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Post by zeopold on Sept 19, 2020 17:52:38 GMT
I bought this when it came out, and they played our local art school students union around the same time.
IIRC their keyboard player was later in the Christians, who had a dark-skinned singer so it's prolly fair to say that not everybody associated with Stiff records is an out-and-out nazi
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 19, 2020 18:04:37 GMT
Ah the Yachts, a great group and that is a wonderful single
Another group of mavericks chucked up in the stormy sea that was the new wave
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Post by andyloneshark on Sept 20, 2020 19:05:49 GMT
Blimey... yeah. i'd forgotten about this band. it's the only song i recall by them... they remind me a bit of The Monochrome Set, or maybe they influenced them?
Back in 1977 i'd have probably turned my nose up at this track... not Punky enough!
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 21, 2020 8:41:28 GMT
Yacht's mainman Henry Priestman is still sporadically making music, he seems to be one of those mavericks like Martin Newell who succeeds by catering to a loyal fanbase Here's his website.. www.henrypriestman.com/Yachts were formed in Liverpool and put out a couple of LPs Here's a couple of pleasing tunes from the debut... Yachts - Yachting typeYachts - Look Back in Love (Not in Anger) |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 21, 2020 9:14:32 GMT
By the way, for the Yachts fan in your life, look no further than... More info here www.amazon.co.uk/SUFFICE-SAY-COMPLETE-YACHTS-COLLECTION/dp/B079B3587QThe first ever Yachts CD collection! Formed in 1977, the band signed to Stiff Records and released the seminal New Wave classic 'Suffice To Say'. Moving to Radar Records, they issued two albums and eight singles and departed the scene in 1982 after a lone 45 for Demon Records. This 43 track, 3CD Box set features the albums "Yachts" and "Without Radar" plus a disc of previously non LP singles, B-sides and compilation cuts. Lead Yacht Henry Priestman has overseen the release, providing numerous clippings and memorabilia from his personal collection. Radio 5 broadcaster Mark Kermode, a self-confessed Yacht-aholic, has provided humorous notes on how the band shaped his growing up! Released by Cherry Red (natch) in 2018 |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Nov 28, 2020 11:02:28 GMT
Just playing this beaut. Punch the air levels of greatness..
Yachts - Look Back in Love (Not in Anger)
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Post by andyloneshark on Nov 28, 2020 12:35:20 GMT
LOVE the rumbling bass on this ACE Yachts b-side...
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Post by andyloneshark on Feb 27, 2024 13:29:07 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Feb 27, 2024 14:41:09 GMT
That's quite the collection Andy. Well done Sir
How many more before you have the set?
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Post by andyloneshark on Feb 27, 2024 19:09:18 GMT
...just purchased, what i am pretty sure is the final 7" to complete my collection of their UK releases at 45 rpm 
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Feb 27, 2024 20:32:07 GMT
...just purchased, what i am pretty sure is the final 7" to complete my collection of their UK releases at 45 rpm
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Great work |
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Post by jsm on Feb 27, 2024 22:34:26 GMT
...just purchased, what i am pretty sure is the final 7" to complete my collection of their UK releases at 45 rpm
Gotta love obsessive record collectors [at least I know I am not alone!] |
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Post by andyloneshark on Feb 28, 2024 13:18:32 GMT
Gotta love obsessive record collectors [at least I know I am not alone!] ...it's an affliction i have had since 1971. But i know people that have it far worse!  |
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