"Nigel"" was ranked number 143 on Pitchfork's list of the 200 best songs of the 1970s. The video, directed by Russell Mulcahy was shot in London on 10 July 1979, together with another put together very quickly for ""Life Begins at the Hop."" As provided on the record sleeve: XTC Technical Making Plans for Nigel ""Making Plans for Nigel"" is a song written by bassist Colin Moulding of the English rock band XTC, released as the lead single from their 1979 album ""Drums and Wires"". The lyrics are told from the point of view of parents who are certain that"
"didn't list which album each song came from. ""Making Plans for Nigel"" and ""Scissor Man"" have both been covered by Primus on their EPs ""Miscellaneous Debris"" and ""Rhinoplasty"", respectively. ""Making Plans for Nigel"" has also been covered by Robbie Williams on his single ""Old Before I Die"", by The Rembrandts on the tribute album """", by Nouvelle Vague on their self-titled debut album, and by Pitchshifter on their single ""Genius"". The Nigel character was later referenced by The Enemy in the song ""Be Somebody"" from their album Music for the People. The 2001 reissue CD was digitally remastered by Ian"
"""Sound of the Suburbs"" and protest reggae classic ""Offshore Banking Business."" Lillywhite along with Engineer Hugh Padgham began working with the English band XTC in June and July 1979 at Townhouse Studios in London for Virgin Records. The results; XTC's third studio album ""Drums and Wires"" was released on 17 August 1979 and ""Making Plans For Nigel"" the single taken from this work reached #17 on the BBC UK Singles Chart in the fall of that year. It is a classic example of the distinctive Lillywhite\Padgham big drum sound In February 1980 the Psychedelic Furs' self-titled debut album was released,"
"recorded two sessions for John Peel's BBC radio show, in 1980 and 1981. In 2015 they reformed and released ""The Undisco Kidds"", an album of recordings from the 1980s. Boots for Dancing Boots for Dancing are a post-punk band from Edinburgh, Scotland, active between 1979 and 1982. They reformed in 2015. The band was formed in late 1979 by Dave Carson (vocals), Graeme High (guitar), Dougie Barrie (bass), and Stuart Wright (drums). Showing influences from the likes of Gang of Four and The Pop Group, they signed to the ""Pop Aural"" label for their eponymous debut single, receiving airplay from"
"toured the northern parts of Europe and had a successful 1982. However, the group split in 1983, due to limited success outside Sweden and Norway, and also because both members had solo careers. Chips (band) Chips was a Swedish country and pop group, formed in 1979 by Kikki Danielsson and Lasse Holm, and split in 1983. Chips finished 4th in the Swedish Melodifestivalen 1980 with the song ""Mycke' mycke' mer"", with Lars Westman, Lisa Magnusson, Mats Rådberg and Monica Silverstrand (back then Barwén) as background singers. After Melodifestivalen 1980, Britta ""Tanja"" Johansson also became a member. In 1980, the album"
"with different groups under the name of Nikolai Galen. The band recorded two sessions for John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show, the first in June 1986 and the second in August 1987. The Shrubs The Shrubs were an English rock music group, formed in Watford in 1985, releasing three albums before splitting up in 1989. Future Shrubs singer Nick Hobbs had previously managed Henry Cow and after living in Stockholm for a year joined Swedish band Kraeldjursanstalten. When that band split up he relocated to London and looked for a new band. After being sacked from Stump for ""being too"
"Peel, 1984]. Their work became very influential upon the Norwich scene, as previously mentioned with The Higsons and other offshoot outfits such as Ronnie Can You Hear Me. Baz and Mark went on to form The Avons in 1985. Mark later joined The Nivens. Stan formed Dr Fondle. Frog joined The Higsons and played keyboards in a Julian Cope tour in the late '80s and original guitarist Andy left early on to join Serious Drinking. Accompanied by: Special Edition 12-inch single featuring 12"" versions of ""For You"", ""Probably One of the Best Investments I Ever Made"", ""Soft Drink"", ""Muck It"
"Slik Slik were a Scottish pop group of the mid-1970s, most notable for their UK no. 1 hit ""Forever and Ever"" in 1976. Initially glam rock, the band later changed their style to soft rock/bubblegum. It was the first band with whom singer and guitarist Midge Ure began to experience musical success, before joining new wave band Ultravox. Slik were formed as the Glasgow based band 'Salvation' in June 1970, comprising Kevin and Jim McGinlay, Nod Kerr, Mario Tortolano, and Ian Kenny. Brian Deniston replaced Ian Kenny in December 1970 and Nod Kerr departed in May 1971, followed by Tortolano"
"""Flippin'"" from the album ""I Need Mine"" (No. 15 on the ""Billboard"" Top 200 and Top 5 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop and Top Rap Albums charts). Mercury/Phonogram Virgin Records Endgames (band) Endgames were a Scottish pop band, who had some success in the 1980s with singles such as ""First-Last-For Everything"", ""Waiting for Another Chance"", and ""Ecstasy"". Not being among the power players in their day, they are still a charming reminder of the new wave heyday. Endgames were formed in Glasgow by David Rudden, Paul Wishart (Guitar, Saxophone, Flute) and David Murdoch (Keyboards). The band started to gig clubs and colleges"
"the Norwegian Singles charts. ""English History"", his compilation album also peaked at No.1, follow up albums ""Calm Before the Storm"" and ""In Roads"" both reached the Top Ten in Norway. In Sweden the soundtrack and the ""Six Ribbons"" single both peaked at No.4 on the relevant charts in 1980, later ""English History"" and ""Hollywood Seven"" reached the top twenty in their charts. During 1981, English toured UK and Scandinavia with Mario Millo (guitars, ex-Sebastian Hardie), (guitar), Jackie Orszaczky (bass; ex-Syrius, Bakery, Marcia Hines Band), Coz Russo (keyboards), Richard Gawned (tenor sax, flute; ex-Marcia Hines Band) and Nick Lister (drums; ex-Kush)."
