Dave Rave is a known entity and music talent known to power pop fans, in the know, for many years. He was in Teenage Head, a band that ripped it up through out Canada in the 70s and 80s – and well worth you investigating. Rave has been recording on his won for over two decades and I have a true treasure to share with you, courtesy of Dave and his label Bongo Beat(who have released many CDs of interest to PGHers – check it out at this link).
This song is pure distillation of everthing that is right about ‘power pop’. ENJOY!
DOWNLOAD “Anne-Marie” – right click and save – HERE
This song is the second single from the new Dave Rave album, “Live With What You Know.” By popular demand, “Anne-Marie” is released as a digital single. Dave Rave is a power pop stalwart constantly touring around the world bringing his rock party good times to the UK, USA, Italy, France and more!Recorded in London, UK, with The Plastic Heroes and special guest, drummer Christophe Deschamps (Keren Ann, Vince Taylor). Anne-Marie is released as a single due to radio reaction in the USA as it climbs up the AC and HOT/AC charts and playlists on radio across the country.
“Anne-Marie” made the Grammy Awards 2012 longlist for “Song Of The Year”.
Excellent! You’ve effectively doubled my Dave Rave playlist with the excellent “Anne-Marie.” I’m digging it even more than the classic power pop of “Weight of the World.”