Straight ahead - Nick Straker Band

'Straight ahead' was released as a single from the Nick Straker Band in 1982. It was completely unsuccessful, and I can honestly say I never heard this track anywhere. Buying this was a complete gamble. But it paid off: this is a very danceable and melodic track, vaguely reminiscent of earlier material, but also very different.

The track was remixed by François Kevorkian, the French DJ and remixer who is most famous for his work with Kraftwerk, Eurythmics and U2. He also mixed Depeche Mode's biggest-selling album 'Violator' as well as many of their 12" club remixes.

My collection: 7" single no. 3781

Found: Record fair, Den Haag, June 20, 2009

Cost: 1 euro

Tracks: 'Straight ahead' / 'Straight ahead (instrumental reprise)'