Afternoon Delight

[goodolmike]

Earlier today, as a joke, somebody posted a link to this song.

Afternoon Delight - Starlight Vocal Band

Now, I had heard this song title before, exclusively as a punchline, but this was the first time I listened to the song.
Ok, yes, it's easy listening and is therefore inherently awful. But I can't help but feel like we've sort of lost this innocence and free-spirit feeling over the years. Maybe this is something we need to bring back.

The singers look so happy, and there's no trace of cynicism at all in their faces or their voices. They're just happily making noise together. I like it.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, I also like having sex in the afternoon. :)

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Comments

[cpratt.livejournal.com]

More like inherently awesome. Ever hear the Severed Heads cover of that song?

[jpinsd.livejournal.com]

If Severed Heads did a cover, then that just might make it tolerable again… maybe.

[50poundnote.livejournal.com]

In 2001 the Sevs mailing list put together a compilation CD where members contributed one of two things: A Severed Heads song covered in the style of Kraftwerk, or a '70s schmaltz pop song covered in the style of Severed Heads. I oversaw the project.

Tom's contriubtion was Afternoon Delight covered in the style of Kraftwerk (obviously, he didn't want to cover something in the style of, well, himself). It's beautiful, and I can send it to you.

He recorded it under the name Silly German Accent. :)

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

I'd like to hear that.

[50poundnote.livejournal.com]

I'll post it.

Someone also did the most awesome, disjointed, early Sevs-like cover of Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town, which I still listen to.

[jpinsd.livejournal.com]

Me too!!

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

I agree and have not. Apparently, it's been covered a few times. Interesting...