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Grace Jones – Bloodlight and Bami

The first time I saw/heard Grace Jones was on ABC-TV's "Countdown", when they played the video clip for "Walking In The Rain". I remember going to school the next day, and there was much hilarity and joking among my 16 year old school mates about her. In a country town, where Midnight Oil and Cold … Continue reading Grace Jones – Bloodlight and Bami

March 12, 2018May 26, 2019bloodlight and bami, grace jones, movies, Music1 Comment

Walking In The Rain

I first heard/saw the song "Walking In The Rain" when the video clip of Grace Jones performing the song was first played on Countdown. I was about seventeen years old at the time and was completely blown away by the clip. In particular, the strong androgynous imagery of Grace Jones echoed by the song line … Continue reading Walking In The Rain

March 31, 2014December 6, 2014doc neeson, grace jones, Music, VideoLeave a comment

Here’s Grace

Grace Jones was just a tiny spot on the stage last night, but she still managed to fill The Domain. She was, of course, the star attraction for the Sydney Festival First Night. And for me, the main attraction. In common with a lot of similarly aged poofs, I've been a Grace Jones fan for … Continue reading Here’s Grace

January 10, 2009February 10, 2017grace jones, Music, sydney festival3 Comments

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Born : Lismore / Widgibal – Bundjalung

Live : Sydney / Gadigal – Eora

Also : Brisbane, Bourke, Renmark, Wagga, Perth

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