Does anyone remember these British singers?

[BeauJangles]

When punk rock succumbed to more demure new wave and alternative, Duran Duran came onto the MTV music scene. Good looking lads with strange hair having a great time. Hungry Like The Wolf, was the first song I recall them doing. Rio, followed after. This sort of music was in a new category for me and I liked it. A lot. I can't recall all the new wave and alternative bands I went to see perform during the 1980's.

More upbeat, even the heartbreaking tunes seemed to be. All the hits had videos on MTV or they never made FM radio song lists. The were dancey - boppy. Everyone got up from their seats and into the aisles doing the "pogo". More or less just jumping up and down in place! I wasn't a big fan of Duran Duran especially, there were other groups I favored. This song was interesting and also a big hit. Save a Prayer.

 

1. Save a Prayer

   Duran Duran

   You saw me standing by the wall corner of a main street
   And the lights are flashing on your window sill
   All alone ain't much fun so you're looking for the thrill
   And you know just what it takes and where to go

   Don't save a prayer for me now
   Save it til the morning after
   No don't say a prayer for me now
   Save it til the morning after

   Feel the breeze deep on the inside look you down into the well
   If you can you'll see the world in all his fire
   Take a chance like all dreamers can't find another way
   You don't have to dream it all, just live a day

   Don't say a prayer for me now
   Save it 'til the morning after
   No don't say a prayer for me now
   Save it 'til the morning after
   Save it 'til the morning after
   Save it 'til the morning after

   Pretty looking road I try to hold the rising floods that fill my skin
   Don't ask me why I'll keep my promise melt the ice
   And you wanted to dance so I asked you to dance
   But fear is in your soul
   Some people call it a one night stand but we can call it paradise

   Don't say a prayer for me now
   Save it til the morning after
   No don't say a prayer for me now
   Save it 'til the morning after
   Save it 'til the morning after
   Save it 'til the morning after
   Save it 'til the morning after
   Save it 'til the morning after (doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo)
   Save a prayer 'til the morning after
   Save a prayer 'til the morning after
   Save a prayer 'til the morning after
   Save a prayer 'til the morning after
   Save a prayer 'til the morning after
   Save a prayer 'til the morning after

      

          Duran Duran 1980's          Duran Duran ~ Rio LP

Edited June 16, 2020 by BeauJangles

[BeauJangles]

I read an article in CCM Magazine (Christian Contemporary Music) with an interview with the British band, Simple Minds. Like the Irish group U2, some of the members in Simple Minds are confessing Christians. Not long after coming across this CCM article, they made an appearance in Fresno, CA. Me and a friend went to the show and really had a good time. Don't You (Forget About Me), was their big hit song. Towards the latter 80's, Simple Minds were still going strong while others were falling apart. I purchased a cassette, The Fighting Years and later bought the CD as well. They did a Peter Gabriel cover, Biko - complete with bagpipes. Terrific! 

Other hits by Simple Minds.

Sanctify Yourself

Alive and Kicking 

Promised You A Miracle

Waterfront

All The Things She Said

Belfast Child

Here's, Don't You (Forget About Me). 

 

1. Don't You (Forget About Me)

   Simple Minds

   Hey, hey, hey, hey
   Ooh woh

   Won't you come see about me?
   I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby

   Tell me your troubles and doubts
   Giving me everything inside and out and
   Love's strange so real in the dark
   Think of the tender things that we were working on

   Slow change may pull us apart
   When the light gets into your heart, baby

   Don't you, forget about me
   Don't, don't, don't, don't
   Don't you, forget about me

   Will you stand above me?
   Look my way, never love me
   Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling
   Down, down, down

   Will you recognize me?
   Call my name or walk on by
   Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling
   Down, down, down, down

   Hey, hey, hey, hey
   Ooh woh

   Don't you try and pretend
   It's my feeling we'll win in the end
   I won't harm you or touch your defenses
   Vanity and security

   Don't you forget about me
   I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby
   Going to take you apart
   I'll put us back together at heart, baby

   Don't you, forget about me
   Don't, don't, don't, don't
   Don't you, forget about me

   As you walk on by
   Will you call my name?
   As you walk on by
   Will you call my name?
   When you walk away

   Or will you walk away?
   Will you walk on by?
   Come on, call my name
   Will you call my name?

