shows how the emotions themselves never fade away. By the way, there is another unreleased version (maybe studio demo) that does finish the song. The way it ends here is in a darker tone. The emotions of giving up take over the emotions of hope and happiness. I couldn't find that version, but I remember hearing it. This is the way I interpret the song for myself. SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ii2 said: By the way, there is another unreleased version (maybe studio demo) that does finish the song. The way it ends here is in a darker tone. The emotions of giving up take over the emotions of hope and happiness. I couldn't find that version, but I remember hearing it. Here it is: Even though it lacks the beautiful harmonies in the climax, I think I may like it better. It is darker, more relatable and realistic. Plus the bass (which I believe is Steele) is real and not synth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ii2 210 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 I like the released version better but only because of the atmospheric part. I feel the song is incomplete without it. Successwise, the demo version wouldn't have done good on the charts simply because it was not contemporary enough. That's probably why the producer decided to release the official version. SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On this day in 1988, The Bangles released their 3rd album, Everything Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Happy Birthday @annettejeane1 ❤️🎂🤗 I hope you have an amazing day ❤️🤗 pic.twitter.com/VgjOkd5PiG— Ethan (@EthanSVG) November 6, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Newly surfaced video of a Susanna Hoffs solo gig in Miami, circa 1991. She was opening for Don Henley, promoting her then new album When You're A Boy. The songs on that one work considerably better live than on record, imo. Too bad she didn't break out the Bowie cover. Ii2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 One of my favorite Susanna solo songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Tom Petty concert from 2017 featuring The Bangles on backing vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Unreleased Bangles track that has just been uploaded to YouTube Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Awesome concert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Bangles in Glasgow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I've posted this Bangles appearance on The Tube before, but now it's been uploaded in very good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Happy Birthday to Michael Steele of The Bangles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Michael looks like David Duchovny on Twin Peaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Live in Frankfurt back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Pretty girl listens to Walk Like An Egyptian: I remember we always waited for Susanna Hoffs' part to come up. SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 My current collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I can't believe she's 61. She still looks amazing. SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt C said: I can't believe she's 61. She still looks amazing. As the video mentions, she has a solo album coming out soon and will be releasing an unreleased solo record from 1999 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Friday January 15th 10pm (U.K. time)@SusannaHoffs will be our special guest for a @LlSTENlNG_PARTY featuring Different Light by The Bangles Join us! pic.twitter.com/KgNstd3YJ2— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) January 5, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Shade 0 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 UPDATE! "ALL OVER THE PLACE - The Rise of the Bangles from the L.A. Underground" THE WRITING IS DONE! Well 99.5% done. If I come across interesting info, I'll incorporate it. Meanwhile the first edit is finishing up. I'm keeping pace as my proofreader finishes each chapter, fixing the small stuff and refining. Next month the final edit happens. In total - over 85,000 words. Approximately 335 pages. Hard cover. And a photo section (which I am still trying very hard to achieve - this is proving far harder than the actual writing) The cover design work has just been launched. Once I have a final proof, I will be able to set up a web page with something to advertise, including a small excerpt, Then I can begin taking pre-orders. In the meantime, as mentioned, I'm still working on getting and enhancing old (unseen) pictures. There are still copywrite and printing expenses so......once more -- I ask again, for your help all the "nuts and bolts" expenses of actually making the book "real". So once again I ask for your help. And if you have chipped in, pass along the link to others who may have missed it. Almost there! gf.me/u/znwqdh (link to my gofundme) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Don't fall for the scam @SteveMc!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Disco Stu said: Don't fall for the scam @SteveMc!!! I already wired all my funds! *not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,075 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 In order to save the thread from a slow death, I post this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Still looks good for her age ... She says she's a big Yes fan but the interviewer doesn't respond to it. What a shame! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Shade 0 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Think you know The Bangles? Years in the making, the book you've been waiting for is finally here. "All Over the Place - The Rise of the Bangles from the L.A. Underground" is available for pre-order from Hozac Books. Tracing every step of The Bangles' career, from High School bands to the camaraderie of The Paisley Underground, to mega-stardom and beyond, this book covers it all with exhaustive detail. You will learn something new on every page. Researched with vintage reporting and contemporary interviews, loaded with rare photos and complete discography - reserve your copy today! https://hozacrecords.com/product/all-over-the-place/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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