Need Somebody To Love V.I.P.'s, The SKU: OPT4040 Barcode: 0604565447883 19.00 £19.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Optic Nerve Released Date: 30th October 2020 Buying Format: 1LP Out of stock Back Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info 17 Track compilation of all of their studio recordings, remastered and pressed on Electric Blue Vinyl. Presented in gatefold sleeve with never seen before photographs ,a printed lyric inner sleeve and poster. The VIP’s were formed in 1978 while at Warwick University. Within weeks they were gigging at clubs in the Midlands, often on the same bill as THE SPECIALS in Coventry. Soon they found a manager, Clive Solomon, who with Timmy Mallet (now a TV and Radio presenter) and both students at the university, financed the group’s first single the EP ‘Music For Funsters. In the summer of 1978 they built up a loyal following in London. The single was picked up by John Peel, who played it constantly on his BBC radio show through the year. The 3 track EP, featuring ‘I’m Perfect’, ‘I Believe’ and ‘Boys of the City’ was released on Clive Solomon’s own ‘Bust’ label. In 1979 the VIP’s could be found playing all over the country, frequently on the same bill as Squire, stablemates on Clive Solomon’s label. In early 1980 they went into Olympic Studios in Chiswick to record some tracks with ex-THE ANIMALS bass player and SLADE/Jimi Hendrix manager Chas Chandler. The track ‘I Thought You Were My Friend’ was recorded at these sessions A few weeks later a major record deal was agreed with Gem Records/RCA and ‘Causing Complications’ came out in March. To coincide with the release the VIP’s went on tour supporting SECRET AFFAIR. After the tour the single ‘The Quarter Moon’ was released, another track produced by Mike Leander. It received extensive airplay around the UK and beyond, and was also picked as BBC Radio 1’s Record of The Week by DJ Mike Reid on his Morning Show, as well as being Radio Luxembourg’s ‘Power Play’ for two weeks. The constant touring, recording and radio play had earned them a spot on Top of The Pops but they were suddenly told -on the afternoon that they were due to appear – that an industrial dispute at the BBC had resulted in the show being cancelled. Disappointed, they continued to record and tour, this time with MADNESS, THE BEAT and DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS amongst others. This time Bob Seargent (of The BEAT and HAIRCUT 100 fame) was recruited to give ‘Need Somebody To Love’ that sparkle and edge to capture The VIP’s live sound on vinyl. Although perhaps the most representative of the band’s sound, Top of The Pops again eluded them. By the end of 1980 the VIP’s were selling in Spain, Germany, Italy and France through the RCA label but they seemed to be losing heart with the business. Illness -Jed had been touring with a collapsed lung – and tensions saw the band play their last concert at Leicester University. A fourth and final GEM single, ‘Things Aren’t What They Used To Be’ (a song taken from their earlier Mike Leander recording sessions) proved to be their last. With several songs still to be recorded, it was a frustrating time for all. Paul Shurey and Guy Morley has already made alternative plans for THE NEW VIP’s and recruited Simon Smith from THE MERTON PARKAS to play drums while Paul returned to his native keyboards. With Tony Conway on guitar and Andy Godfrey on bass they became MOOD SIX. Paul Shurey played a central part in the birth and proliferation of the Rave movement in the 80’s, 90’s and 2,000’s, initiating a great a great many DANCE RAVES all around the world. Very sadly he died in 2017. He was also a gifted artist/cartoonist, and it’s his picture which graces the album’s sleeve. He is a brother very greatly missed. Guy Morley works in film editing and Andrew Price is involved in developing community projects in and around his native Bristol. “We became lifelong friends and shared a great and very exciting rock and roll dream.” Artist V.I.P.'s, The Genre Rock And Pop Label Optic Nerve Buying Options 1LP Format 1LP Condition New Country UK Track Listings Side 1. 1 Need Somebody To Love 2 Quarter Moon 3 One More Chance 4 Things Aren’T What They Used To Be 5 Love Is A Golden Word 6 Causing Complications 7 Just Can’T Let You Go 8 Hippy Hippy Shake 9 I’M Perfect Side 2. 10 I Thought You Were My Friend 11 Stuttgart Special 12 Run Run Belinda 13 Who Knows 14 Janine 15 I Believe 16 Boy Of The City 17 Can’T Believe It’S True Share this On Facebook On Twitter Via Email More from Rock And Pop View Product Quick View Tinie Tempah Demonstration Rap / Hip Hop | Parlophone | 2LP Released 4th November 2013 £28.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Tinie Tempah Demonstration £28.00 Genre: Rap / Hip Hop Label: Parlophone SKU: 2564640433 Formats: 2LP Released Date: 4th November 2013 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Rolling Stones, The British Radio Broadcasts 1963 – 1965 Rock And Pop | London Calling | 180g, 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released 25th May 2018 £21.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Rolling Stones, The British Radio Broadcasts 1963 – 1965 £21.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: London Calling SKU: LCLPC5014 Formats: 180g, 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released Date: 25th May 2018 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Six Organs Of Admittance Hexadic Rock And Pop | Drag City | 1LP Released 16th February 2015 £15.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Six Organs Of Admittance Hexadic £15.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Drag City SKU: DC616 Formats: 1LP Released Date: 16th February 2015 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Matthew Sweet Girlfriend (Expanded Edition) Rock And Pop | Intervention Records | 180g, 2LP Released 31st March 2023 £60.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Matthew Sweet Girlfriend (Expanded Edition) £60.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Intervention Records SKU: IR-021 Formats: 180g, 2LP Released Date: 31st March 2023 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Loudon Wainwright III I’d Rather Lead a Band Rock And Pop | Search Party | 1LP Released 9th October 2020 £16.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Loudon Wainwright III I’d Rather Lead a Band £16.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Search Party SKU: 49287LP Formats: 1LP Released Date: 9th October 2020 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud/I’m A Mess Rock And Pop | Black Friday | 7", Single Released 29th November 2014 £11.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud/I’m A Mess £11.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Black Friday SKU: 546349PMI Formats: 7", Single Released Date: 29th November 2014 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Anna Of The North Dream Girl Rock And Pop | PIAS | 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released 8th November 2019 £19.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Anna Of The North Dream Girl £19.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: PIAS SKU: PIASR1110LP Formats: 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released Date: 8th November 2019 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Modern Woman Dogs Fighting In My Dream Rock And Pop | End of The Road | 12", Coloured Vinyl, EP/Mini Album Released 25th February 2022 £14.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Modern Woman Dogs Fighting In My Dream £14.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: End of The Road SKU: EOTRR2 Formats: 12", Coloured Vinyl, EP/Mini Album Released Date: 25th February 2022 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Jennifer Warnes Famous Blue Raincoat Rock And Pop | Impex Records | 180g, 1LP Released 27th May 2022 £45.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Jennifer Warnes Famous Blue Raincoat £45.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Impex Records SKU: IMP6021 Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 27th May 2022 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Mountain Flowers Of Evil Rock And Pop | Music On Vinyl | 180g, 1LP Released 14th August 2020 £21.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Mountain Flowers Of Evil £21.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Music On Vinyl SKU: MOVLP2365 Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 14th August 2020 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders See more in Rock And Pop Start again
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