If you happened to catch the Tom Tom Club on Jimmy Fallon last night, then you got a real treat. They were there to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of their influential debut album -- which featured the classic single "Genius of Love," one of the most sampled songs of all time -- and promote their new live disc. (The debut album was remastered and reissued along with their out-of-print sophomore LP, "Close to the Bone," in 2009.) Tina Weymouth was looking good and sounding better -- all artists should be able to sound THIS GOOD live -- and the whole thing scratching my head in disbelief that it's been 30 years since I opened that LP -- with its crazy illustrated cover -- under the Christmas tree (I was REALLY happy!). So what a surprise to find that Jimmy Fallon's official site had a Web exclusive bonus track, of the band performing their other single from the LP, the delightful "Wordy Rappinghood"!
UPDATE: Video removed. Here's when they did it that same year in Dublin.
One word: Fab-U-Lous! Ahh, the memories! Every time I hear that that song, it brings a gigantic smile to my face. Ironically, I prefer the sophmore album to the debut myself. What's truly wonderful IS how fab they are now 30 years later. Kudos!!!
ReplyDeleteTom Tom Club....Love themmm! and brings back so many great memories. Thanks Kenneth!
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