Bonne écoute à tous..................... The Blow Monkeys – Digging Your Scene Label: RCA – MONK T 1, RCA – PT40600 Format: Vinyle, 12", 45 RPM, Single Pays: UK Sortie: févr. 1986 The Blow Monkeys Profil: Fronted by lead singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist, and piano player Dr. Robert (born Bruce Robert Howard, 2 May 1961, Haddington, Scotland), the group formed in 1981 upon Howard's return to the United Kingdom, after spending the years 1976-1981 in Australia. The other members are Mick Anker on bass guitar, Neville Henry on saxophone, and Tony Kiley on drums (born February 16, 1962). In 1984 the group released their debut album Limping for a Generation, but their first hit single came in 1986 with "Digging Your Scene," from their second album Animal Magic (which reached number 21 in the UK Albums Chart). The single attracted attention for its topical lyrics, dealing with the AIDS-fueled backlash against gay people, it peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 7 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. In addition, it reached a high of No. 12 in the UK Singles Chart, No. 24 in Italy, and No. 25 in Germany. In January 1987 their third album She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter (whose title is a reference to then-prime minister Margaret Thatcher), was released; it reached No. 20 in the UK, thanks to its biggest hit, "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way," which reached No. 5 in the UK and number 28 in Italy. Although it was released in the United States, it didn't chart there. It is featured in the movie Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. The song "You Don't Own Me" appears on the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. The record also featured harmony vocals by singer-songwriter Grayson Hugh. Outside the group (though actually included on their fourth album, Whoops! There Goes the Neighbourhood), a successful single release by Robert Howard was "Wait," which featured early Chicago House diva Kym Mazelle on female lead vocals. The record was an early British recording in the subgenre dubbed UK Garage, it reached number 7 on the UK chart. It would later re-appear on the Blow Monkeys' first greatest-hits album Choices – The Singles Collection, their highest-charting record, reaching No. 5 in the UK Albums Chart in 1989. The band split up in late 1990,shortly after the release of their fifth album Springtime for the World (an EP of the same name was also released, collecting all three singles from the album). After briefly recording with Dee C. Lee as Slam Slam, Dr. Robert went solo. He contributed to Paul Weller's solo debut album, and co-wrote material with both Weller and Lee. Another notable collaborator was Beth Orton. On 18 November 2007, the original band members announced the reunion of the Blow Monkeys, as well as a new album Devil's Tavern, and a tour in 2008. Released on 8 September 2008, the album was funded by the pre-orders placed by fans. Q magazine reviewed the album, saying, "Their first album in 18 years still finds the frontman in fine voice; Robert continues to sound like he dresses only in velvet and smokes cigarillos." In June 2009 the band released a special-edition double digipack CD and DVD of their performance at the 100 Club in London. It featured the original line-up performing fifteen songs including "Digging Your Scene," "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way," and "Wait," other tracks from the band's earlier work, along with a few new songs from Devil's Tavern. January 2011 saw the release of the album Staring at the Sea, with "Steppin' Down" as the first single issued. Feels Like a New Morning was released by Cherry Red Records in April 2013, accompanied by a bonus CD containing 10 Blow Monkeys songs performed by Dr. Robert. In 2013 Sony Music issued a comprehensive three-disc box set, Halfway to Heaven: The Best of The Blow Monkeys & Dr Robert, including a 1984 concert from the Hammersmith Palais. In October 2014 the band went to Monnow Valley Studios, Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales to record a new album, with Jon Withnall on mixing and engineering duties. The resulting album If Not Now, When? was released in April 2015. In October 2017 the band released their tenth studio album The Wild River on Monks Rd. Records, and it was written and produced by Robert Howard and recorded and mixed at Gismo 7 Studio in Motril, Spain. The album features Crispin Taylor on drums and is a return to their soul/funk roots. In October 2018 the band supported Level 42 on their Eternity Tour. On 4 March 2020, the group's Facebook page announced they are heading back to the studio to record their 11th studio album; they also announced a subsequent tour in 2021. In September 2021 they released the "Journey To You" album, produced and written by Dr Robert. Sites: theblowmonkeys.com, Bandcamp, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Wikipedia, Wikipedia Membres: Brian Bethell, Crispin Taylor, Marius de Vries, Mick Anker, Neville Henry, Robert Howard, Tony Kiley ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqhn0czm9oM

