Music of B. Rad

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 36

 

-For Brad's dealings for prepping for the funeral.

 

"Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd

 

 

-For Brad and Robbie having sex after Robbie finds out he's back on the team.

 

"I Feel Love" by Donna Summer

 

 

-For the Phillies win in the World Series.

 

"Ain't No Stopping Us Now"(Phillies version) by McFadden and Whitehead

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6d4w9K3ITw

 

-For Billy's wake.

 

"I Wish You Were" by Pink Floyd

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1moiym6-Nk

 

-For Brad and Isidore's make-up scene in front of his painting.

 

"What's so Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding?" by Elvis Costello

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDLeihZo1Es

 

Chapter 37

 

-For the start of Claire's subdued, yet still special, birthday celebration.

 

"American Girl" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

 

 

-When JP and Roger give their input for Brad's "Orgasmic Stefan" bust.

 

"Turning Japenese" by The Vapors

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw2DL80KxOA

 

-For Brad's encounter with Mouse and Robbie.

 

"You Really Got Me" by Van Halen

 

 

-For Brad's encounter with Scott.

 

"Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Q5O7qehGM

 

-For the "Who Shot J.R.?" Friday party, when Brad tries to get revenge on Robbie for his percieved infidelity by screwing every guy in sight.

 

"Upside Down" by Diana Ross

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGjH2kK2h9s

[methodwriter85]

*******Chapter 38 Music Recomendations****

-When Brad, Dan, and Mouse have sex.

"Rock Lobster" by the B52's

 

 

-When Dan begs Brad for sex, and they have a series of off-scene

encounters before waking up one morning post-coital.

 

"Because the Night" by Patti Smith

 

-When Stefan and Brad talk about his relationship issues, and Stefan

reveals Bradley's independent wealth assets.

 

"Money" by the Flying Wizards

 

Okay, I gotta stop here to say...I SERIOUSLY thought this was

Yoko Ono. Go figure.

 

-When it's announced that John Lennon has been killed.

 

"Imagine" by John Lennon

 

-For Christmas 1980, when "Orgasmic Stefan" is revealed, and Brad

gets a Gunn class ring from Robbie.

 

"War Is Over"(Happy Christmas) by John Lennon

[sat8997]

Rock Lobster!

[Mark Arbour]

Rock Lobster!

 

I'm with you! I love that song. Reminds me of a progressive party I went to in college. And "Because The Night"...another good one.

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 39 Music Recomendations

 

-When Ronald Reagan is sworn in to the presidency, ushering in a new era.

 

"Watching the Wheels" by John Lennon

 

 

-When Gary Englin and Brad have sex, and then bet on the Super Bowl. And the Eagles, sadly, lose.

 

"Moving In Stereo" by the Cars

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLtaJjgM2Qs

 

-When we meet the future Princess of Wales, Diana, and Jack implies that he'll propose to Claire someday.

 

"Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Al9blQOhNw

 

-When Brad and Robbie have an heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship, and decide to give it one more try.

 

"Here I Am" by Air Supply

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiyWVgIVbME

 

-When the gang get dressed up, attend the Oscars, hit up a swanky Hollywood Party, and Brad manages to avoid having sex with Mickey Trotter. Oh, and Brad totally engages in some nose candy.

 

"Rapture" by Blondie

 

 

-When Brad and a very sick Armand talk about how he will die, and Armand warns Brad of an upcoming gay plague.

 

"I Know" by Bob Marley

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZAw-L_pLKQ

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 40

 

-When AIDS is announced by a television announcement on June 5th, 1981.

 

"Sister Europe" by The Psychedelic Furs

 

 

-When the Gunn High Class of 1981 graduates.

 

"School's Out" by Alice Cooper

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xBNAwwqjkw

 

-For the graduation party, where Robbie stands up to Brenda and Brad actually turns down Scott Seaton.

 

"Fade to Grey" by Visage

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cznha2YTTh0

 

-When Brad reads the letter that Armand let to him.

 

"Canon In D" by Pachelbel

 

 

-When Brad and Robbie hug at the end after reassuring each other with a confidence one only has when young.

 

"Let My Love Open The Door" by Pete Townsend

 

 

****

 

Alright, that's it for B. Rad.

 

I've really enjoyed exploring music from the late 1970's/early 1980's. I'm amazed at how diverse the music was at that point- from the disco, to the punk, to the British New Wave...I'm really impressed at a good deal of the music from that time, especially Joy Division, which I hadn't been familiar with until researching this period.

 

Thanks for listening, guys!!!

Edited February 18, 2009 by methodwriter85

[methodwriter85]

I know that the story's over and everything, but I thought I'd take this moment to post some other songs from the era that didn't quite make the cut....

 

Here's a great disco song from that era-

 

"You Make Me Feel Mighty Real" by Sylvester

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ItJXHz000g

 

God, I love this beat.

 

And here's a song that I wanted to use for Jake, but I eventually decided "Bad Girls" fit the mood better.

 

"Hot Child in the City" by Nick Gilder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFMlvUyBq-0

Edited February 25, 2009 by methodwriter85

[methodwriter85]

Another late 70's classic...

 

"Flashlight" by Parliament

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1cnaa12FIo

[methodwriter85]

I'm going to go ahead and start re-posting the music selections that I posted in the orginal B. Rad thread before we got to Chapter 36. Enjoy. This also gives me a chance to re-do some links, which got pulled down by the evil dudes at WMG. I might have to replace a few if I can't find it on YouTube.

 

Chapter 1

 

-Brad and Lark go "coastal".

 

"California Sun" by the Ramones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAZw8pFG20

 

Chapter 2

 

-Party scene.

 

"Heartache Tonight" by the Eagles

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KnWazzc18U

 

 

Chapter 3

 

-At Greg and Stefan's party.

 

"Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0PamtXZO70

 

 

Chapter 4

 

-When Brad gets screwed over by Doug.

 

"Boys Don't Cry" by The Cure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ7QRNG4gEY

 

Chapter 5

 

-Brad getting his revenge on Doug at the party.

 

"Enola Gay" by OMD

 

 

Chapter 6

-When Brad and Jake get together.

 

"He's So Shy" by the Pointer Sisters

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUgxRnmuypQ

 

In retrospect, this song was completely wrong as a Jake dedication, but I guess it goes to show you how first impressions can be deceiving.

 

Chapter 7

 

-When Brad and Lark get together.

 

"Rise" by Herb Alpert