Hello and welcome back... Hunters of the Night was from Mr Mister's 1984 album 'I Wear the Face'
Released in 1984, Hunters of the Night made it to No57 on the Music Charts
This was Mr Misters first single and set the tone for bigger things to happen = the release of their 1985 'Welcome to the Real World' album. (ONE OF MY FAVS :))
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Hello and welcome back... Early 80s (1982), and the world was dreaming robots, drum machines and synths.
Brave new world was ahead of its time with hints of Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, John Foxx & Visage.
Formed in the U.K, 'Fotostat' consisted of brothers 'Glenn & Mark Robertson'... at one stage featured in a Technics stereo commercial... cool
Hello and welcome back... Sad news, with the death of Dead or Alive singer 'Pete Burns'
He passed away from massive cardiac arrest at the age of 57
Statement from his management team =
“It is with the greatest sadness that we have to break the tragic news
that out beloved Pete Burns of (Dead or Alive), died suddenly yesterday
of a massive cardiac arrest. All of his family and friends are
devastated by the loss of our special star. He was a true visionary, a
beautiful talented soul, and he will be missed by all who loved and
appreciated everything he was and all of the wonderful memories the has
left is with. We have no more words, we will make a further statement
when we have had a chance to come to terms with our devastating loss. He
will live forever in our memories. Sending you all our love. Lynne,
Michael, Steve
Decent beat with slathering of guitar twangs leave you wanting more. From 1986.
Rumor has it, Into the Fire was released in 1985 but Virgin records pulled it from airplay because of a nasty fire broke out in Bradford City football stadium, U.K killing 56 people.
Record execs deemed it insensitive and pulled the track.
Hello and welcome back.... Another Excellent 80s concert to excite you..
This time we're in the U.K with the Rewind 80s festival 2011.
Acts include Go West, Billy Ocean, Rick Astley, Pointer Sisters, the
B-52s, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals, English Beat, Tom
Bailey of Thompson Twins, Starship and heaps more...
Enjoy
REWIND 80S FESTIVAL 2011 (BEST OF)
Massive thanks to Gustavo MarÃn for the video..
Hello and welcome back... New music from 80s inspired music producer 'Dream Sequence'
There are 2 versions going to be available, this is the instrumental version...
'Never be the Same' blends Lush Synths, Edgy Melodic Guitars and remembers when things were never to be the same.
Sounds amazing on a good set of headphones... Enjoy
Hello and welcome back... Boxcar were Australia's answer to New Order, in fact, i thinks some tracks from Boxcar could have been better than New Order (WHAT??)....
Well, they should have been bigger than they were, with tracks like Insect, Freemason and Gas Stop..
These songs kick ass with driving beats, lush guitars and melodic synths.
Have a listen, see what you think...
This video was filmed in 1991 at the Phoenician Club in Sydney, NSW (Australia)
Pump up the volume :)
BOXCAR LIVE - 1991
TRACK LIST
The Intro/Iron Lung
Insect
Hit and Run
Freemason
Dilemma
Gas Stop (Who Do You Think You Are)
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One of the best albums of the late 80s - Boxcar - Vertigo
This is the full 1986 album from U.K New Wave / Synthpop band 'Kissing The Pink' called 'Certain things are Likely' and has been recorded from CD from Youtube user 'Holy Grail Alternative Music'... Many thanks for the Video
KISSING THE PINK - CERTAIN THINGS ARE LIKELY
1. One Step
2. Never Too Late To Love You
3. Certain Things Are Likely
4. Dream Dream
5. No One's On The Same Side
6. Can You Hear Me
7. Jones
8. Identity Card
9. One Day
10. I Won't Wait
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Who's afraid of the future?.... Not these guys, well, that was back in 1982.
From the dutch Synth group 'Future World Orchestra' came this trippy little number called 'I'm not afraid of the Future' which was released in 1982... It made it to No 26 in the top 40 music charts.
I'm not afraid of the Future was from the album 'Mission Completed' by Dureco Benelux records.
Future World Orchestra used a number of Synthesizers in their music including the Arp2600, Korg-3100, Korg-MS20, Polymoog & the Arp Sequencer.
They were inspired by bands like Genesis, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and Yes.
Enjoy some rare early Synth from Future World Orchestra...
FUTURE WORLD ORCHESTRA - I'M NOT AFRAID OF THE FUTURE (1982)
Starts with a sad note with the death of music icon 'David Bowie' who passed away on 10th January 2016 from liver cancer
The master of re-invention was diagnosed 18 months ago but managed to keep it a secret from fans which shocked many (including me) with the news of his death.
The impact of what David Bowie had on the music industry was huge, actually, that's a understatement.
The influence on many guitarists, synth players, or any musician of the 70/80s nearly all stated they were influenced by non other than David Bowie.
The early 80s New Romantic / New Wave movement was one of the most influenced, not just by his music but also his fashion sense and the uncanny knack of being able to 'look to the future / look like the future'
On a personal note, I was particularly fond of Bowie's 1983 album 'Lets Dance' which spawned the tracks China Girl, Modern Love & Lets Dance.
Summer, 1983, lounging besides the swimming pool at my girlfriends place listening to radio station 2SM (Rock of the 80s) with Bowie's 'Modern Love' pumping from the speakers.... Life was such an amazing feeling back then, something i will never forget.
Hello and welcome back... I found it!!! After 25 year of searching for this particular song, i finally found it.... Let me explain.
In 1989 i had a car accident and was recovering in hospital for 4 months so i had a lot of time to listen to the radio, catch up on daytime soaps.. ect.
An album that came my way was called '1989 Hot House Hits' and had a collection of various dance tracks... it was a pretty good album. Fast forward a year my tape got stuck in a tape deck and it was lost forever.
Trying to track down a song that all i could remember was a guy saying 'This aught to be a song'.. that was it, even google couldn't find it UNTIL...
Yesterday while searching for some old tapes on Ebay, i recognized the album cover and thought 'That looks familiar'.. it was my beloved album and the 25year search was over.
Released on Public Records in 1988, The Cool Notes were a U.K band (south London).
The track 'House of Love' was a single/ 12" only as well as B side to the track 'Magic Lover.. doesn't seem to be on any albums that i can find.
Being a huge fan of the 80s British sitcom 'Allo Allo', I was surprised that i didn't know about this track from 1986 called 'Je T'Aime.. Moi Non Plus'.
Gordon Kaye (Rene) and Vicky Michelle (Yvette) sing their love for each other in this, sometimes painful, rendition of a 1969 love song, originally sang by Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg.
Released on Vinyl thru Sedition records in the U.K (Accord records in France), the B side was a rap song called 'Rene D.M.C. (Devastating Macho Charisma).... no words needed, it was pretty bad.