"The Pop Group The Pop Group are an English band formed in Bristol in 1977 by vocalist Mark Stewart, guitarist John Waddington, bassist Simon Underwood, guitarist/saxophonist Gareth Sager, and drummer Bruce Smith. Their work in the late 1970s crossed diverse musical influences including funk, free jazz and dub with radical politics and the avant-garde, helping to pioneer post-punk music. The group released two albums, ""Y"" (1979) and ""For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder?"" (1980), and the acclaimed singles ""She Is Beyond Good and Evil"" (1979) and ""We Are All Prostitutes"" (1979), before breaking up in 1981. Its"
"Chris Glen Christopher John Glen (born 6 November 1950), known simply as Chris Glen, is a Scottish rock musician. He is best known for playing with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band from 1972 to 1978, and Michael Schenker Group from 1980 to 1984, 2008 to 2010, and 2016 to present. He currently performs with Michael Schenker Fest; featuring original MSG band members. Glen began his career as bassist for a band known as The Jade in 1969. That band changed their name to Mustard, which eventually was composed of Eddie Campbell (keyboards), Zal Cleminson (guitar), Chris Glen (bass, vocals), Gilson"
"it's upped my opinion of the album."" Drums and Wires Drums and Wires is the third studio album by the English band XTC, released on 17 August 1979, on the Virgin record label. The album marked the debut of Dave Gregory, who joined the band as lead guitarist following keyboardist Barry Andrews' departure in early 1979. Gregory went on to remain with the group up until 1998, during the recording of ""Apple Venus Volume 1"". It reached No. 34 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 176 on the US ""Billboard"" 200. One single, ""Making Plans for Nigel"", was released"
"and venues. Every year, Glen puts his Outfit together and performs a Christmas show using various musicians including: Chris Glen Christopher John Glen (born 6 November 1950), known simply as Chris Glen, is a Scottish rock musician. He is best known for playing with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band from 1972 to 1978, and Michael Schenker Group from 1980 to 1984, 2008 to 2010, and 2016 to present. He currently performs with Michael Schenker Fest; featuring original MSG band members. Glen began his career as bassist for a band known as The Jade in 1969. That band changed their name"
"Boots for Dancing Boots for Dancing are a post-punk band from Edinburgh, Scotland, active between 1979 and 1982. They reformed in 2015. The band was formed in late 1979 by Dave Carson (vocals), Graeme High (guitar), Dougie Barrie (bass), and Stuart Wright (drums). Showing influences from the likes of Gang of Four and The Pop Group, they signed to the ""Pop Aural"" label for their eponymous debut single, receiving airplay from John Peel. In the next two years, the band had more line-up changes than releases, first with ex-Shake and Rezillos drummer Angel Paterson replacing Wright, to be replaced himself"
"and Hyslop joined The Skids, and McIsaac retired from the pop music scene. In the 1990s he formed the Billy McIsaac Band. The following is a sortable table of all songs by Arrows: Slik Slik were a Scottish pop group of the mid-1970s, most notable for their UK no. 1 hit ""Forever and Ever"" in 1976. Initially glam rock, the band later changed their style to soft rock/bubblegum. It was the first band with whom singer and guitarist Midge Ure began to experience musical success, before joining new wave band Ultravox. Slik were formed as the Glasgow based band 'Salvation'"
"Danny Wilson (band) Danny Wilson were a Scottish pop group formed in Dundee, Scotland. The band are best known for their 1988 UK number 3 hit single ""Mary's Prayer"". The band served as a launchpad for the career of Gary Clark, who also played in the 1990s bands King L and Transister before becoming a successful songwriter for other artists including Natalie Imbruglia, Liz Phair, Nick Carter, k.d. lang and former Spice Girls Melanie C and Emma Bunton. Other former members of the band have played in Simple Minds, Deacon Blue and Swiss Family Orbison. Gary Clark and Ged Grimes"
"these albums that have featured tracks by Netherworld Dancing Toys. Netherworld Dancing Toys Netherworld Dancing Toys is a New Zealand band from Dunedin formed in 1982. In 1985, their single ""For Today"" reached No3 in the New Zealand singles chart. The group formed at the University of Otago. The band members included Malcolm Black, Nick Sampson, Graham Cockroft, Brent Alexander and later Annie Crummer and Kim Willoughby. The original brass section was composed of Otago students including Alistair Perry, Matthew Trbuhovic and former chief information officer for NSW health Michael Rillstone (Mick Rillstone). The band's name is from a Roxy"
