[kj] English Beat

[jpwhkj at aol.com]

Don't know about recording, but I'm going to see "The Beat" in Camden 
in May.

Jamie "the door is locked just you and me"




-----Original Message-----
From: GregSlawson at aol.com
To: gathering at misera.net
Sent: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:38:15 EST
Subject: [kj] English Beat

   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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