There could also be 13 Ramones tracks on this list. Ill never forget seeing them for the first time in Croydon with Talking Heads supporting. They hit the stage like a rocket and didnt let up with brilliant, perfectly formed, melodic, 100mph Pop songs. And they went on to make great album after great album. It was a mixed blessing touring with them though. I was so proud to sing Baby I Love You on stage and, along with Casino Steel, be one of only two people not called Ramone to play live with Ramones. But they say you shouldnt meet your heroes and they were a case in point. A deeply damaged and unhappy bunch. Marky sneaking into our dressing room for a beer out of the gaze of bully Johnny; Joey, one of our greatest supporters but battling with every syndrome going to get through the day, and Dee Dee, a pent up bundle of Unhappiness. And this song personifies that unhappiness. Given to the rest of the band in acknowledgement of bailing him out of jail as he descended towards his demise, its a beautiful, desperate song by a man sick of Life. Who said Pop songs cant have depth?
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:41:42 +0000
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