Song Of the Day: April 1, 2005
Blue-Danger Sign
Rocket Record Company 45, 1979
Perhaps they were actually trying to buy in to the then-current power pop trend. Perhaps it's a case of blind pigs and their occasional truffles. For whatever reason, Blue, a band almost completely devoid of punk-rock influences deliver a Little Hit on this single from a lackluster 1979 LP, Fools Party. The Rocket Record company is, of course, Elton John's label, which would explain his production credit. While they were mostly a tame, ultra-professional rock band with about as much edge as Firefall, Blue's output does have it's moments. Their self-titled US LP on RSO is available in used record stores nationwide for around $5, and is very nice Badfinger-esque pop; a 1982 UK 45, "Don't Wanna Make You Cry" has many of the same charms as "Danger Sign."


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