Post by Del Boy on Aug 7, 2016 21:35:20 GMT
18 March 1982: Presenters – Richard Skinner & Steve Wright: Broadcast BBC Four 04/08/2016 (Thanks to POPSCENE for the running order)
Skinner was being a bit of a doughnut but didn't overstep the mark. What the hell were the jumper changes about
The BBC 2 logo jumper would have been OK If it didn't have Here's Ricky on it :w***er:
Steve Wright does a steady job . Overall not a bad episode.
(36) CLASSIX NOUVEAUX – Is It A Dream WATCH
Not too bad this one. Interesting departure sound wise for some of the band members, considering their punk history.
This track has the same kind of bass sound as Chameleons, Gary Newman's track, who in turn wanted to
emulate Japan's cool groovy fretless bass sound, such as on their track Quiet Life. JAPAN leads other followed
(6) ABC – Poison Arrow (video)
Good song ,not so great /low budget video.
(35) LEO SAYER – Have You Ever Been In Love
This was terrible. Total plop, the kind of cheese Cliff usually wheels out. This belongs back in the 70s.
(8) IMAGINATION – Just An Illusion (video)
Don't mind this one .
Had to Laugh at the skeleton when it claps in time when they go in the house at the start of the track
(16) DEREK & THE DOMINOES – Layla (Zoo)
I remember this track featuring on a compilation we had from this year. It was heavily advertised at the time and featured songs from the 60s ,70s and new tracks from the 80s. I think it was called Formula 30.
One thing I don't remember however is Zoo. I have no memory of them from any TOTP from back In the day
(2) GOOMBAY DANCE BAND – Seven Tears
Oh dear, total tosh. As Windy said all its appearances survive and if I had to watch them I'd be bloody bawling instead of having seven tears!! Did anyone think the singer looked like this guy below
(42) JAPAN – Ghosts WATCH
Good track. I never knew of it until recently. It grows on me the more I hear it.
Such a shame they split, Japan seemed to have plenty more to offer. Duran Duran had a similar sound
and as we know made a huge success out of it. The difference ? Duran probably had more radio friendly songs.
(21) GARY NUMAN – Music For Chameleons WATCH
Thumbs up for this one . Mr Newman is bang on form.
(23) VISAGE – The Damned Don’t Cry (video)
Good sound from Visage.
(1) TIGHT FIT – The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
Nice birds= Phwoar, but the song is now annoying and need's to get lost.
(30) KOOL & THE GANG – Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
It's OK this. Not really my bag but you can have it if you want it.
Skinner was being a bit of a doughnut but didn't overstep the mark. What the hell were the jumper changes about
The BBC 2 logo jumper would have been OK If it didn't have Here's Ricky on it :w***er:
Steve Wright does a steady job . Overall not a bad episode.
(36) CLASSIX NOUVEAUX – Is It A Dream WATCH
Not too bad this one. Interesting departure sound wise for some of the band members, considering their punk history.
This track has the same kind of bass sound as Chameleons, Gary Newman's track, who in turn wanted to
emulate Japan's cool groovy fretless bass sound, such as on their track Quiet Life. JAPAN leads other followed
(6) ABC – Poison Arrow (video)
Good song ,not so great /low budget video.
(35) LEO SAYER – Have You Ever Been In Love
This was terrible. Total plop, the kind of cheese Cliff usually wheels out. This belongs back in the 70s.
(8) IMAGINATION – Just An Illusion (video)
Don't mind this one .
Had to Laugh at the skeleton when it claps in time when they go in the house at the start of the track
(16) DEREK & THE DOMINOES – Layla (Zoo)
I remember this track featuring on a compilation we had from this year. It was heavily advertised at the time and featured songs from the 60s ,70s and new tracks from the 80s. I think it was called Formula 30.
One thing I don't remember however is Zoo. I have no memory of them from any TOTP from back In the day
(2) GOOMBAY DANCE BAND – Seven Tears
Oh dear, total tosh. As Windy said all its appearances survive and if I had to watch them I'd be bloody bawling instead of having seven tears!! Did anyone think the singer looked like this guy below
(42) JAPAN – Ghosts WATCH
Good track. I never knew of it until recently. It grows on me the more I hear it.
Such a shame they split, Japan seemed to have plenty more to offer. Duran Duran had a similar sound
and as we know made a huge success out of it. The difference ? Duran probably had more radio friendly songs.
(21) GARY NUMAN – Music For Chameleons WATCH
Thumbs up for this one . Mr Newman is bang on form.
(23) VISAGE – The Damned Don’t Cry (video)
Good sound from Visage.
(1) TIGHT FIT – The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
Nice birds= Phwoar, but the song is now annoying and need's to get lost.
(30) KOOL & THE GANG – Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
It's OK this. Not really my bag but you can have it if you want it.