Rage Guest Programming...

Rage is a big part of any kid's musical education. Later and later on each Friday or Saturday night, pushing your eyelids open, just to see what the next song was... At 2am, three inches away from the screen because you didn't want mum to know you were still watching rage UNKLE's Rabbit in Your Headlights or Aphex Twin's Come to Daddy, both of which were scarier than any horror film. 

The recent rage silver jubilee program was so joyful - John Farnham's Pressure Down, Salt-n-Pepa's Shoop and Pat Benatar's Love is a Battlefield and Madonna's Vogue. Keith Urban is programming rage tonight. The only reason I would be a famous musician is so I could guest program rage. No need when you have a bottle of wine and youtube. So tonight's Classic Album Martini Saturday deviation is L & B's fantasy rage guest program playlist. 

Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation

I have a video of Janet Jackson videos, well-worn from playing and rewinding and playing and rewinding trying to learn these dance moves. 1814 is a great political record - more pop stars need to take a leaf out Janet's book (ah to show my age...) 

Radiohead - Paranoid Android

A film clip that matches the majesty and tragedy of the song. 

Kanye West and Jay-Z - Otis

Spike Jones ensures these two arrogant, talented rappers at the top of their game can do no wrong. Kanye is the king of the videos. And this, like the song, is three minutes of pure gold. 

Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days

This is not the greatest Bruce song, but it's the one I want to end all my nights with. 

Work it - Missy Elliot

Missy Elliot clips are always something else but with Work it, it takes on a whole new level of urgency and craziness. Love it. 

Pass the Courvoisier - Busta Rhymes

One of the most beautifully over the top hip hop film clips. I love the way Busta and Diddy push each other out of the way to get to the camera, and the discovery of Pharrell indisposed under the pool table is hilarious. The final third is a crazy non-sequitir, with Jamie Foxx appearing out of nowhere (and not contributing to the song) to help Busta and Diddy fight their way out of a massage parlour in bathrobes. And it has Mr T. 

Berlin Chair - You Am I

A popular pick on rage, the two dancers exude such enthusiasm. The joy of the clip is equal to the passion of the song. Also good for the awful haircuts displayed by all band members.

So What Cha Want - Beastie Boys

Three Beastie Boys in a forest rapping into the camera. I remember me and my brother trying to time a massive jump to land at the start of the rhyme, Ad Rock style.

Sukiyaki - Kyu Samamoto

I love this song. The constant smile on Kyu's face is a joy forever, particularly after the whistle solo.

Love in an Elevator - Aerosmith

Steve Tyler is wearing some kind of red body suit jacket thing with matching red leggings. He looks amazing. Tyler said "As you know, I'm androgynous. I can wear a jacket that most guys wouldn't put on. But you make it in guys' sizes, and suddenly they're wearing them. I think styles should get back to getting people to wear things that look so good that they don't care."