Monday, March 18, 2019

"The Original Soundtrack" by 10cc

Do you like the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen? Well, I have a treat for you.

That song was inspired by an earlier tune by 10cc, a British band. In the Seventies, 10cc was the most inventive group of musicians working. Talented at writing and playing multiple instruments, they created amazing songs bordering on bizarre.

Their best album, "The Original Soundtrack," brought them critical and commercial success -- including a song that was hugely popular in the U.S. and is still played today -- "I'm Not In Love." Even if you don't recognize the title, you've probably heard the song on the radio. (Okay, maybe on your phone or computer, you streaming youngsters.)

The album opens with a three-part mini-operatic song called "One Night in Paris." As engaging as it is weird.

My favorite song is "Life Is A Minestrone," a truly weird tune. Infectious and weird. You have to hear it to grasp what I'm saying. Surprisingly, despite its oddity, the song was a hit in both England and the U.S.

Have you heard of this group?
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16 comments:

  1. R.ChamberofBeautyMarch 19, 2019 at 3:30 AM

    Wow, great to know about this song, I would definitely love to listen it. Thanks for sharing about it.
    Have a lovely day.
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  2. SuzanneMarch 19, 2019 at 7:48 AM

    I have I'm Not In Love on my playlist. I really like it but that Life is A Minestrone song is an acquired tasted I think.

    Suzanne
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    1. ShybikerMarch 19, 2019 at 9:42 AM

      You're right, it is. Then again, I've acquired a taste for many weird things. :)

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  3. The Elle DiariesMarch 19, 2019 at 1:05 PM

    I am somewhat embarrassed that I don’t.. but I do know I’m not in love. Next time I open iTunes, will will give it a listen! I generally like weird..
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  4. SheilaMarch 19, 2019 at 1:47 PM

    Oh, I know that song - it was a staple on AM radio soft rock stations. :) I sent your recommendation to L for a listen (he will know that song as well). I did not know that Godley & Creme were from 10CC - I remember them from the song/video "Cry" back in 1985.

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  5. Polyester PrincessMarch 19, 2019 at 2:54 PM

    Oh, I do remember 10cc, they were brilliant! I'd quite forgotten about Life is a Minestrone, though! I'm not in Love is probably the one people remember them by, but they had many other great songs back in the 70s. xxx

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  6. awhiteMarch 21, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    "You streaming youngsters" made me laugh, hahaha! ;)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  7. SheilaMarch 21, 2019 at 5:22 PM

    BTW, L loved this album, and has passed the recommendation along to a couple of our friends - you have started a 10CC renaissance! "Tell her I approve. It is awesome." is the direct quote. :)

    XO
    S.

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  8. KezzieMarch 21, 2019 at 6:38 PM

    Never heard them but I LOVE quirky music!

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  9. shwetMarch 22, 2019 at 3:54 AM

    Never heard this, but seems good .
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  10. Kofla OlivieriMarch 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    Queen is one of my favorite bands!

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  11. Midnight CowgirlMarch 24, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    I did not know that!

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  12. R.ChamberofBeautyMarch 25, 2019 at 8:02 AM

    Have a pleasant day :)

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  13. anonymousJune 16, 2020 at 9:11 PM

    I don't like quirky music of 10cc. I prefer serious music of 10cc when they did a serious love-gone-wrong ballad, "I'm Not in Love" as a much better version without Kathy Redfern spoiling in midsong that might have existed, shown on:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYDlBTGfVYM
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNNdiaMEink
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu2_CvWdUoA
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Eyjr0TFWVQ
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJpFdBtuX5s&t=188s
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGhs6qTGFzE
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZoiTA0WlwE

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