{"id":914,"date":"2008-09-08T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2008-09-08T15:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/larelle.wordpress.com\/2008\/09\/08\/hoots-man-scottish-music"},"modified":"2008-09-08T16:49:00","modified_gmt":"2008-09-08T15:49:00","slug":"hoots-man-scottish-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/larelleread.co.uk\/?p=914","title":{"rendered":"Hoots Man! Scottish Music."},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s no secret I love my music. But it’s come to my attention recently that I do have a healthy love of music of bands and artists from Scotland. The size of this list might grow as I remember more acts, but at the moment I’ve got several acts to discuss. <\/p>\n

It started off with Simple Minds. I don’t think I was aware RIGHT at the beginning about them being Scottish. And no – I was NEVER going to start this list with Bay City Rollers – are you kidding?! I remember seeing “Promised You A Miracle” way, way back in 1981 or whenever it was. But it wasn’t really until the mid 80’s when they had the bulk of their success that I got into them. I’ll be hard-pressed to name a favourite song, but if I can name five songs, I’ll manage that better:<\/p>\n

Glittering Prize
Someone Somewhere in Summertime
Waterfront
Love Song
All The Things She Said<\/p>\n

Next up is Eurythmics. Must add them due to Annie Lennox, even though Dave Stewart is a Geordie (from Newcastle). I loved them right from the time of Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This). I bought the Touch album and even had the remixed Touch Dance album. I’ve been playing these albums again recently, with my second favourite Eurythmics album, Revenge. I thought my top five for them was going to be a breeze, but because I love SO much of Touch, it might be harder than I expected. <\/p>\n

Love Is A Stranger
No Fear, No Hate, No Pain, No Broken Hearts (off the Touch album)
Aqua (also off Touch)
It’s Alright (Baby’s Coming Back)
The Miracle Of Love<\/p>\n

Next is Big Country. Oh my God! I loved them! I suppose they were sort of the 80’s equivalent of the Bay City Rollers, ‘cos they were just SO in-your-face Scottish! It was all check shirts (okay, not so Scottish, but on Scot guys check looks like tartan) and guitars that sound like bagpipes. I adored Big Country and thought Stuart Adamson (R.I.P) was a bit alright to boot. But I remember thinking it strange they had a black man in the band (I know!). Now for my fave five. Ooh, it’s hard. I had to go back through the Big Country catalogue. I haven’t heard any of their stuff for so long, I was worried I wouldn’t get to five, but here they are:<\/p>\n

Look Away
Fields of Fire
Chance
East of Eden
Wonderland<\/p>\n

The next are The Proclaimers. David Tennant’s favourite act. I never really bought any Proclaimers stuff, but you can’t help but love them. When I first saw them, I thought they were the epitome of Scottishness. Ginger, bespectacled, pasty. How could they only come 5th in a list of the “most Scottish” people?! But they make anthems. Everyone sings along to I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) and I’m On My Way. A top five isn’t really possible for me here (sorry Proclaimers fans), so a top three will have to suffice:<\/p>\n

I’m On My Way
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
King Of The Road (or is that Rood?)<\/p>\n

Another person I HAVE to mention, predominantly known for only one hit (but what a hit it was) is Edwyn Collins. Had to mention him for A Girl Like You. That was just EVERYWHERE in 1994. What a killer anthem it was. He hasn’t been in the best of health in recent years, and he deserves much praise. <\/p>\n

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Travis is next. I loved The Man Who. They have a kind of MOTR sound that I like. Soft harmonies and I love the tone of Fran Healy’s voice. I should really give them more attention than I have ‘cos they are great. An easy top five:<\/p>\n

Writing To Reach You
Driftwood
Turn
Sing
Closer<\/p>\n

Texas now. I remember I Don’t Want A Lover in 1989, but it was a bit of a one-hit wonder and they fell off my radar until the late 90’s. Then they seemed to have hit after hit for a few years. I loved the new, poppier direction their music went. Anyway, on to the top five:<\/p>\n

Black-Eyed Boy
Summer Son
Inner Smile
Sleep
Say What You Want<\/p>\n

Okay, now we get to Franz Ferdinand. Probably one of my favourite acts of all time. Ooh, a top five is going to be SSSOOO hard as I love all their stuff SO much. I might even have to come and update this when the new album gets released early next year! Oh, they are just arty and rocky and indie and poppy. I love Alex Kapranos’s voice and he is quite easy on the eye to boot. Shame about poor Paul though! Those teeth! Here’s my top five (today):<\/p>\n

The Dark of The Matinee
Michael
Outsiders
I’m Your Villain
What You Meant<\/p>\n

That was so friggin’ hard, and I could’ve added more. I should have just added the album titles and have done with it!<\/p>\n

Snow Patrol now. Mixed in that some members are Northern Irish, but they were formed in Scotland, so I’m sure Scots would claim them. I don’t really have a collection of their stuff, but I do love their music. I think they make fantastic modern-day power ballads. Here is my top five:<\/p>\n

Chasing Cars
Run
Chocolate
You’re All I Have
Spitting Games<\/p>\n

Lastly, KT Tunstall. She’s a feisty little thing! Don’t really own her stuff, but love her stuff. There are not many female Scottish artists around, so it’s good she’s there. My top five:<\/p>\n

Black Horse and The Cherry Tree
Under The Weather
Suddenly I See
Hold On
If Only<\/p>\n

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It’s no secret I love my music. But it’s come to my attention recently that I do have a healthy love of music of bands and artists from Scotland. The size of this list might grow as I remember more acts, but at the moment I’ve got several acts to discuss. It started off with … <\/p>\n

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