Makin' it Work - Doug and the Slugs

Another Canadian gem, I very fondly remember riding in the car as a child and listening to this with my best friend as it is a nice catchy little tune. Written and performed by Doug and the Slugs, the song to me seems to be about a couple who has been through some tough times, especially with the man being a drunk and having little faith in themselves, but with time achieving something together which is quite the positive message. Quite interestingly, the video is about erectile dysfunction, so the band must have been having a little fun with it. It really is surprising to me how many good Vancouver based bands appeared in the 80's, as they seem to make up the bulk of my 80's music preference. Also be sure to check out Too Bad, which is perhaps their biggest hit.