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A unique band that fills me with life every single time

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The first time I saw Rasmus and his crew live was at “Kollektivet Livet” in Stockholm on November 1, 2023. I decided right then and there that I would see them as many times as possible. Since then, I’ve been to four more Avantgardet concerts, and the life that Rasmus pours out from the stage gives back more than double. Both from the band and, not least, from the audience. More about Avantgardet: avantgardet.se

“She Drives Me Crazy” has one of the most iconic snare sounds of the era. The distinctive “pop” of the drum was no accident—David Z employed an inventive technique during the recording sessions at Prince’s famed Paisley Park Studios in Minneapolis. The snare part was recorded separately, then played back through a speaker placed on top of the snare drum while a mic underneath captured the sound again—creating that sharp, tight punch…

Source: Fine Young Cannibals – She Drives Me Crazy (US 12″) (1989) – Burning The Ground: DjPaulT’s 80’s and 90’s Remixes

A TV news van catches up with Olof Palme as he’s out for a run under the slogan “To victory”. And I’m worried about the cameraman’s working conditions.