According to Australia’s recent ARIA Awards (something I didn’t watch when it was televised last weekend), a chappy called Gotye (someone I don’t listen to) was awarded Best Male Artist. Mr. Gotye also won Single of the Year and Best Pop Release for his song “Somebody That I Used To Know“.
Having not heard the song before, I thought I might see what the chart-topping fuss was about and listen to the little beastie. When it started, I was reminded me of another song.
This…
Gotye – “Somebody That I Used To Know“ (2011) (excerpt)
…reminded me of this:
XTC – “Senses Working Overtime“ (1982) (excerpt)
Here are the full versions:
Gotye – “Somebody That I Used To Know“ (2011)
XTC – “Senses Working Overtime“ (1982)
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