ALYK VIBES ON MIXCLOUD

16/5/2024

Elbow Bones and the Racketeers was an American big band-era styled male/female vocal group, created by August Darnell aka Kid Creole. They are best known for this hit single which reached No.33 in the UK singles chart in early 1984. It was written by Ron Rogers and Deborah Clarkin and featured the vocals of Stephanie Fuller.

9/5/2024

Originally From Ely, Cambridgeshire and originally named the Kreed, the band changed their name to the Look when they moved to London. Their 1980 debut single, 'I Am the Beat' was a top 10 hit, peaking at No. 6 in the UK singles chart. The band line-up consisted of Jonny Whetstone, Gus Goad, Mick Bass and Trevor Walter.

2/5/2024

Written by Clint Ballard Jr and first performed by Dee Dee Warwick in 1963 with production by Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller. 'You're No Good' has been covered  many times and Linda Ronstadt's version in 1974, was a No.1 hit on Billboards' Hot 100, her only song to reach that position in her 46 year recording career. This week's fess up has been bought to you by Sarah Woodward.

25/4/2024

A song written by the legendary Motown songwriting/production team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland and originally recorded in 1965 by Kim Weston. The Doobie Brothers version was recorded a decade later for their album 'Stampede'. It reached No.11 in the US Billboard singles chart and No.29 in the UK singles chart. For more Doobie Bro shizzle check their website.

18/4/2024

The Larsen-Feiten Band was Neil Larsen and Buzz Feiten who released just the one album back in 1980 on Warner Records. Three singles were lifted from the LP of which 'Who'll Be the Fool Tonight' was the only hit, peaking at #29 on the US Billboard Hot 100. With thanks to brother Brian Mac for this week's ownership of this particular guilty pleasure.

11/4/2024

Released in April 1976 and written by group member Bill Danoff, who also wrote multiple hits for John Denver including 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'. Starland Vocal Band also had Taffy Nivert, Jon Carroll and Margot Chapman in the line-up. The song reached No.1 in the US and No.18 in the UK. In 2010, Billboard magazine named it the 20th sexiest song of all time... who knew? Many thanks to all round good guy Scouser Paul for this confessional.

4/4/2024

This week's 'fess up' is shared by DJ Keith Menezes and what Keith don't know about music ain't worth knowing! 'For What It's Worth' was released at the end of 1966 and written by US musician, singer and songwriter Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills and Nash),. It is often considered an anti-war song and reached top 10 in the US and Canada, but surprisingly has never charted in the UK.

28/3/2024

The one and only hit  single from UK disco artist Dan-I (born in 1951 Jamaica as Selmore Ezekiel Lewinson), 'Monkey Chop' was released in 1979 on the mighty Island Records. It charted in the UK top 30, as well as in countries like Sweden, Italy and New Zealand. This confessional comes courtesy of UK midlands DJ and promoter, brother Mark Goddard.

21/3/2024

Released in 1975 on EMI Records, this was the lead single from the band's third studio album ‘ The Best Years Of Our Lives’. ’Come Up & See Me’ spent 9 weeks in the Top 50 of the UK singles chart, and has sold well over 1.5 million copies worldwide. The song is one of the most-played songs in British broadcasting history. Rest in glory Steve Harley.

14/3/2024

This week's 'fess up' is from long time parishioner Linda Tomlinson who's loved this song since she was a kid... Taken from David Cassidy's 5th studio LP 'The Higher They Climb', (RCA Records, 1975), 'Get It Up For Love' was written by singer/songwriter Ned Doheny but never released as a single for the late US actor/singer. It was however, later covered by the likes of Tata Vega and the Average White Band.

7/3/2024

Our latest confessionals been owned up to by sister Ellie Jayne,  who had the courage to choose this 'futuristic' offering from The RAH Band. Released in April 1985 and written by Richard Anthony Hewson (The R-A-H in the name) with vocals by his wife Liz, the track went top 50 in Europe, peaking at No.6 in the UK singles chart.

29/2/2024

 This week's confessional comes courtesy of another long standing congregational member, Soulpower Radio's Bill Griffin who's picked The Alessi Brothers. Billy and Bobby Alessi were Long Island born, pop rockers releasing this, their biggest hit in 1977. It reached no.8 in the UK and gained top 10 status in 17 other countries.

22/2/2024

This week's confessional comes courtesy from one of our longest serving congregation members, sister Mand Smith. Who doesn't own up to liking a bit of Elvis now and then, 'Return To Sender' featured in the film 'Girls Girls Girls!' and was written by Winfield Scott & Otis Blackwell to suit Presley's successful rock'n'roll musical style. It reached No.1 in the UK and No.2 in the USA.

 15/2/2024

This week's confessional comes courtesy of brother Al Pascal (The Layabouts/SubVerse)... UK singer/songwriter Mika released 'Grace Kelly' as the lead single from his debut studio album 'Life In Cartoon Motion' in 2007. It attained No.1's in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark and Norway as well as multiple Top 5 positions globally.

8/2/2024

This week's confession supplied by DJ Giloboy comes from UK band The Korgis originally composed of singer/guitarist/keyboardist Andy Davis, singer/bassist James Warren, violinist Stuart Gordon and keyboardist Phil Harrison. It was the biggest of their 3 Top 75 UK singles, reaching No.5 in 1979.

1/2/2024

Scottish born, founding member of Stealers Wheel, Gerry Rafferty was a singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. After the band split in 1971, he went on to enjoy a successful solo career with songs like 'Baker Street', 'Right Down The Line' & this 1978 hit, 'Get It Right Next Time', taken from the LP 'Night Owl'.

25/1/2024

Official video of The Knack's US Billboard No.1 single from 1979. The band was founded a year earlier with the classic lineup of Doug Fieger (lead vocals, rhythm guitar),  Berton Averre (lead guitar, BVs), Prescott Niles (bass) and Bruce Gary (drums).

18/1/2024

Footage from The Ed Sullivan Show broadcast on 27/9/1970 of mighty Detroit rockers Rare Earth who formed that same year. The original line-up was Gil Bridges (sax, flute, BVs) Peter Hoorelbeke (drums, lead Vox) Kenny James  (keys) John Persh (bass, trombone, BVs) and Rod Richards (lead guitar, BVs).

11/1/2024

Death In Vegas formed in 1994 by Richard Fearless and Steve Hellier and signed to Concrete Records. 'Scorpio Rising' the title track of their third album released in 2002 features guest vocalist Liam Gallagher, whose raspy tones ride over the main riff from Status Quo's 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men'.

4/1/2024

Released in 1986, 'Breakout' was the second single from Swingout Sister's debut album 'It's Better To Travel'. The song reached No.4 in the UK and No.6 in the US. The group was formed by Andy Connell (keys), Martin Jackson (drums and subsequently joined by singer/songwriter Corinne Drewery.