Colin Harris
@fruiteatingbear.bsky.social
Bristol. Music, film, music, datageek, music
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
13--Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day (1980)
Machine may have got upset, but not me; it still gives me goosebumps to this day. Jonathan Ross was an extra in the movie (so I read the other day).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-c9...
13--Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day (1980)
Machine may have got upset, but not me; it still gives me goosebumps to this day. Jonathan Ross was an extra in the movie (so I read the other day).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-c9...
Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day HQ
YouTube video by Golden 80s music
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
13--Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day (1980)
Machine may have got upset, but not me; it still gives me goosebumps to this day. Jonathan Ross was an extra in the movie (so I read the other day).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-c9...
13--Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day (1980)
Machine may have got upset, but not me; it still gives me goosebumps to this day. Jonathan Ross was an extra in the movie (so I read the other day).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-c9...
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
12--The Nips - Gabrielle (1979)
No Joe Jackson in my list, so a pre-Pogue Shane MacGowan will just have to do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bDD...
12--The Nips - Gabrielle (1979)
No Joe Jackson in my list, so a pre-Pogue Shane MacGowan will just have to do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bDD...
The Nips - Gabrielle
YouTube video by Andrew Shaw
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
12--The Nips - Gabrielle (1979)
No Joe Jackson in my list, so a pre-Pogue Shane MacGowan will just have to do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bDD...
12--The Nips - Gabrielle (1979)
No Joe Jackson in my list, so a pre-Pogue Shane MacGowan will just have to do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bDD...
I'm going to stick it to The Man for the next few days with a #Blaxploitation season. 8 films, can't wait!
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I'm going to stick it to The Man for the next few days with a #Blaxploitation season. 8 films, can't wait!
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
11--Lene Lovich - Say When (1978)
Got to #19 but deserved better. Uncredited lyricist for Cerrone's Supernature. I just watched a video on YouTube where she tells Tommy Boyd her music isn't New Wave, so consider me told.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDZG...
11--Lene Lovich - Say When (1978)
Got to #19 but deserved better. Uncredited lyricist for Cerrone's Supernature. I just watched a video on YouTube where she tells Tommy Boyd her music isn't New Wave, so consider me told.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDZG...
Lene Lovich - Say When • TopPop
YouTube video by TopPop
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
11--Lene Lovich - Say When (1978)
Got to #19 but deserved better. Uncredited lyricist for Cerrone's Supernature. I just watched a video on YouTube where she tells Tommy Boyd her music isn't New Wave, so consider me told.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDZG...
11--Lene Lovich - Say When (1978)
Got to #19 but deserved better. Uncredited lyricist for Cerrone's Supernature. I just watched a video on YouTube where she tells Tommy Boyd her music isn't New Wave, so consider me told.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDZG...
#CurrentlyReading
Very enjoyable so far, and has put more than 10 films on my 'want to see' list - and I'm only on chapter 4!
Very enjoyable so far, and has put more than 10 films on my 'want to see' list - and I'm only on chapter 4!
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#CurrentlyReading
Very enjoyable so far, and has put more than 10 films on my 'want to see' list - and I'm only on chapter 4!
Very enjoyable so far, and has put more than 10 films on my 'want to see' list - and I'm only on chapter 4!
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
10--Spizz Energi - Where's Captain Kirk? (1979)
REM covered this, which I only found out a few days ago. First song to top the UK Indie Chart that launched in early 1980 - UB40 deposed them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1sj...
10--Spizz Energi - Where's Captain Kirk? (1979)
REM covered this, which I only found out a few days ago. First song to top the UK Indie Chart that launched in early 1980 - UB40 deposed them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1sj...
Spizz Energi - Wheres Captain Kirk - (Official Video 1979)
YouTube video by Cherry Red Records
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November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
10--Spizz Energi - Where's Captain Kirk? (1979)
REM covered this, which I only found out a few days ago. First song to top the UK Indie Chart that launched in early 1980 - UB40 deposed them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1sj...
10--Spizz Energi - Where's Captain Kirk? (1979)
REM covered this, which I only found out a few days ago. First song to top the UK Indie Chart that launched in early 1980 - UB40 deposed them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1sj...
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
09--The Flying Lizards - TV (1979)
An example of a little-known subset of New Wave, Sloane Rap - and we never did find out what he thought about her.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vw...
09--The Flying Lizards - TV (1979)
An example of a little-known subset of New Wave, Sloane Rap - and we never did find out what he thought about her.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vw...
The Flying Lizards - TV
YouTube video by TheFlyingLizardsVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
09--The Flying Lizards - TV (1979)
An example of a little-known subset of New Wave, Sloane Rap - and we never did find out what he thought about her.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vw...
09--The Flying Lizards - TV (1979)
An example of a little-known subset of New Wave, Sloane Rap - and we never did find out what he thought about her.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vw...
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
08--The Dickies - Poodle Party (1979)
The album I've probably played more than any other in my lifetime. If you had it, what colour vinyl was yours?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ra3...
