I don't remember WHEN or WHERE I heard it, but it was NOT on KROQ because I am from the East Coast but almost flipped out when I heard it. Man, I have been looking for this song for as many years as a lot of you. It sure is good to hear it again. What a GREAT, and different sound. Love it, love it, love it!
Odyssey,Oki Dogs, and Old English I remember when they made it illegal to dance at the Odyssey because we kept leaving beer bottles and trash in front of peoples house and they voted for no dancing to close it down we did picket and protest but to no avail alot of good times there and at Phases in Canoga Park the city of I love Valle por Vida. It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. Emiliano Zapata and Guero
I recorded this more that 25 years ago and was looking for it and I found it among a recording of another album. I still have the recording on cassette, and I transfered it to cd then to MP3, this if damn cool.I cannot find him on Vuze.com though.
Frankie was a Modder, the King of Merton Park, in his triple sole, brown suede floaters, he could run fast in the dark. Big Moe stepped on his toe so to get Moe off his back, he played hooky, to play chicken, down on the railroad tracks. Goodbye Frankie So long. Goodbye Frankie, I'll see you on the other side. Frankie and Moe rode their scooters to the corner of Camley and Rue; they waited at the end of the tunnel for the 309 to come through.
Seems to be alot of old 80's rockers from the LA punk days on here, I friggin love this song took me a while to look this one up. Brian Damage, I had this album, but it got lost in the shuffell years ago. thanks for posting. A killer song for a totaly rad time the 80's rock. Brendan 101, that was mysterious, I think they hated us Punkers Oh well, Late!
I remember this song from the Odyssey days...what an awesome ciub!! My first real GF, clove cigarettes, poppers. We woould get shitfaced on Old English 800 and piss all over the neigborhood's lawns...good times. Too bad the place burnt down "mysteriously".
Is there a lot of former Odyssey People On Here? Anyone remember Author J's coffee shop at Highland and Santa Monica Blvd? I would go there after Odyssey for breakfast sometimes.
I remember the only night they were closed was Tuesday. Every other night, my 1st gf & i would be there, dancing allll night. going outside to the "garden" area to snort some poppers, then upstairs to watch music movies. Those videos were NEVER going to make it......LMAO at myself, now.
We used to pogo in the living room this record, which I think we got as a promo from a neighbor in the music biz, circa '80. Good memories. "So long, mate."
I used to drive from long beach when i was still in high school to frequent there. Your are right! Amazing, nothing like it. If you're interested there is a club scene in the movie Nightshift of the ODYSSEY and a clear shot of ChuckEStar the DJ then.
Hell yeah! I've been looking for this on and off the internet for about 25 fucking years. Thanks for putting it on a youtube dude! Me and my cousin used to call each other Frankie and Moe all the time when we were kids.
Good God I hadn't heard this song since it was first aired on KROQ.
Clove smoke, red-yellow-green Ethiopian flags on parkas with the Union Jack or RAF roundel on the back, P-Too-Common Vespas, the 2Tone ska guy logo, Melrose, Dance Craze...Every other day in '82 - '83 in the L.A. area seemed to be overcast on the verge of raining...
OMG! Micoflb...You're the only other person i've seen to post about the Odyssey! My cousins and I used to go there and Marylin's in S. Pasadena...both were totally kick ass under 21 clubs for alt music..
O Hell Yeah - Bring me back to KROQ 80's!
bgdjohnny8 3 months ago
I don't remember WHEN or WHERE I heard it, but it was NOT on KROQ because I am from the East Coast but almost flipped out when I heard it. Man, I have been looking for this song for as many years as a lot of you. It sure is good to hear it again. What a GREAT, and different sound. Love it, love it, love it!
JennieLeeish 7 months ago
I bought the album when it was new. Even got it on sale. with the bubblegum cover
4756bob 7 months ago
good retro sound with a hint of 50s rockabilly back beat
cmartin19711 8 months ago
Odyssey,Oki Dogs, and Old English I remember when they made it illegal to dance at the Odyssey because we kept leaving beer bottles and trash in front of peoples house and they voted for no dancing to close it down we did picket and protest but to no avail alot of good times there and at Phases in Canoga Park the city of I love Valle por Vida. It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. Emiliano Zapata and Guero
guerowag 8 months ago in playlist flashback
It took 20 years for me to find it also!
tgroove7 9 months ago
I recorded this more that 25 years ago and was looking for it and I found it among a recording of another album. I still have the recording on cassette, and I transfered it to cd then to MP3, this if damn cool.I cannot find him on Vuze.com though.
imdwinz 1 year ago 2
Superb !
MrTrevithick 1 year ago
So GOOOOD!!!
Kicksmeintheshowers 1 year ago
Love this song, thanks for posting.
vtaguy1 1 year ago
This reminds me of the B 52's.
MishuTaste 1 year ago
I have the record and it's awesome. Nervous Breakdown was a great song to
dataylor123 1 year ago
wow, what year'd this come out? I guess I heard it on KROQ here in L.A.
titostacos 2 years ago
setpaintertim 2 years ago 2
Seems to be alot of old 80's rockers from the LA punk days on here, I friggin love this song took me a while to look this one up. Brian Damage, I had this album, but it got lost in the shuffell years ago. thanks for posting. A killer song for a totaly rad time the 80's rock. Brendan 101, that was mysterious, I think they hated us Punkers Oh well, Late!
setpaintertim 2 years ago
I remember this song from the Odyssey days...what an awesome ciub!! My first real GF, clove cigarettes, poppers. We woould get shitfaced on Old English 800 and piss all over the neigborhood's lawns...good times. Too bad the place burnt down "mysteriously".
brendan101 2 years ago 3
For some reason this song makes me smile. :D
Chukkz2 2 years ago
Is there a lot of former Odyssey People On Here? Anyone remember Author J's coffee shop at Highland and Santa Monica Blvd? I would go there after Odyssey for breakfast sometimes.
