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Post by Kiffa on Nov 2, 2020 10:47:43 GMT -5
I am kind of surprised that Duran Duran did not mention anything about the sudden passing of Tony Lewis lead singer of The Outfield on Monday. I thought for sure they would say something about it since he was a fellow British artist. My favorite groups from the UK are Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, Simple Minds, and The Outfield. Sad news for sure, but it doesn't surprise me that it didn't get mentioned. The Outfield were one of those bands that may have been British, but were definitely going for an American sound, and even image. Honestly, I'm not sure I even knew they were British until a few years ago. Much like The Fixx or A Flock Of Seagulls, they never really broke big in England-- and even in the US, their success was pretty short-lived. Looking at their Wikipedia page, I see that they did have two Top 25 hits after that first album, but I couldn't tell you how either one of them goes. I like their first run of singles a lot, but in the public consciousness (and this is why the lack of a mention from DD doesn't surprise me), I don't think they're of the same stature as the other bands you mentioned. They're kind of B-listers-- and I don't mean that as a put-down, because there's nothing wrong with that. One of my absolute favorite albums of the '80s is Cutting Crew's "Broadcast", but even so, I have to admit that they're a B-list band at best. They made one great album and then kind of faded away into obscurity and mediocrity. I kind of feel like in most people's opinions, the Outfield did too. Your mileage, of course, may vary, and I hope my candor doesn't seem too harsh. Personally, I think "Say It Isn't So" is a fantastic song-- better than "Your Love"-- but you never hear anyone play it, or "All The Love In The World". You hear one song, again and again, and so in most people's minds, they've been retroactively relegated to one-hit wonder status. Were they one-hit wonders? No, not really. But that's become the perception. I guess what I'm saying is that Duran Duran can't publicly acknowledge every contemporary who passes away (because it's starting to happen pretty regularly), so they're probably more apt to save it for people who they had a personal connection to, drew inspiration from, or who left a truly indelible mark on the world of music. |
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Post by stopdead on Nov 2, 2020 11:35:12 GMT -5
OK...I'll partake in this thread. As a massive 80s music fan, I'm always curious to know what 80s recording artists are up to these days. With that in mind, I made a playlist on Spotify called 80s Today that features current-ish music from 80's artists. I try to limit the list to just one song per artist, but sometimes I break the rules if I can't narrow things down. When possible, I also try to find songs that resemble the 80s sound as opposed to something that sounds current. I've got a lot of songs on this list--over 100--but I'd love to hear suggestions for others if anyone is interested in providing feedback.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2020 18:55:46 GMT -5
Very proud and humbled to find that my Simple Minds memory has been included in the new Simple Minds book, celebrating 40 years, by Richard Houghton! It’s something very special to me that has been documented and will live long after I have departed this earth. It’s a very small piece in comparison to what this great band have achieved throughout their existence as a major contributor to the world of music. Nevertheless, I feel part of their journey now, knowing that Jim Kerr has read every fan’s account, including my own. It’s these little things that make all the difference to a fan, to make them feel important and that the cog, no matter how small, is enough to rotate and keep the dream alive. Thankyou Simple Minds ❤️  |
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Post by errbt on Nov 14, 2020 19:23:46 GMT -5
Very proud and humbled to find that my Simple Minds memory has been included in the new Simple Minds book, celebrating 40 years, by Richard Houghton! It’s something very special to me that has been documented and will live long after I have departed this earth. It’s a very small piece in comparison to what this great band have achieved throughout their existence as a major contributor to the world of music. Nevertheless, I feel part of their journey now, knowing that Jim Kerr has read every fan’s account, including my own. It’s these little things that make all the difference to a fan, to make them feel important and that the cog, no matter how small, is enough to rotate and keep the dream alive. Thankyou Simple Minds ❤️ That's abso-f***ing-lutely fantastic! Or, make that "Brilliant"! Honestly though, congrats! That's a great recollection about a fantastic band, one of my all time favorites, and what a great idea for a book! I can't find any info on it though...when does it come out? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2020 20:35:11 GMT -5
Very proud and humbled to find that my Simple Minds memory has been included in the new Simple Minds book, celebrating 40 years, by Richard Houghton! It’s something very special to me that has been documented and will live long after I have departed this earth. It’s a very small piece in comparison to what this great band have achieved throughout their existence as a major contributor to the world of music. Nevertheless, I feel part of their journey now, knowing that Jim Kerr has read every fan’s account, including my own. It’s these little things that make all the difference to a fan, to make them feel important and that the cog, no matter how small, is enough to rotate and keep the dream alive. Thankyou Simple Minds ❤️ That's abso-f***ing-lutely fantastic! Or, make that "Brilliant"! Honestly though, congrats! That's a great recollection about a fantastic band, one of my all time favorites, and what a great idea for a book! I can't find any info on it though...when does it come out? Thankyou! It was compiled by the ‘brilliant’ Richard Houghton who was commissioned by Simple Minds to undertake the project. He’s put a great deal of effort into it - it’s taken about 10 months to complete and is now published. It’s just waiting for release. Richard kindly emailed me a scan of my entry. Here’s a link to order the book. There’s both a standard and special edition available - the top price is just £85 which I think is fabulous value! thisdayinmusicbooks.com/product/simple-minds-heart-of-the-crowd/ |
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Post by nileblogers on Nov 14, 2020 21:30:50 GMT -5
Well done Skinburn. Looks like a great package for SM fans. If DD did something like this it’ll probably cost well over $500 at the least!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 15:32:22 GMT -5
Talking of Simple Minds, they’ve written and recorded a new album throughout COVID and have already begun work on another new album. Inspired or what? Jim Kerr keeps everybody in the loop. /?d=n |
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Post by Rabbit Dog on Nov 16, 2020 18:08:16 GMT -5
You have to admire Jim Kerr's relentless desire to make new music and his dedication to writing his thoughts for fans to read.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 18:49:14 GMT -5
You have to admire Jim Kerr's relentless desire to make new music and his dedication to writing his thoughts for fans to read. Indeed I was particularly drawn to this quote.. “Quite obviously, we no longer have the time ahead of us that we once had.” It brings it home. And they want to push on, get things done (as a Bowie song goes). If you’re an artist you just want to keep writing and making statements, always having something to say. This is what Jim is saying. When he’s as passionate as this it’s very difficult to find fault. He ticks all the boxes. He’s not in it just for the money, You can tell he’s a poet, a natural song writer. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2020 15:18:28 GMT -5
I was a little sceptical about buying Wendy James’s latest solo album ‘Queen High Straight’ as some commentators were not saying very kind things. But anyway, after purchasing both the CD and vinyl boxsets of Transvision Vamp’s ‘I Want Your Love’ I got a little carried away and ordered this album, the CD, signed poster and a signed proof! Lol. Queen High Straight is just excellent - all 20 tracks are just perfect pop, with a small dose of punk rock guitar riff thrown in for good measure. Its a seriously catchy album and every song is a winner. My favourite track right now is ‘A Heart Breaking Liar’s Promise’. Wendy is now living in France and personally replies to emails, chats on Twitter and Facebook and nothing is too much trouble - even signing something for me that was diverted to her address.    upload pic |
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