Sounds of the 90's 22nd June 2024

Welcome to Sounds of the 90s with Mr. Fong. This show takes you back to the decade of Brit Rock, boy bands, and iconic pop music. Tonight, we'll be reminiscing about the songs that defined the 90s, from Nirvana to the Spice Girls. We'll also hear from artists like Cher, Backstreet Boys, and Manic Street Preachers. The 90s was a great decade for girl groups, and we'll be playing All Saints' hit song, Never Ever. So get ready to relive the best decade in music history. Welcome to the 90s, Mr. Fong! Hello and welcome to Sounds of the 90s here on Love Made Away Radio with me, Mr. Fong. This is the show where we're going to take you back to the decade of Brit Rock, boy bands, some questionable fashion styles, and of course, iconic pop music. I'm going to be your guide on this nostalgic journey through the music which defined a generation. So whether you were rocking out to Nirvana, dancing to the Spice Girls, or maybe just singing along with boys to men, we've got all your favorite tracks lined up tonight to take you back a bit. We're going to be looking back at the tunes that made the 90s unforgettable, sharing stories behind the songs, and of course reliving the moments that made us all just fall in love with music. So get ready to delve into the best decade in music history, and let's get things started with Corona and Rhythm of the Night. This is the rhythm of the night, the night, oh yeah The rhythm of the night, this is the rhythm of my life, my life, oh yeah The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life You can't put some joy upon my face Oh, such a little empty space Takes me to such a height Oh, baby, make it stay Oh, can't you love your face? Will you give me love again? Round and round we go, each time I hear you say This is the rhythm of the night, the night, oh yeah The rhythm of the night, this is the rhythm of my life, my life, oh yeah The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life The rhythm of my life Corona there with Rhythm Of The Night I'm really setting us off to a good start on this edition of Sounds Of The 90s Well, tonight as promised we're going to go across all the genres We're going to hear from Stardust We're going to hear from Backstreet Boys We're going to dip into some Chesney Hawks and no prizes for guessing which song that's going to be played by him But for now let's go into the latter part of the 90s It's 1998, this is Cher and Luke Cher No matter how hard I try You keep pushing me aside I can't break through There's no talking to you It's so sad that you're leaving It takes time to believe it But after all is said and done You're gonna be the only one Do you believe in love after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough, no Do you believe in love after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough, no What am I supposed to do? Sit around and wait for you? Well, I can't do that There's no turning back I need time to move on I need love to feel strong Cause I've had time to think it through And maybe I'm too good for you, oh Do you believe in love after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough, no Do you believe in love after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough, no Well, I know that I'll get through this Cause I know that I am strong And I don't need you anymore Oh, I don't need you anymore Oh, I don't need you anymore No, I don't need you anymore Do you believe in love after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough, no Do you believe in love after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough, no Do you believe in love after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough, no Do you believe in love after love? I can feel something inside me say I really don't think you're strong enough, no Everybody, yeah Rock your body, yeah Everybody, yeah Rock your body right Backstreet's back, alright Oh my God, we're back again Brothers, sisters, everybody sing Gonna bring the flame, I'll show you how Got a question for you, better answer now Am I original? Yeah Am I the only one? Yeah Am I sexual? Yeah Am I everything you need to settle? Rock your body now Everybody, yeah Rock your body, yeah Everybody, yeah Rock your body right Backstreet's back, alright Alright Now throw your hands up in the air Swim around like you just don't care If you wanna party, let me hear you, yeah Just got it going on again Am I original? Yeah Am I the only one? Yeah Am I sexual? Yeah Am I everything you need to settle? Rock your body now Everybody, yeah Rock your body, yeah Everybody, yeah Rock your body right Backstreet's back, alright Alright So everybody everywhere Don't be afraid, don't have no fear I'm gonna tell the world they understand As long as there be music, we'll be coming back again Yeah Everybody, yeah Rock your body, yeah Everybody, yeah Rock your body right Backstreet's back Everybody, yeah Rock your body, yeah Everybody, yeah Rock your body right Backstreet's back, alright I am the one and only Call me, call me by my name Call me by my number Put me through it I'll still be doing it the way I do it And yet you try to make me forget Who I really am Don't tell me I know that