I bought the 12" single of Galway And Los Angeles by Toasted Heretic on the strength of a review (probably in one of the music rags) that name checked The Go-Betweens. It turned out to be a lyrical reference in the "Dragons Are Extra Version" rather than a musical comparison, but this is another one of those great songs-as-short-stories propelled by an insistent rhythm. It went on to be a Top 10 hit in Éire in 1992.
Here are the lyrics printed on the reverse of the 12" single:
There's an interesting Hot Press interview with former frontman, now author, Julian Gough from 2001.
P.S. By coincidence and on a related note, today JC has posted one of my recent contributions to his series, Some Songs Make Great Short Stories, over at The (new) Vinyl Villain. Much as I'm enjoying posting here, there is something very special about having a a guest feature appear on T(n)VV and this morning was no exception.
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