Shocked made a big jump from The Texas Campfire Tapes to Short Sharp Shocked, but no one expected the direction she would take for Captain Swing. Rather than continuing as a folky singer/songwriter, she opted instead to take on western swing and big-band music, complete with horn-heavy arrangements and bright orchestration. And although the cartoon image of her on the cover gives a smirk and a sly wink, the album is surprising devoid of irony. She treats the genre with affection and she's obviously having a good time swinging. Captain Swing may have confused fans of Short Sharp Shocked, but the album has several great moments, and most of all, it offers a good time.
I had posted this song on my page over on M & Dale commented that this was his new theme song! This is one of my fav songs by Michelle Shocked cause it's just an incredibly rockin' little song.If you don't know who Michelle Shocked is I wouldn't be surprised since she's been flying under the wire since '92. Michelle came to the spotlight back in '86 when, unbeknownst to her, "The Texas Campfire...
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I'm Happy again, I found, quite by chance the MOG page for Michelle shocked and from there her web site. I had been meaning to look out her "Captain Swing" album for some time, and there it was on the web site for sale.I bought it, and it arrived on Saturday. So I have been playing it for the kids, and they love it. Good catchy music with the cleverest of lines.Brings to mind The Chevalie...
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I had posted this song on my page over on M & Dale commented that this was his new theme song! This is one of my fav songs by Michelle Shocked cause it's just an incredibly rockin' little song.If you don't know who Michelle Shocked is I wouldn't be surprised since she's been flying under the wire since '92. Michelle came to the spotlight back in '86 when, unbeknownst to her, "The Texas Campfire...
More >
I'm Happy again, I found, quite by chance the MOG page for Michelle shocked and from there her web site. I had been meaning to look out her "Captain Swing" album for some time, and there it was on the web site for sale.I bought it, and it arrived on Saturday. So I have been playing it for the kids, and they love it. Good catchy music with the cleverest of lines.Brings to mind The Chevalie...
More >
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