I admit to being a big fan of them in the 80’s and 90’s. From Newcastle led by Paddy MacAloon. They wrote great pop songs like Faron Young, When love breaks down, Cars and girls, The king of rock and roll and Hey Manhattan.

 

If you haven’t heard anything from them, then check them out.

 

Here's a couple of vids for "Love breaks down" and " King of Rock 'n' roll ".

 

 

in a word.... no!

If you haven’t heard anything from them, then check them out.

 

 

well theyve been mentioned in respect to captain. and there is supposed to be a mad thing featuring radio messages called something like i travil the megaheartz thats supposed to be a lost cult classic from the last few years. will look at them later. something on tv

I really liked Prefab Sprout.

 

Paddy McAloon's band were another that the critics loved, but the public were less keen on.

 

"Steve McQueen" (1985) was their best album. While their cheap "A Life Of Surprises - The Best Of" is an essential purchase.

 

My fav tracks by them were When Loves Breaks Down, Goodbye Lucille #1 (Johnny Johnny), Cruel, Cars and Girls (a brilliant satire of the pompous blue collar lyrics of Bruce Springsteen songs).

 

But best of the lot:

 

Faron Young (live in 1985)

Faron Young (live in 1985)

 

well there's gonna be a best of songs about people list coming up v soon when i've found my mag (moved for xmas)

 

this is in it

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/28/Faron.jpeg

 

along with a song i think is called 'debbie gibson is pregnant with my two headed lovechild'