In 1980, a young Jude Cole joined the band for a year and one album ("Crashes"), replacing the original lead singer, Huw Gower. Cole was originally in the backing band for Moon Martin and, after his stint in The Records, had a successful solo career.
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Showing posts with label Moon Martin. Show all posts
Thursday, August 8, 2019
"Starry Eyes" by The Records
The Records hailed from England and scored a single minor hit in the US when "Starry Eyes" landed at #56 in 1979. I still think it was their strongest song, but many others deserved a shot at the charts.
In 1980, a young Jude Cole joined the band for a year and one album ("Crashes"), replacing the original lead singer, Huw Gower. Cole was originally in the backing band for Moon Martin and, after his stint in The Records, had a successful solo career.
In 1980, a young Jude Cole joined the band for a year and one album ("Crashes"), replacing the original lead singer, Huw Gower. Cole was originally in the backing band for Moon Martin and, after his stint in The Records, had a successful solo career.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
"Your Mother Should Have Told You" by Robert Palmer
One thing about a Robert Palmer record: you never know what surprise the next track is going to hold. The English singer and songwriter could be doing a sweet pop song, some jazz, crooning to lounge music, or a balls to the walls rocker.
Palmer's career in the US launched in 1978 when "Every Kind Of People" reached #16 (written by Andy Fraser). He followed this up with another classic, "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)". Written by Moon Martin, Palmer took this track to #14.
After a lull, Palmer came back in a big way in 1986 with his own tune, "Addicted To Love," which soared to #1 and earned him a Grammy for Rock Male Vocal. He almost hit the top spot twice more with "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" in 1986 and "Simply Irresistible" in 1988, but both stopped at #2. In addition to his solo work, Palmer also scored hits with the supergroup known as The Power Station.
His last chart appearance was in 1991 when "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)/I Want You" reached #16. Palmer passed away in 2003 from a heart attack at age 54.
"Your Mother Should Have Told You" kicks off his 1990 effort, "Don't Explain." Arguably one of the best rock cuts Palmer ever recorded that didn't chart.
Palmer's career in the US launched in 1978 when "Every Kind Of People" reached #16 (written by Andy Fraser). He followed this up with another classic, "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)". Written by Moon Martin, Palmer took this track to #14.
After a lull, Palmer came back in a big way in 1986 with his own tune, "Addicted To Love," which soared to #1 and earned him a Grammy for Rock Male Vocal. He almost hit the top spot twice more with "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" in 1986 and "Simply Irresistible" in 1988, but both stopped at #2. In addition to his solo work, Palmer also scored hits with the supergroup known as The Power Station.
His last chart appearance was in 1991 when "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)/I Want You" reached #16. Palmer passed away in 2003 from a heart attack at age 54.
"Your Mother Should Have Told You" kicks off his 1990 effort, "Don't Explain." Arguably one of the best rock cuts Palmer ever recorded that didn't chart.
Monday, October 8, 2018
"No Dice" by Moon Martin
Moon Martin is a singer songwriter who scored a minor hit in 1979 with "Rolene," which peaked at #30. He had one other charting single after that: "No Chance" landed at #50. Despite some airplay with favorites like "Love Gone Bad," "Bad News," and "XRay Vision," he couldn't gain any traction.
However, his song "Bad Case Of Lovin' You (Doctor, Doctor)" was made famous by Robert Palmer, who took the tune to #14 in 1979.
Moon's real name is John, but he started going by "Moon" after fans commented on his proclivity to mention the moon in his song lyrics. "No Dice" is a perky rock number with a hint of rockabilly that he should have gambled on.
However, his song "Bad Case Of Lovin' You (Doctor, Doctor)" was made famous by Robert Palmer, who took the tune to #14 in 1979.
Moon's real name is John, but he started going by "Moon" after fans commented on his proclivity to mention the moon in his song lyrics. "No Dice" is a perky rock number with a hint of rockabilly that he should have gambled on.
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