08--The Dickies - Poodle Party (1979)
The album I've probably played more than any other in my lifetime. If you had it, what colour vinyl was yours?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ra3...
Poodle Party
YouTube video by The Dickies - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
08--The Dickies - Poodle Party (1979)
The album I've probably played more than any other in my lifetime. If you had it, what colour vinyl was yours?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ra3...
08--The Dickies - Poodle Party (1979)
The album I've probably played more than any other in my lifetime. If you had it, what colour vinyl was yours?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ra3...
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
07--The Vapors - News at Ten (1980)
I bet The Other One They Did will feature on a lot of lists...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Us-...
07--The Vapors - News at Ten (1980)
I bet The Other One They Did will feature on a lot of lists...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Us-...
News At Ten
YouTube video by The Vapors - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
07--The Vapors - News at Ten (1980)
I bet The Other One They Did will feature on a lot of lists...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Us-...
07--The Vapors - News at Ten (1980)
I bet The Other One They Did will feature on a lot of lists...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Us-...
Tonight's movie, a good 'un
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Tonight's movie, a good 'un
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
06--The Records - Starry Eyes (1979)
This is very much to the right of the new wave/powerpop crossover I must admit, but it's a great tune and extremely under-appreciated in the band's native UK. Faithfully covered by TMBG in 2015.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vNE...
06--The Records - Starry Eyes (1979)
This is very much to the right of the new wave/powerpop crossover I must admit, but it's a great tune and extremely under-appreciated in the band's native UK. Faithfully covered by TMBG in 2015.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vNE...
Starry Eyes
YouTube video by The Records - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
06--The Records - Starry Eyes (1979)
This is very much to the right of the new wave/powerpop crossover I must admit, but it's a great tune and extremely under-appreciated in the band's native UK. Faithfully covered by TMBG in 2015.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vNE...
06--The Records - Starry Eyes (1979)
This is very much to the right of the new wave/powerpop crossover I must admit, but it's a great tune and extremely under-appreciated in the band's native UK. Faithfully covered by TMBG in 2015.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vNE...
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
05--Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go (1980)
The great appropriators' debut single, and the first-ever cassette single - side 2 was blank, so you could record more stuff on it. Fast, frenetic and fantastic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yej...
05--Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go (1980)
The great appropriators' debut single, and the first-ever cassette single - side 2 was blank, so you could record more stuff on it. Fast, frenetic and fantastic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yej...
Punk Generation [08]. Bow Wow Wow - C30, C60, C90, G0
YouTube video by Punkie1966
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
05--Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go (1980)
The great appropriators' debut single, and the first-ever cassette single - side 2 was blank, so you could record more stuff on it. Fast, frenetic and fantastic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yej...
05--Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go (1980)
The great appropriators' debut single, and the first-ever cassette single - side 2 was blank, so you could record more stuff on it. Fast, frenetic and fantastic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yej...
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
04--The Undertones - Mars Bars (1979)
In my class at school this was the most popular 'Tones song. B-side to Jimmy Jimmy. I had a chart shop local to me so managed to get it on green vinyl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHGO...
04--The Undertones - Mars Bars (1979)
In my class at school this was the most popular 'Tones song. B-side to Jimmy Jimmy. I had a chart shop local to me so managed to get it on green vinyl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHGO...
Mars Bars
YouTube video by The Undertones - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
04--The Undertones - Mars Bars (1979)
In my class at school this was the most popular 'Tones song. B-side to Jimmy Jimmy. I had a chart shop local to me so managed to get it on green vinyl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHGO...
04--The Undertones - Mars Bars (1979)
In my class at school this was the most popular 'Tones song. B-side to Jimmy Jimmy. I had a chart shop local to me so managed to get it on green vinyl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHGO...
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
03--Tom Robinson Band - Up Against the Wall (1978)
Inspired by 1977's Battle of Lewisham, an anti-fascist vs. National Front vs. rozzers free-for-all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXWR...
03--Tom Robinson Band - Up Against the Wall (1978)
Inspired by 1977's Battle of Lewisham, an anti-fascist vs. National Front vs. rozzers free-for-all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXWR...
Tom Robinson Band - Up Against The Wall (Live)
YouTube video by funky stuff
www.youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
03--Tom Robinson Band - Up Against the Wall (1978)
Inspired by 1977's Battle of Lewisham, an anti-fascist vs. National Front vs. rozzers free-for-all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXWR...
03--Tom Robinson Band - Up Against the Wall (1978)
Inspired by 1977's Battle of Lewisham, an anti-fascist vs. National Front vs. rozzers free-for-all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXWR...
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
02--The Tourists - So Good to be Back Home Again (1979)
A UK Top 10 hit for pre-Eurythmics Annie and Dave. Kudos to the drummer, Jim "Do It" Toomey, for the tip-top nickname.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaF...
02--The Tourists - So Good to be Back Home Again (1979)
A UK Top 10 hit for pre-Eurythmics Annie and Dave. Kudos to the drummer, Jim "Do It" Toomey, for the tip-top nickname.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaF...
