Back in 1983

Here's a short MTV clip of a 'relatively new face' being interviewed. She's confident and fab and gorgeous. All the reasons why I've been a fan since the very beginning. In just a minute and a half she talks about so much that we now associate with her.

you Can Play it Safe or Play it Cool

Here's a performance of the song Heavy Cross by The Gossip on a German TV show last year. It's performed live and Beth Ditto really gives the song her all. I think it's one of the best songs from the past few years. The Gossip for most people is Beth Ditto but I think the band collectively are fantastic musicians and are role models for the next generation of bands.