i’m sure i’ve posted this before but this video of a Japanese band playing “Audrey’s Eyes” and “My Forgotten Favorite” by Velocity Girl makes me happy

A Walk Down Denver’s Reefer Row

Ex-Velocity Girl drummer Jim Spellman reports on Denver’s medicinal herb scene…

Jim Spellman, the drummer of Velocity Girl and writer of a lot of their best songs (My Forgotten Favorite, Audrey’s Eyes, etc) is now a journalist for CNN.

Here’s his story on homeless kids in Denver that identify themselves as juggalos.

Watch the videos, they’re recommended even if you’re not from Colorado or a fan of Velocity Girl.

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“My Forgotten Favorite” - Velocity Girl

Just got my hands on some unreleased Velocity Girl demos (thanks, J), so I thought I’d re-blog their biggest hit. I don’t think a better pop song has ever been written.

Some Japanese band covering “Audrey’s Eyes” and “My Forgotten Favorite” by Velocity Girl

Jim Spellman & Sarah Shannon - “Sleep With Your Friends”

This is an acoustic demo from Jim Spellman and Sarah Shannon, both ex-Velocity Girl. I could tell you how I acquired it, but then I’d have to shoot you (actually Jim sent me a CD of demos and rare VG-related shit).

This tune eventually morphed into a track titled “#1 Song” by Jim’s next band, Julie Ocean, a criminally underrated and overlooked indie pop band with a bunch of DC indie vets (ie The Saturday People, Glo-worm, Velocity Girl, etc)

Primal Scream - “Velocity Girl”

I still think Bobby Gillespie and company were way cooler in the band’s early days. This song is so great, it makes me wish that I hadn’t heard their other material which is 80% crap.