https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI
I very much want to hate Wham's "Last Christmas." But I can't. Is it because as awful as everything is on this video, from the synth to the fashion, it's unavoidably and ironically hip? Is it because even though no matter what weird sex scandals George Michael is involved in, I still find his androgyny mildly alluring? He did sing "Father Figure," after all. Maybe it's because of the quaint references (via overt propaganda) to the simplicity of happiness found in consumerism that the 80s Reagan era admin sold that made this fantasy so easy to buy. As it I watch the video, though, it becomes clear: I like this song because it's about the good old days, you remember, when we could all afford to go on a week-long ski vacation in the Colorado slopes, ditch our family for 10 of our closest couple friends, have an orgy without the probable risk of contracting the HIV virus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMhMekfIyos
The 1980s did not fare well for Paul McCartney, especially and specifically in regards to this Christmas song. This is the obvious point in which McCartney totally lost touch with all reality. I mean, take a listen if you've never heard it. But beware, if you are a Beatles fan: this song WILL ruin you for life. And if Paul has been your "favorite Beatle" until now, be prepared to embrace John...or even George.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vm9_mXmtKo
Thank God for the Cocteau Twins. While the song is still clearly 80s, it's still the heavenly, dreamy, divinely glorious Cocteau Twins. Thank GOD.
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