10,000 complaints and not even about something that was live. Complaints about a tasteless prank which was pre-recorded and which some imbecilic executive thought was OK to air. Was it overgrown schoolboy stupidity? Yes. Was it testosterone fuelled idiocy? Yes. What it wasn't was entertaining. NO apology from either party and that's because Mr's Ross and Brand do not see the need for an apology due to their overblown salaries which deem them untouchable, as does the company who pay them. How embarrasing that their multi-nought salaries have proved what many of us have always thought - they are not worth it - now take them off air and put someone on with real talent.

Listening to some hospital radio output this morning whilst working and one of our presenters played Stay With Me Till Dawn by Judy Tzuke. I remember going nuts over this track and it was really good to hear it again. Beautifully sung and arranged so it's surprising that it only reach number 16 in the charts when it was released in 1979. Off to itunes now to make sure I have it in my library - if not, I feel a download coming on.

Hope you hear something today which pushes the button, especially as it's a Monday.

If you have read my last blog, check the song out for yourselves with the official video.
Is it just me but do Keyes and White look like the same peopl, facially I mean?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM5UJvnbbuY

I grew up in the golden age of Bond theme songs penned by John Barry and whilst the songs have now moved on to reflect the new Bond, I have to say that they really only capture the fast paced action of Bond, not the excitement. This one was a particular tough call with the film's title making it virtually impossible to include in the lyrics though the word 'solace' is included.
Firstly there is the odd pairing of Alicia Keyes and Jack White and it does not work. There is no reason why Keyes cannot try her rock voice out but it has to be said that it is not a rock voice and here it's starts OK but then goes into a higher key screech which does not match White's tones, the song myabe would have worked better if it was just White.
It starts well with a amp'd guitar that's strikes a familiar chord, in fact throughout the song there is a Bond feel here and there. Then there is a single piano key struck which hints at the solace. But what really lets it down is the awful lyrics:

Another ringer with the slick trigger finger
For Her Majesty
Another one with the golden tongue
Poisoning your fantasy
Another bill from a killer
Turned a thriller to a tragedy

CHORUS
A door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Oh, someone that you think that you can trust
Is just
Another way to die

Another tricky little gun
Giving solace to the one
That will never see the sunshine
Another inch of your life sacrificed for your brother,
In the nick of time
Another dirty money “heaven sent honey”,
Turning on a dime

CHORUS
Well, a door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think that you can trust
Is just
Another way to die

The opening line makes you want to give up and it doesn't get better as you get to the chorus. Maybe it will mean more when the film has been viewed. It doesn't work as a Bond song but as a non Bond song it would be something which would get my attention, weird I know but there you have it. Am looking forward to the film though as I think Daniel Craig is a great 007 and has taken the role to new heights. Not that Brosnan did a bad job, he was great and a natural for the role as was Connery when it all began, Craig is just right for these times.

My fave Bond song? Well it's one that is not ususally rated as one of the top Bond songs: You Only Live Twice. What's Yours?

Have not dissapeared [just in case I have some remaining blog friends who have not deleted me] - been travelling, Japan mostly and little time for anything else. Back home now and in my routine so musical words will be posted very shortly.