“Good Times”
by INXS w/Jimmy Barnes
from the soundtrack to  The Lost Boys
1987
Buy the album on Amazon.

I was really worried about this month’s theme when Chris suggested it, but I’ve adopted a new policy of not questioning a creative group decision – just go with it.  Of course it helped when this track came up on shuffle.  Plus, Chris will love the irony.  For my first #AprilDuets section, I’ve chosen “Good Times” featuring the vocal stylings of Michael Hutchence from INXS and a dishwasher* named Jimmy Barnes.

The irony?  The song is featured on the soundtrack to The Lost Boys — a film I’ve never seen and at this point probably never will.  But oh how I love this song.  It’s a remake of a Mott the Hopple tune (which should totally be Sid & Marty Krotft character) and it has soul/motown feel to it.  The INXS/Jimmy Barnes version is a killer take (I’d say better) and the play between Barnes blusey vocals and Hutchence sexy swagger is awesome.  But when they merge together on the chorus – total magic.  Blast this in the car as you start your night.  Shit will happen.

*Actually, I think he’s considered an Australian national treasure, but good lord, look at that permullet.  Even in the 80s that was majorly uncool.