Yesterday Once More

16 Apr 2014

Questions?

Music

Hi Listeners

How? What? When? Where? The English language has many ways of asking questions. In popular culture and popular music questions are often posed to suggest insecurities, reflecting the agony/ecstasy of love.

This week we are presenting some songs which pose such questions. There is the anguish of romance in Culture Club’s ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?’ and Laura Branigan’s ‘How am I Supposed To Live Without You?’ which captures the moment after a love affair has finished. We’ve all been there haven’t we? Surprisingly, life goes on and we do live.

There are cries for validation in George Hamilton IV’s poignant ‘Why Don’t They Understand? and Moving Pictures’ dramatic plea ‘What About Me?’ There are less serious questions from Gerry and the Pacemakers, Dave Clark Five, Noelene Batley and Cliff Richard. And there’s the sardonic ‘Where Do You Go To’? by Peter Sarstedt.

Probably, the song that sums up all those questions that lovers ask is ‘A Lover’s Question’ by Clyde McPhatter. As well, we are presenting a track from the great songstress, Nina Simone. Her album ‘The Best Of Nina Simone’ is a wonderfully produced album featuring her clear diction and powerful voice.

Hopefully this one will pique your memories

Playlist

• Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? – Culture Club
• When I’m 64 – Beatles
• Where Do You Go To? – Peter Sarstedt
• How Do You Do? – Gerry And The Pacemakers
• I Put A Spell On You – Nina Simone
• Do You Wanna Dance? – Cliff Richard
• How Am I Supposed To Live Without You? – Laura Branigan
• Do You Love Me? – Dave Clark Five
• Ain’t It So – Lonnie Lee
• Why Don’t They Understand? – George Hamilton IV
• A Lover’s Question – Clyde McPhatter
• Soldier Will You Marry Me? – Noelene Batley
• What About Me? – Moving Pictures

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