I'm not the same as all the rest I am the one and only Nobody I'd rather be I am the one and only You can't take that away from me I've been a player in the crowd A ticket on the big screen But no embraces One more in a million faces High hopes and aspirations I am bounded above my station maybe But all this time I've tried To walk with dignity and pride I am the one and only Nobody I'd rather be I am the one and only You can't take that away from me I can't wear this uniform Without some compromise Because you'll find out that we've come In different shapes and sizes I know I feel myself like I can Do this job, I am the best man Well this may be true You are the one and only I am the one and only Nobody I'd rather be I am the one and only You can't take that away from me I am the one and only Nobody I'd rather be I am the one and only You can't take that away from me I am the one and only Nirvana David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World People have to understand Spoken wasn't well Although I wasn't there Then I was a friend Which came as a surprise I spoke to you in times Before you died alone A long, long time ago Oh no, not me We never lost control This face, this face The man who sold the world David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World I left in such a town Made my way back home I searched so far behind For years and years I roamed I chased the cages down We marched a million years I marched outside alone A long, long time ago Oh no, not me I never lost control This face, this face The man who sold the world Oh no, not me We never lost control This face, this face The man who sold the world Oh no, not me I never lost control This face, this face The man who sold the world There was Nirvana with their unplugged version of David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World. And from 1994 we're going to head back two years to 1992. A year where the Queen celebrated her ruby jubilee marking her 40 years on the throne, when Nigel Mansell was winning a world championship. But also when this breakout hit came from a band from Wales that we'd know to love as the Manic Street Preachers. Now, they're a staple of the British alternative rock scene throughout the 90s, and this song is a track that critiques consumerism and the emptiness it can bring. It's also quite noteworthy as it is the only real hit that features their rhythm guitarist and lyricist and singer, Richie Edwards, who disappeared in 1995, never to be seen again. So we go to the Manic Street Preachers with Motorcycle Emptiness. 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The 90s were a golden era for girl groups, with bands such as the Spice Girls, TLC and Destiny's Child dominating the charts. One of the, maybe some forgotten, iconic groups from the 90s was All Saints. They were known for their edgy style and quite a soulful pop sound. And the song that we're going to play now was released in 1997 and was their opening hit, Never Ever. It actually became one of All Saints' biggest hits, topping the charts in the UK and earning them a Brit Award for Best Single. The song's heartfelt lyrics and harmony struck a chord with listeners, cementing the group's place in 90s and indeed pop's history. All Saints stood out on their own in the girl group scene for their blend of R&B, pop and a touch of attitude, bringing a fresh sound that set them apart from their contemporaries. So we're going to go back now to All Saints with Never Ever. A few questions that I need to know How you could ever hurt me so I need to know what I've done wrong And how long it's been going on Was it that I never paid enough attention Or did I not give enough affliction Not only will your answers keep me sane But I'll know never to make the same mistake again You can tell me to my face Or even on the phone You can write it in a letter Either way I have to know Did I never treat you right Did I always start the fight Either way I'm going out of my mind All the answers to my questions I have to find My head's spinning Boy I'm in a state I feel isolated I don't want to communicate I'll take a shower I will scour I will roam To find peace of mind The happy mind I wonder Yeah Texting vocabulary runs right through me The alphabet runs right from day to day Conversations, hesitations in my mind You got my consciousness in questions that I can't find I'm not crazy I'm sure I haven't done nothing wrong No I'm just waiting Cause I heard that the ceiling won't rest that long Never ever have I ever felt so low When you're gonna take me out of this life Oh never ever have I ever felt so sad The way I'm feeling yeah you got me feeling really bad Never ever have I had to find I had to give away to find my own peace of mind I never ever had my consciousness to decide The way I'm feeling yeah it just don't feel right I'll keep searching Deep within my soul For all the answers Don't wanna hurt no more I need peace Gotta feel at ease I need to be Free from pain Go insane My heart aches Yeah Sometimes vocabulary runs through my head The alphabet runs right from season Conversations, hesitations in my mind You got my consciousness and questions that I can't find I'm not crazy I'm