The Tourists - So Good to Be Back Home Again (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheTouristsVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
02--The Tourists - So Good to be Back Home Again (1979)
A UK Top 10 hit for pre-Eurythmics Annie and Dave. Kudos to the drummer, Jim "Do It" Toomey, for the tip-top nickname.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaF...
02--The Tourists - So Good to be Back Home Again (1979)
A UK Top 10 hit for pre-Eurythmics Annie and Dave. Kudos to the drummer, Jim "Do It" Toomey, for the tip-top nickname.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaF...
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
01--The Jags - Back of My Hand (1980)
My list isn't ranked - except this one which is the finest New Wave record ever made. I shall not be taking questions at this time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuh_...
01--The Jags - Back of My Hand (1980)
My list isn't ranked - except this one which is the finest New Wave record ever made. I shall not be taking questions at this time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuh_...
The Jags - Back Of My Hand (I've Got Your Number) (1979) (Stereo)
YouTube video by Strawberries_Ban_Again
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
#NewWaveNovember (1978-80)
01--The Jags - Back of My Hand (1980)
My list isn't ranked - except this one which is the finest New Wave record ever made. I shall not be taking questions at this time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuh_...
01--The Jags - Back of My Hand (1980)
My list isn't ranked - except this one which is the finest New Wave record ever made. I shall not be taking questions at this time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuh_...
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
10. The New World
It was better before they voted for whatsisname...
Thx for the challenge, this album (and this song in particular) means a lot to me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dawo...
10. The New World
It was better before they voted for whatsisname...
Thx for the challenge, this album (and this song in particular) means a lot to me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dawo...
X - The New World - Original Music Video
YouTube video by X - The Band
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
10. The New World
It was better before they voted for whatsisname...
Thx for the challenge, this album (and this song in particular) means a lot to me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dawo...
10. The New World
It was better before they voted for whatsisname...
Thx for the challenge, this album (and this song in particular) means a lot to me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dawo...
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
9. Devil Doll
She scares little kids...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=60xH...
9. Devil Doll
She scares little kids...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=60xH...
X - Devil Doll (Official Audio)
YouTube video by X - The Band
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
9. Devil Doll
She scares little kids...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=60xH...
9. Devil Doll
She scares little kids...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=60xH...
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
8. Poor Girl
Take what she gives you; don't cry when you kiss her
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Wf...
8. Poor Girl
Take what she gives you; don't cry when you kiss her
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Wf...
X - Poor Girl (Official Audio)
YouTube video by X - The Band
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
8. Poor Girl
Take what she gives you; don't cry when you kiss her
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Wf...
8. Poor Girl
Take what she gives you; don't cry when you kiss her
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Wf...
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
7. I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts
Woody Guthrie sang about B-E-E-T-S, not B-E-A-T-S
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32z8...
7. I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts
Woody Guthrie sang about B-E-E-T-S, not B-E-A-T-S
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32z8...
X - I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts (Official Audio)
YouTube video by X - The Band
www.youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
7. I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts
Woody Guthrie sang about B-E-E-T-S, not B-E-A-T-S
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32z8...
7. I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts
Woody Guthrie sang about B-E-E-T-S, not B-E-A-T-S
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32z8...
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
6. We're Having Much More Fun
Los Angeles treats everyone like a drunk in bed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5hu...
6. We're Having Much More Fun
Los Angeles treats everyone like a drunk in bed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5hu...
X - We're Having Much More Fun (Official Audio)
YouTube video by X - The Band
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
6. We're Having Much More Fun
Los Angeles treats everyone like a drunk in bed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5hu...
6. We're Having Much More Fun
Los Angeles treats everyone like a drunk in bed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5hu...
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
5. Hot House
The whole world loves a sad song they don't have to sing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGQV...
5. Hot House
The whole world loves a sad song they don't have to sing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGQV...
X - Hot House (Official Audio)
YouTube video by X - The Band
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
5. Hot House
The whole world loves a sad song they don't have to sing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGQV...
5. Hot House
The whole world loves a sad song they don't have to sing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGQV...
Another in the 'hated it at the time, love it now' list.
Clout, Substitute.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEX...
Clout, Substitute.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEX...
Clout Substitute 1978 HQ
YouTube video by Phil Song
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Another in the 'hated it at the time, love it now' list.
Clout, Substitute.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEX...
Clout, Substitute.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEX...
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
4. Make the Music Go Bang
Let's drink a beer from a paper bag and enjoy another from this top album :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akm1...
4. Make the Music Go Bang
Let's drink a beer from a paper bag and enjoy another from this top album :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akm1...
X - Make the Music Go Bang (Official Audio)
YouTube video by X - The Band
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#ArtistFaveLP : X - More Fun in the New World
4. Make the Music Go Bang
Let's drink a beer from a paper bag and enjoy another from this top album :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akm1...
4. Make the Music Go Bang
Let's drink a beer from a paper bag and enjoy another from this top album :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akm1...