[kj] English Beat

[GregSlawson at aol.com]

Just saw English Beat (the ONLY ska band that EVER got any regular commercial 
radio airplay in the US, with the exception of the song "Our House", of 
course). Dave Wakeling was the only original member. Not as good as their tours a 
few years back, mainly because there wasn't a Ranking Roger-type vocalist. They 
also played every one of their songs significantly slower than on the albums 
(both the fast and slow songs). They did play a few very good new songs, 
including a ridiculously great song called "How Can You Stand There" (a fast 
ska/pop number), which criticizes those who are not political. This song is even 
better than any song they did on their 3 albums--I kid you not. I also heard that 
Ranking Roger is touring with his own Beat and calling it "Twist and Crawl". 
Any news on either band recording in the future?
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