Sunday, March 2, 2014

New Wave Month Song of the Day - Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
When you want to come


This one's typical of the new wave sound, with rocking beats that were oh so danceable.  It's a super- sexually charged anthem that not only created crowds on dance floors whenever it was played, but it also spawned a whole slew of t-shirts and stuff, like in the picture, with a phrase that became a part of pop culture throughout the 80's.  The explicit lyrics about fellatio made this one hugely controversial, which only fed into its success, unusually spanning a couple of years from its original release in 1983 to the height of its popularity in 1985.  If you were around in those days, I am sure you know this one!




   
  

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