THE QUESTIONS - 'Answers'.



B-side of 'Can't Get Over You' from February 1979 on 
Zoom Records. Attempts to be Glasgow's answer to The 
Rubinoos on their debut were met with mixed reviews 
so guitars were turned up quite a bit for this follow 
up. 'Answers' even adds a bit of punk rock attitude.

RAZAR - 'Idle Rich'.



Razar's 2nd single from September 1978 on Charisma 
Records, following their Polydor debut 'Ascension 
Day'. Musos on a hippie label playing punk rock! Back
then the target audience would ignore this, but with 
the passing of time we're now a bit more open minded.

VICE CREEMS - 'Won't You Be My Girl'.



Released in December 1978 on Tiger Records in a nice 
tri-fold sleeve. This was the first of two singles 
released by the band who were fronted by Zig Zag 
journalist Kris Needs. The 2nd 45 features a more 
star-studded backing band but this one is better.

SCRUFF - 'Get Out Of My Way'.



Released February 1978 on Track Records just before 
the label went into liquidation. A press release 
mentions the then buzz word 'powerpop' though despite 
the smart shirts and waistcoats musically this is 
less Rich Kids and more glam era bootboys Jook.

MIKE DEE - 'Breaking The Ice'.



Under the radar new wave on WEA Records from November 
1980. Mike was Swedish but was based in the UK when 
he recorded this single with a strong 1977 Iggy/Bowie 
influence. Mike also fronted the Music For Boys 45 on 
Logo and later did a few Euro only releases.

THE TALKIES - 'In My Life'.



Lead song from a 4 track 33rpm EP released on Aerco 
in December 1978. The Talkies were fronted by Richard 
Mazda who was also a member of The Tours at the time. 
A Melody Maker review says 'An EP of straight-haired 
no-nonsense rock'n'roll', that'd be powerpop then!

THE FOUR KINGS - 'Yesteryear'.



B-side of the Xmas 45 'I've Got A Present for Jesus' 
from December 1980 on the Tyger Label. The Four Kings 
couldn't count (there were only three) but they knew 
every note in the Chuck Berry songbook. Playing them 
in the correct sequence was often a challenge though.

GENERAL ACCIDENT - 'Computer Dating'.



This Reading based band's only single on Quicksilver 
Records from March 1980. There was an intended follow 
up, 'Elephants In Stilettos', to coincide with a TV 
appearance but sadly it never materialised. Catchy 
new wave and a solid B-side too.

VIDEO - 'Just Might Happen Again'.



Lone single by this Wallsall based band released on 
Logo Records in August 1979. The song is actually a 
cover of the Real Kids track 'Better Be Good' but 
given a new title. Singer Jayni Bradbury would later 
record as Jayni & The Limit and Jealous Girl.

THE VANDELLS - 'Ruby Toot'.



Nice mod revival from Brighton released May 1980 on 
Loose End Records. Very 60's influenced rather than 
the genre favoured Jam sound. A label with more clout 
could have had a hit with this as it's very radio 
friendly. Extra points for being ex-Depressions.

THE DRIVE - 'Jerkin'.



New wave from Dundee on NRG Records from August 1977. 
1,000 copies pressed but sales were slow until a 
'vile punk record' story appeared in the local Sunday 
paper which resulted in an increase in sales. More 
punk in attitude than sound which owes more to T-Rex.

SAD AMONG STRANGERS - 'A Better View Of Baxter'.



Formed in 1979 by three Welshmen and two Londoners, 
this is from the first of three singles on Brave Tales 
released in February 1980. There was also a mid-80's 
45 but let's forget that one exists. 'Baxter' is best 
described as adventurous new wave with pop hooks.