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)

Any requests?

Do any of you have an album you'd like me to upload? I have a vast amount of music (and many places where I can look) so I can probably - maybe - find what you're looking for! Just comment and I'll see what I can do.

Salon Music - My Girl Friday [1983]

Finally! A album download post! This is a nice early effort by new wave duo Salon Music.

You can get it here.

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!

Whoops!

Hello all! This blog isn't dead, I swear! I'm a bit of a space-case and have forgotten to post in a long time but I'm coming back with more good groovy tunes. Sorry for the lack of updates. :( Expect a new album post in the coming days!

ORIGINAL LOVE - ORIGINAL LOVE [1988]

1. Body Fresher
2. Caution (100 Secrets of Love)
3. Darlin'
4. Orange Mechanic Suicide
5. Original Love (Body Fresher II)
6. Talkin' Planet Sandwich
7. X'mas no Hi

Released either right before Takao Tajima joined Pizzicato Five or during his time with them, here is ORIGINAL LOVE's major debut album! It's not jazzy like the stuff they put out in the 90s but it's certainly a gem! Very indie, but with ORIGINAL LOVE's own spin on it.

Takao Tajima sounds so young here I cannot believe it.

You can get it here.