   I say
   (Lala la la lala la la)
   Will you call my name?
   As you walk on by

   

[teddyv]

I'm late to this thread, but one of my first LP's I owned was by Yes (90125). While not really progressive, it probably introduced me to that realm.

[BeauJangles]

5 minutes ago, teddyv said:

I'm late to this thread, but one of my first LP's I owned was by Yes (90125). While not really progressive, it probably introduced me to that realm.

I saw Yes perform in latter 1980's and they were presenting The Big Generator Tour. 90125 had been released a few years previously. There are great tunes on both of these LPs. We have to understand that the lean during this time period still in the alternative and new wave era. Yes did their own type in this genre. Notable songs here were, It Can Happen, Holy Lamb, Hold On, and Aim High Shoot Low. Great tunes - great concert! When the opening to Roundabout kicked in, the crowd rose to their feet and cheered! Yes always puts on a wonderful show. 

[teddyv]

I was never a big concert attendee so I missed out on Yes, as I recall them coming through in support of Big Generator. Also another great album. Some of the older stuff like Roundabout and I've Seen All Good People are from I was pretty young so never made quite the same impression on me.

 

About a year ago while in a restaurant I heard this song that sounded somewhat familiar, mainly that the vocalist was Jon Anderson of Yes. I managed to track it down as being a collaboration between him and Vangelis: "Friends of Mr. Cairo". Very cool song.

 

[BeauJangles]

1 hour ago, teddyv said:

I was never a big concert attendee so I missed out on Yes, as I recall them coming through in support of Big Generator. Also another great album. Some of the older stuff like Roundabout and I've Seen All Good People are from I was pretty young so never made quite the same impression on me.

Yeah, it was an incredible concert. It was the only opportunity I had for seeing Yes. Terrific. 

1 hour ago, teddyv said:

About a year ago while in a restaurant I heard this song that sounded somewhat familiar, mainly that the vocalist was Jon Anderson of Yes. I managed to track it down as being a collaboration between him and Vangelis: "Friends of Mr. Cairo". Very cool song.

I hate to break the news about posting videos in this section of the forums. We just can't do that. 

 

It would be a nice boost to the topic of course and I'd love to do the same. We must post in the approved section reserved for them and they are permitted if they meet Worthy's qualifications. It's just a way for keeping those of questionable content from haphazardly being posted. No offense here. Vangelis is a great composer and musician. I have Opera Sauvage. Very good overall, but on a cassette. 

[teddyv]

1 minute ago, BeauJangles said:

Yeah, it was an incredible concert. It was the only opportunity I had for seeing Yes. Terrific. 

I hate to break the news about posting videos in this section of the forums. We just can't do that. 

 

It would be a nice boost to the topic of course and I'd love to do the same. We must post in the approved section reserved for them and they are permitted if they meet Worthy's qualifications. It's just a way for keeping those of questionable content from haphazardly being posted. No offense here. Vangelis is a great composer and musician. I have Opera Sauvage. Very good overall, but on a cassette. 

Oh yes, forgot about that. Thanks for cleaning that up.

[BeauJangles]

3 minutes ago, teddyv said:

Oh yes, forgot about that. Thanks for cleaning that up.

No biggie. God bless and thanks for contributing to the thead! 

[Henry_iain]

It is with sadness that I have to announce the passing of the great British singer, Vera Lynn at the age of 103. She brought hope and inspiration to millions during some pretty tough times. In memory of her I post two great songs that I feel are fitting for our times and the occasion:

 

"We'll Meet Again"
 

We'll meet again,
Don't know where,
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day

Keep smiling through,
Just like you always do
'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away

So will you please say "Hello"
To the folks that I know?
Tell them I won't be long
They'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song

We'll meet again,
Don't know where,
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day

We'll meet again,
Don't know where
Don't know when.
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day.

Keep smiling through
Just like you always do,
'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away

So will you please say "Hello"
To the folks that I know?
Tell them I won't be long.
They'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go,
I was singin' this song.

We'll meet again,
Don't know where,
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day

[Henry_iain]

 

 

"White Cliffs Of Dover"
 

There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover,
Tomorrow, just you wait and see.

There'll be love and laughter
And peace ever after.
Tomorrow, when the world is free

The shepherd will tend his sheep.
The valley will bloom again.
And Jimmy will go to sleep
In his own little room again.

There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover,
Tomorrow, just you wait and see.