It sounds like it cost about 25p to make, and was only ever heard by people who bought compilations like this.
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"You never buy albums by single artists, you only buy compilations," he was saying, "so why should I play this for you?" Mr. Kioussis' hand slammed the counter, a few more words were exchanged -- "This is my store," he finally sputtered, at which point the man left, shaking his head.
In its version of the story, an interest in African music was percolating, separately, among them all: Batmanglij had been listening to Brenda Fassie and Angélique Kidjo; Koenig had bought a compilation of pop music from Madagascar.
Dr Feelgood She Does It Right Seeing Julian Temple's documentary Oil City Confidential made me wish I'd seen Dr Feelgood in their pre-punk pomp – the live footage is punch-to-the-head exciting – so I went and bought a compilation.
What's potentially revolutionary here is the ability to buy a compilation of music handpicked by another individual, as opposed to the official compilations released by record labels.
Like with recent successes with other artists like Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra reworked some of the band's greatest hits and made them sound new again, which was enough to convince fans to buy another compilation.
Listen to "Get Sum" below and buy the compilation on iTunes.
Even in 1998, I found myself more in tune with that 80's synth vibe than the Aphrodite track that led me to buy the compilation in the first place.
These days, you can buy a compilation online containing the hugest dance music hits of the year and, while you fist-pump in your kitchen like a loon, proceeds from your sale will be helping the Global Fund to stop the spread of AIDS in Africa.