YummieLA 2 years ago
@YummieLA
I remember the only night they were closed was Tuesday. Every other night, my 1st gf & i would be there, dancing allll night. going outside to the "garden" area to snort some poppers, then upstairs to watch music movies. Those videos were NEVER going to make it......LMAO at myself, now.
phreethinker1 1 year ago
found all kinds of 80's music but this song didn't make it to cd or mp3...it should have. Great tune.
gfc92592 2 years ago
We used to pogo in the living room this record, which I think we got as a promo from a neighbor in the music biz, circa '80. Good memories. "So long, mate."
swagner64 2 years ago
i juss made a video of dis song & MEbeBUBBLES found your upload. goode job bro, 5 stars & fav
67MrVanBuilderAss67 2 years ago
YummieLA- Remember when they would play timeward and by the end of the song the entire dancefloor would be laying down!
crelison 2 years ago
Oh Yea, Fun Times for Sure.
YummieLA 2 years ago
I used to drive from long beach when i was still in high school to frequent there. Your are right! Amazing, nothing like it. If you're interested there is a club scene in the movie Nightshift of the ODYSSEY and a clear shot of ChuckEStar the DJ then.
crelison 2 years ago
OMG, this is a Pure ODYSSEY song. Peopel still remember the Odyssey here? Amazing. Now its just another strip mall. :(
YummieLA 2 years ago
KROQ - when it was a "real radio station" before it sold out...ah, yes. Send us your dope!! Send your dope to a dope, care of KRock. (sigh)
BrightLibra 2 years ago
now its more like KJEW
all corporate fuckin bullshit
monsieurazad 2 years ago
Hey that's me singing the good bye Frankie bits...hey Brian, love,
Nicole Wills
willinics 2 years ago 5
Really? Is that you?
turntapzap 2 years ago
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gfc92592 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this song...
SparkyBearing 3 years ago 2
God. I canna believe you got this! Thanks a million.
turntapzap 3 years ago 3
I worked at the Taco Bell across the street from The Odyssey, hung out there on occasion. Loved that place, nothing like it
Govtflu 3 years ago
Hell yeah! I've been looking for this on and off the internet for about 25 fucking years. Thanks for putting it on a youtube dude! Me and my cousin used to call each other Frankie and Moe all the time when we were kids.
TheCreepyGuyNextdoor 3 years ago 13
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I agree with you...This takes me back to Rodney on the rock...after midnight/weekends....awesome and great flashbacks...
johnhancock37 1 year ago
They also played it at Phases, in the valley. Haven't heard this song in over 25 years!
Declan50 3 years ago 6
@Declan50 I lived at phases in '81-'83? A blur now!
imdoinyourwife 1 year ago
Good God I hadn't heard this song since it was first aired on KROQ.
Clove smoke, red-yellow-green Ethiopian flags on parkas with the Union Jack or RAF roundel on the back, P-Too-Common Vespas, the 2Tone ska guy logo, Melrose, Dance Craze...Every other day in '82 - '83 in the L.A. area seemed to be overcast on the verge of raining...
ONKlub 3 years ago 5
@ONKlub the ON Klub!! The Untouchables. I had such a crush on Tony from the Question. all this brings back great memories, great music.
jadealone 7 months ago
@jadealone - Czech out my video!
sudaev 7 months ago
Ah back when KROQ was really the rock of the 80's
man brings back memories
fights with mods and punkers
at parties yeah!
monsieurazad 3 years ago 2
i have this album ; )
californiacrude 3 years ago
i feel like im listening to KROQ when it was the best!!!!
Scottydont66 3 years ago 14
I agree!
californiacrude 3 years ago
@Scottydont66
Hell yeah-Freddy Snakeskin, Jed the fish and Rodney on the rock
ddel1312 1 year ago 2
I agree with you...This takes me back to Rodney on the rock...after midnight/weekends....awesome and great flashbacks...
johnhancock37 1 year ago
@Scottydont66 I used to call up KROQ b4 caller id and request this song repeatedly under different voices..LOL
tonyvaguely 1 year ago 3
@Scottydont66
yeah back when they where still on Los Robles *sniff* good times
TheMyndzye 11 months ago
@Scottydont66 Yep
baazooka86 10 months ago
@Scottydont66 Yep, KROQ 106.7 PA-SA-DE-NA The Roq of the 80's! I still have an unstuck 80's KROQ Bumper sticker.
I used to always sing this song when it came on, still love it as much as when it came out.
fuzzysnuffles 4 months ago
thanks for the post! I too remember this from KROQ and the Odyssey! Those were kick ass days!
dietcoke1z 3 years ago
I've been wanting to hear this for years. Yes, thanks a million. A favorite KROQ tune from my high school days.
fuzzysnuffles 4 years ago
where's the video? whatever happened to Brian Briggs?
Schaafbros 4 years ago
ahhhhh, more KROQ classics! This stuff is fantastic.
suggg 4 years ago
This brings back good memories at the dance
club The Odyssey in the early 80's... thanks!
mlcoflb 4 years ago
OMG! Micoflb...You're the only other person i've seen to post about the Odyssey! My cousins and I used to go there and Marylin's in S. Pasadena...both were totally kick ass under 21 clubs for alt music..
dietcoke1z 3 years ago
Hey... and let's not forget "Olde World" down in Huntington Beach and "Studio K" at Knotts! Many a gharm was smoked there, too!
socallibertines 3 years ago 2