sure I haven't done nothing wrong No I'm just waiting Cause I heard that the ceiling won't rest that long Never ever have I ever felt so low When you're gonna take me out of this life Oh never ever have I ever felt so sad The way I'm feeling yeah you got me feeling really bad Never ever have I had to find I had to give away to find my own peace of mind I never ever had my consciousness to decide The way I'm feeling yeah it just don't feel right In the mid 90s the R&B scene was thriving and TLC, Boyz II Men and Mary J. Blige were in the charts providing their classics and among them was a British artist who we're going to hear next who made a massive impact with his debut single and that comes from 1996 In that year Mark Morrison released Return of the Mack a song that quickly became a global hit With its rather catchy hook and his distinctive voice it topped the charts in several countries and solidified his place in music history The track is about redemption and making a triumphant comeback themes that's resonated with many of his fans Return of the Mack is a quintessential 90s R&B anthem which blends smooth vocals with a groove that makes you want to get up and dance So here it is without any further ado Mark Morrison and the Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Return of the Mack Mark Morrison there with Return of the Mack and we're going to stick in 1996 and we're going to now go to a song that can be defined as an anthem and quite topical at the minute with the Euros going on this was also released in 1996 by the deal and skin of the comedians with the lightning seeds and it captured the spirit and hopes of England's football fans during the European Championships which actually being held in England in 1996 now three lines perfectly encapsulates the mix of optimism and nostalgia that every football fan feels the chorus it's coming home has become synonymous with English football and is still chanted by fans during major tournaments and it will be for the next few weeks 1996 was actually quite a significant year for football in the UK with the national team making it to the semi-finals here in 96 before being knocked out on penalties to Germany I'm sure that's something we've heard before and we'll hear many times afterwards the song's impact though was so profound it was re-released both in 1998 and 2018 and it topped the UK charts both times so just in the next three and a half minutes let's relieve that excitement and that hope it will just come home for the next three and a half minutes I think it's bad news for them this year we're not creative enough, we're not positive enough it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home we'll go on getting back, on getting back, on getting back we'll go on getting back, on getting back football's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home football's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home football's coming home everyone's missing out the stars they've seen it all before, they just know they're so sure that England's gonna throw it away gonna throw it away but I know they can play cos I remember the eyes on the shirt Jules Vermeer still gleaming 30 years apart never stopped me dreaming so many jokes, so many sneers but all those also mean when you're down through the years but I still see that tackle by Moore and when Riddick has scored Bobby Bell's in the ball I know they can play cos I remember the eyes on the shirt Jules Vermeer still gleaming 30 years apart never stopped me dreaming so I can see again it's coming home, it's coming home football's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home football's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home football's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home football's coming home, it's coming home eyes on the shirt, it's coming Jules Vermeer still gleaming 30 years apart never stopped me dreaming eyes on the shirt, it's coming Jules Vermeer still gleaming 30 years apart never stopped me dreaming eyes on the shirt, it's coming Jules Vermeer still gleaming 30 years apart it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home it's coming home, it's coming home It's coming home It's coming home It's coming home It's coming home It's coming home It's coming home It's coming home It's finally Friday night Feeling kinda good, looking alright Gotta get moving, can't be late Gotta get grooving, just can't wait Get the feeling Push the feeling Play your haters Cause here we go And I'm gonna show you how And I'm gonna take you high Tina's doing her thing John's looking for romance Paul's getting down on the floor While Hillary's screaming out for more They wanna see Bradley swing Wanna see Rachel do her thing And we got Joe, she got the flow Get ready, everybody, cause here we go And I'm gonna show you how And I'm gonna take you high Wave your hands in the air Cause we just don't care There's a party over there There's a party over there Wave your hands in the air Cause we just don't care There's a party over there There's a party over there Get up, boys, make some noise Let's go, mama, show me how Let's go, mama, show me how There ain't nobody like an Eskimo party