No song screams 1980s New Wave more than this debut single from Missing Persons, with lyrics that absolutely ("totally, dude") capture L.A. culture (for some value of that word). It snuck on the charts for about fifteen seconds and hit #70 on the Hot 100, but despite a seemingly lackluster performance, it still crops up on radio playlists more frequently now than much bigger hits from the era. And yes, lead singer Dale Bozzio looked exactly like her album cover pic in live performances, as the quintessential example of "Own your niche". The past is always another country.
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A live video to match would complete the show
When ex-Zappa band people do pop. Excellent stuff.
Also worth noting Dale Bozzio posed for Hustler.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WDly1Oc_P4
Fixed it for ya boss, Destination Unknown much more appropriate for the times...
Delta Mike
Probably another pick for another Sunday. ;)
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