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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 1d

#ArtistFave15
The Thrills
No. 9

"Don't Steal Our Sun"

Heavily influenced by their time in California, so much of the debut record has a West Coast vibe that immediately won my heart.

The thrills - Don't steal our sun

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 1d

#302020s
#MusicChallenge

We start back again at 2020 for today's song. Probably my favorite song from that year. Stops me in my tracks so I can give it my full attention.

"Stay As Long As You Like" by Low Cut Connie

Low Cut Connie - "STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKE" (official video)

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 1d

#DavidsMonthOfMusic - Connections
#MusicChallenge
Nov. 7

Yesterday's song by The Ramones was produced by Phil Specter, who also produced today's song.

"Be My Baby" by The Ronettes

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicInMusic
#MusicChallenge
Nov 7

"Thunder Road" by Bruce Springsteen

"Roy Orbison's singing for the lonely. Hey that's me, and I want you only"

Thunder Road-Bruce Springsteen

YouTube video by sighswoons

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 1d

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge
Nov 7

The 2 Tone Ska revival was another sub genre that didn't really fit anywhere else. But these artists were often lumped in with the ever-growing New Wave movement.

"A Message To You Rudy" by The specials (1979)

The Specials - A Message To You Rudy (Official Music Video)

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

I know you’re keeping it to the Buckingham/Nicks era, so one of mine are out (“Hypnotized”), but if I include number six instead, I’d be shocked if you didn’t tick them all. But we’ll see!

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

I actually made a FM list a couple of years ago and just double checked it. You’ve hit three so far! (“The Chain” was also on it)

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

Another top fiver for me. This song is so imprinted on the soundtrack of my youth. Having older siblings who played it all the time certainly helped

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

This might be my fave Fleetwood Mac song. Easy top 5. That intro alone pushes it up my list

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

There are a handful of songs that, when I hear them, just viscerally *feel* like the mid 80's to me. This is one of those songs.

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

Through all these years, as my musical tastes have evolved and fluctuated, this remains a stop-me-in-my-tracks song.

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

#ArtistFave15
The Thrills
No. 10

"Whatever Happened To Cory Haim?"

With 2004's Let's Bottle Bohemia, the band created a bit more polished sound, particularly evidenced on this first single from the record.

The Thrills - Whatever Happened To Corey Haim?

YouTube video by TheThrillsVEVO

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

#ArtistFave15
The Thrills
No. 11

"Restaurant"

Another great, melancholy track from 2007's Teenager album.

the thrills- restaurant

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

#DavidsMonthOfMusic - Connections
#MusicChallenge
Nov 6

Played Mink Deville yesterday. They were one of the original CBGB's hey-day bands along with the likes of Television, Blondie, Talking Heads, and...The Ramones!

"Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio?" by The Ramones (1980)

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

#DavidsMonthOfMusic - Connections
#MusicChallenge
Nov 5

Willie Deville sung on the Mark Knopfler track yesterday, so let's go back to the 70's for something completely cool from DeVille's band.

"Spanish Stroll" by Mink DeVille (1978)

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge
Nov 6

"Starry Eyes" by The Records

Another great Power Pop/New Wave song from 1978

The Records - Starry Eyes (single 1978)

YouTube video by PunkMikko

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

#NewWaveNovember
Nov 5

Not angry enough to be punk, and with to many jangly hooks for mainstream rock of that era, a lot of Power Pop was also gathered up under the New Wave umbrella.

"So it Goes" by Nick Lowe (1978)

Nick Lowe - "So It Goes" (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Yep Roc Records

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

#MusicInMusic
#MusicChallenge
Nov 6

"More Than A Feeling" by Boston (1976)

"I looked out this morning and the sun was gone. Turned on some music to start my day. I lost myself in a familiar song. I closed my eyes and I slipped away"

Boston - More Than A Feeling - Remastered

YouTube video by Brian Martens Music

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 3d

#MusicInMusic
#MusicChallenge
nov 5

"Alex Chilton" by The Replacements (1985)

"Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes around. They sing 'I'm in love - what's that song? - I'm in love with that song'"

Alex Chilton (2008 Remaster)

YouTube video by The Replacements - Topic

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 4d

#302020s
#MusicChallenge
Nov 6

"He Said, She Said, On a Plane" by Jake Cascade

Released earlier this year, I've been obsessed with this recounting of an airplane conversation. Quirky, charming, and complete with plot twists.

He Said, She Said, On a Plane

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 4d

#302020s
#MusicChallenge
Nov 5

In 2024, this whistler released a track, recorded with (and composed by) Thee Sacred Souls. that has kept me fully hypnotized.

"Crushed Velvet" by Molly Lewis and Thee Sacred Souls

Molly Lewis - Crushed Velvet (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Molly Lewis

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 4d

One of my faves.

Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 5d

Amen

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Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 5d

Obsessed with this song. Vega’s new record is wonderful

Matt Morris @themattmorrisshow.bsky.social · 5d

#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
The Thrills
No. 12

"Deckchairs And Cigarettes"

From their debut album, So Much For The City. Few bands do bittersweet melancholy as well as The Thrills. This album remains one of my absolute favorites.

Deckchairs And Cigarettes

YouTube video by The Thrills - Topic

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