Everybody get down tonight There ain't nobody like an Eskimo party Everybody get down tonight There ain't nobody like an Eskimo party There ain't nobody like an Eskimo party I'm gonna show you how We're gonna show you how Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh There ain't nobody like an Eskimo party There ain't nobody like an Eskimo party There ain't nobody like an Eskimo party With that rather energetic look from the late 90s pop we're going to go into the heart of the 90s and the Brit Rock era with one of the era's defining bands, Pulp. Now the mid-90s saw many bands of the same ilk such as Oasis, Blur and Eddie Pulp dominating the scene. This song of Pulp's was released in 1995 but actually relates to something just outside the 1990s. It is Disco 2000 and one of their most iconic tracks. Frontman Jarvis Coffer's storytelling shines through in this nostalgic tale of unrequited love and growing up. The catchy riff of the song and the quite relatable lyrics and his delivery made it an instant hit and a staple of 90s music. 1995 in general was a vibrant year for Brit Rock with Pulp's album Different Class becoming a major success and capturing the essence of British youth culture at the time. So let's go back and enjoy Pulp with Disco 2000. Oh we were born within an hour of each other Our mother said we could be sister and brother Your name is Deborah Deborah And never sister yet And they said that when we grew up We'd get married and never split up Oh we never did it Although I often thought of it As something I could see in the dark Your house was very small With wood chips on the wall When I came round to call You didn't notice me at all Oh and I said Let's hold it up in the year 2000 Won't it be strange when we're all fully grown Sit there till we're caught by the fountain down the road I never knew that you'd get married That I would be living down here on my own Oh and that's not the moment They say it's a girl You're the best girl at school to get around And mine said that you were the best I was a boy for last year but I was the next I had to work some day and get you undressed We were friends and it was as far as it went I used to walk you home sometimes but it meant I wasn't in love with you yet You were so popular Deborah And you were caught And your house was very small With wood chips on the wall When I came round to call You didn't notice me at all Oh and I said Let's hold it up in the year 2000 Won't it be strange when we're all fully grown Sit there till we're caught by the fountain down the road I never knew that you'd get married That I would be living down here on my own Oh and that's not the moment They say it's a girl Oh yeah Oh yeah I just wish you'd recall And your house was very small With wood chips on the wall When I came round to call You didn't notice me at all Oh and I said Let's hold it up in the year 2000 Won't it be strange when we're all fully grown Sit there till we're caught by the fountain down the road I never knew that you'd get married That I would be living down here on my own Oh and that's not the moment They say it's a girl Oh what are you doing Sunday baby Would you ever come and meet me maybe You can't even bring your baby What are you doing Sunday baby Would you ever come and meet me maybe You can't even bring your baby Up there with this year 2000 Absolutely phenomenal track from the 90s and unfortunately we've come to the end of our look back through the 90s and so to play us out is perhaps one of the biggest hits It comes from 1996 and it's a track from Oasis' second album What's the Story? Morning Glory which dominated the charts and the radio airwaves and this song in particular has endured as a timeless classic So thank you very much for listening this evening and I give you that Rebecca Manker Slip inside the eye of your mind Don't you know you might find A better place to play You say that you'll never be But all the things that you've seen Slowly fade away So I start a revolution from my pain Cause you set the brains I had west of my head Step outside, solitizing And stand up beside the fireplace Take that look from off your face You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out And so Sally can wait She knows it's too late As we're walking on by Her soul slides away But don't look back in anger I heard you say Take me to the place where you go Where nobody knows It's not our day But please don't put your life in the hands Of a rock and roll band We'll throw it all away I'm gonna start a revolution from my pain Cause you set the brains I had west of my head Step outside, solitizing And stand up beside the fireplace Take that look from off your face You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out And so Sally can wait She knows it's too late As we're walking on by Her soul slides away But don't look back in anger I heard you say I heard you say And so Sally can wait She knows it's too late As we're walking on by Her soul slides away But don't look back in anger I heard you say And so Sally can wait She knows it's too late As we're walking on by Her soul slides away But don't look back in anger Don't look back in anger I heard you say I heard you say I heard you say