Wednesday 10 April 2013

A-Z '13 - Ice & I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore


During April a bunch of bloggers are participating in the A-to-Z blogging challenge of 2013. My theme for 2013 is an A-to-Z list of classic Aussie tunes - either classic or just plain songs I like. Today we're up to "I" and I have chosen two songs that I love equally though for different reasons. Those songs are:

Ice - Magic Dirt



I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore - Divinyls


"Ice" is one of the earliest songs I heard by Magic Dirt, and to this day it's one of my favourites. Adalita Srsen is a kick-arse guitarist who has inspired a nation full of gals who wish they could play guitar - at her live shows she's been known to tell people, "It's never too late! Pick up a guitar and start a band!" As for Divinyls, well they're basically Aussie legends, particularly the amazing Chrissie Amphlett, and this is probably my favourite song by them (though they have so many great ones!). It helps that it's on the soundtrack to one of my favourite movies of all time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ;)

Honourable mentions:

33 comments:

  1. My husband usually takes the lead when it comes to discovering new music, so now I'm using your list to 'recommend' some songs...so cool - thank you. -Belinda. Also, thanks for stopping by MROP to check out my A - Z entries.

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  2. Glad to see you are still going strong . . . .

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  3. Hahahaha, GREAT post! I am always interested in hearing music from around the world, and this will become a great source! Good luck!

    A to Z Challenge Blogger www.katkatravels.com

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  4. Magic dirt, that some special kind of litter? lol

    Enjoyed the first, second not allowed in my region, hmph

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  5. I love the DiVinyls. Totally didn't know they were Aussie. Not sure how I missed that--hadn't heard Magic Dirt before.

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  6. I couldn't watch the second video (apparently there are 'copyright issues in my country') but I enjoyed the first one. Thanks for sharing.

    Grover
    Inane Ramblings

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  7. I've loved all the videos you've featured so far in the challenge!

    Damyanti @Daily(w)rite
    Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2013

    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge
    AZ blogs on Social Media

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  8. Huh. Never heard of Magic Dirt before. :) Now I am smarter. Thanks!

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  9. Oh my gosh The Divinyls. I totally forgot about them! Great blast from the past.

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  10. Magic Dirt. What an intriguing band name:)
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  11. When I saw the letter "I," it reminded me of Icehouse. I think they are Aussies, I used to listen to them long ago. Late 80s perhaps? From your list, I have actually heard the song I touch myself by the DiVnyls.

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  12. Great music choices.
    http://www.melanieschulz.blogspot.com

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  13. Hi Trisha, being from America (not to mention MUCH older than you), I'm not familiar with the Australian groups you mentioned. I was able to listen to Ice. It isn't something I'd listen to, but then.... did I mention I'm old? ;) The second video would not play, having apparently been blocked in the US on copyright grounds. What a shame. Thanks for stopping my blog. Deanna www.punkndeanna.blogspot.com

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  14. To my utter shame I was going to mention the Mutton Birds but then I thought, 'no, they're from New Zealand, aren't they? *hangs head in shame*. Will now catch up on Aussie talent.

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  15. I'm snickering at some of these titles... ;)

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    1. They're such fun ;) They're good songs too! :D

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  16. The second is blocked in my country for some reason, but the first was cool!

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  17. Divinyls = great group! I didn't know they were from Australia!

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  18. Great songs! I'm definitely going to use this post as inspiration for next my next music playlist. Great theme!

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  19. I also snicker at the bonus titles.

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  20. Such interesting choices for "i." Very intriguing for sure!

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  21. :( Couldn't open the videos. Have a great day anyway!

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  22. These have all been new to me, and I'm really enjoying listening!

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  23. D'oh! Sorry to hear many of you can't see the 2nd vid. It's worth trying to track down a version on YouTube if you can :) The song is awesome! Or else just buy the soundtrack to that oh so classic early 90's movie ;)

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  24. I'm so embarrassed that I haven't heard any of these songs. But thanks for introducing them to me :)

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  25. I'm gonna have to look up the 2nd one on YouTube. It won't let me watch in the evil USA.

    I like Magic Dirt.

    Heather

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  26. oh my gosh, I haven't heard 'I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore' in soooo long! Thanks for the flashback.

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  27. I need to check some of these out! Great songs!
    Dani @ Entertaining Interests
    #warriorminion

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  28. Yes, excellent song Ice - Magic Dirt. I Is not Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore - Divinyls I could not hear because it is blocked in my country.

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  29. So many songs that are new to me!
    Hey, I didn't know the Divinyls were Aussies!

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  30. Wish I'd gotten to see the Divinyls. :(

    I love me some hard rockin' ladies. I may have a crush on Adalita. And Suze. And always Chrissy.

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