Category Archives: Flashbacks

Flashback – ‘Kiosk’ Rumpelstilz (1976)

I’m sure you will all remember this smash hit from 1976 I only select the best for our FCS Flashback Hit Parade. Lyrics at end. Whatever they mean…. [Schtrofä 1]SoAer sammli ne guete ZwäckSince dä Fritz, where before mer steitDerby muesi sälber collect, we the so wyter geitSi wei aui öppis vo merDs Military uContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Kiosk’ Rumpelstilz (1976)”

Flashback – ‘Step it Up’ Stereo MC’s (1992)

Do you remember the Stereo MC’s ? Stereo MC’s is a British hip hop electronic dance band formed by vocalist Rob Birch and disc jockey/producer Nick Hallam in London 1992. The first video is a basic performance of ‘Step it Up’. The second is a techno version which took 9 hours to shoot. On yourContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Step it Up’ Stereo MC’s (1992)”

Flashback – ‘Something in the Air’ Thunderclap Newman (1969)

Thunderclap Newman was a British rock band formed in 1969to showcase the talent of pianist Andy ‘Thunderclap’ Newman They became known for the hit ‘Something in the Air’ Newman died 29 March 2016 age 73, cause of death unknown Lyrics at end (Category ‘Blasts from the past’ for more trips down memory lane) Call outContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Something in the Air’ Thunderclap Newman (1969)”

Flashback – ‘Monster Mash’ Bobby Pickett (1964)

Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett was an American singer/songwriter/actor and comedian. As a 9-year-old he watched many horror films. Lyrics at end. American Bandstand 13 October 1964 Halloween 2015 (Category ‘Blasts from the past’ for more trips down memory lane) I was working in the lab, late one nightWhen my eyes beheld an eerie sightFor my monsterContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Monster Mash’ Bobby Pickett (1964)”

Flashback – ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ The Buggles (1979)

The Buggles were a new wave British band formed in 1977 by singer/bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoffrey Downes. They were best known for their hit ‘Video Killed the Radio. They were originally called the Bugs as a pun to the Beatles but on realising they would not be as successful changed it to theContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ The Buggles (1979)”

Flashback – ‘Magic’ Pilot (1975)

Pilot were a Scottish pop rock band known for their hit song ‘Magic’ Don MatthewsDecember 2020 [Chorus]Oh, ho, hoIt’s magic you knowNever believe, it’s not soIt’s magic, you knowNever believe, it’s not so [Verse 1]Never been awakeNever seen a day breakLeaning on my pillow in the morningLazy day in bedMusic in my headCrazy music playingContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Magic’ Pilot (1975)”

Flashback – ‘Disco Duck’ Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots

Here at FCS we encourage all things whacky. Clever whacky. For this reason we were thrilled when Rick and his cast of idiots knocked on our door and asked if they could perform for us. Here’s Rick and his idiotic team on American Bandstand in the early 90’s Take it away Rick…… In keeping withContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Disco Duck’ Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots”