The Pale Fountains - Thank You

On this date in 1982, The Pale Fountains released their second single, "Thank You". It was backed by "Meadow Of Love". The 12 inch version included a remixed version of "Something On My Mind" (their first single). "Something On My Mind" appeared on their 1984 debut album, Pacific Street, but the other two tracks were non-LP tracks. They were all added to the album when it was re-released on CD, including the remixed version of "Something On My Mind". The single reached the #48 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Liverpool soul-influenced, new wave band disbanded in 1985 with two albums to their credit. They re-formed for a few shows recently.



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Game Theory - Blaze Of Glory

On this date in 1982, Game Theory released their debut album, Blaze Of Glory. There were no singles released from the album. The Davis, California neo-psychedelic, power pop band released five albums before disbanding in 1990.



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Thomas Leer - All About You

On this date in 1982, Thomas Leer released his third single, "All About You". It was backed by "Saving Grace". Neither track appeared on an album though the A side was added as a bonus track to his debut solo album, Contradictions, when re-released on CD. The Glasgow, Scotland new wave/industrial musician collaborated often with industrial pioneer Robert Rental. Thomas Leer would later become part of The Act.



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Simple Minds - Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)

On this date in 1982, Simple Minds released their eleventh single, "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)". It was backed by "King Is White And In The Crowd". The 12 inch version included a third track, an instrumental called "Soundtrack For Every Heaven". The two tracks on the 7 inch single appeared on their sixth album, New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84), though the A side was a different version than was on the album. The 12 inch bonus track was a non-LP track. The single reached the #36 spot on the U.K. singles chart. Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill had started out together in a punk band called Johnny & The Self Abusers. They disbanded and Simple Minds was formed. The Glasgow, Scotland new wave band continues on.



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The Teardrop Explodes - Colours Fly Away

On this date in 1981, The Teardrop Explodes released their eighth single, "Colours Fly Away". It was backed by "Window Shopping For A Crown Of Thorns". The A side appeared on their second album, Wilder. The B side was a non-LP track but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #54 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Liverpool, England post punk band disbanded in 1982 after two albums. Lead singer Julian Cope went on to become a successful solo artist. Keyboardist Paul Simpson formed The Wild Swans.



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The Professionals - The Magnificent

On this date in 1981, The Professionals released their fourth and final single, "The Magnificent". It was backed by "Just Another Dream". The A side appeared on their second album, I Didn't See It Coming. The B side did not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The B side has also been released as an A side earlier by the band. While I Didn't See It Coming was the first album released by the band, it was actually the second album. Their original self-titled debut album wasn't released until much later. The London post punk band was formed by ex-Sex Pistols Steve Jones and Paul Cook. They had originally been called The Greedies. They disbanded in 1982.



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Japan - Visions Of China

On this date in 1981, Japan released their eleventh single, "Visions Of China". The B side on one version was "Swing". The B side on another version was a remix of "Taking Islands In Africa". The 12 inch version had both B sides. The A side appeared on their fifth album, Tin Drum. The two B sides appeared on their fourth album, Gentlemen Take Polaroids. The London new wave disbanded in 1982 after five studio albums. Their last live performance? Yes...it was in Japan.



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A Great Japan Fansite: japansylvian.com

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