Best of British Music that Should Be Introduced to the Americans
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Originally Posted by Englishmum
Bit of trivia...
.....My September copy of Marie-Claire magazine (UK edition naturally) reported that Cerys Matthews of "Catatonia" moved to the States, had a baby and is living in Tennessee...
What was she thinking?
(Liked that song about Tom Jones though which she sang with that guy from a band called 'Space' I think).
In the late 80's I went to see 'Everything But the Girl' in an acoustic concert in London....just Tracey Thorn & Ben Watt and a guitar. It was so boring I actually fell asleep....![zzZZ](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/sleep.gif)
.....My September copy of Marie-Claire magazine (UK edition naturally) reported that Cerys Matthews of "Catatonia" moved to the States, had a baby and is living in Tennessee...
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(Liked that song about Tom Jones though which she sang with that guy from a band called 'Space' I think).
In the late 80's I went to see 'Everything But the Girl' in an acoustic concert in London....just Tracey Thorn & Ben Watt and a guitar. It was so boring I actually fell asleep....
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She released a solo album "Cockahoop" which I really like, quite unlike the Catatonia stuff more folksy.
The single you are thinking about is "The Ballad of Tom Jones" with Space, she also released a cover of "Baby it's cold outside" duetting with Tom Jones.
Enough of the Cerys Fan Club
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Mulder and Scully
BUT, the best track wasn't even on an album, 3rd track on the Strange Glue single entitled "That's All Folks".
I'll get me coat ...
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Yes, KLF/Justified Ancients of Mu MU/the other name under which they had their number one in the UK were a mighty fine dance outfit even if they performed stunts. I would've thought that they did well in the clubs and even on college radio.
I can't remember the name of their incarnation when they performed on TOTP with an icecream van on stage and dressed as ice cream cones. Classic!!
I also recorded their infamous anti-art moment of burning the million Pounds.
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I can't remember the name of their incarnation when they performed on TOTP with an icecream van on stage and dressed as ice cream cones. Classic!!
I also recorded their infamous anti-art moment of burning the million Pounds.
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Originally Posted by Thydney
Wasn't it 'The timelords'
A mix of Gary Glitter and Dr Who ... now THERE's a subject that doesn't want deep analysis ...
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Catatonia? They were worse than Everything But The Girl. Utter shite! She sang like a 9 year old on helium! "eetz all overrr tha frrrrrant page you gimmee rrrrrrrrrroad rrrrrrrage" I hope she's living in a trailer in Tennessee.
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Some good bands mentioned above. How about:
The Verve
Elastica
Faithless (oops, already mentioned)
Chemical Brothers
.......did anyone mention Steps yet?
Random thoughts:
The Primitives....Crash is a top song, but it's "The Only One I Know"
of theirs. For some reason I associate Crash with Transvision Vamp - probably came out at the same time as Baby I Don't Care.
The Shamen - - they denied it at the time but recently admitted that Ebenezeer Goode was about Ecstasy. Scene!
David Gray - Saw him in Dallas last year and the twat of a concert reviewer accused him of ripping off John Mayer's head bobbing - Hello!
Zero 7 - I believe that they've toured the US quite a bit.
Marillion - are on a US tour at the mo.
James - The original name for the album "Seven" was "Blow Me Away" but they were worried that, when touring the US ,a fan would take them literally.
Catatonia - I found Cerys' voice quite endearing to start with but, like Delores out of the Cranberries, after the band got some fame, she emphasised the ethnicity and I found it irritating.
Republica - didn't they only have one album?
The Verve
Elastica
Faithless (oops, already mentioned)
Chemical Brothers
.......did anyone mention Steps yet?
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The Primitives....Crash is a top song, but it's "The Only One I Know"
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The Shamen - - they denied it at the time but recently admitted that Ebenezeer Goode was about Ecstasy. Scene!
David Gray - Saw him in Dallas last year and the twat of a concert reviewer accused him of ripping off John Mayer's head bobbing - Hello!
Zero 7 - I believe that they've toured the US quite a bit.
Marillion - are on a US tour at the mo.
James - The original name for the album "Seven" was "Blow Me Away" but they were worried that, when touring the US ,a fan would take them literally.
Catatonia - I found Cerys' voice quite endearing to start with but, like Delores out of the Cranberries, after the band got some fame, she emphasised the ethnicity and I found it irritating.
Republica - didn't they only have one album?
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Originally Posted by Thydney
Wasn't it 'The timelords'
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Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Yes, that's right. I really should know 'cos I've got the 12" but all my vinyl's in storage until I get my hifi sorted out, i.e. buy my separates.
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I think the fact that they are not on mainstream radio doesnt really say too much about a band being popular here. If you have a look at the charts in any big music store there are actually a lot of british bands in the top 40 or so, and not too many jessica simpsons and shite like that.
If you are going to cover a song, at least make it a good one, robbie williams -angels for fu$ks sake! sounds like one of those bad kareoke songs that your uncle gets out at christmas.
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Originally Posted by DaveC
The Verve
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.......did anyone mention Steps yet?
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Baby I Don't Care.
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ripping off John Mayer's head bobbing - Hello!.
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Marillion - are on a US tour at the mo.
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James - The original name for the album "Seven" was "Blow Me Away" but they were worried that, when touring the US ,a fan would take them literally.
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Catatonia
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Republica - didn't they only have one album?
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Originally Posted by Deadmeat
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I hate most music journo's - So what if he does the gig on his head dressed as Hendrix? What's the music like?
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I hate most music journo's - So what if he does the gig on his head dressed as Hendrix? What's the music like?
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I don't give a shht about the appearance of the artists. It's the music that counts. You have to face the fact (no pun intended) that Tracy Thorn of Everything but the Girl is talented (and good songwriter too?) despite her looks. She's versatile too. Provided vocals for that Massive Attack single, "Protection" (great video too that didn't feature the artists or singer if I'm not mistaken).
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after 9 pages of shite, this is the first mention of Massive Attack, we should be ashamed...........
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