A very close friend, who is the Oates to my Hall, sent me a little invitation to her 80’s themed birthday party. I didn’t even have to rack my brains for a costume idea- BOY GEORGE!!!
Funnily enough, I was part way through watching ‘Worried About the Boy’ when the invite came through. I forgot how amazing it was, and to think that Douglas Booth was only 17 when the film was shot. His performance is, in my opinion, one of the best acting performances I have witnessed.
I was raised on 80’s music and I began to really appreciate it when I was 13/14. It was Mark Ronson’s album, Record Collection, that motivated me to listen to more of Boy George’s music as he featured on what is now one of my favourite songs of all time, ‘Somebody to Love Me’.
Anyway, I have had Culture Club stuck in my head for a solid 5 days and of course, that means I have to use one of their songs for my ‘Song of the Week’!
Do You Want To Hurt Me exhibits Boy George’s voice beautifully- his ability to hit his notes in a flawless fashion, and his ability to vocally express emotion so incredibly well. It has a reggae vibe with a chilled pop twist.
I am pleased to say I have located the hat he is wearing in the film clip and will be purchasing it for not only dress-up purposes, but also for general life (Boy George’s fashion is on point).
So here is my ‘Song of the Week’… Culture Club- Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
HALL TO MY OATES <3