Blast from the Past: The Bangles

In all of my previous Blast from the Pasts, somehow, I've left out The Bangles. Apparently, the group has had a whole lot of drama over the fact that they're all accomplished, harmonizing (I'm talking to you, Bananarama) singers, but everybody thought it was The Bangles, Starring Susanna Hoffs. Some people are so touchy.

But, The Bangles managed to squeak out a number of pop confections before jealousy tore them asunder. And after too, though their renaissance hasn't been quite as stellar as their launch. And, hey, is that Star Trek's "Mr. Spock," Leonard Nimoy in Going Down to Liverpool?

Frivolity Break: Bananarama's New Song

You remember Bananarama, right? They were an 80s girl band, big world-wide, but only made a minor splash here in the US. They were like the Bangles without the harmonies. I was a fan of Venus and Cruel Summer, but never heard their other "hits" like I Heard a Rumour until much later, ironically on "Hits of the 80s" type CDs. But The Other Half, and our friend Mark in Florida are huge Banana (pronounced Buh-nah-nuh) fans. So here you go, boys!

Bananarama: Love Comes