Inspired by the Sex Pistols in 1977 Green Gartside put together Scritti Politti and toured as support for Joy Division. After a heart scare in 1980 he re-invented the band and the first singles were released in 81/82, The sweetest girl, and then Faithless and Asylums in Jerusalem, both of which topped the UK indie chart.

 

A change of style again in 1984 resulted in Wood Beez (pray like Aretha Franklin) , The word girl and Absolute. A period of recluse for 3 years resulted in the hit “Oh Patti( don’t feel sorry for loverboy)â€

 

The best thing he ever did was 'She's a Woman' with Shabba Ranks.

 

Well, no, not really. Apparently his last album was great, but I, like everyone, couldn't be arsed to listen to it.

The best thing he ever did was 'She's a Woman' with Shabba Ranks.

 

that song was voted as one of the best beatles covers in uncut mag the other month

 

Well, no, not really. Apparently his last album was great, but I, like everyone, couldn't be arsed to listen to it.

 

this song was on lots of those free cds too

 

 

all together now:

 

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"Hard Times" "Rock Box" "Jam-Master Jay" "Hollis Crew "Sucker M.C.s "It's Like That" "Wake Up" "30 Days" "Jay's Game"

 

mmmmmmn? maybe this should be moved to the indie section now seeing as its on Rough Trade and the Madness vs Sway thread is there!!!! :lol: :lol:

 

note: Boom Bap a v old school form of rap if you are wondering.

 

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Wood beez was a huge hit in Australia. Top 10 for weeks. Madness did an awful cover of The Sweetest Girl and (best of all) Green Gartside did a duet with Kylie on Body Language.

and (best of all) Green Gartside did a duet with Kylie on Body Language.

 

oh yes it was on this 2003 album wasnt it?

 

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do you like Emilíana Torrini?? the Icelandic/Italian singer . she wrote that song.

 

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this also has eg white co-writes

Yeah!!! Great stuff. The song was called Someday, one of the most under-rated Kylie songs ever. I love the bit where Green's vocal comes in. Classic :)

My favourite track of his was:

 

Scritti Politti - Absolute (1984)

 

I also loved Wood Beez & Oh Patti. I was never keen on The Word Girl nor what I heard of his recent album.

I also loved Wood Beez & Oh Patti. I was never keen on The Word Girl nor what I heard of his recent album.

 

how about this:

 

 

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