As New Year’s Eve approaches, it’s not uncommon to reflect on the year that has passed, as well as the year ahead. Which is why this reflective piece is our Friday Video Pick! I’ve made no secret of my love for The Style Council, today’s featured group. Fronted by Paul Weller (formerly of The Jam), The Style Council also included the talented Mick Talbot on piano/keyboard and Weller’s then-wife Dee C. Lee on vocals. And what soulful vocals they were…
Friday Video Pick: “Long Hot Summer” by The Style Council
Tomorrow is the first official day of fall! On this last day of summer, we revel in warmth one more time before saying goodbye to the season of swimming, cutoffs and lounging. In today’s Friday Video Pick, “Long Hot Summer” by The Style Council, we see singer Paul Weller drift down the river in a little boat while bandmate Mick Talbot steers. Sun shines through the treetops, and the two ham it up, much like when they cycled through the English countryside while belting out “My Ever Changing Moods.” Today it’s all about those lazy summer days on the water. As you’ll soon see, this video has a wonderful, dreamy quality to it…
