This week we set the time machine to Christmas 1980 at the Dominion Theatre to catch a show by Ian Dury and the Blockheads. As is often the case with the Weekend Concert Series, this is not for everyone, but for those who like Mr. Dury it is sure to be a treat.
Ian Dury was king of naughty new wave. His songs praised sex, drugs, and rock and roll, and frequently took a form similar to dirty limericks you might hear at the pub. The music is often very danceable and had a funky, soulful element. (He worked with Chas Jankel, a british keyboard player who had nightclub hits of his own.)
I always liked Dury. He seemed to be doing comedy as much as making music with his songs, such as ‘Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick,’ or ‘Reasons To Be Cheerful.’
I’ll put a warning here about language and urge only willing adults to procede. Enjoy!
