Nick Lowe reached number 7 in the UK singles chart with 'I love the sound of breaking glass'. It was his first solo hit single, after having been a member of bands like Brinsley Schwarz and Rockpile.His debut solo single was 1976's 'So it goes', followed by three further singles that didn't chart. 'I love the sound of breaking glass' (1978) was a radio hit even in the Eighties, which is how I got to hear it. The B-side, an old track by Lowe with his band Rockpile, has a pretty funny lyric by the way.
My collection: 7" single no. 2497
Found: House of Rhythm, London, October 30, 1995
Cost: 50p
Tracks: 'I love the sound of breaking glass' / 'They called it rock'
I had this one too, different sleeve though, played it endlessly, loved it. The B side is a slightly diffent version of Shake & Pop.
ReplyDeleteNick lowe still delivers great stuff, but I do have fond memories of this first hit....