SONGS OF SEX WORKERS Vol. 3
SONGS OF SEX WORKERS Volume 1 spurred lots of suggestions. Jon suggested REDD KROSS’ Standing In Front Of Poseur, Richard proposed Lili Marleen, & Jimi Jamez tossed out Black Diamond (but I threw him a curve & used a cover by REGGAE KISS).
Never On Sunday seems to pop up on a lot of volumes, but it’s a great song with a ton of cover versions in a wide variety of styles. Few can sing it with the raw sexuality EARTHA KITT does. Other well-known songs about sex workers include Private Dancer, Honky Tonk Women, & Walk On The Wild Side.
Less well-known is Ladies Of The Night by THE TWISTERS a Los Angeles band that was competing with The Blasters, X, & The Go-Go’s for gigs—and who put out a 12” EP on Rhino when it was primarily a reissue label. They must have had faith in the song, because they also included it on their only full-length album on The Goods label.
ELTON JOHN sings of a Sweet Painted Lady, VENUS & THE RAZORBLADES sing of a Workin’ Girl, & NOFX sing of a specific—but fictitious fallen angel—Lori Meyers. The person who sings Lori’s part is none other than THE MUFFS’ Kim Shattuck.
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ReplyDeleteThings got dark (in the comments) last week, so let’s lighten things up.
Please share with us your favorite cross-dressing cartoon character.
I'll go first. I’m going to have to give it to Bugs Bunny. He really seemed to relish it. So did Elmer Fudd, if I’m being honest.
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Songs Of Sex Workers Vol. 3:
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Another winner comp from Jonky! I'll take my painted ladies straight up though thank you: IAN THOMAS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvY-I9pNpI&list=RDQRvY-I9pNpI&start_radio=1 Here is my cartoon vote: The cartoon wolf who famously disguises himself in grandma's nightgown is the Big Bad Wolf (also known as Zeke Midas Wolf) from the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood.Other notable adaptations of this character include:The Wolf (MCM): Animated by Tex Avery for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, this wolf is often seen donning the grandmother's cap and nightgown.The Big Bad Wolf (Shrek): Portrayed as a mild-mannered, cross-dressing character who frequently wears the grandmother's nightgown while hanging out with the Three Little Pigs.
ReplyDeleteHello there, VCMD. Thank you for the song, and for the cartoon cross-dresser! Tex Avery's cartoons were just unhinged enough to add a little zip to the practice!
DeleteTwo songs for your series
ReplyDeleteEsmeralda by Spectrum (Australia) from the album 'Warts Up Your Nose'. 1973 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P8tEX8TL4s&t=18s
Hey Sweetie by Ray Owen's Moon, From the album 'Moon". 1971 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPu0VkRc_sI&t=5s
Enjoy all your comps.
Why thank you, Basic Dave!
ReplyDeleteDoes Peppermint Patty dress like a boy, or does Marcie need new glasses?
ReplyDeleteHow about "Working Girl" by The Members?
Why can't BOTH be true?
DeleteI have WORKING GIRL on future volumes--both the studio & a pretty crackin' LIVE version! It's one of my favorite songs!
Maybe Peppermint Patty needed glasses too? A quick look at Wikipedia reminded me that she thought Snoopy was "a funny looking kid with a big nose," and that she and Marcie both had crushes on Charlie Brown. But he only had eyes for the little redheaded girl.
DeleteBoth of them looked like they'd have worn those goggle-like glasses with the rubber band that kept them snugly on one's head at recess!
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