I chose 1981 music as my theme this year. My newest novel The Summer of Princess Diana is set in the summer of 1981, and oh! the music! Let’s take a look back at a pivotal time in the music industry.
Did you know that “Tainted Love” was originally recorded by singer Gloria Jones in 1964? I did not know!! It really became famous after it was reworked by the British synthpop duo Soft Cell in 1981. Let’s watch and listen to the 1981 hit first:
And here’s the original 1964 version by Gloria Jones:
Which version do you like better?
Martha Reynolds Writes 
I’m familiar with the remake, but I actually prefer the original version.
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Me too!
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I like aspects of both versions. I think the backing music of the 1981 version was better but I prefer seeing people sing and dance rather than made up video clips.
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I LOVE that song!!!
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I like the original…because I’m an ol’ fart!
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I like the original, too, Beth. So I’ll join you!
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I watched them both and the commercial. I like the original 1964 version by Gloria Jones best.
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Me too, Tom.
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Gloria!
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I like both versions, but Gloria Jones’ backup dancers really steal the show!
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I never heard of this song. Definitely I prefer the 1964 version.
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This song was “the shape of things to come!!!” I also didn’t know it was a remake. Great job M! I was also amazed how cool the original sounded with out having the aid of all the electronic music! I love both versions! Lets now remember one of the greatest commercials of ALL TIME…..
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This commercial!!!
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I’m glad I’m not scheduled for any type of surgery in the near future! I always wonder what they’re doing while I’m under! 😉
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😂😂😂
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Soft Cell’s Tainted Love has always been a favourite of mine. Can’t believe it was that long ago!
I dropped out of A-Z this year because I was away quite a bit in April, and I really miss it!
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Next year, Keith!
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Hari OM
This was one of my own personal faves of the 80s… and although I knew it have been a previous hit, I have never until today seen or heard the older version – and golly does it hold up well!!! Thank you so much for digging it out of the archives for us! YAM xx
T=Thistle
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YAM! I had no idea about the previous version! And that older version is really good!
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