There are many reasons indeed why I like British born, but German chart conquering Miss Kookie. She did a sizzling version of Puttin' On The Ritz way before there was even talk of Geri Halliwell doing Putting On The Bling; if I was a gangster in the 20s, I would tell her she had amazing gams and call her toots (though, let's be honest, I'd still be staring at the guy at the 30s mark in this video); she has walked the boards of musical theatre and brings the glitz & glamour of those lights to her pop performances; and she's finally back after an extended break to perfect her musical sound. And she's made jolly fine use of that time if her new single, Blue Night Shadow, is anything to go by. It's like all the best bits of Madonna's I'm Breathless, amplified by a million and delivered with a joie de vivre that's hard to resist.
The tune itself fuses together elements of the burlesque 20s & 30s vintage sound, merging it seamlessly with modern pop elements, all of which gives the song a charming, fresh yet classic timeless feel. Saturated with finger clicking beats, sumptuous horns, seductive backing vocals and a propulsive orchestra, Miss Kookie delivers an alluring and confident vocal that draws you intimately into the song, leaving you (i'm) breathless for more. It just oozes elegance and even the middle 8 rap seems to work within the confines of new-meets-old nature of the track. And of course, there's a video to die for (see above). Here are my fave bits from that...
- Miss Kookie gives it some deep shoulder action at the start of the video. Nothing like a quick shimmy to get you in the mood...
- Love that she steps out of the limo with her massive hat covering her face, then lifts up for the reveal - just like Alexis Morrell Carrington when she first came into that courtroom in Dynasty to testify against Blake!
- If I had a midriff like Miss Kookie, I would wear nothing but a revealing bra-top or whatever the hunky male equivalent is. Sadly I do not have that type of mid-riff. I did enjoy the chorus dance routine however...
- Some bloke gets tossed into the air, doing a perfect somersault. Quite amazing.
- More acrobatics continue, including a moving statue. How "weeping angels" (Dr. Who! DON'T BLINK!). It's all quite impressive ;)
- 1m50s - enter the sailors. Hello boys!! I love sea men I do...
- I also appreciate it when the sailors switch to being all suited and booted in a nightclub area. OH THE ALLURE...
- It's a hunky men-gorgeous gals speak easy dance off. BRILL.
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