I always loved the concept of "We Don't Need This Fascist Groove Thing" but the lyrics and their execution put the original track far down on my list of Heaven 17 favorites. But the instrumental shows all the funky vocal potential that was squandered on the official release. (imo, ymmv)
B. E. F. (Heaven 17)
"Groove Thing" (Instrumental)
1981
An essential part of any nuclear-terrified 80s teenager's playlist. If you've not heard this version, you've not really experienced this song.
Lyrics in Alt Text.
The Fixx
"Stand or Fall" (Extended Mix)
1982
https://rockn.me/hhh561 - New episode: “Pretty Tied Up”
2 hours of new + classic #HardRock, #HeavyMetal, and Glam Metal—plus Rock & Metal trivia.
The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show with Pariah Burke
Episode 561
SUCH a criminally unrecognized and underappreciated band.
RIYL: Oingo Boingo, Clown Core, Blue Meanies, XTC (when they're silly), Primus, Frank Zappa, Residents, etc.
The Cardiacs
"R. E. S."
1983
New episode: “Unring”
2 hours of new + classic #HardRock, #HeavyMetal, and Glam Metal—plus Rock & Metal trivia.
The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show with Pariah Burke
Episode 560
I realize I missed a day …
Scorpions release Blackout on March 29, 1982. After losing his voice during the writing of the album lead singer Klaus Meine had to undergo surgery on his vocal cords and it wasn't certain if he would be able to record. Don Dokken stepped in for some demos but none of those recordings are featured on the album and he is only credited with backing vocals. #scorpions #blackout #80srock #rock #rockmusic #classicrock #hardrock #music #musicsky…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/03/29/i-realize-i-missed-a-day/
Sir Elton John
B. March 25, 1947 #eltonjohn #birthday #70srock #80srock #90srock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic
Angie
Hard, Heavy & Hair Show
Flashback 80’s With Purple
Robin Bannks