"The Big Express The Big Express is the seventh studio album by the English rock band XTC, released 15 October 1984 on Virgin Records. It is an autobiographical concept album inspired by the band's hometown of Swindon and its railway system, the Swindon Works. In comparison to its predecessor ""Mummer"" (1983), the album features a bright, uptempo sound marked by studio experimentation and denser arrangements, setting a template that they would develop on subsequent albums. XTC produced the album with Crescent Studios owner David Lord on a budget exceeding £75,000 (equivalent to £ in ). Like ""Mummer"", the Glitter Band's"
"was launched at Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre on 19 July 2014 as part of ""Cofio Nigel"", an event celebrating Jenkins' life. The punk band Helen Love name-checked Jenkins on their single 'Where Dylan Thomas Talks To Me', released in November 2014. The song revealed the band's desire to see the cycle path from Mumbles to Swansea being renamed 'The Nigel Jenkins Way', with lead singer Love seeing it as a fitting tribute to ""a fantastic writer and poet, a maverick, a punk rocker, somebody Swansea should be really proud of."" Nigel Jenkins Nigel Jenkins (20 July 1949 – 28 January"
"2012 reaching No. 18 in the Swedish Albums Chart. Blue for Two Blue for Two was a Swedish alternative pop / rock duo that started in Gothenburg in 1984 of Freddie Wadling (vocals) and Henryk Lipp (songwriter, synthesizers etc.). The debut album was the self-titled ""Blue for Two"" (1986). The band became very popular and one of the main bands in the Swedish alternative scene in the 1980s. For their live performances, they were often accompanied by Sator guitarist Chips Kiesbye. The band was most active in the 1980s and the 1990s. Blue for Two made a comeback with the"
"members would go on to work on a variety of subsequent projects, including New Age Steppers and Rip Rig + Panic. In 2010, the band reunited, touring and releasing new material. The Pop Group was formed in 1977 in Bristol, when teenager Mark Stewart set out to start a funk group with schoolmates John Waddington and Simon Underwood. Inspired by the energy of punk rock but feeling the style to be too conservative, the group drew influence from the avant-garde, black music styles such as free jazz and dub, and radical political traditions. Guitarist Gareth Sager and drummer Bruce Smith"
"British psychedelic bands the Flies and Please, while Jinks later played in Bulldog Breed and T2, the latter also including Dunton. Popular songs included ""Forever"", ""Going With The Flow"", ""Just Another Day"", ""Out Of Sight"" and ""What You See"". See Also the psychedelic band, ""PLEASE"" which featured Dunton and Nick Spenser. They have an album called Please, on YouTube. Neon Pearl Neon Pearl was a 1960s British psychedelic band consisting of Peter Dunton (vocals/guitar/keyboards/drums), Bernard Jinks (bass guitar/backing vocals) and Nick Spenser (guitar/harmonium/keyboards). They were formed to play as a resident band in a club in Germany, but returned to"
"writer Nina Lekander. The first band ""Ingenting"" (means ""nothing"" on Swedish) was formed 1974 and played covers of song by bands like The Who and Iggy & the Stooges. In 1977 the band Skärholmens Gymnasiums Punkensemble was formed, the band changed name and became later KSMB. Since the band was not so popular yet they played at the local clubs in Skärholmen, Stockholm in the beginning. The same year which KSMB was split up (1982), Johansson together with Janne Borgh formed the new band Strindbergs'. Strindberg just played a couple of years until 1985. Johansson then started up a band"
"tracks. Slik (album) Slik is the only studio album of 1970s Scottish teenybop band Slik. Following the Bay City Rollers style, plus the ballads and pop of the time, Slik released two hit singles before the album, ""Forever And Ever"" in 1975, and ""Requiem"" in 1976, which oriented the band to the success and recognition in their native Scotland. At the end of 1976, punk rock emerged, and bands of the latter genre became popular, decreasing the popularity of established progressive or glam groups bands like Slik. Possibly for these reasons, the album was not well received. The band continued"
