'City rhythm' only made it to number 77 in the UK singles chart but stayed outside the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 6865
Found: De elpeezaak, Den Haag, 18 February 2023
Tracks: 'City rhythm' / 'Round and round'
'City rhythm' only made it to number 77 in the UK singles chart but stayed outside the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 6865
Found: De elpeezaak, Den Haag, 18 February 2023
Tracks: 'City rhythm' / 'Round and round'
When I saw this copy of the single I only bought it because it was in mint condition, and probably not marked by stickers - something that I used to do years ago. Imagine my surprise when I found out I never actually bought this single! And so, it is finally introduced in my collection. This is one of those songs where every note, every word and every sound is in its place and the whole thing just sounds perfect from beginning to end. The album version is actually even better because it goes on for another minute - but this single is an essential purchase.
My collection: 7" single no. 6864
Found: De elpeezaak, Den Haag, 18 February 2023
Tracks: 'How 'bout us' / 'Spinnin''
The B-side of this single is called 'Truckin'', and it's a song that leans towards country territory and quite different from the songs that this band became famous for. I got to buy this single - and the three that will follow on this blog - because I really wanted to scour a real life record shop again, and this shop is the closest to my home.
My collection: 7" single no. 6863
Found: De elpeezaak, Den Haag, 18 February 2023
Tracks: 'Baby I'm a want you' / 'Truckin''
It has to be said: there is every reason to listen to the B-side, whereas the A-side is pretty awful. For some reason there are people who think that Tin Machine was one of the best things David Bowie ever did, but I can't for the life of me figure out why.
Another curiosity about this single: it was pressed on red vinyl and the number on the back sleeve reminds me that this is number 553 of a "limited edition of only 500". Right.
My collection: 7" single no. 6862
Found: Discogs.com, received 17 February 2023
Tracks: 'Go now' (Tin Machine) / 'Go now' (Moody Blues)
The single peaked at number 26 in the UK singles chart and reached number 37 in the US Billboard Hot 100. My copy was released in a special gatefold sleeve, featuring an extra large photograph of Billy on the inside.
My collection: 7" single no. 6861
Found: Discogs.com, received 17 February 2023
Tracks: 'Don't need a gun' / 'Fatal charm'
In this case, it helped just a little. When this single was originally released it didn't reach the UK singles chart at all, and with the help of this box set it peaked at a rather unimpressive number 63. Billy would reach the UK top 40 on two occasions after this: with Cradle of love in 1990 and 'Shock to the system' in 1993.
My collection: 7" single no. 6860
Found: Discogs.com, received 17 February 2023
Tracks: 'Catch my fall' / 'All summer single'
Speaking of which, 'Soul destruction' was T'pau's last single for Siren records before the band parted ways with the label. The release came with some damn fine remixes, some of which were included on CD-single only, but this 12" single features the eight minute PWL remix of the track. It comes in an attractive gatefold sleeve and with a tour poster - although the latter is missing in my copy.
My collection: 12" single [unnumbered]
Found: London, 1992
Tracks: 'Soul destruction (remix)' / 'Soul destruction (album version)', 'Dirty town'