Bonne écoute à tous..................... Evelyn Thomas – This Is Madness Label: Clever – CLE 14254-6, Clever – 14254-6 Format: Vinyle, 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM Pays: France Sortie: 1989 Evelyn Thomas Vrai nom: Ellen Lucille Thomas Profil: Born in 1953, Chicago. Evelyn grew up on Chicago's south side, an area rich in musical history. Sites: data.bnf.fr, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Twitter, Wikipedia, Wikipedia Dans les groupes: Fight Club ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0h22f0u8Qs

Bonne écoute à tous................ Kylie Minogue – Wouldn't Change A Thing Label: CBS – CBS 655299 6 Format: Vinyle, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single Pays: France Sortie: 1989 Kylie Minogue Vrai nom: Kylie Ann Minogue Profil: Australian/British singer, songwriter and actress, born 28 May 1968 in Melbourne, Australia. She's the sister of recording artist Dannii Minogue. She first came to global attention with her role as Charlene Mitchell in the soap opera "Neighbours." She began her music career in 1987 when she signed to Mushroom Records and released a cover-version of Little Eva's "Locomotion," which spent seven weeks as the Australian number one. The success of "Locomotion," lead to Minogue travelling to the UK to record with pop producers Stock, Aitken & Waterman, with whom she worked until 1992. In 1993, she signed with dance label Deconstruction, a move that was marketed as the start of a new phase in her career. The distance from her SAW-managed sugary past was highlighted, and her credibility boosted, in 1995, when she collaborated with Nick Cave on the murder ballad "Where The Wild Roses Grow." After leaving Deconstruction, Minogue signed with Parlophone in April 1999, with whom she released the albums "Light Years," (2000) and "Fever," (2001) both of which proved enormous commercial and critical successes. In 2005, Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer, putting her career on hiatus for 18 months. Following treatment and surgery, she resumed her "Showgirl Tour," in Sydney on 11 November, 2006. In 2008, Minogue received an OBE from the Queen of United Kingdom, not long after which she received the French cultural award, the “Chevalier de L’ordre des Arts et Lettres,” insignia (‘Knight’ in the Order of Arts and Letters). Her tenth album "X," (2008) was nominated for Best Dance Album for the 51st Grammy Awards. In 2008 she did a world tour, and in 2009, toured the USA and Canada, exclusively. She released her eleventh studio album "Aphrodite," in 2010, her fifth with Parlophone. Inducted into the ARIA HOF (Hall Of Fame) on the 27th November, 2011. In March 2012, Minogue began a year-long celebration for her 25 years in the music industry, which was often called "K25." The anniversary started with her embarking on the "Anti Tour," in England and Australia, which featured B-sides, demos and rarities from her music catalogue. The tour was positively received for its intimate atmosphere and was a commercial success, grossing over two million dollars from four shows. She then released the single "Timebomb." in May, her greatest hits compilation album, "The Best of Kylie Minogue," in June and the singles box-set, "K25 Time Capsule," in October. She performed at various events around the world, including Sydney Mardi Gras, Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert, and BBC Proms in the Park London 2012. Minogue released the compilation album, "The Abbey Road Sessions," in October. The album contained reworked and orchestral versions of her previous songs. It was recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios and was produced by Steve Anderson and Colin Elliot. The album received favorable reviews from music critics and debuted at number-two in the United Kingdom. The album spawned two singles, "Flower," and "On A Night Like This." ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1TgGEmHZQ

Bonne écoute à tous................... Working Week – Inner City Blues Label: Virgin – 80165 Format: Vinyle, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single Pays: France Sortie: 1985 Working Week Profil: British band, established in 1983. Core members were Simon Booth, Juliet Roberts, Larry Stabbins. Sites: Wikipedia Membres: Eyvon Waite, Julie Tippetts, Juliet Roberts, Kim Burton, Larry Stabbins, Nic France, Roy Dodds, Simon Emmerson ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyYK28yWqC4