any1 remember this song? from the 80's. Weird lookin kinda cute dudes from UK?

Bluesy

The Stray Cats are from the USA! At least Brian Setzer is. I do believe they spent time in the UK, however.

I loved this song.

Isn't it called: Stray Cat Strut?

That was one of my favorite songs when I was in high school (jr. high?).
I have that 45!

Good times, good times...

I prefer Runaway Boys!

Stray Cats were a good group, the 3 songs I heard. I like I won't stand in your way anymore and Rock this town better!! Especially Rock this town!!

cheeseburger said:

never heard those 1's

cheeseburger said:

I like Rock this Town too. I love Brian Setzer.

shellyevon said:

I like the "Brian Setzer Orchestra".

chocolate1 said:

was he part of them?

Wow, this song brings back memories.

I can picture myself in a dance club in Honolulu doing "the strut"

Fun times!

paisleypark4 said:

http://en.wikipedia.org/w..._Orchestra

Brian Setzer doesn't get the credit he deserves for his guitar playing. His jazz chording is out of this world.

Good track and good band. A fun revival of '50s rock n' roll reminding the punks of the late '70s early -'80s that it had all been done before (and mostly better) 20 years earlier.

I'd say Eddie Cochran was an important influence on them, tho Setzer later took off in a more 'rock n' swing' direction. I love the slapping, chugging acoustic bass sound of the rock n' roll era, and the Cats had that big time.

The Meteors, a contemporary 'neo rockabilly' band rival of the Stray Cats, were also decent.
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paisleypark4 said:

I know you're kind of young, but you've really never heard "Rock This Town"? That's surprising. Here it is:

Another good one was Sexy and 17. I loved their videos!

SCNDLS said:

That song came out right before my 17th birthday. My best friend Jarrett gave me that 12" and Rick James' "17" 12" for my birthday!
I thought that was so cool....

chocolate1 said:

Me too.

chocolate1 said:

That is too cute!

Don't forget Setzer is also one of the best guitarist on the planet. His effortless runs are fantastic.

I couldn't watch it!
"No longer available"

chocolate1 said:

Which one?

This isn't original to them but:

wildgoldenhoney said:

chocolate1 said:

It's playing for me...

wildgoldenhoney said:

I went directly to youtube and just played it...
I have that album! Now I'm gonna have to get it. I haven't played it in a while!

chocolate1 said:

Glad you got to hear it!