"that ""The Pop Group of ""Y"" were not interested in either shaking their fists at authority or in announcing their boredom and dejection. They wanted to re-mystify, not de-mystify, to combat the stupidities and atrocities of the world with new forms of fascination."" The Pop Group The Pop Group are an English band formed in Bristol in 1977 by vocalist Mark Stewart, guitarist John Waddington, bassist Simon Underwood, guitarist/saxophonist Gareth Sager, and drummer Bruce Smith. Their work in the late 1970s crossed diverse musical influences including funk, free jazz and dub with radical politics and the avant-garde, helping to pioneer"
"of ""Tjenare Kungen"". He also played in Straitjacket and Leather Nun. He also got attention with being part of the Fleshquartet. Wadling was also featured in band Kingdom of Evol. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was vocalist of the Swedish alternative pop/rock duo Blue for Two. The duo started in Gothenburg in 1984 with him on vocals and Henryk Lipp as songwriter and on synthesizers. The band became one of the main bands in the Swedish alternative scene in the 1980s. They had a string of albums including ""Blue for Two"" (1986), ""Songs from a Pale and Bitter Moon"""
"Additional personnel Bibliography The Big Express The Big Express is the seventh studio album by the English rock band XTC, released 15 October 1984 on Virgin Records. It is an autobiographical concept album inspired by the band's hometown of Swindon and its railway system, the Swindon Works. In comparison to its predecessor ""Mummer"" (1983), the album features a bright, uptempo sound marked by studio experimentation and denser arrangements, setting a template that they would develop on subsequent albums. XTC produced the album with Crescent Studios owner David Lord on a budget exceeding £75,000 (equivalent to £ in ). Like ""Mummer"","
"released in 1996. Their two last singles ""Everytime I Fall (For Your Eyes)"" and ""Holdin' On"" were more confidential. In 1997, they decided to stop the band project and they created their own production team, Dreamworld Productions. A*Teens, Supernatural, Lucy Street, Dannii Minogue, Mirah, Infernal, Carina, Paulina Rubio and Jeans were some of the artists that recorded songs written by Dreamworld Productions. They have produced or made remixes for Cartoons, Tiggy, and Los Umbrellos as well. Dreamworld (band) Dreamworld was a Swedish eurodance group consisting of Bella Morel, Fredrik Lenander and Lars Erlandsson. The band were based in Malmö. The"
"UK from 2014 to 2017. Nigel Hemming (songwriter) Nigel Hemming is a UK based Christian songwriter and musician known for writing on and producing the Great Big God series and his involvement on the Vineyard ""Come Now Is the Time to Worship"" and ""Hungry"" albums. After leaving university Hemming worked as a primary school teacher and as a musician. In the early 1990s, he was the keyboardist for the band Fat and Frantic, performing at festivals such as Greenbelt and was part of the line-up when the band reformed in 2011. Hemming became involved with recording for Vineyard Music UK"
"Sweden on 26 May 1979. The name of the band was inspired by the appearance of “Miss Lolita” at a local porn club. The repertoire consisted mostly of cover songs including Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Roxy Music and Television. These songs were performed in Swedish in humorous translations, such as Iggy Pop's ""I'm bored, I'm the chairman of the bored"" became ""I am weary, I stand at the end of every level"" and Television's ""Elevation, do not go to my head, Stop the elevator and my skull is flat."" Per Eriksson designed stickers with the band's name and distributed them"
"album and tour in 1982. Bruce Rowlands gave up the music business and moved to Denmark and as a result Dave Mattacks returned as drummer for Fairport’s occasional gigs. Dave Pegg was the first of several Fairporters to join Jethro Tull which gave him well-paying steady employment. Simon Nicol had teamed up with Dave Swarbrick in a highly regarded acoustic duo, but this partnership was made difficult by Swarbrick’s sudden decision to move to Scotland, where, from 1984 he began to focus on his new project Whippersnapper. In 1985, Pegg, Nicol and Mattacks found that they all had some free"
"bar to play at a Crass/Poison Girls/Epileptics gig that was happening in the main hall. Several other gigs followed throughout the summer of 1979, until Annie, Womble and It left, to be replaced by vocalist Zillah Minx (born Zillah Elaine Ashworth, 31 March 1961, Birkenhead)[1] towards the end of the year. Zillah's first performance was when they took to the stage at the end of a Crass/Poison Girls concert at Conway Hall, Holborn.[1] The new band's first proper gig was a fundraiser for the Theatre Royal in Stratford on 28 October 1979 supporting Poison Girls, which ended in a riot"