I had a relationship that has been on and off since I was 12, but Friday night it all came to an end. I’ve blogged about this relationship before and decided to rekindle the love again. That’s right, I was in love with Roller Skating but our last date ended badly. This is what went down.
It was like old times, I arrived, put on my skates, my friends arrived and it was all “Xanadu” fantasy like.
We got rolling, it was freeing, like we’d never stopped. Music sounds better with you baby.
Then some skank got in the way, all up in my stopper. I had nowhere to go but dowwwwwwn. Bitch got in between us and it was a wreck.
I could only see one thing keep me from totally falling on my arse. A boob. I grabbed a boob. It didn’t go down well (just replace “pillow” in “everybody needs a bosom for a pillow” with “handle”).
My night was over. I was a mess my relationship had abruptly ended and I couldn’t even put my shoe on or walk.
I woke up Saturday morning; I knew something was dire, so off to the Accident and Emergency I went.
Diagnosis? Broken ankle and broken heart…
The lesson learned? Love is a bloodsport...
So that’s it. This is my farewell to Roller Skating. It’s been a beautiful relationship but for all the happiness you brought me, you caused more pain. I loved you Roller Skating, but we can no longer be together. At least not until my ankle heals…
We're powering through this countdown boys and girls. We'll be into the Top 100 before you know it! Here's some more goodness from the 90s...
#180 - I Touch Myself (1991)
by The Divinyls
Subtlety was not Chrissy Amphlett's strongest point. When she thinks about you, she touches herself. That's all there is to it. Put this in the 'songs to get down with your bad self' category all you filthy boys and girls.
#179 - Even When I'm Sleeping (1996)
by Leonardo's Bride
Abby Dobson should be a much bigger star than she is now. Her solo work has pretty much been neglected by the (Australian) public over the past decade. Fortunately, she'll always be remembered as the amazing voice behind 'Even When I'm Sleeping.'
#178 - Sunny Came Home (1997)
by Shawn Colvin
Not many songs win both Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the Grammys. Shawn Colvin will always be able to say that 'Sunny Came Home' did. In 1997 I can't say I really appreciated how strong the lyrics are. The song tells the story of a woman, Sunny, preparing to burn down her house and escape her past. The line, "Sunny came home with a vengeance," was cool in '97 and it's still cool now.
#177 - California Love (1995)
by 2Pac
#176 - Are You Gonna Go My Way (1993)
by Lenny Kravitz
Kravitz's drummer is amazing. He's pretty cool too. But the drummer, she's just cooler than cool.
#175 - Beautiful Girl (1993)
by INXS
#174 - These Days (1999)
by Powderfinger
Only good songs top the JJJ Hottest 100 right? What topped the 1999 chart? Oh, that's right... 'These Days' did!
#173 - Where the Wild Roses Grow (1995)
by Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue
Who knew that a ballad between a murderer and his victim could be kind of... uh... beautiful. Released as the first single from Cave's stellar Murder Ballads, 'Where the Wild Roses Grow' remains Cave's most successful single release.
#172 - Girls Like That (Don't Go For Guys Like Us) (1998)
by Custard
Julio Iglesias is NOT scientific. This is a fact, and we have Custard to thank for this. This Brisbane group have enjoyed something of a cult status and remain favourites of old school JJJ listeners (note, I did not say OLD JJJ listeners).
#171 - Music Sounds Better With You (1998)
by Stardust
I always wanted that kid to trip while he was running after the plane. I've been wanting to say that for more than ten years. It's good to get it out.
