Kenickie
(Pic credit: Last.FM)

Ms Laverne is the bee's knees to me, because of quotes like "We [Kenickie] were always pop stars, it's just a fact. I don't think anyone should keep their feet on the ground. They might step in something." Was/is she any good as a TV host, UK people, or is it overexposure? I do find it hard to imagine there'd be such a thing. 

Mint Royale feat. Lauren Laverne - Don't Falter (1999)
 
Kenickie - Lights Out In A Provincial Town (B-side from 'Punka' single, 1997)

And I guess I may as well give you the song that I nicked the title of this post from, a shimmery number from Finnish group The Crash (from 2001's Wildlife) with an irresistible French chorus:

The Crash - Lauren Caught My Eye

That's for being so welcoming and for all your kind comments.

Links: Kenickie fansite, The Crash

Comments (2)

  • ion  
    Yes, it's me again. Great Kenickie song that you've rescued from b-side obscurity. These guys never really caught on in the U.S. Their first CD can usually be found in the 99 cent bins at any used record shop, and their second one can't be found at all -- since it was never released here (though I still managed to procure a copy). I liked the Crash tribute to Miss Laverne as well -- she caught my eye too! Too bad she never hooked up with the singer from Garbage - they could have called themselves Laverne and Shirley! ;)
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    • Christine  
      The Crash song's not actually written about her, that was just my tribute to her, but I didn't make that very clear. They have another couple of nice songs off that album - not as spectactular as that track though.

      Hehe Laverne & Shirley - good idea!

      Kenickie were never known here (Australia) either, but a few years ago Channel V (our music channel) used to play 'Don't Falter' late at night. I saw the video and thought, that woman is my new hero, and then was happy to discover all her amazing Kenickie work.
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