Vox Hunt: Music - My Current Favorite

Share your current favorite song or music video.

Sean says...

Camera Obscura's video of Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken was brought to my attention right here on Vox by Brent Cox! It is such a brilliant homage to the film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg for you francophiles)!  I have to chuckle though at the sad face of the lead singer in the video at the end contrasting with the happiness of the couple in the action. Notice how the woman's dress changes at certain points in the dance sequence but the man's outfit (white belt and shoes!) does not!  I wonder who Lloyd is? Enjoy!

Update! Well after some searching I found out who Lloyd is! Lloyd is none other than Lloyd Cole of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions! They sang a song called Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken? that also became a hit for Sandie Shaw in 1986. Versions of both artists interpretations are below, although Shaw's is closer to the time it was recorded and Cole's was done on stage in Madrid in 2006. Camera Obscura's song is a response to Lloyd's lyrics. Ta Da!!!! A music mystery (well to me anyway) solved!

Below is a video of Lloyd Cole and The Commotions most recognizable hit (at least to me), Perfect Skin.