The Questions [1977 - 1984]

The Questions were a Scottish band formed back in 1977 while the members were still teens. Beginning as a more rock-focused band, they soon morphed into a funky, blue-eyed soul sound as they joined Paul Weller's (The Jam, The Style Council) 'Respond Records' in 1982. They unfortunately only lasted until 1984 with the release of their debut album. It didn't sell well enough for the label (which ceased to exist soon after) and they eventually had their final live show in November of 1984. Really disappointing that they didn't get as big as they could've as their discography is packed with some gems! I wonder what the members did after disbandment, especially Paul Barry and John Robinson. I wish they could've continued making music like this.

Tear Soup (1983)

 The Groove Line (1982)

Price You Pay (Live, 1983. With added performances by Tracie and The Style Council.)

Tuesday Sunshine (1984)

Bugatti & Musker aka The Dukes

Dominic Bugatti and Frank Musker were a prolific songwriting duo of the 70s and 80s, writing for Nancy Sinatra, Roger Daltry, Chaka Khan, and many others. They released two album efforts; one under the name Bugatti & Musker, another under the name The Dukes, released in 1981 and 1982 respectively. "Mystery Girl" in particular reminds me a bit of Kiyotaka Sugiyama/Carlos Toshiki & Omega Tribe's tunes.

Ned Doheny - I've Got Your Number [1976]

Ned Doheny never became well-known in his own country, unfortunately. But his smooth west coast sound caught on in Japan, where he eventually started hosting his own radio show in the early 90s. Unfortunately I don't have an album up for download, but I enjoy this song and maybe you will too? Who knows!

Shigeru Suzuki - Cosmos '51 [1979]

1. You Are A Bad Liar
2. Five Steps
3. Illusion
4. Galaxy Girl
5. Viva California
6. Hey! Woman
7. Bad Dream
8. Santa Monica Rally
9. Cold Blood
10. Phoenix

A great album by the former member of Happy End! No previews this time around due to the fact I can't find anything from this album on Youtube. Just trust me, it's great.



You can get it here.