Beat the beat - Mari Wilson

Released in February 1982, 'Beat the beat' was the first single by Mari Wilson to reach the UK singles chart. It peaked at number 59, which was not a very impressive placing, but it was only a taster of the bigger success to come.

The single was packaged in a Fifties style sleeve with a short blurb by Rex Luxore from Mari's record company, The Compact Organization. According to him, the 'lilting tune is courted by Mari with all the loving care with which a great ballerina perfects a dancing step.'

My collection: 7" single no. 4674
Found: All that music, Leiden, March 13, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Beat the beat' / 'Glamourpuss'